News | Otago Daily Times Online News

The US Capitol, hours before a partial government shutdown is set to take effect, in Washington,...

US heading toward govt shutdown as Trump threatens purge

The US is lurching toward a government shutdown after a vote to extend funding past a midnight deadline failed in the US Senate and President Donald Trump threatened to extend his purge of the...

Almost 30 cars damaged by fire near Nelson

Almost 30 cars damaged by fire near Nelson

A fire which tore through dozens of cars near Nelson has now been contained on Wednesday.

Huge search in Outback for missing boy

The family of a preschooler missing from an Outback homestead face an agonising wait for news as the search for the boy enters its fifth day.

CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

Marley was last seen on Whitewash Head Rd on Friday. Photo: Police

CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released

Two images showing the last time Christchurch 17-year-old Marley was seen have been released as the search for the missing teen focuses on the coastline near Godley Head.

Car spiked after Dunedin disorder incident

Police search a spiked car in Strawberry Ln, off Upper Junction Rd in Roseneath. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Car spiked after Dunedin disorder incident

Police have spiked a car and arrested the driver after a disorder incident in Sawyers Bay this morning.

Car ends up in ditch after failed overtaking

Car ends up in ditch after failed overtaking

An overtaking manoeuvre gone wrong a driver crashing into a ditch north of Waikouaiti, police say.

Teen spotted wearing allegedly stolen clothing

A fashion-forward Dunedin teenager was arrested wearing the clothing he had allegedly stolen from properties in Castle St.

Arrests made after police break up Octagon fight

Arrests made after police break up Octagon fight

Four people, including a teenager, were arrested after police broke-up a fight in the Octagon yesterday afternoon.

New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear

Gear that usually goes on a truck could not be fitted into the smaller storage on the new fire...

New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear

The country's newest fire trucks can not be used at rescues because they are too small to fit all the lifesaving gear they need to carry.

Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. File photo: Reuters

Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has become critical.

Still no sign of former Dunedin woman

Still no sign of former Dunedin woman

The Dunedin family of a woman who went missing in Auckland more than a month ago say there's been no sightings and no bank movements since she disappeared.

Man in court over critical injury assault

A man will appear in court today charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a person was critically injured at a Christchurch property.

Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies

Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies

Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta has died after living with cancer, it's been reported on his official Facebook page.

Govt stops short of major energy reform

The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.

At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines

Damage in Cebu City following the powerful quake. Photo by Handout/Cebu Governor's Office/Anadolu...

At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines.

SUBSCRIBER

Attack prevented by live video call

SUBSCRIBER

Attack prevented by live video call

An attack by an enraged Dunedin man was thwarted when he realised he was being captured on video, a court has heard.

SUBSCRIBER

Dog complaints, impounds down: council

Good girl Millie Fry, 14, takes in the sea breeze in John Wilson Ocean Dr yesterday. PHOTO:...

SUBSCRIBER

Dog complaints, impounds down: council

Give Fido a bone — Dunedin’s dogs are behaving better than before.

Biker loses control

A Dunedin man was transported to hospital after his motorbike "slid out from underneath him" mid-ride.

SUBSCRIBER

‘So much potential’ plan could unlock

Business South chief executive Mike Collins celebrates the release of the organisation’s new...

SUBSCRIBER

‘So much potential’ plan could unlock

A blueprint for investment and growth in Dunedin is designed "to create a bit of Fomo" among investors outside the city, a business leader says.

March of the seasons

March of the seasons

Models present creations by designer Anthony Vaccarello as part of his spring-summer 2026 women's ready-to-wear collection show for the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent

Search form

Search form