Toxic trend: Teens' vulnerable moments exploited
A culture of recording and distributing explicit images of unsuspecting teens by their peers is rampant in Otago. Daisy Hudson investigates the worrying trend and impact.
Crash at Allanton bridge
Crash at Allanton bridge
Emergency services were called to a crash on the Allanton bridge, near Dunedin, early this morning.
Southern vaccinators getting ready for big push
Southern vaccinators getting ready for big push
The southern Covid-19 vaccine roll-out is at the end of the beginning.
Sculpture replacing chessboard in Octagon
Sculpture replacing chessboard in Octagon
It is checkmate for the Octagon chess board as it is sacrificed for a new piece of public art.
Excitement as Highlanders, fans fly out
Excitement as Highlanders, fans fly out
The smiles at the Dunedin Airport said it all as the Highlanders departed yesterday for the big final against the Blues.
Troublesome teen follows circus act with assault on cop
Troublesome teen follows circus act with assault on cop
One of the two teenage boys that sneaked into the circus after spending the evening causing trouble last week was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Dunedin yesterday.
War memorial repairs completed
War memorial repairs completed
The Boer War memorial at the northern end of the Oval in Dunedin has had its stonework cleaned and repaired.
Covid jabs: what you need to know
Covid vaccinations: what you need to know
The wider community has plenty of questions about how the Covid-19 vaccine rollout will work. Health reporter Mike Houlahan asked SDHB representatives some of the many questions from ODT readers.
Fifties revival
Fifties revival
Bayfield High School year 12 pupil Kyra Sharp (16, second left) performs with teachers (from left) Kate Hamilton, Erina Jeffery and Sarah Bartley in their act "1950s Mash Up".
Big housing plan for Allanton
Big housing plan for Allanton
Allanton would double in size with up to 392 houses being built if a proposed rezoning of land southwest of Dunedin goes ahead.
Fashion norms disrupted for students’ display
Fashion norms disrupted for students’ display
Most clothes do not feature corsets and ruffles, but those showcased in Dunedin last night were not most clothes.
18 complaints against firefighters upheld
18 complaints against firefighters upheld in South
Nearly 30 Southern firefighters have been investigated for inappropriate behaviour, bullying, harassment, and a range of other misconduct allegations in recent years.
Sexual assault claim goes awry
Sexual assault claim goes awry
Five months after making a sexual assault complaint a Dunedin woman, rather than her alleged attacker, was the one in the dock.
Lime to quit city as Neuron fires up
Lime to quit city as Neuron fires up
Lime scooters will be off Dunedin's streets from the the end of this month, but rival company Neuron Mobility is expanding its fleet in the city.
Most LED lights installed
Most LED lights installed
Work is nearly finished on a $15million project to install close to 14,000 LED lights across Dunedin.
Special guests make assembly appearance
Special guests make assembly appearance
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry (front left) and University of Otago psychology Professor Richie Poulton were the guests at Otago Boys’ High School’s Summer Blues assembly in Dunedin...
Subdivision landowner may appeal
Subdivision landowner may appeal
A Waikouaiti farm owner is disappointed his application to subdivide a 19th-century homestead has been rejected and he is considering an appeal.
Career has been ‘so rewarding and satisfying’
Career has been ‘so rewarding and satisfying’
In the unofficial race between Dunedin Hospital radiation therapist Gaynor Chronican and the oncology department’s Varian linear accelerator machine to retire first, Ms Chronican will claim victory...
Manuka causeway delayed by lack of some materials
Manuka causeway delayed by lack of some materials
The reinstatement of the historic Manuka Corduroy Causeway in Dunedin has been delayed slightly after issues over sourcing materials.
Live models better than mannequins
Live models better than mannequins
Gisella Candi will be spending her 23rd birthday in a flurry of high fashion preparation today.