Skip to main content
  • ...
Home
partly cloudyDunedin 15 | 8
Thursday, Thu, 13 NovemberNov 2025
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 Spring 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
    The Epstein case has dogged Donald Trump for months, upsetting even his own political supporters,...

    Released Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls'

    House Democrats have released emails which they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and how much he knew about his abuse of underage girls.

    Christchurch killer makes shock guilty plea

    Nathan Boulter admitted murdering a woman in Christchurch earlier this year. Photo: Open Justice ...

    'Murdering ****': Killer of Christchurch woman makes shock guilty plea

    A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty this morning to murdering a Christchurch woman in Parklands in July was yelled at by a person sitting in the public gallery.

    Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque

    Kilbirnie Mosque in Wellington. Photo: RNZ

    Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque

    A Dunedin teenager has admitted threatening to blow up a Wellington mosque.

    Starmer 'never authorised attacks' on ministers

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

    Starmer 'never authorised attacks' on ministers

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has distanced himself from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid.

    Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

    Hugo Kristinsson. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns

    Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'

    Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac.

    Christchurch shop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world

    Abdul Ahmadi during his sentencing at the Christchurch District Court. Photo: Al Williams

    Christchurch shop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world

    A man who sought refugee status in NZ went on to establish a chop shop in Christchurch that received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.

    Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal

    Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal

    Two former southern district police commanders - Paul Basham and Andrew Coster - have now been named in serious misconduct findings over the handling of sexual offending accusations.

    Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home

    Kevin heads off to Hamilton Zoo. Photo: Supplied

    Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home

    A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.

    McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer

    Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

    McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer

    A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Pest presents opportunity to enter growing market

    Southern Clams director Alexis Belton (front) holds a string of the invasive Undaria seaweed...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Pest presents opportunity to enter growing market

    An invasive pest seaweed species has made its home in Otago Harbour, but it may not be all bad news.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Solar storms send supplier scrambling

    An Aurora Australis as seen from Hoopers Inlet, near Dunedin. PHOTO: IAN GRIFFIN

    SUBSCRIBER

    Solar storms send supplier scrambling

    Updated 10.50 am

    A severe (G4) geomagnetic storm sent Transpower scrambling to remove some South Island electricity transmission lines from service yesterday, in a bid to protect the power grid.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Woman stole mail while on '15-year bender'

    Methamphetamine is the drug of choice for many in New Zealand, according to wastewater testing....

    SUBSCRIBER

    Woman stole mail while on '15-year bender'

    A Dunedin woman who stole mail from around the city says she was on a "15-year bender" at the time.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Council’s water plan signed off

    A lot of work could be required in Three Waters in the next decade, including for Dunedin...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Council’s water plan signed off

    The Dunedin City Council’s plan for providing water services, and funding them, has been approved.

    FENZ called to Little Sisters of the Poor 

    PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    FENZ called to Little Sisters of the Poor 

    Firefighters use cutting equipment to remove a loose piece of material from a structure at the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Rest Home in Brockville yesterday.

    Banned driver fesses up

    Photo: Getty Images

    Banned driver fesses up

    A man forbidden from driving turned himself in to police after his car ran out of petrol in the middle of a central Dunedin street.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy

    Third-year bachelor of design (fashion) student Kennedy Lahood-Timu displays her end-of-year...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy

    Inspired by Italy, pieced together in Dunedin, a young designer’s latest fashion collection showcases the essence of the people from one of the fashion capitals of the world.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Liquor licence renewed despite opposition

    Bar and restaurant Izakaya Yuki, in Bath St, has had its on-licence renewed for another three...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Liquor licence renewed despite opposition

    A Dunedin bar whose landlord appealed to the top echelon of the city council about its expired liquor licence has been allowed to keep selling alcohol

    Bowled over

    PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Bowled over

    Wakari School pupil Willa Ewing, 8, got a mini bat signed by Black Caps Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson and Zac Foulkes yesterday

    Lotto jackpots to record $55 million

    Lotto jackpots to record $55 million

    Two Dunedin players won second division prizes as Lotto's massive $45 million jackpot went unclaimed last night.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Work under way to restore sand

    Machinery works to distribute sand on Te Rauone Beach. PHOTOS: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    SUBSCRIBER

    Work under way to restore sand

    Sand is being restored on Te Rauone Beach after winter storms made their mark.
    Read more

    Connect with us

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    Editors' Picks

    • The Albany St project was part of a initiative which aimed to provide a safe walking and cycling...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Controversial Albany St cycleway survives close vote

    • Dunedin tradies and flatmates (from left) Jed Collings, Luke Tuten and Alex Boomer are running...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Running 800km for men’s mental health

    • Making wine is a world away from Sierra Reed's fashion background. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

      SUBSCRIBER

      From runways to the rows

    • Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

      SUBSCRIBER

      Five-year consent granted: OceanaGold Macraes extension

    • Penguin super-fan Andrew Jeffs travelled from Utah in the United States to visit the Dunedin...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Penguin visit fulfills boy’s lifelong dream

    • Blooming Marvellous owner and florist Sarah McDougall holds a bunch of peonies fresh from her...

      Love of flowers, pink leads to blooming shop

    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 2025. All rights reserved.