News | Otago Daily Times Online News

SUBSCRIBER

Left ‘violated’ by deletion of Meta account

The threat of a pipe bomb at the meeting had been made over Instagram. Photo: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER

Left ‘violated’ by deletion of Meta account

The arbitrary permanent deletion by Meta of a Dunedin dance school’s Instagram account containing years of memories has left the school’s owner feeling "violated".

SUBSCRIBER

Summit offers chance for global break

SUBSCRIBER

Summit offers chance for global break

A Dunedin band feels it is on the verge of breaking out globally after being selected among the best independent acts from New Zealand.

SUBSCRIBER

Council finances hot topic at meeting

SUBSCRIBER

Council finances hot topic at meeting

Spending was top of mind for the candidates and crowd at one of Dunedin’s first public meetings of the local body election campaign.

SUBSCRIBER

Thrills: ‘I just love being in the kart’

Mosgiel resident Jack McGrath races along the KartSport Dunedin club track yesterday. PHOTOS:...

SUBSCRIBER

Thrills: ‘I just love being in the kart’

Motorsport is not just a sport for Jack McGrath, it is an emotion.

Pacing themselves

Pacing themselves

The under-10 competitors (below) begin racing in the final round of the Ariki Athletics and Harriers Club Kids XC Series at Chingford Park yesterday, while at the end of the race Ruby Wells, 6, ...

Flooded with inspiration

Award-winning composer and violinist Nathaniel Otley performs at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery on Saturday.

Hip-hop til you drop

St Hilda's Collegiate School team Dynamix.

Hip-hop til you drop

The Otago and Southland Hip-Hop Unite NZ Schools Regional Competition attracted 72 teams to the Regent Theatre in Dunedin on Saturday.

Greens call to rally, get organised for 2026 election

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick addresses membership at the annual meeting in Wellington....

Greens call to rally, get organised for 2026 election

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has urged the membership to rally and get organised for next year's election.

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies

Jim Lovell commanded Apollo 13, the only Apollo mission scheduled to land on the Moon which did...

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies

US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the failed 1970 mission to the moon that nearly ended in disaster but became an inspirational saga of survival, has died aged 97.

Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests

Donald Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. Photo: Reuters (file)

Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests

European leaders have welcomed US President Donald Trump's plans to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing the need to protect security interests.

Strong winds force ferry cancellations

Bluebridge has cancelled three sailings while the InterIslander has also cancelled the Aratere's...

Strong winds force ferry cancellations

Cook Strait passenger ferry sailings have been cancelled due to strong winds and large swells.

Lawyer accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women

James Gardner-Hopkins has been accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women who made submissions...

Lawyer accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women

Multiple female lawyers claim that a former senior partner who was suspended for drunkenly groping interns at a Christmas party has been using a social media platform to intimidate them.

Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska

Russian leader Vladimir Putin (left) and US President Donald Trump. Photos: Reuters

Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska

US President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Trump said on Friday.

One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton

One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton

One person has died following a crash west of Hamilton.

Sex attacker's victim still waiting for offer

Joshua Oliver appearing in court via video link. He was sentenced to just over 6 years for...

Sex attacker's victim still waiting for offer

Warning: sexual content. When a woman sexually violated after a work party was offered reparation by her attacker at sentencing, she thought it'd be paid "then and there".

Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself

Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself

A couple has won a refund after their new Tesla failed to "drive like a robot" as the salesman promised it would.

Needy pet owners get helping hand

The Petstock Foundation and the NZ Food Network are launching Big Hearts Project 2025. Photo:...

Needy pet owners get helping hand

The Big Hearts Project, sponsored by the Petstock Foundation and NZ Food Network, aims to support people struggling to feed their pets.

Important information as polling looms

Important information as polling looms

Fiery debates, sensational promises and an onslaught of grinning politicians. It’s time again for local elections.

Hillside brings up major milestone

KiwiRail wagon assembly lead Marty McArthur and his team at the Hillside Workshops yesterday....

Production on track as Hillside brings up major milestone

South Dunedin’s Hillside Workshop has produced 500 rail wagons in just over a year.

Customer tumbles at bank protest

A man watches the pushing and shoving at a climate protest from inside the Moray Pl ANZ branch as...

Customer tumbles at bank protest

A pensioner trying to pay her bills was caught in the crossfire as climate protesters and police jostled outside a Dunedin bank.

Search form

Search form