New ZealandBurglar released from jail so he doesn't become 'a more hardened criminal'The man stole $15,000 worth of clothing and attacked a man about the head with pruners.10 Jul 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWomen's Football World CupRevealed: Eden Park's $33m upgrade for Fifa Women's World CupEden Park is confident it has the "most accurate football field on the globe".10 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin Hospital faces losing right to train junior cancer doctorsA report found cancer patients were harmed for years by long waitlists.10 Jul 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Sleepwalking' alleged thief nabbed by policeA man was caught snooping around a Dunedin driveway with an unusual excuse.09 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike AucklandHeavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very real concern': Dunedin bar liquor licence cancelledBar’s directors took a group of teenage women to a locked room full of middle-aged men.07 Jul 09:13 AM
New ZealandSophia’s parents back opposition to easy alcoholDunedin students battle to end easily accessible alcohol at the city’s supermarkets.06 Jul 09:23 PM
New Zealand'Racist eggings' escalate to arson attack on refugeesA Syrian family has faced eggings and abuse since they moved into their home at Mosgiel.06 Jul 12:17 AM
KahuFrom Tūrangi to the big stage"Highly respected" arts figure appointed leader of NZ Dance Company.05 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost $5m to pursue a better sleepHealth Research Council backs study into the benefits of a good night's rest.05 Jul 07:13 PM
FootballAlleged racial abuse in Dunedin club footballWānaka footballer didn't hear what was said, but his teammates did.03 Jul 06:17 PM
New ZealandRoads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaosRoad closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.03 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandJoyriding kids go on crime spreeThree children - two under 14 - led police on a wild chase around Dunedin.03 Jul 12:46 AM
PoliticsLabour MP gatecrashes Mongrel Mob hui; mistook it for different meetingMP says she in no way condones the actions of the Mongrel Mob.03 Jul 12:43 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South IslandAn estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas01 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandRapist declined parole for second timeA Dunedin rapist is deemed as having a high risk of violent reoffending.30 Jun 08:44 PM
KahuCouncil backs push for bilingual road signsDunedin City Council throws support behind Waka Kotahi's bilingual signs28 Jun 06:42 PM
New Zealand‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clientsSonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.28 Jun 06:16 PM
New ZealandDisgraced healer jailed after groping patients on massage tableSonny Chin claimed his work touching women's breasts was 'strictly professional'.28 Jun 06:11 AM
New ZealandDriverless car smashes into MP’s officeThe car hurtled down a hill into National MP Michael Woodhouse’s office.27 Jun 11:36 PM
New ZealandJob cuts at University of Otago set to go ahead despite Govt bailoutThe institution announced its intention to cut up to several hundred staff in April.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTikTok crime spree: Youths steal cars, filming their crimes to broadcast onlineYouths stealing cars in a four-day spree broadcast their exploits on TikTok.27 Jun 06:24 AM
New Zealand‘Hell of a noise’: Air New Zealand flight aborted during take-offPassengers left feeling frightened after hearing 'banging and crashing'.26 Jun 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closureRetailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandOne serious after Taieri industrial park chemical leakWorkers have been seen leaving Silverstream Industrial Park.26 Jun 01:14 AM
New ZealandAssault on Corrections officer has lasting effectAssaulted Corrections officer become 'a prisoner in his own home', court heard.24 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: Beetlemania! Police spike, ram car to end high-speed highway chaseThe car is reported to have been driven dangerously at up to 130-140km/h.23 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandPolice called to fake dog attack in Dunedin and then assaultedWoman called for help when 'there was no nearby park and no dog',22 Jun 06:53 PM
New ZealandToxic landfill under Dunedin sportsfield exposedStorms uncover asbestos, old gasworks waste, and demolition waste.22 Jun 06:30 PM
New Zealand‘Game-changing’ cancer detection testBlood test to detect bowel cancer could save countless lives.18 Jun 06:56 PM
New Zealand'Shut it down': Stop Co-Governance meeting halted by Scouts NZScouts NZ said the local scout group took booking in good faith, unaware of its nature.18 Jun 12:42 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle major Dunedin pub fireDunedin firefighters battle a major fire at Mitchells Tavern early this morning. Video / Otago Daily TimesWatch15 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandStaff 'absolutely gutted' after blaze rips through Dunedin pubThe blaze has left a gaping hole in the roof above the kitchen, according to reports.15 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandFake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgeryWoman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.14 Jun 03:40 AM
