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Democrats release alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein

The birthday note allegedly written by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Image: Oversight...

Democrats release alleged Trump birthday note to Epstein

Democrats made public a birthday letter Donald Trump allegedly wrote to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than 20 years ago, though the White House quickly denied its authenticity.

Police probing ugly brawl at Bondi Beach

Police are investigating an ugly brawl between members of rival protest groups at Australia's best-known beach.

Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy's 'tragic' death

The northern end of Hāhei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, where a boy died after falling from...

Coroner warns of climbing dangers after boy's 'tragic' death

A young teen and his friend on holiday had spent an afternoon paddleboarding and exploring the area before they climbed a cliff face together.

Teen critically hurt falling from roof of student flat

Emergency services were called to the corner of Castle St and Dundas St at 10.10pm. Photo: Gregor...

Teen critically hurt falling from roof of student flat

A 19-year-old man is in a critical condition after falling from the roof of a two storey student flat while taking a photo.

Six killed by gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the scene of the shooting. Photo: Reuters

Six killed by gunmen at Jerusalem bus stop

Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, killing six people in what police described as "a terrorist attack," one of the deadliest in the city in the past few years.

French PM ousted in no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was ousted following a no-confidence vote. Photo: Reuters

French PM ousted in no-confidence vote

France's parliament has brought down the government, deepening a political crisis that is weakening the euro zone's second-largest economy.

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Marokopa children's recovery 'could take years'

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Marokopa children's recovery 'could take years'

After nearly four years on the run with fugitive father Tom Phillips, his three children are likely to be in a "very complex" mental state, a clinical psychologist says.

Phillips' child told police of guns at campsite

Tom Phillips and his three children had been missing for almost four years. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/NZ...

Phillips' child told police of guns at campsite

It was one of fugitive father Tom Phillips’ children who alerted officers to firearms at their campsite after Phillips was shot dead by police yesterday.

Japanese tradition to greet spring

University of Otago Japanese language senior teaching fellow Haruko Stuart under the cherry...

Japanese tradition to greet spring

The University of Otago is saying konnichiwa to spring with a traditional Japanese celebration.

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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark

Smiths City Oamaru on Eden St holds its liquidation sale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Shoppers bargain-hunt as staff left in the dark

Smiths City liquidation sales across the South over the weekend left shelves stripped of their stock in just one day, as staff are left in the dark about what comes next.

Two-year nightmare ends as sportsman cleared

A prominent sportsman broke down in tears of relief after being cleared of serious child abuse allegations.

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Candidates discuss value for money

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Candidates discuss value for money

Their visions were quite different, but leading candidates for the Dunedin mayoralty spoke of getting value for money out of rates.

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Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA

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Student rep formally asked to resign from OUSA

An under-fire student representative has finally been formally asked to resign by the Otago University Students' Association.

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Candidates come to the party

Dunedin mayoral candidates (from left) Andrew Simms, Benedict Ong, Pamela Taylor, Jules Radich,...

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Candidates come to the party

A fully-grown Bayfield schoolboy, a Samoan war goddess and two normal people walk into the Hyde St Party.

Man abused members of public, assaulted woman

Purewa Laurence Moore knocked a young man unconscious in the Octagon. Photo: ODT Files

Man abused members of public, assaulted woman

A wannabe Dunedin influencer was arrested on Saturday night after verbally abusing members of the public and assaulting a woman.

Corn blood moon ‘really special’

A corn blood moon descends near Mt Cargill during a lunar eclipse yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Corn blood moon ‘really special’

Monday's "corn blood moon" over Otago and Southland was a spectacular sight.

Voting slips set to arrive by Sept 22

Candidate information packs sent out with voting papers for the upcoming local body elections....

Voting slips set to arrive by Sept 22

Over the next two weeks, more than 94,000 voting papers will be arriving in the mailboxes of Dunedin voters ahead of the local body election next month.