Otago Daily Times Online News

Hunting death 'heartbreaking' reminder to identify targets

The 'tragic' shooting death of a young Otago man has prompted a reminder for hunters to always identify their target beyond all doubt.

Waitaki's water move might not comply, partners warn

Waitaki's water move might not comply, partners warn

Updated 2.55 pm

Waitaki's former southern council partners have fired a warning after its decision to quit the group and go it alone on water services.
Watch: Masked pair raid South Dunedin dairy

Watch: Masked pair raid South Dunedin dairy

A pair of masked raiders have been caught on camera burgling a South Dunedin dairy in the early hours of this morning.
SUBSCRIBER

'Constant state of fear': Charity boxer headbutted partner before fight

SUBSCRIBER

'Constant state of fear': Charity boxer headbutted partner before fight

A Dunedin man who spat in his partner’s face and head-butted her went to on to compete in a charity boxing event two days later.

dunedin

University of Otago department of botany PhD candidate James Crofts-Bennett says the...

SUBSCRIBER

Venomous spider identification retracted

Claims of a South Dunedin sighting of a spider with a venomous bite have been rebuffed by an arachnologist.

Drunk dad drives 300km with two young children

Drunk dad drives 300km with two young children

A dad who was four times over the legal alcohol limit drove more than 300km with two ‘‘young children’’ before being caught by police north of Dunedin.
SUBSCRIBER

Port Chalmers pub licence opposed over ‘serious’ concerns

SUBSCRIBER

Port Chalmers pub licence opposed over ‘serious’ concerns

A Dunedin tavern has come under fire for "serious compliance concerns" after trying to sidestep alcohol laws by outsourcing food to nearby eateries.
Pedestrian hit by car on Princes St

Pedestrian hit by car on Princes St

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital this morning after being hit by a car on Princes St.

regions

Councillors Lesley Soper and Peter Kett are finishing up in October after a combined 10 terms of...

Invercargill losing long-serving councillors

Invercargill will lose the services of two long-serving councillors following the October election.

Lindis Pass without coverage for days after cell tower damage

Lindis Pass without coverage for days after cell tower damage

An act of vandalism has left a stretch of remote alpine pass without cell phone coverage for days.
SUBSCRIBER

1080 trial to cut dotterel predators begins

SUBSCRIBER

1080 trial to cut dotterel predators begins

Phase one of the project to save the southern New Zealand dotterel (pukunui) has started.
Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash

Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash

An Oamaru man who crashed a car into the Awamoa Park toilet block after a late-night drive has been sentenced in court.

National

Researchers fear the sea ice around Antarctica could be in "terminal decline". Photo: Getty...

Warning Southern Ocean changes will affect planet

The Southern Ocean plays an essential role in regulating the Earth's heat and carbon, and changes could trigger cascading effects on other ocean systems.

Christchurch mayor backs govt-capped rates rise

Christchurch mayor backs govt-capped rates rise

Phil Mauger says councils have engaged in a lot of wasteful spending.
Chch teen seeks new logo after ‘shocking’ KFC demand

Chch teen seeks new logo after ‘shocking’ KFC demand

A 17-year-old entrepreneur has launched an appeal on social media to find a "unique" design for his fried chicken business after being instructed to rebrand by fast food giant KFC.
Teen dies from flu hours after arrival at hospital

Teen dies from flu complications hours after arriving at hospital

The father of a teenager who died in hospital with flu symptoms says she had only been unwell for a few days.

sport

Ma'a Nonu warming up ahead of Toulon's semi-final in France's French Top 14 competition. Photo:...

Ma'a Nonu, 43, signs extension with Toulon

All Blacks test centurion Ma'a Nonu has signed with French club Toulon for the 2025-26 season.

Scare for Sinner as Dimitrov retires

Scare for Sinner as Dimitrov retires

Top seed Jannik Sinner struggled with an elbow problem and was given an almighty scare before advancing to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after opponent Grigor Dimitrov retired injured while two sets up.
All Blacks skipper to miss rest of France series

All Blacks skipper to miss rest of France series

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out of the rest of test series against France with a calf tear.
Stand-in SA captain declares short of Lara's record

Stand-in SA captain declares short of Lara's record

South Africa stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder felt he had no right to dislodge West Indies great Brian Lara and decided to declare 34 runs short of breaking his record.

SUBSCRIBER

Time allows winemakers to further hone their craft
Home is where the herbs are
SUBSCRIBER

Brown rice, pumpkin and leek pilaf
The humble pea: not so humble

Business

Agents, lawyers and accountants will be issued clear guidance on how to apply simplified checks ...

Rules for selling homes in trusts to be relaxed

Kiwis selling a house held in a family trust will no longer be treated like potential criminals, the govt says, as it plans to relax anti-money laundering checks for "low risk" transactions.

Future vaccine mandates won't work, Covid inquiry told

Future vaccine mandates won't work, Covid inquiry told

Business leaders from Auckland and Northland have spoken about profound impacts on small to medium businesses coping with public health restrictions during Covid-19.
SUBSCRIBER

Une nuit fantastique

SUBSCRIBER

Une nuit fantastique

Dunedin businesses say it was their "busiest day of the year" when the All Blacks came to town on Saturday.
‘Industry-first’ platform highlights risk areas

‘Industry-first’ platform highlights risk areas

Christchurch agritech company Onside has unravelled a complex problem to come up with a map-based tool highlighting risk areas and increasing worker safety at many agriculture workplaces.

Rural Life

Young Farmer of the Year grand final winner Hugh Jackson proudly displays the top prize trophy he...

Waikato farmer wins title at national finals

Try and try again proved to be a winning formula for a 26-year-old Waikato-Bay of Plenty sheep and beef farmer who won the 57th Young Farmer of the Year title on Saturday evening in Invercargill.

Cost, fuel-cutting system hits the road

Cost, fuel-cutting system hits the road

A Christchurch innovator’s new electric pumping system for milk tankers is making big fuel savings and cutting vehicle emissions.
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced with wood pellets by September

Coal-fired boilers to be replaced with wood pellets by September

Fonterra expects to wrap up an emission-slashing conversion of two coal-fired boilers to wood pellets at its South Canterbury milk processing site at Clandeboye by September.
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor

Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor

Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.

Life & style

The view overlooking Burleigh Beach from the Mondrian Gold Coast hotel. PHOTOS: TIM SCOTT

Wildlife shines on Gold Coast

Even in winter, the sun-soaked shores of the Gold Coast have enough to keep even the most reluctant of surfers entertained, writes Tim Scott.

SUBSCRIBER

DIY funerals - a big undertaking

SUBSCRIBER

DIY funerals - a big undertaking

Funeral debt is an unwelcome, extra burden at a time of grief for a significant number of people. Should the solution lie with funeral directors, the govt or mourning families?
SUBSCRIBER

In Arrowtown’s isolation you’re seldom alone

SUBSCRIBER

In Arrowtown’s isolation you’re seldom alone

"Getting away from it all" suggests a rest from people.
Fashion brands move slow on green promises

Fashion brands move slow on green promises

Few fashion brands are investing in cutting supply-chain emissions, according to industry figures.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Inspiration home-grown for award-winning artist
SUBSCRIBER

Body of work

SUBSCRIBER

Returning garden to nature
Mana means everything

World

US President Donald Trump's moves have repeatedly roiled financial markets and sent policymakers...

Trump ramps up trade war with higher tariffs

US President Donald Trump today began telling trade partners – from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players – that sharply higher US tariffs will start on August 1.

Images of deadly beef Wellington revealed

Images of deadly beef Wellington revealed

Within hours Erin Patterson's guilty verdict, the Supreme Court released dozens of pieces of evidence that helped prosecutors secure the conviction.
Search teams scour Texas flood zone

Search teams scour Texas flood zone

The death toll from catastrophic floods in Texas has reached at least 78, including at least 28 children.
First session of Hamas-Israel talks ends inconclusively

First session of Hamas-Israel talks ends inconclusively

The first session of indirect Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks in Qatar ended inconclusively, two Palestinian sources familiar with the matter said today.

Opinion

SUBSCRIBER

NZ heads to infinity and beyond

It was difficult not to stifle a snort of derision when the government announced last week that New Zealand was about to set up a dedicated "space unit".

SUBSCRIBER

Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

SUBSCRIBER

Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
SUBSCRIBER

Letters to the Editor: Ardern, AI and Dunstan health

SUBSCRIBER

Letters to the Editor: Ardern, AI and Dunstan health

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers include praise for Dame Jacinda Ardern, surrendering to AI and Dunstan health.
SUBSCRIBER

Heavenly kicks and the names we give to teams we love

SUBSCRIBER

Heavenly kicks and the names we give to teams we love

Forget the French. This season’s great moment in rugby was seen by only a handful of spectators, and I was one of them.

Search form

Search form

Updated 2.55 pm