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The great Anzac biscuit debate: crunchy or chewy?

Harraways oats have been used to bake delicious golden Anzac biscuits for generations, honouring our New Zealand servicemen and women. Chef Josh Emett bakes traditional Anzac biscuits every...

What’s in the colour charts for 2026?

Dusted pinks and pastels make rooms feel inviting and warm, while allowing natural textures and...

What’s in the colour charts for 2026?

Do you have renovation plans in the coming year? Start putting your planning ideas and inspiration together with these tips from our Resene colour experts on what colour palettes are popular and...

DSO marks 60th with Braithwaite’s return

To begin their sixtieth anniversary year, DSO welcomes back conductor Nicholas Braithwaite, to lead a Matinee Series concert of little delights. Formerly DSO’s Principal Guest Conductor between 1997...

Refreshingly different; West’s celebrates being 150 years young

West’s popular sodas are now available in 250ml cans. (Photo: Supplied)

Refreshingly different; West’s celebrates being 150 years young

As West’s turns 150, New Zealand’s oldest independent soft drink company is facing an exciting future. The West’s factory at 135 Bay View Road in Dunedin is a living monument to the soft drink...

Allan’s Sheetmetal & Engineering: A renowned provider of metal work services

In less than quarter of a century, Dunedin's Allan’s Sheetmetal & Engineering Services Ltd has become a major metalworking enterprise.

It’s not just black and white: Working with grey neutrals

Adding texture to layers of grey is a good way to break up large surface areas in a pared back...

It’s not just black and white: Working with grey neutrals

If you’re looking for a neutral or colour to sit at the heart of your interior colour palette but want something a little different from classic white, cream or beige, it may be time to investigate...

On the Market: Spectacular Queenstown Home with Views

James Clarke Property Angelo Drive Queenstown

On the Market: Spectacular Queenstown Home with Views

Elevated Queenstown Home with Uninterrupted Lake Views and 365-day Visitor Accommodation Consent Heads to AuctionAn architecturally designed Queenstown home capturing sweeping views across Lake...

Inspiring showroom just the start for new Kitchen Studio owners

Alyse and Chris McCormack have already achieved big things since taking ownership of Kitchen Studio Dunedin in 2024. Primarily, they have overseen a major renovation of the showroom...

Otago Classics Day Fashion on the Field Highlights

On ODT Fashion Chat brought to you by Property Brokers we get behind the scenes of Dakota Boutiques Fashion in the Field on the Otago Racing Club's $million day.

ODT Racing Chat: Otago Classics Day 26

On ODT Racing Chat brought to you by Fred's Fencing we are out at Wingatui today and bringing you all the action from the Otago Racing Club's first ever $ million day.

ODT Racing Chat: Southern Mile preview

On ODT Racing Chat, we're out at Wingatui previewing the first $1 million race day hosted by the Otago Racing Club.

Southern Field Days 2026 preview

A look at the site ahead of the 2026 Southern Field Days

SHANNON FARM MARKS NEW MILESTONE WITH LANDMARK OFFER

Shannon Farm, the Central Otago Lakes District’s newest lifestyle destination, is marking the issue of titles on its first stages with an extraordinary offer on six newly-titled sections. The...

ODT Racing Chat: Wingatui Family Fun Day

ODT Racing Chat brought to you by Craig's Investment Partners is out at Wingatui at the Otago Racing Club's Waitangi weekend meeting.

ODT Racing Chat: Hazlett Stakes

On ODT Racing Chat we preview the Otago Racing Club's Waitangi weekend meeting, including the time-honoured Hazlett Stakes.

New cook book release: Seasons - Alison Lambert

Seasons - By Alison Lambert

Seasons has been recently released by Alison Lambert, in collaboration with the Otago Daily Times. She has been an Otago Daily Times feature columnist for

Dunedin Santa Parade 2025 & Carols

Coverage from the 2025 Dunedin Santa Parade proudly brought to you by Alex Campbell's Menswear. Also Dunedin School's sing carols.

ODT Wrapped 2025

As we head into 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back on the past year. We’ve pulled together a short year-in-review video with a few of the stories and projects from the past year. Watch below...