Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds
Residents in the Taranaki town of Waitara are assessing damage after strong winds ripped through the area.
Bringing light to darkest nights
Bringing light to darkest nights
A fire-breathing dragon, a playful moa and giant butterflies were just some of the glowing creatures on display at the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival last night.
Dunedin network 'coped well' with downpour
Dunedin network 'coped well' with downpour
Updated 2.15 pm
Dunedin's network has withstood heavy rainfall overnight, but the city council is advising residents to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.
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Change in leadership team: Another project boss back
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Change in leadership team: Another project boss back
Yet another former boss of the new Dunedin hospital has swung back into the revolving door of its leadership team, sources say.
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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
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Sleepy sea lion just fine, thanks
A "rotund" sea lion possibly sleeping off a large helping of octopus caused a stir after his serene rest under a wharf set off alarm bells for Dunedin conservation agencies.
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Blackmail complaint made to police
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Taxi driver left stressed by supposed 'prank’
A Dunedin Taxis driver says he was left shivering and in tears after believing he was being "blackmailed" for $10,000 by two fellow drivers.
Extra reason to celebrate in Mana Pounamu’s 25th year
Extra reason to celebrate in Mana Pounamu’s 25th year
A special milestone for an award ceremony celebrating Maori students across Otago helps a passionate educator’s legacy live on, her daughter says.
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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience
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Simms rejects criticism of inexperience
A Dunedin mayoralty candidate says voters who want change should not be distracted by city councillor suggestions he lacks enough council experience.
Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate
Ex-navy serviceman named Act candidate
A former navy serviceman is being backed by Act New Zealand to ensure the Dunedin City Council is a tight ship, if he is elected.
Signing of build contract edges closer
Signing of build contract edges closer
After years of delay, the government is finally edging closer to a contract with an Australian construction giant to build the new Dunedin hospital, the ODT understands.
Aim to make science ‘accessible’
Aim to make science ‘accessible’
An American astronomer is hoping to break perceived barriers for understanding science at the science festival in Dunedin after working at Nasa for nearly 30 years.
New fleet of electric buses launched
New fleet of electric buses launched
Yesterday the Otago Regional Council launched a new fleet of electric buses and Orbus On Demand bus service — a ride-share service for Mosgiel, Wingatui, East Taieri and Kinmont.
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Committee backs new St Clair parking limits
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Committee backs new St Clair parking limits
The days of circling St Clair on the hunt for an elusive carpark may be coming to an end as the Dunedin City Council moves ahead with parking changes in the area.
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Applause as direct transtasman flight takes off
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Applause as direct transtasman flight takes off
The first commercial flight from Dunedin direct to Australia in five years was more than just a milestone for some passengers. Tim Scott joined those aboard the Gold Coast flight.
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Ex-nurse accused of hate crime avoids conviction
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Ex-nurse accused of hate crime avoids conviction
A controversial former nurse who was accused of a hate crime at a pro-Palestine rally has avoided conviction over the incident.
Rise and shine
Rise and shine
North East Valley comes to life during a spectacular sunrise on Tuesday.
Car crashes into water at Andersons Bay inlet
Car crashes into water at Andersons Bay inlet
A person had to be assisted from their vehicle after it slid into the water at Andersons Bay inlet in Dunedin tonight.
'We have not recovered the head': Reality star charged with murder
'We have not recovered the head': Reality star charged with murder
The head of a man allegedly murdered and dismembered by his reality TV contestant partner is missing and police are calling on the public to help give his family "a peaceful outcome".
75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ
75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ
On June 25, 2025, to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, meaningful commemorative events were held throughout New Zealand.
'Mission: Impossible' theme composer Lalo Schifrin dies
'Mission: Impossible' theme composer Lalo Schifrin dies
Argentine musician Lalo Schifrin, composer of the memorable Mission: Impossible theme and the scores for dozens of Hollywood movies and TV shows, has died at age 93.