Councils want more help from govt with natural disaster protection
Councils are calling on the government to foot more of the bill for improving New Zealand's disaster resilience in the wake of the latest round of devastating storms.
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Israel continues deadly strikes on Lebanon, despite ceasefire
Israel continues deadly strikes on Lebanon, despite ceasefire
Israel says it will attack Hezbollah targets forcefully, further testing a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon that US President Donald Trump recently said had been extended by three weeks.
Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip in blow for peace hopes
Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip in blow for peace hopes
Donald Trump has cancelled a trip by two US envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan, dealing a new setback to peace prospects after Iran's foreign minister departed Islamabad after speaking only to Pakistani officials.
Two killed in crash near Rotorua
Two killed in crash near Rotorua
Two people have died, and another is seriously injured after a two-car collision near Rotorua this morning.
Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan as Trump expects deal
Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan as Trump expects deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the US.
'Otherworldly' light over NZ likely a Chinese rocket - astronomer
'Otherworldly' light over NZ likely a Chinese rocket - astronomer
Astronomers believe an "otherworldly'' light seen in the sky on Friday night is linked to a Chinese rocket launch hours earlier.
Person critical after alleged stabbing leaves trail of blood in central Dunedin
Person critical after alleged stabbing leaves trail of blood in central Dunedin
Police are appealing to the public for information after an alleged stabbing in central Dunedin on Saturday morning left one person in a critical condition.
Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall short
Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall short
The Police Commissioner has sought answers after some recruit wings at Police College fell below expected numbers, including one with fewer than 50 recruits.
Thousands answer call at Dunedin's Dawn Service
Thousands answer call at Dunedin's Dawn Service
Thousands of people gathered on an uncommonly warm Dunedin morning to pay their respects to those that have served, this Anzac day.
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Flat found for former refugee after ‘ODT’ story
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Flat found for former refugee after ‘ODT’ story
A roof was found for a Dunedin homeless man the day after he told his story to the Otago Daily Times.
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Ong almost ejected from council meeting
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Ong almost ejected from council meeting
A controversial Dunedin city councillor came close to getting himself ejected from a meeting over a stadium hotel reference.
Citycare Water gets contract
Citycare Water gets contract
A water infrastructure maintenance contract worth $145 million has been awarded by the Dunedin City Council to Citycare Water.
Trampers and hunters urged to take care
Trampers and hunters urged to take care
If you have plans to ‘‘go bush or back country’’ this long Anzac weekend, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council is urging trampers and hunters to take extra care.
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Officers’ accidental Drag Bingo turns a winner
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Officers’ accidental Drag Bingo turns a winner
It was unclear who got a louder applause — Dame Jacinda Ardern during the Dunedin leg of her book tour, or two local police officers who unwittingly took part in a drag act next door.
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Name change ‘brings everything together’
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Name change ‘brings everything together’
The company now named Dunedin Railway Station says it is bringing everything together. Others are a bit confused.
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Glass bottle ban option ridiculed
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Glass bottle ban option ridiculed
A ban on alcohol sold in glass bottles within an area of the university has been labelled one of the ‘‘stupidest things I’ve ever heard’’ by a Dunedin bottle store owner.
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Extra poignancy to Anzac posy-making
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Extra poignancy to Anzac posy-making
Being surrounded by Royal New Zealand Navy equipment in the cavernous HMNZS Toroa base in Dunedin is the perfect environment for making posies for Anzac Day.
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Further jail time after man assaults girlfriend
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Further jail time after man assaults girlfriend
A Dunedin man has had further jail time tacked on to his sentence for beating up his girlfriend after she brandished a knife.
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Highlanders youth avoids conviction
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Highlanders youth avoids conviction
An under-20 Highlanders rugby player who beat up a man and stomped on his head has sidestepped a conviction to protect his ‘‘high prospects’’.
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Students represent fallen old boys at assembly
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Students represent fallen old boys at assembly
Every time a student stood up during Otago Boys’ High School’s special Anzac assembly yesterday, it signified one of the old boys who was killed at Gallipoli.