Show at centre of alcohol furore granted liquor licence
A fashion event in Dunedin raising money for suicide awareness has been granted a liquor licence after sparking national headlines when Mike King weighed-in on the issue.
PM accuses Labour of playing politics over King criticism
PM accuses Labour of playing politics over King criticism
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is accusing Labour of playing politics with youth mental health by criticising campaigner Mike King.
Judge finds Pauline Hanson's remark was racist
Judge finds Pauline Hanson's remark was racist
Pauline Hanson made a racist comment when she told a Muslim senator to pack her bags and go back to Pakistan, a judge has found.
Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward
Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward
More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against deceased billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused of sexual abuse and rape.
Polkinghorne sentenced over meth charges
Polkinghorne sentenced over meth charges
A former Auckland eye surgeon found not guilty of murdering of his wife has been sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.
Death toll from Spain floods rises to 158
Death toll from Spain floods rises to 158
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Spain has climbed to 158, with rescue teams still searching for those missing in what could become Europe's worst storm-related disaster in over five decades.
Mike King slammed over 'alcohol is a solution' statement
Mike King slammed over 'alcohol is a solution' statement
The Drug Foundation has rejected campaigner Mike King's comment that alcohol is not a problem for people with mental health issues saying alcohol is "really unhelpful during times of mental distress".
SH1 south of Allanton reopens after crash
SH1 south of Allanton reopens after crash
State Highway 1 south of Allanton has reopened following a crash between a truck and a car early this morning.
High achievers recognised
High achievers recognised
At the Otago Daily Times Class Act 2024 awards ceremony in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery are (front, from left): Otago Daily Times editor Paul McIntyre, Prime Minister...
Quite the haunt
Quite the haunt
Glenelg Haunt owner Samantha Hayde holds on to a giant skull in her garage that also contains gargoyles, ghouls and spooks, a spectacular Halloween destination which attracted over a thousand...
'You better': Luxon promises to build 'kick-arse' hospital
'You better': Luxon promises to build 'kick-arse' hospital
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has vowed to build Dunedin a "kick-arse" hospital.
Set lofty goals, PM tells students
Set lofty goals, PM tells students
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Otago’s best and brightest secondary school students yesterday he is "incredibly optimistic" about the future.
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No smoke alarms in Manapouri house where two died in fire
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No smoke alarms in Manapouri house where two died in fire
A fatal fire in Manapouri that killed a mother and son was in a house with no smoke alarms, just one effective exit and combustible material stored inside.
Couple taking message to Parliament
Couple taking message to Parliament
A Dunedin couple hope their trip north with Cliff the Ambulance will hold the government to account over its pre-election promises.
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Victim sceptical of offender’s remorse
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Victim sceptical of offender’s remorse
A man who hacked off his electronic tracker and travelled 135km to attack his former partner did not show up to his first parole hearing.
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Jail term for 'pervert of the worst kind' extended
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Jail term for 'pervert of the worst kind' extended
A dangerous sex offender, locked up indefinitely, has been convicted of more historical indecencies.
Modern, traditional mix in sari exhibition
Modern, traditional mix in sari exhibition
Just in time for the start of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, Tūhura Otago Museum has unveiled its latest exhibition, which explores the evolution of the sari.
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Views differ on code of conduct
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Views differ on code of conduct
A system for managing councillor behaviour has been criticised both as "a kangaroo court" and for punishing people with "a wet bus ticket", as a review in Dunedin draws closer.
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School welcomes turf after long delay
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School welcomes turf after long delay
Good things come to those who wait was the message from a Dunedin intermediate school principal during the unveiling of a long-awaited covered turf.
In the spirit of saving the hospital
In the spirit of saving the hospital
Embracing the Halloween spirit to protest hospital cuts at the University of Otago are (from left) Dunedin City Council campaign assistant Emily Paton and councillors Sophie Barker and Mandy Mayhem...