New ZealandDunedin fires put three in hospitalThree people have been hospitalised after two Dunedin houses caught fire overnight, the fire service says.15 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandDunedin ecstasy, LSD haulA 21-year-old student will appear in court today after a 'commercial enterprise' of party drugs sourced over the internet was seized in Dunedin.11 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandSnow forces school closures in DunedinSnow has fallen to low levels in the South overnight, forcing the closure of many schools and prompting calls for care by motorists.07 Aug 07:12 PM
New ZealandAugust temperature record blown awayA 67-year August temperature record for Dunedin melted yesterday as strong northwesterly winds buffeted the region.02 Aug 01:53 AM
Entertainment'Star-struck' Kiwi's LA gigFormer John McGlashan College pupil Jonny Dyas is settling back into Dunedin life after mixing with some of the biggest names in the music business.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAOS call out following domestic incidentA Dunedin man has been stripped of his firearms following a domestic incident last night.26 Jul 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Dirty' city makes councillor sickDunedin city councillor David Benson-Pope feels sick about street vomit in Dunedin - and now he has the pictures to prove it.25 Jul 11:53 PM
New ZealandExplosives found on Dunedin roadThe discovery "of what appears to be explosives'' has caused the closure of a popular Dunedin scenic drive.24 Jul 11:49 PM
Entertainment'Songs in the Kiwi of life'Music magazine <i>NME</i> has published a four-page spread on the influential Dunedin Sound.24 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandEmpty seats for fans killed in MH17Two seats were left empty as Newcastle played Sydney FC in Dunedin. They were for two men who died on board flight MH17.22 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandMinibus rolls in Otago, driver injuredFour people were trapped when a bus rolled near Clarks Junction, inland from Outram near Dunedin, this morning.15 Jul 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Kids are going to die down there'Lives were put at risk from couch fires lit too close to houses in Dunedin's student quarter, Dunedin police and the Fire Service have warned.13 Jul 07:53 PM
TravelDunedin: Size really does matterPeter Feeney finds Dunedin is a supercity minus the sleaze.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMum's quick thinking averts tragedyA young mother helped stop her former partner - 'psychotic' on synthetic cannabis - from driving her and her child into Otago Harbour.10 Jul 11:04 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist in court over attack on copA police officer was punched in the head by a motorcyclist after a high-speed chase through Dunedin last night.10 Jul 01:05 AM
LifestyleMeet a jellybean super-tasterMaddie Hannah, 8, earned the title of "super-taster" after triumphing at a jellybean science experiment, hosted at the NZ International Science Festival in Dunedin.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUndercover cops to 'spy' on bar patronsAn ''outrageous'' initiative will see undercover police officers ''spying on patrons'', Hospitality Association chief executive Bruce Robertson says.07 Jul 10:52 PM
New ZealandAssaulted teens cop online abuseA victim of a brutal assault says her friends are being cyber-bullied by those linked to the teenage perpetrators.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSafety fears after road-rage 'timebomb'Two Dunedin people fear the road is becoming a dangerous place for cyclists following a road-rage incident in the city.03 Jul 07:21 AM
New ZealandMum delivers an apologyA parent of one of the teenage girls at the centre of serious assault allegations has expressed her disappointment over her daughter's actions.02 Jul 09:25 PM
New ZealandTrio appalled bystander filmed attackA 14-second clip of three young women being kicked and punched by a group of drunk teens has appalled the victims, who ask who posted the video - but didn't help them.02 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandAbandoned Jaguar linked to fraudsterA classic car connected to convicted fraudster Michael Swann has been found abandoned in a Christchurch street.30 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandDriver's narrow escape after cow-crashA Dunedin driver who crashed into a cow woke up in a smoke-filled car with an 18-wheeler truck bearing down on her.30 Jun 08:30 PM
KahuMayor's unchained maladyDunedin Mayor Dave Cull has ''no regrets'' about stepping in to buy a set of leg irons, despite evidence they were used to hold camels, not Maori prisoners as had been believed.29 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhat happened to city's council cars?An investigation has been launched into the disappearance of dozens of the Dunedin City Council's vehicles, with proceeds unaccounted for, the ODT understands.25 Jun 10:19 PM
SportRugby: Timing of Fruean's return perfect for team and playerRobbie Fruean's return is at the perfect time, not only for the Chiefs but for his long-term viability as a player.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpooky surprise in Otago skiesA Dunedin student received a "spooky'' surprise when he took a closer look at a pair of photos he took of the Otago Harbour.24 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandDunedin streaker smashedA security guard who "smashed" a streaker at last night's All Black's game has been criticised by some viewers for the bruising tackle.15 Jun 03:17 AM
New ZealandApology after family dog euthanisedA Dunedin family has received an apology from the Dunedin City Council after it euthanised the family's beloved pet dog.14 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandPedestrian in critical conditionA 36-year-old man from the United States was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition after a crash on Great King St North early this morning.14 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandBlind man struck by 'distracted' bus driverA legally blind man suffered severe injuries and emotional harm after being struck by a bus driven by a "distracted" driver, a judge says.13 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandAcademic pulls out of politics showLeft leaning political commentator and academic Bryce Edwards has pulled out of Otago University's Vote Chat online politics show over concerns the programme is now dominated by National Party supporters.12 Jun 11:20 PM
