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Otago Daily Times

Proudly independent, the Otago Daily Times has strong local news coverage and is published Monday through Saturday. This focus, combined with national and international news, means the Otago Daily Times has an unmatched reach into the Otago and Southland markets.

ODT.co.nz

ODT.co.nz is the online home of the Otago Daily Times, along with over 20 other South Island newspapers. The site brings you all the latest local news, along with business, sports, politics, lifestyle content, and community stories, focused on the South Island.

Community newspapers

Our network of community newspapers reaches into towns and suburbs right across the South Island, from Marlborough to Southland. These titles cover the local stories that matter most to each community: council decisions, school events, sport, and the businesses and people that make each area tick. For advertisers, they offer a direct line into specific local markets, placing your message alongside the news readers turn to for what's happening on their doorstep.

Trusted

We are proud to be New Zealand’s most trusted newspaper (AUT Trust in News in Aotearoa 2026). In a world of misinformation, advertising in trusted environments has never been more important. With the Otago Daily Times, both in print and online, your advertising is placed alongside our trusted journalism, offering a brand-safe environment – key for building trust and credibility (especially when compared to social media).

Massive reach across the South.

Our expansive South Island reach gives your business the unique opportunity to connect directly with the local communities that matter to your campaign the most. With print readership of the Otago Daily Times across Otago and Southland, our network of 23 community newspapers covering towns from Marlborough to Southland, and complete South Island coverage on ODT.co.nz, we offer an unmatched platform to engage with a diverse yet highly-targeted audience.

Whether you're a business in Blenheim or Bluff, or anywhere in between, our reach ensures your message gets in front of the people who are most likely to support and engage with your brand.

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Want the full picture? Audience stats, ad specs, deadlines; it’s all on the Allied Media website.