Video shows mass brawl at girls high school
Video has emerged of a mass brawl inside the grounds of an Auckland high school.
Trump could meet Putin over Ukraine soon: official
Trump could meet Putin over Ukraine soon: official
President Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin next week, a White House official says, as the US prepares to impose more sanctions to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.
Gambling sites using fake stories to target Māori
Gambling sites using fake stories to target Māori
Often the fake profiles will steal photos from real life whānau, give them fake names and create elborate fake stories.
Anger at plan to remove town's officers
Anger at plan to remove town's officers
Hundreds of North Canterbury locals turned out to a fiery meeting in Culverden, angered at a proposal to remove the town's two police officers.
Driver five times limit had child in car: police
Driver five times limit had child in car: police
A Dunedin man allegedly caught driving more than five times the legal alcohol limit had his child in the car.
Fire callout to student flat after stove left on
Fire callout to student flat after stove left on
A Dunedin student flat hosting some midweek drinks ended up calling emergency services after a cardboard box was left on a stove.
Concern drivers could pay more with new road user charges
Concern drivers could pay more with new road user charges
Private companies will need to keep the costs of running the government's new road user charges scheme as low as possible, the AA says.
Cyclist's death due to flawed traffic management: coroner
Cyclist's death due to flawed traffic management: coroner
A coroner is calling for changes to traffic management controls and planning after a cyclist was killed south of Christchurch.
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‘Vampire’ sinks teeth into politics
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‘Vampire’ sinks teeth into politics
A "vampire" has joined the race for Dunedin’s mayoralty.
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Engine issues continue to affect Dunedin flights
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Engine issues continue to affect Dunedin flights
Global engine maintenance issues affecting Air New Zealand’s fleet and Dunedin travellers are not expected to be resolved until 2028, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
The evidence continues to mount that Otago’s economy is outperforming the rest of New Zealand.
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Men thrown into sea after boat capsizes
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Men thrown into sea after boat capsizes
The skipper of a boat that capsized on the Taieri Mouth bar said he was unlucky his boat tipped over, but he was also lucky to be alive to see another day.
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Govt cuts tender for work on hospital foundations
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Govt cuts tender for work on hospital foundations
The government has cancelled a tender for work on the foundations of Dunedin’s new hospital due to "substantive" design changes.
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Meeuws channels rugby aggro for TV drama
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Meeuws channels rugby aggro for TV drama
Kees Meeuws is usually a pretty placid, laid-back kind of guy.
Lotto 2505
Lotto 2505
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Excavating tip may need military help: Beca
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Excavating tip may need military help: Beca
Excavating a former Dunedin tip may need military supervision after rumours a wax-wrapped box of machine guns and ammunition were found there.
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Switching on to rhythm of stress
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Switching on to rhythm of stress
High-stress environments have long been known to be bad for our health.
Getting shipshape
Getting shipshape
Sailor Mike Dewar, of Dunedin, gives his motorsailer boat Rubiconz a fresh lick of paint at the Otago Yacht Club on Tuesday.
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
High mean sea level pressure prevailed over much of the South Island during July, creating prolonged dry spells across much of Otago and Southland.
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Doubt 24/7 service will work in city
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Doubt 24/7 service will work in city
A city GP is casting doubt on whether the government’s ambition for a 24/7 after-hours service will be successful in Dunedin.