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ScottTech secures contracts for $50 million
A Dunedin robotics and automation company doing business with global titans Boeing and Pepsi has secured nearly $50 million in new contracts over the past six weeks.
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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?
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Windy weather warning in South
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Windy weather warning in South
Southerners are being urged to batten down the hatches again and take extra care on the roads today, as strong winds send a blast of cold air and possible snow across parts of Otago and Southland.
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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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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Painted hoiho light up museum
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Painted hoiho light up museum
When Frank Gordon was asked if he would like to paint a yellow-eyed penguin, he was a little perturbed.
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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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.
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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.
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Hub’s aim to provide support before crisis occurs
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Hub’s aim to provide support before crisis occurs
It was the sort of place he wished had existed when he was a university student.
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Two new mental health crisis cafes announced
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Two new mental health crisis cafes announced
Peer-led mental health ‘‘crisis cafes’’ will be established in North East Valley and South Dunedin over the coming weeks.
Widening views of the history of science
Widening views of the history of science
‘‘Eurocentric viewpoints’’ have long tainted world history, so a University of Otago scientist has been tasked with co-organising an international conference which explores the ‘‘global’’ history...
Govt looks 'increasingly unprepared' on fuel: Hipkins
Govt looks 'increasingly unprepared' on fuel: Hipkins
Labour is accusing the government of looking "increasingly unprepared" when it comes to the country's fuel stocks.
Missing NZ monk may have 'long term hypothermia'
Missing NZ monk may have 'long term hypothermia'
The founder of monastery on a remote Scottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared said it was believed he had been suffering from "long term hypothermia".
Quake near major Aussie gold mine 'like an explosion'
Quake near major Aussie gold mine 'like an explosion'
A record-breaking earthquake near one of Australia's biggest gold mines has been felt along the east coast, with locals describing explosions, shaking and rattling.
ODT among NZ's most-trusted news brands
ODT second on most-trusted news brand list
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.
Review after Sir Rod Drury misconduct claims
Review by Xero after misconduct claims against former chief exec Sir Rod Drury
Accounting software giant Xero has launched a review into its handling of historic misconduct allegations about former CEO and Queenstown resident Sir Rod Drury.
Irish lawmakers quit over govt's response to fuel protests
Irish lawmakers quit over govt's response to fuel protests
Two lawmakers backing the Irish government have withdrawn their support in protest over its response to a wave of public demonstrations against surging fuel prices.
'Devastating': Dead wildlife strewn across dry lakebed
'Devastating': Dead wildlife strewn across dry lakebed
An investigation has been launched after thousands of eels and other aquatic life were found dead or dying in what iwi have described as a “devastating scene”.
Wild winds for parts of South, chance of snow on roads
Wild winds for parts of South, chance of snow on roads
Gale-force winds are on the way for some in the South, including Dunedin, and there is the chance of snow on some higher roads in the region.