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Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli army attack on a house belonging to the Al Masri...

Global Insight: Fears law of the jungle could prevail

The failure of global leadership in response to the Gaza war could precipitate a ‘‘descent into the law of the jungle’’ if NZ and like-minded countries don't step into the gap, Prof Robert Patman warns.

NZ joins call for foreign media access to Gaza

Vigils around the world paid tribute to media workers killed in Palestine and honoured those who...

NZ joins call for foreign media access to Gaza

New Zealand has joined more than two dozen other countries to call for "immediate and independent" foreign media access to Gaza.

New 111 technology could be 'difference between life and death'

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.

'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

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

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

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo:...

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

Roboteam unmanned ground drone. Photo: Roboteam

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

Auckland based dancer Assryia Brady, who mainly posts dance videos, said Meta's claims about her...

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

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

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’

Alexandria Rutherford-Blyth. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

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

Music and events space Errick’s, located at the former New New New Brewery in Crawford St, has...

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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

Wakari School pupil Lyra Stevens, 10, runs her team’s answer to markers at the annual O’Mathalon...

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’

Principal Pauline Simpson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

Beau Campbell puts the finishing touches on another vehicle he has groomed at Harrow Collision...

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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

The OUSA common room was packed to overflowing for a special general meeting to vote on the BDS...

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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

Caversham man Ray Houben is frustrated at the lack of action from police in regards to a man...

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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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'Lost his way': Murderer back behind bars

Anthony Tuimata has been recalled to prison after admitting he breached a condition of his parole...

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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

University of Otago Global Health Institute director Professor John Crump. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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).

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