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A redacted image released by the Justice Department showing some of Epstein's allies and...

More than 3 million pages of Epstein files released

The US Justice Department has published millions of new files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including numerous references to Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick and Donald Trump, among others.

More than 200 killed in mine collapse

Laborers dig at the Rubaya coltan mine, in the town of Rubaya, which is controlled by M23 rebels,...

More than 200 killed in mine collapse

More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

One in five schools scrutinised by ERO needs support or intervention

ERO is unable to tell RNZ if it's making more recommendations for support or intervention in...

One in five schools scrutinised by ERO needs support or intervention

One in five schools recently scrutinised by the Education Review Office needs external support or intervention.

Port Chalmers crash leaves one dead, two injured

Flowers left at the base of a power pole that was replaced after being struck in the crash. Photo...

Port Chalmers crash leaves one dead, two injured

One person has died following a crash in Port Chalmers last night.

Scott Watson denied parole for fifth time

Convicted murderer Scott Watson has been in prison since 1999. Photo: Pool / John Kirk-Anderson

Scott Watson denied parole for fifth time

Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson has been declined parole for a fifth time, with the parole board suggesting he address a number of their concerns ahead of his next appearance later this year.

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‘Liar’ Weatherston denied parole

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‘Liar’ Weatherston denied parole

Clayton Weatherston says blaming his victim for the frenzied murder he committed was "completely wrong".

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Build makes list of over-budget projects

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Build makes list of over-budget projects

The almost complete new Dunedin hospital outpatient building is one of the government’s most over-budget projects.

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Shipping giant adds Dunedin service

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Shipping giant adds Dunedin service

Apples, timber, meat and more will soon have a direct shipping link to China from Dunedin for the first time since 2020.

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Fonterra deal gives certainty: Port Otago

Port Otago customer general manager Craig Usher points to a 34,200sq m dairy export warehouse in...

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Fonterra deal gives certainty: Port Otago

Port Otago says Fonterra’s signing of a 35-year lease for a large warehouse is a "win-win" that will give both companies more certainty and allow them to invest for the future.

Street art process set to unfold

The proposed mural for the side wall of the building at 197 King Edward St facing Carey Ave....

Street art process set to unfold

More street art in action will soon be seen in South Dunedin.

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Subjected to ‘stalking-type behaviour’

The Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Subjected to ‘stalking-type behaviour’

A Dunedin man subjected his former partner to "stalking-type behaviour", including slashing her tyre, threatening to poison her dogs and secretly installing a camera where she was living.

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Victim’s pleas ignored, groper’s name sealed

The case is being heard in the Dunedin District Court. Photo: ODT files

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Victim’s pleas ignored, groper’s name sealed

An Otago man who groped a sleeping woman will keep his identity under wraps, despite his victim criticising it as an attempt to avoid responsibility.

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By-election comes during crunch time for council

The Dunedin City Council had a couple of 8-7 votes at meetings in November last year, including...

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By-election comes during crunch time for council

Voter fatigue or not, issues will be debated and campaigns are coming.

Crash that left driver critically injured ‘quite chilling’ to watch

A person was taken to hospital in a critical condition after a car rolled into a paddock near...

Crash that left driver critically injured ‘quite chilling’ to watch

A witness was "quite shaken up" to view the aftermath of a crash in Outram that left the driver in a critical condition.

Driver illness cancels buses

Choosing to drive less or stop driving completely might mean exploring public and community...

Driver illness cancels buses

A raft of driver illness has caused dozens of bus cancellations across Dunedin this week.

Stumps removed to make way for ash plots

Stumps removed to make way for ash plots

Tree stumps have been removed from an area of the Portobello Cemetery.

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Tenants paying extra day of rent, mother says

If prospective students can no longer afford to rent, they won’t come, and those that are here...

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Tenants paying extra day of rent, mother says

A Dunedin mother is warning prospective student tenants to read the fine print or else face an extra day’s rent at the end of their stay.

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‘Honour’ to be made society fellow: Prof

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‘Honour’ to be made society fellow: Prof

Prof Cilla Wehi feels like she is now standing among the giants of the ecology world, after being elected as a Fellow of the British Ecological Society.

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Three NZ universities taking part in exchange pilot

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Three NZ universities taking part in exchange pilot

Travel-hungry Gen Z university students who are sick of the sight of Wellington or Auckland can now study for a year at the University of Otago as part of a new exchange programme.

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Consultation not affected by schedule changes: CEO

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Consultation not affected by schedule changes: CEO

A rearranged meetings schedule will not jeopardise a full public consultation period about the Dunedin City Council’s annual plan, councillors have been told.

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