New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'
Hato Hone St John believes a new emergency services technology to help locate people faster will mean the difference between life and death.
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'Nervous wines': Tipsy driver had Tinder jitters
'Nervous wines': Tipsy driver had Tinder jitters
A Dunedin woman with the pre-date jitters was slapped with a ticket by police after downing some glasses of wine to loosen her nerves.
More Americans applying for refugee status in Canada, data shows
More Americans applying for refugee status in Canada, data shows
More Americans applied for refugee status in Canada in the first half of 2025 than in all of 2024.
Strikes show Russia's intentions in war, Zelenskyy says
Strikes show Russia's intentions in war, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a large-scale Russian attacks overnight in various parts of Ukraine showed Moscow was avoiding negotiations about ending the more than three-year-old war.
Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF
Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZDF
The NZ military has not ruled out buying drones from Israel during the Gaza conflict.
Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions
Kiwis in the dark over social media account suspensions
A dancer, a dumpling restaurant owner and a makeup-artist are among New Zealanders whose Instagram and Facebook accounts have been suspended.
Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage
Secret climate change memo warned of diplomatic damage
Officials warned the government that reneging on climate commitments could have a domino effect and give bigger countries, like China, an excuse to do less.
Standard of singers ‘excellent’
Standard of singers ‘excellent’
Judging by the quality of singing already coming from the competitors in the Otago Daily Times Southern Aria Competition this year, organisers are preparing for the unusual possibility of...
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Apprehension over music venue’s sale
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Apprehension over music venue’s sale
The potential sale of a Dunedin music venue could cause "upheaval" in the city’s music scene, an advocate warns.
Pupils put speed, brains to the test
Pupils put speed, brains to the test
The pounding of feet did not distract Dunedin’s top math brains from their problem solving at the annual O’Mathalon.
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Zone update ‘perfect sense’
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Zone update ‘perfect sense’
A Dunedin principal is glad the Ministry of Education has made the "sensible" decision to add a pair of roads into her school’s home zone that previously fell in no-man’s land.
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A shining example of self-determination
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A shining example of self-determination
There was a time in Beau Campbell’s life when he thought he might never find his happy place.
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Simms says ticket not 'crumbling' after latest departure
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Simms says ticket not 'crumbling' after latest departure
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms says his council ticket is not "crumbling" as another candidate departs to run independently.
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OUSA meeting reinstates Israel boycott policy
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OUSA meeting reinstates Israel boycott policy
Accusations of lies and fearmongering were aired at a packed meeting over whether the Otago University Students’ Association should boycott Israel.
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Frustration over false 111 calls
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Frustration over false 111 calls
A Caversham man opened the door to find assault rifles pointed at him after a malicious 111 call brought armed police to his home.
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Sex criminal busted for loitering at playground
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'Lost his way': Murderer back behind bars
A murderer who committed sex crimes while on parole is back behind bars after loitering in a Dunedin park.
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Baby’s broken ribs looked ‘inflicted’ sportsman’s trial told
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Baby’s broken ribs looked ‘inflicted’ sportsman’s trial told
A paediatrician says a baby’s fractured ribs, allegedly caused by a prominent sportsman, indicated an "inflicted injury".
Work to combat fever virus
Work to combat fever virus
Imagine bleeding from body openings such as the mouth, eyes or ears; losing your vision; and going into a coma. These are the most severe symptoms of Rift Valley fever (RVF).
Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages
Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages
Cameras worn by a group of 12-year-olds over a four-day period have shown children are exposed to unhealthy food, alcohol and gambling marketing 76 times every day — nearly 250% more than healthy...
Dressing for diplomacy
Dressing for diplomacy
When Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov showed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a new black suit, it included a small detail.