Taliban asks world for help after deadly quake
One of Afghanistan's worst quakes has killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2800, as rescuers struggle to reach remote areas and the Taliban asks the world for help.
Wheelchair user helped to safety in St Clair fire
Wheelchair user helped to safety in St Clair fire
A wheelchair-bound St Clair resident was helped to safety by firefighters after a blaze in their bathroom this morning.
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars association says
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars association says
The world's biggest academic association of genocide scholars has passed a resolution saying the legal criteria have been met to establish Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Dunedin City Council mayoralty candidate profiles
Dunedin City Council mayoralty candidate profiles
The ODT asked Dunedin mayoralty candidates about navigating key challenges and their priorities.
Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
Uni advisory group calls for tougher entry requirements
The government has rejected an advisory group's call for a more elite university system with tougher entry requirements and a separate funding system from other tertiary institutions.
More than 36,000 nurses take two-day strike action
More than 36,000 nurses take two-day strike action
Nearly 14,000 patients are having operations, procedures and appointments postponed this week, during two days strike action by Nurses Organisation members.
Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner
Police, OT failed West Coast baby killed by meth-using dad - Coroner
Government agencies failed in their duty to protect a 10-month-old baby who was murdered by his father while high on methamphetamine.
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2-ply good, 3-ply bad when it’s time to flush
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2-ply good, 3-ply bad when it’s time to flush
One-ply toilet paper does the job — eventually — but it is far from pleasant to use.
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Accused says he would never hurt baby
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Accused says he would never hurt baby
A prominent sportsman accused of fracturing a baby’s bones says the allegation "just blows my mind".
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Dunedin ED wait times worst in the country
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Dunedin ED wait times worst in the country
A seriously ill Balclutha teenager who had to wait 15 hours to see a doctor is one of numerous horror stories emerging from Dunedin Hospital’s stretched emergency department.
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HNZ decries strikes, points to procedure delays
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HNZ decries strikes, points to procedure delays
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HNZ) has condemned two days of nurses strikes this week, saying more than 13,000 planned procedures across the country will be postponed because of them.
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‘The toilet’ a great place to ruminate
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‘The toilet’ a great place to ruminate
When Bryan Roughan goes whitebaiting, he seems to spend an awful lot of time in "the toilet".
Family concerned for missing woman
Family concerned for missing woman
A Dunedin family is appealing to the public for any sightings of their sister and daughter missing from the central Auckland area.
Cultures being celebrated
Cultures being celebrated
In its biggest year to date, the Otago Polyfest is weaving together cultural sharing and community pride.
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Dunedin ED wait times ‘grim’
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Dunedin ED wait times ‘grim’
A lack of resources and "a lack of accountability" has led to Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department (ED) becoming one of the worst-performing in the country, advocates say.
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Conservative church gets foothold in student area
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Conservative church gets foothold in student area
A growing conservative off-shoot of the Presbyterian Church is planning a permanent church in Dunedin’s student quarter.
Cultural day for Poolburn pupils
Cultural day for Poolburn pupils
Poolburn School pupil Jack Murdoch, 12, and his classmates take in the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum yesterday.
Writer ‘uplifted’ after receiving Janet Frame Prize
Writer ‘uplifted’ after receiving Janet Frame Prize
A Dunedin novelist and poet is having an "astonishing" run after about 30 years in the game, most recently securing a $10,000 award.
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Staff facing more abuse, violence: DCC
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Staff facing more abuse, violence: DCC
Abuse towards council staff is on the rise across New Zealand and Dunedin is no exception.
Seasonal EV charging issues forecast
Seasonal EV charging issues forecast
It is a case of different strokes for different folks — depending on where you live in New Zealand, and what sort of electric vehicle you drive.