New ZealandUniversity of Otago students warned of expulsion over flat initiationsThe University has concerns someone may be killed or hurt in bizarre initiations.10 Oct 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingJournalists strike over pay in Otago and SouthlandAllied Press/Otago Daily Times journalists are angry over "unliveable" wages.10 Oct 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Life sucks because of him': Man jailed for indecent assault of young girlOliver Joel Fry claims to have no recollection of his offending against the girl.05 Oct 08:46 PM
New Zealand‘Sick and twisted’: Otago students bite leg off duck in flat initiationMore details have emerged of the antics of students partaking in flat initiations.05 Oct 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate offending': Woman painted gang symbols on her Mum's homeThe woman and a co-offender vandalised the house before it was partly gutted in a fire.04 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandLive eel used in 'traumatic' Otago flat initiationStudents who used an eel in a 'traumatic' flat initiation will be investigated by police.04 Oct 08:40 PM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to QueenstownThe wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.02 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandParts of NZ brace for fresh round of severe weather - who's in for a direct hit?The brief reprieve in weather is short-lived as more nastiness arrives tomorrow.01 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandA new foul weather system is looming - here's where rain and wind will hitBrief reprieve in weather before new round of nastiness arrives tomorrow.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness leader avoids conviction, keeps name secret after ‘cruel’ attack on partnerThe man was granted name suppression and has avoided conviction.26 Sep 08:46 PM
New Zealand'I have drunk 18 Coronas': Dunedin teen driver charged with excess breath alcoholDunedin police had another busy weekend, dealing with drink drivers.24 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandRoad workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'24 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South IslandSurface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.20 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandWarm temperatures then wild weather to hit South IslandParts of the South Island will reach 25C.18 Sep 11:25 PM
Entertainment'I was so shocked': Four rising stars win Six60 scholarshipFour talented Otago students have been chosen for an exclusive Six60 scholarship.18 Sep 09:48 PM
Motorsport'Terrible start': Kiwi rally driver in high-speed crashEmma Gilmour in hospital after rolling vehicle 'violently at speed' in practice session.16 Sep 05:38 AM
New ZealandWeather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekendThe weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeer fears as Speight’s supply runs lowLion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.14 Sep 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Hostages in their own home': Neighbours fed up with Airbnb stayersAn Airbnb in Central Otago has become a source of contention for the neighbours.13 Sep 08:52 PM
OpinionOpinion: My father believed that the Māori language would hold us backAnaru Eketone's Māori dad didn't think learning te reo was warranted.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Not fit to drive' - video shows campervan swerving over centre lineShocking footage has emerged of a campervan crossing the centre line on blind corners.07 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandBoard chairman's 'racial slur' revealedBarry Williams has been under fire for using an alleged racial slur towards a food worker.05 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Blood-covered' man bashes on door at midnight in MiltonPolice were busy in Dunedin last night after a mugging, drunk drivers and break-ins.05 Sep 08:50 PM
New ZealandOrchard company sentenced after seasonal worker loses three fingers in accidentThe Otago orchard was fined $225,000 after the teen was injured while cleaning machinery.04 Sep 08:28 AM
New ZealandChildren who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospitalThree people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.02 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandGreen light for electric police carA BMW i4EV to be the first electric vehicle used by the force in the Otago region.01 Sep 03:30 AM
TravelThis NZ attraction was called 'overpriced' by US media. Here's why it's happy about it.“We’re actually thrilled about it," said the owner.31 Aug 09:23 PM
TravelOpposed Tarras Airport group willing to take fight to Environment CourtThe group is gearing up to fight the plan all the way to the courts. From RNZ30 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandBusinessman third person killed in crash that killed coupleA 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.29 Aug 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injuredThe couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.29 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandOtago crash: Police investigating what led to double-fatal crashTwo people were killed, and four others were critically injured.28 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandDunedin students ‘better off’ under new alcohol Bill, Hospitality NZ disappointedThere are claims the Bill threatens the livelihoods of those in the hospitality industry.27 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand'She’s the one I want': Schoolgirl's gruelling stalker nightmareThe stalker who plagued her final years of high school has now been unmasked.26 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandWeather: Cooler and wetter weekend in storeA series of fronts is headed up the country.25 Aug 01:07 AM
