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'Angel' Ong pledges own money for city startups
Benedict Ong is opening his wallet as a self-proclaimed ‘‘angel investor’’ in a bid to supercharge the city’s startup scene.
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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims
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Aged-care worker backs resident’s claims
An aged-care worker at MossBrae Lifecare rest-home says staff are underpaid, overworked and undervalued, and agreed with complaints made by a resident of the home this week.
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Man who sent topless photo to woman’s ex-partner jailed
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Man who sent topless photo to woman’s ex-partner jailed
A Dunedin man who sent a topless photo of a woman to her ex-partner has been locked up for six months.
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Mayor's by-election advice divides election candidates
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Mayor's by-election advice divides election candidates
Comments from Dunedin’s mayor about the city council by-election have drawn mixed reactions from candidates.
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Double murderer attacked prisoner
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Double murderer attacked prisoner
A double murderer has been sentenced for attacking a fellow inmate at Otago Corrections Facility.
Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage
Rūnaka supports wind farm’s next stage
Ōtākou Rūnaka has confirmed support for the proposed second stage of the Mahinerangi Wind Farm following a detailed review and engagement.
Demolition prep under way
Demolition prep under way
The KiwiRail workshop at the southern end of Cumberland St is headed for the scrapheap.
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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions
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Teetering on edge of future earthquake predictions
Precariously balanced rocks have made great mind-boggling landmarks for thousands of years — and more recently, picturesque photographs — but an Otago geologist is now using them to determine the...
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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison
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‘Inappropriate sexual behaviour’ in prison
A high-risk sex offender will be in prison until at least next year after the Parole Board heard his inappropriate behaviour had continued behind bars.
Colourful creations land students in finals
Colourful creations land students in finals
Bold visions have seen two Otago Polytechnic architecture students make the finals in this year’s prestigious Australasian Dulux Colour Awards in Sydney.
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Firm of man who fled in liquidation
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Firm of man who fled in liquidation
A Dunedin businessman who fled the country while subject to an Immigration investigation has now had his business placed in liquidation, owing more than $50,000.
Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser
Ardern, Robertson reunion a crowd-pleaser
The reunion of the leaders of the last Labour government in Dunedin last night was like watching a reunion gig by one of your favourite bands.
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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack
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Padel passion pushes pursuit of place in city to have a whack
An Auckland man who missed playing his favourite racquet sport whenever he visited Dunedin decided he would simply build his own courts here.
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Dunedin table tennis ace off to world champs at age of 72
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Dunedin table tennis ace off to world champs at age of 72
Who needs a strict world championship training regime when you can just stack shelves and roll ice creams in a corner dairy?
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Call for more accountability for ratepayers
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Call for more accountability for ratepayers
Candidates in a Dunedin City Council by-election wanted more accountability for ratepayers.
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Ong proposal may go public
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Ong proposal may go public
Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong is set to have a follow-up meeting with senior council staff over his debt financing proposal.
Trust in news — ‘ODT’ near top in media survey
Trust in news — ‘ODT’ near top in media survey
The Otago Daily Times has been named New Zealand’s second most-trusted news brand, in the annual ‘‘Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand’’ 2026 report.
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Going a bit wild with festival’s menu
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Going a bit wild with festival’s menu
Fancy a little bit of locust with your wallaby? How about a slice of seaweed with some fresh tahr?
Celestial treasure set for display
Celestial treasure set for display
It may look like a burnt potato, but the professional advice is, you should not try to eat it.
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ORC continues move into new premises
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ORC continues move into new premises
Movers shift office furniture from the Otago Regional Council building in Stafford St to "Aonui", its new headquarters at the former The Warehouse site in Maclaggan St yesterday.