Dunedin

Armed police descend on NEV, take man into custody

A "wanted" man is in police custody following an alleged theft from a business in North East Valley yesterday.

‘The memory of this night still haunts me,’ groping victim says

‘The memory of this night still haunts me,’ groping victim says

A woman who was groped in a Dunedin bar says she still has nightmares about the incident nearly a year later.

Outsourcing underscores SDHB failure: academic

Outsourcing underscores SDHB failure: academic

The Southern District Health Board’s bid to outsource up to 200 cancer treatments suggests "an abject failure" of management, an Otago health academic says.

Chch move for Sports Hall of Fame hinted at

An artist’s impression of a proposed national sports museum in Christchurch. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Chch move for Sports Hall of Fame hinted at

Sport New Zealand appears to be considering shifting the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame from Dunedin to Christchurch.

Consider air quality in new rules: ORC

MBIE is raising building standards in line with a new map that shows where the country gets...

Consider air quality in new rules: ORC

Climatic differences and air quality concerns should influence proposed new insulation standards in New Zealand homes, says the Otago Regional Council.

Brrrr... Dunedin airport coldest spot this morning

Dunedin Airport was the coldest place to be 6am. Photo: ODT files

Brrrr... Dunedin airport coldest spot this morning

Kiwis woke to some of the coldest temperatures so far this year, with Dunedin airport the chilliest spot recording -5.2degC, at 6am.

First lecturer in chaplaincy for uni

University of Otago lecturer in chaplaincy the Very Rev Dr Graham Redding. PHOTO: GREGOR...

First lecturer in chaplaincy for uni

The University of Otago has appointed its first lecturer in chaplaincy, the Very Rev Dr Graham Redding, amid a growing national shortage of chaplains.

Dunedin Newshub TV3 office to close

Dunedin Newshub TV3 office to close

Dunedin's TV3 Newshub office will close, the channel’s new owner, Discovery, confirmed yesterday.

Skateboarders ask for safe park

Cracks and damage at Thomas Burns skate park. Photos by Peter McIntosh.

Skateboarders ask for safe park

Dunedin skaters say new safely sealed skateboarding facilities are needed to support their growing sport.

15 months' jail for burglary-filled night

Teremoana Taokia (52) and Wayne Bennett (39, below) were jailed for 15 months. PHOTOS: ROB KIDD

15 months' jail for burglary-filled night

A Dunedin student who went to retrieve his stolen cellphone found the burglar who had raided his flat was less than apologetic.

Apprehension, kindness, cruelty as Countdown reopens

Dunedin woman Tracey Gamble is keen to give daffodils to plant in the garden at
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Apprehension, kindness, cruelty as Countdown reopens

Shoppers flooded back to Countdown Dunedin Central as it opened for the first time since a violent stabbing rocked the community.

Dog ate the homework? No, seal blocked way

The Hughes family (from left) Gareth, Zoe, Meghan and Arlo take a look at the New Zealand fur...

Dog ate the homework? No, seal blocked way

School office staff have probably heard just about every excuse under the sun.

Skantha prison death prompts change

Skantha prison death prompts change

The sudden death of a Dunedin murderer behind bars has sparked a "life-saver" change to national court processes, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.

Environment survey ahead

Environment survey ahead

Otago residents will be canvassed about their environmental priorities and their expectations of the Otago Regional Council as it moves to better understand the people it serves.