Skip to main content
  • Subscribe
  • ...
Home
cloudyDunedin 13 | 6
Wednesday, Wed, 20 AugustAug 2025
Subscribe
Send us news & photos

Search form

  • News
    • Dunedin
      • DCC
      • Crime
      • Campus
      • Health
      • The Star
    • The South Today
    • National
    • The Star
    • International
    • Opinion
      • Editorial
      • Opinion
      • 100 years ago
      • Southern Say
    • Australia
    • Politics
    • ODTtv
    • Your News
    • Slideshow Section
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Basketball
    • Racing
    • Football
    • Netball
    • League
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • Hockey
    • Other Sport
  • Life & Style
    • Food & Wine
      • Fresh Winter
      • Ask a Chef
      • News & Features
      • Chef's Garden
      • Recipes
      • Wine Reviews
    • Home & Garden
    • Magazine
    • Toitū te whenua
    • Resilient
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Design for Living
  • Entertainment
    • ODT Quiz
    • Film
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Books
    • Arts
    • Gaming
    • Dance
    • Television
  • Business
  • Regions
    • Queenstown
    • Wānaka
    • Central Otago
    • North Otago
    • South Otago
    • Southland
    • Canterbury
    • West Coast
  • Features
    • Build Buy Renovate
    • NZIA Southern Series
    • SOREC
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Drivesouth Reviews
    • Design for Living
    • Education Guide
    • Healthcare Providers
    • Conferences and Venues
    • Sponsored content
    • Southern Television
    • Health and Beauty
  • Video
  • Rural life

Search form

  • Subscribe
  • Send Us Your News
  • ...
  • Contact Us
  • Email
  • Facebook

Plus

  • Jobs
  • Wedding Guide
  • Death Notices
  • Privacy Policy
  • Drive South
  • Weather
  • Media Council Complaints

    • DCC
    • Crime
    • Campus
    • Health
    • The Star
    The St Kilda Tavern, in South Dunedin, has had its on-licence and off-licence renewal...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Frustration at ongoing temporary licences for pub

    Dunedin's district licensing committee has been told "enough is enough" over the continued issuing of temporary liquor licences at a South Dunedin pub.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

    Candidates pursuing seats at the Dunedin City Council said their piece at the Brighton Rugby Club...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

    Coastal erosion, council spending levels and advocacy for Dunedin’s interests were among the key issues at a candidates’ forum last night.

    SUBSCRIBER

    University activist group reactivated

    Brian Roper. Photo: supplied

    SUBSCRIBER

    University activist group reactivated

    A University of Otago activist group has been "reignited" amid a wave of cuts to scholarships and rising fees for students.

    Ceremony marks end of construction

    Those attending the pre-dawn blessing of the new ACC building in Queens Gardens got to see the...

    Ceremony marks end of construction

    A small group of people who braved yesterday’s frigid weather for a poignant dawn ceremony at the ACC’s new premises in Dunedin were rewarded with beautiful glowing light.

    SUBSCRIBER

    ‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response

    Many of the Dunedin City Council candidates’ campaign posters have had "googly eyes" pasted on...

    SUBSCRIBER

    ‘Googly eyes’ get mixed response

    An eyesore or harmless fun?

    ‘Dangerous’ to discuss boy’s injuries

    ‘Dangerous’ to discuss boy’s injuries

    A doctor said it was "dangerous" to be discussing a child’s serious injuries during an intercepted phone call with the boy’s mother.

    Highway closed after serious crash near Allanton

    Highway closed after serious crash near Allanton

    Updated 7.05 am

    State Highway 1 is closed near Allanton, south of Dunedin, following a serious crash early today.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Council's 'absurd' safety mandates slammed

    Philanthropist Roger Fewtrell says the sheer cost of dealing with contaminated land on this...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Developer slams council's 'absurd' soil safety mandates

    Dunedin philanthropist Roger Fewtrell has given up developing affordable homes on one of his sites due to the council’s "absurd" attitude to the risk of lead in the soil.

    SUBSCRIBER

    AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

    Lee Vandervis. Photo: supplied

    SUBSCRIBER

    AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

    Reluctance to use artificial intelligence (AI) at the Dunedin City Council (DCC) went on too long, costing residents dearly, a councillor says.

    Entrants eager for barista champs

    Strictly Coffee Roasters Dunedin barista Tufele Tavite shows off his coffee style yesterday ahead...

    Entrants eager for barista champs

    A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.

    Open-and-shut case

    Photos: Gerard O'Brien

    Open-and-shut case

    A juvenile leopard seal made an unusual appearance in Dunedin yesterday when it decided to lounge in the sun at St Clair Beach.

    Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding

    University of Otago School of Pharmacy researcher Professor Sarah Hook has been given a $1.2...

    Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding

    The Health Research Council of New Zealand provides millions of dollars each year by identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that has far-reaching impacts.

    SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

    Chelsea Harris. Photo: supplied

    SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

    New Zealand’s sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) system is leaving many Māori women feeling "dehumanised and disempowered".

    SUBSCRIBER

    Distillery’s gin best in class for fourth consecutive year

    Showing off their prizewinning Ladybird Navy Strength Gin are Sandymount Distillery owner Richard...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Distillery’s gin best in class for fourth consecutive year

    A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards — for the fourth time in a row.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Report on council boss leaked to DCC candidates

    Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham has repeatedly described councillors as "f.....

    SUBSCRIBER

    Report on council boss leaked to DCC candidates

    The Privacy Commissioner will be notified after a confidential report about behaviour by the Dunedin City Council chief executive was leaked among election candidates.

    Botched brain surgery left patient dead

    Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Surgeon failed to seek adequate advice

    An inexperienced surgeon at a southern hospital failed to seek advice from a supervisor before a brain operation that left his patient dead, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.

    Attempted u-turn ends with five-car crash

    Photo: ODT files

    Attempted u-turn ends with five-car crash

    A Dunedin mother set off a chain reaction of car crashes after an attempted u-turn went sideways.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Dunedin pub's liquor licence opposed

    The St Kilda Tavern, in South Dunedin, has had its on-licence and off-licence renewal...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Dunedin pub's liquor licence opposed

    Dunedin's St Kilda Tavern has a new owner — but is once again facing hurdles to renew its liquor licence.

    Reinforcing the need for sturdy foundations

    PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    Reinforcing the need for sturdy foundations

    Reinforcing steel for the new pile caps at the new Dunedin hospital is pictured yesterday.

    Disgruntled customer pulls fire alarm, forcing evacuation

    Disgruntled customer pulls fire alarm, forcing evacuation

    A central Dunedin office building needed to be evacuated yesterday after a disgruntled customer pulled the fire alarm on his way out the door.
    Read more

    Connect with us

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    Editors' Picks

    • Hurtful social media comments motivated Sophie Francis-Ross and a team of like-minded Dunedin...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Online hate spurs positive action

    • Downtown Book Exchange owner Sharon Sculpher (left), her brother in-law, James Richards, and her...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Decision made to close flood-damaged bookshop

    •  Dylan Pledger of Otago on attack during the round three NPC match between Wellington and...

      Otago beat Wellington in high-scoring thriller

    • Caroline Spooner, of Dunedin, with her latest trolley of groceries, which cost about $400. PHOTO:...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Grocery price rises still hurting families

    • A couple who were evicted from their rental property have had their belongings dumped at a nearby...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Evicted couple forced to keep watch over belongings

    • Golfer Natalie Brown is heading to the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany. PHOTO: GERARD...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Second chance at life treasured

    Home
    • Contact Us
    • Contribute
    • Facebook

    Subscribe

    • Subscriber Benefits
    • ODT Subscriptions
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Stops, Starts & Redirects
    • FAQs

    About us

    • Contact us
    • Site feedback
    • Send us your news
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Media Council Complaints
    • AI use
    • Removals policy

    Our Websites

    • Allied Media
    • Allied Productions

    Newspapers

    • ODT E-edition
    • The Star - Christchurch
    • Oamaru Mail
    • The Star - Dunedin
    • The News - Central Otago
    • The Ensign - Gore
    • Ashburton Courier
    • North Canterbury News
    • Southland Express - Invercargill
    • Southern Rural Life
    • Central Rural Life
    • The Courier - Timaru
    • Mountain Scene - Queenstown
    • Property Times South Canterbury
    • Extra! School Publication
    • Clutha Leader
    • Bay Harbour News
    • Selwyn Times
    • The Wanaka Sun

    Classifieds

    • Death notices
    • Drivesouth
    • Jobs
    • Classified Advertising

    Advertise

    • Upload print advertising
    • Advertising Terms
    • Advertise with us

    Services

    • Allied Productions
    • ODT Store
    • Otago Images
    • Corporate Logos

    Magazines

    • Classic Driver
    • Dunedin Guide
    • Drivesouth Best Motor Buys
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Home & Leisure
    • Kiwi Gardener
    • Kiwi Gardener Quarterly
    • Rugby News
    • South
    • 03 Magazine
    • With this Ring
    © Copyright Allied Press Limited 2025. All rights reserved.