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'Viper’s nest': Columba College calls in troubleshooter
Columba College has called in a top educational troubleshooter, but says there is no instability at the school.
Albatross colony soars to record season
Albatross colony soars to record season
It has been a bumper season for toroa/northern royal albatross this season, as the last of the chicks has set off from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head on new adventures.
Neighbours at war: Woman's eye gashed in Caversham
Neighbours at war: Woman's eye gashed in Caversham
A woman was left with a gash above her eye after neighbourly relations turned sour between two Caversham residents.
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‘Pike River’ premiere to fundraise for Playhouse
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‘Pike River’ premiere to fundraise for Playhouse
A celebrated Dunedin film-maker is giving back to the small city theatre where he got his start in the performing arts.
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New councillor accused of breaking law
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New councillor accused of breaking law
A new Dunedin city councillor and high-profile "paper boy" has been accused of breaching electoral law.
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Claims lawyer incompetent thrown out
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Claims lawyer incompetent thrown out
The Court of Appeal has shut down claims by a Dunedin sex attacker that his lawyer was incompetent and ruined his trial.
Event offers students ‘lived experience’
Event offers students ‘lived experience’
For nearly 20 years, volunteers have told the University of Otago’s medical students their stories — and it has helped keep students at the cutting edge.
Official results expected tomorrow
Official results expected tomorrow
Final results for the Dunedin City Council election are expected tomorrow.
Full of stock for fundraiser
Full of stock for fundraiser
Dunedin Host Lions Club garage sale convener Jenni Mattingly holds a teddy bear amid boxes full of donated goods up for grabs at the club’s annual fundraiser.
Time to jam
Time to jam
Pupils from 10 schools across Dunedin were in full ukulele mode at the Ōtepoti Dunedin Ukulele Jam at Taieri College yesterday.
Strong winds on way for Dunedin, Southland
Strong winds on way for Dunedin, Southland
Another weather front bearing down on the South is set to bring strong winds to parts of Otago, including Dunedin, and Southland.
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Larnach Castle swindler stole $90k - but never spent it
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Larnach Castle swindler stole $90k - but never spent it
A man who stole nearly $90,000 from Larnach Castle while he was employed there never spent a cent of it.
Firefighters' action ‘pretty sombre occasion’
Firefighters' action ‘pretty sombre occasion’
Dunedin will have an hour without the sounds of fire engine sirens when firefighters from around the city walk off the job on Friday.
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Shock as four jailed over violent home invasion
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Shock as four jailed over violent home invasion
A violent home invasion over a $340 firewood spat has led to the jailing of four people, sparking scenes of shock in the courtroom.
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Agonising to fall just short
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Agonising to fall just short
It was "gut-wrenching" to fall just short of council election after indications of early success, a Dunedin candidate says.
Watch: ODT Class Act 2025
Watch: ODT Class Act 2025
The ODT Class Act awards celebrate the excellence of young people in the southern region.
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Mementoes from historic exhibition about to turn 100
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Mementoes from historic exhibition about to turn 100
The items in a Dunedin man’s decades-long collection from the city’s largest exhibition are turning 100 next month.
Masked teens nabbed by cops after Outram break-in
Masked teens nabbed by cops after Outram break-in
Three masked teens who fled the scene of an alleged Outram burglary were busted heading towards Dunedin, police say.
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‘Very brave’ firefighters save house
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‘Very brave’ firefighters save house
A garage has been gutted but a house saved thanks to the "very, very brave firefighters" who rushed to contain a roaring fire at a Dunedin property.
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Tohu whenua’s $141,544 cost defended by council
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Tohu whenua’s $141,544 cost defended by council
The value obtained from the installation of cultural markers along the Otago Harbour shared pathway is certainly worth the cost, the Dunedin City Council says.