Skip to main content
  • ...
Home
Wednesday, Wed, 21 JanuaryJan 2026
Subscribe
Send us news & photos

Search form

  • News
    • Local Body Elections
    • Dunedin
      • DCC
      • Crime
      • Campus
      • Health
      • The Star
    • The South Today
    • National
    • The Star
    • International
    • Opinion
      • Editorial
      • Opinion
      • 100 years ago
      • Southern Say
    • Australia
    • Politics
    • ODTtv
    • Your News
    • Slideshow Section
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Basketball
    • Racing
    • Football
    • Netball
    • League
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • Hockey
    • Other Sport
  • Life & Style
    • Food & Wine
      • Fresh Christmas Edition
      • Ask a Chef
      • News & Features
      • Chef's Garden
      • Recipes
      • Wine Reviews
    • Home & Garden
    • Magazine
    • Toitū te whenua
    • Resilient
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Design for Living
  • Entertainment
    • ODT Quiz
    • Film
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Books
    • Arts
    • Gaming
    • Dance
    • Television
  • Business
  • Regions
    • Queenstown
    • Wānaka
    • Central Otago
    • North Otago
    • South Otago
    • Southland
    • Canterbury
    • West Coast
  • Features
    • Grand Business South Awards
    • Build Buy Renovate
    • NZIA Southern Series
    • SOREC
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Drivesouth Reviews
    • Design for Living
    • Education Guide
    • Healthcare Providers
    • Conferences and Venues
    • Sponsored content
    • Southern Television
    • Health and Beauty
  • Video
  • Rural life

Search form

  • Send Us Your News
  • ...
  • Contact Us
  • Email
  • Facebook

Plus

  • Jobs
  • Wedding Guide
  • Death Notices
  • Privacy Policy
  • Drive South
  • Weather
  • Media Council Complaints

    • Local Body Elections
    • Dunedin
      • DCC
      • Crime
      • Campus
      • Health
      • The Star
    • The South Today
    • National
    • The Star
    • International
    • Australia
    • Politics
    • ODTtv
    • Your News
    • Slideshow Section

    Ministry error nearly cut school year short

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Ministry error nearly cut school year short

    A Ministry of Education error nearly cut the 2027 school year short by a single day.

    Man dies after being in geothermal water

    A geothermal area in Rotorua. Photo: RNZ

    Man dies after being in geothermal water

    A man has died after being pulled out of the water in a geothermal area in Rotorua. 

    Inside the Family Court: do custody rulings really put kids first?

    Jennifer* says she was let down by the Family Court when her estranged father was granted access...

    Inside the Family Court: do custody rulings really put kids first?

    The role of the NZ Family Court is broader than its name suggests, but at its heart lies the best interests of a child when it comes to handling family matters.

    Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding weight loss medication

    New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD. File photo

    Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding weight loss medication

    Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether weight loss medication should be funded.

    Pedestrian hit by car in Bay of Islands dies

    Photo: NZ Herald/file

    Pedestrian hit by car in Bay of Islands dies

    A person has died after being struck by a vehicle in the Bay of Islands overnight.

    Inquiry after Auckland shooting leaves man critically hurt

    Police at the scene on Friday. Photo: RNZ

    Inquiry after Auckland shooting leaves man critically hurt

    Forensic experts are spending a second day examining a house in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga where a man was shot.

    Missing tramper found alive in Kahurangi National Park

    Graham Garnett Photo: supplied/NZ Police

    Missing tramper found alive in Kahurangi National Park

    A tramper who disappeared in Kahurangi National Park last month has been found alive.

    Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies

    A man was pulled from the water at Pilot Bay Beach, on the harbour side of Mount Maunganui. Photo...

    Man pulled from water at Mount Maunganui beach dies

    A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach in Mount Maunganui this morning.

    Flooding, slips as heavy rain hits Northland

    Flooding, slips as heavy rain hits Northland

    Flooding in Northland has isolated communities, led to a deluge of emergency calls, and prompted warnings that those affected should move to higher ground.

    Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge

    More than 40 people were evacuated after flooding and slips shut State Highway 2 between Matawai...

    Local pilots to the rescue after dozens stranded in gorge

    A local helicopter pilot helped bring stranded people to safety last night, after they were trapped by slips in a North Island gorge.

    Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel

    Rebuild progress at quake-damaged Christchurch hotel

    The window panels are being installed this week at one of Christchurch's most well-known hotels, which has been sitting derelict since the earthquakes.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Main risk to hoiho survival is at sea

    Along the southeast coast of New Zealand there are only a few remaining hoiho, among which...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Main risk to hoiho survival is at sea

    Hoiho numbers are plummeting towards zero on the mainland of New Zealand and urgent action to protect them at sea is being demanded.

    One critically hurt in Auckland shooting

    A police officer at the scene. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel

    One critically hurt in Auckland shooting

    A person has been left with life-threatening injuries after reportedly being shot in Auckland's Onehunga.

    Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch

    Teen in court over Christmas Day shooting in Christchurch

    Police have arrested a 17-year-old after a person was shot on Christmas Day in Christchurch.

    Storms cut power in North Island

    A tornado was seen near the Waikato town of Ōtorohanga. Photo: Screenshot

    Storms cut power in North Island

    Residents are without power as stormy weather continues to lash the North Island.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Mine consent changes begin

    Chris Bishop. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

    SUBSCRIBER

    Mine consent changes begin

    Do not expect to see a swath of new mines being opened after new government legislation came into force yesterday.

    Three seriously hurt in Far North crash

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Three seriously hurt in Far North crash

    At least eleven people are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in the Far North.

    Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank

    The kea after its rescue. Photo: DOC / Andrew Bridgman

    Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank

    A kea has been rescued after becoming trapped in a water tank in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

    Mental health system blamed after brother's death

    Benjamin Timmins. Photo: Supplied

    'Lost his spark': Mental health system blamed after brother's shooting death

    The sister of a man who died after a shooting in Horowhenua says her brother is more than just his criminal history, and that the recent events are a failing of the mental health system.

    Fundraiser for family of apartment fire victim

    Fundraiser for family of Christchurch apartment fire victim

    A fundraising page has been started to help pay for the funeral of a Christchurch community housing tenant who died after a fire this week.
    • « first
    • ‹ previous
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • next ›
    • last »

    Connect with us

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    sport

    • New Zealand's Lulu Sun in action during her first round match against Czechia's Linda Fruhvirtova...

      Lulu Sun knocked out of Aussie Open in first round

    • Stan Wawrinka acknowledges the crowd's support after winning his first round match. Photo: Reuters

      Veterans Wawrinka and Cilic make rousing starts

    • Tom Sexton celebrates winning stage two of the Tour of Southland, from Invercargill to Gore,...

      Southlanders trade lead after Gore stage

    • Hugo Bogue, left, and Mason Clarke are both taking part in the U19 Cricket World Cup. PHOTO:...

      Boundary-hitting debut cut short by rain

    Latest News

    • Stressing the simple
    • SUBSCRIBER

      Courgette, cottage cheese bake
    • SUBSCRIBER

      Enjoyment factor high with South Island Pinot Gris
    • SUBSCRIBER

      In fine spirits
    • Police name woman killed in Winton crash
    • Lulu Sun knocked out of Aussie Open in first round

    National

    • 45 hours of rain on way as northern NZ gets a drenching

    • Endometriosis patient mistakenly given antidepressant

    • Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates

    • 'Severe' failings: Carers missed man's ruptured bowel before death

    • Christchurch Hospital fire extinguished

    Home
    • Contact Us
    • Contribute
    • Facebook

    Subscribe

    • Subscriber Benefits
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Stops, Starts & Redirects
    • FAQs

    About us

    • Contact us
    • Site feedback
    • Send us your news
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Media Council Complaints
    • AI use
    • Removals policy

    Our Websites

    • Allied Media
    • Allied Productions

    Newspapers

    • ODT E-edition
    • The Star - Christchurch
    • Oamaru Mail
    • The Star - Dunedin
    • The News - Central Otago
    • The Ensign - Gore
    • Ashburton Courier
    • North Canterbury News
    • Southland Express - Invercargill
    • Southern Rural Life
    • Central Rural Life
    • The Courier - Timaru
    • Mountain Scene - Queenstown
    • Property Times South Canterbury
    • Extra! School Publication
    • Clutha Leader
    • Bay Harbour News
    • Selwyn Times
    • The Wanaka Sun

    Classifieds

    • Death notices
    • Drivesouth
    • Jobs
    • Classified Advertising

    Advertise

    • Upload print advertising
    • Advertising Terms
    • Advertise with us

    Services

    • Allied Productions
    • ODT Store
    • Otago Images
    • Corporate Logos

    Magazines

    • Classic Driver
    • Dunedin Guide
    • Drivesouth Best Motor Buys
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Home & Leisure
    • Kiwi Gardener
    • Kiwi Gardener Quarterly
    • Rugby News
    • South
    • 03 Magazine
    • With this Ring
    © Copyright Allied Press Limited 2026. All rights reserved.