South has lowest meth use, highest MDMA consumption
Northland has the highest consumption of meth in NZ, while Southern - comprising Otago and Southland - has by far the highest MDMA consumption.
Fire excavator delayed after padlock changed
Fire excavator delayed after padlock changed
Police are investigating how a padlock and chain were allegedly switched on a gate which delayed heavy machinery from reaching a large Canterbury scrub fire.
Man, 77, charged with murder over Coromandel shooting
Man, 77, charged with murder over Coromandel shooting
A 77-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a shooting in Waiau, Coromandel, yesterday.
Concerns over potential Taieri Gorge tour operator
Concerns over potential Taieri Gorge tour operator
A cruise ship operator has major concerns about a rail tourism company with its eye on taking over the operation of Taieri Gorge railway tours.
‘Sea ball’ fascination to fear
‘Sea ball’ fascination to fear
The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating after mysterious green balls of seaweed began washing ashore at Dunedin beaches.
Importance of literary award ‘slightly dawning’
Importance of literary award ‘slightly dawning’
An award-winning Dunedin author was lost for words when receiving one of New Zealand’s most prestigious literary honours.
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Drug-driver crashed into bar
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Drug-driver crashed into bar
A drugged-up driver smashed into a central Dunedin bar then tried to hide from police on the roof of an apartment building, a court has heard.
Ward staff tell of ‘low-income nation’ conditions
Ward staff tell of ‘low-income nation’ conditions
Broken toilets, sinks and lights are a regular nightmare on the largest ward of the creaking Dunedin Hospital, medical staff say.
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Concerns voiced about Port’s vision for Back Beach
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Concerns voiced about Port’s vision for Back Beach
Port Otago has unveiled its grand plans for Back Beach, but not everyone is happy.
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Statistician queries DCC’s analysis of online survey
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Statistician queries DCC’s analysis of online survey
Dunedin City Council claims about what "most respondents" said in a survey have been questioned by a statistician.
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Diagnosis helped steer life in different direction
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Diagnosis helped steer life in different direction
When life gave Rose Abdul Aziz lemons, making lemonade was not her first choice.
Pensioner’s card used in spree
Pensioner’s card used in spree
A Mosgiel man stole a pensioner’s wallet and went on a shopping spree while the victim was on his way to report the crime.
School recycling cellphones
School recycling cellphones
What can you do with an old flip-phone or brick phone?
School had ‘no indication’ of water issue
School had ‘no indication’ of water issue
A Dunedin school has been caught off guard by news harmful bacteria has been detected at its beloved swimming spot.
Former Otago Fish & Game councillor Monty Wright dies
Former Otago Fish & Game councillor Monty Wright dies
Former Otago Fish & Game councillor and field officer Monty Wright has died.
Driver’s wild ride leads to 22-month prison term
Driver’s wild ride leads to 22-month prison term
A Balclutha man who led police on a chaotic chase up and down State Highway 1 has been jailed for 22 months.
Otago University graduands, 1pm
Otago University graduands, 1pm
About 365 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in law, commerce, art, and science in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today.
Otago University graduands, 4pm
Otago University graduands, 4pm
About 345 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in philosophy, teaching, law and science in a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 4pm today.
Obituary: devoted life to helping others
Obituary: devoted life to helping others
Bill Gillespie was born in Stirling, Scotland in 1940, and educated at George Watson’s College for Boys, Edinburgh from 1945-57.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . .
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . .
Otago Daily Times photographers captured these images of pohutukawa and rata flowering around Dunedin.