'Exceptionally concerning': Fears Dunedin hospital will shrink: The health minister appears to have signalled the scope of the new Dunedin Hospital ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/exceptionally-concerning-fears-dunedin-hospital-will-shrink
Getting a big head start in te reo: Lyra Parata-Mercer is being exposed to te reo Maori at just 9 months old. The toddler was at Mosgiel Library’s bilingual ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/getting-big-head-start-te-reo
Polkinghorne sobs as 111 call played again: Murder-accused former eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne sobbed loudly in court as his 111 call was played to jurors ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/polkinghorne-sobs-111-call-played-again
3hr window for Milford Rd: A "significant amount" of heavy rain and snow is forecast for the Milford Rd from Friday afternoon ...
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Gang patches in public banned: The coalition's gang legislation banning patches in public has passed into law. The government wants to prohibit gang members ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/gang-patches-public-banned
The Warehouse facing charges over children's toy: The Warehouse is facing criminal charges over a children's toy. The Commerce Commission said it would ...
odt.co.nz/business/warehouse-facing-charges-over-childrens-toy
Former All White Sam Malcolmson dies: Former All White Sam Malcolmson has died, aged 77.
odt.co.nz/sport/football/former-all-white-sam-malcolmson-dies
New parking fines ‘bizarre’ - mayor: Gore District Mayor Ben Bell says it is ‘‘bizarre’’ the government can dictate how much people are fined for parking ...
odt.co.nz/southland/new-parking-fines-%E28098bizarre%E28099-mayor
From ‘little brats’ to world’s first reed quintet: Thought to be the world’s first reed quintet, acclaimed Netherland ensemble Calefax will visit New Zealand ...
odt.co.nz/entertainment/music/%E28098little-brats%E28099-world%E28099s-first-reed-quintet
De Groot to start for All Blacks against Wallabies: Prop Ethan de Groot, wing Caleb Clarke and fullback Beauden Barrett are back in the All Blacks starting XV ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/de-groot-start-all-blacks-against-wallabies
Round-the-clock roadworks for SH88: Round-the-clock roadworks are planned for a Dunedin highway ahead of the cruise ship season. Check state highways In a ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/round-clock-roadworks-sh88
'Cuts hurt': Rallying cry for Dunedin hospital march: The march for the new Dunedin hospital is on. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is urging the public to ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/cuts-hurt-rallying-cry-dunedin-hospital-march
Govt announces new beat officers; Southern area gets four: The Southern district picks up only four new beat officers out of a national total of 160 who are part ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/govt-announces-new-beat-officers-southern-area-gets-four
Doing 72 holes for men’s mental health: Tommy Cummins firmly believes that if you bottle things up, bad things happen. The 19-year-old University of Otago ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/doing-72-holes-men%E28099s-mental-health
Daffodil pilferers warned to nip it in the bud: The Dunedin City Council says people are pilfering daffodils from the garden beds at the Oval - and the ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/daffodil-pilferers-warned-nip-it-bud
Finished BMX track revamp a huge hit: Mosgiel's BMX track’s much needed facelift has been completed and the youth could not be more pleased ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/finished-bmx-track-revamp-huge-hit
GDP data shows New Zealand economy shrinking again: New Zealand's economy has again gone backwards, with new GDP data confirming the depths of its economic ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/gdp-data-shows-new-zealand-economy-shrinking-again
Rare Bank of Otago £5 note up for grabs: Like beauty, value is in the eye of the beholder. To some, a crumpled old five quid note may look just like a five quid ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/rare-bank-otago-%C2%A35-note-grabs
Police involved after punch left Otago player with facial injuries: Police are investigating after an Otago rugby league player was punched in the face and left ...
odt.co.nz/sport/league/police-involved-after-punch-left-otago-player-facial-injuries
Queenstown breakfast host 'blindsided' by redundancy: Popular Queenstown breakfast radio host Craig ‘‘Ferg’’ Ferguson has had the plug pulled on his ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/nzme-makes-breakfast-host-redundant
Oamaru man sent 12yo obscene photo and explicit messages: An Oamaru man who sent a photo of his penis to a 12-year-old and said she ‘‘turned him on’’ says he is ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/defendant-denies-attraction-children
Fluffy pet cloud spotted from space: The unusual cloud formation known as the Taieri Pet has been captured in all its strange glory by a Nasa satellite.
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/fluffy-pet-cloud-spotted-space
Jetstar accused of misleading customers over compensation: The Commerce Commission is filing charges against Jetstar for misleading consumers about compensation ...
odt.co.nz/business/jetstar-accused-misleading-customers-over-compensation
'Sad to be leaving': Dunedin principal switches schools: Shortly after having his most emotional moment as a principal, Steve Turnbull was back to work ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/sad-be-leaving-dunedin-principal-switches-schools
Codie Taylor up for leadership challenge: All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor has downplayed his own resurgence but suggested his pack has a lot of potential. Taylor ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/codie-taylor-leadership-challenge
Six-figure incomes not enough to stop financial stress: High interest rates and the rising cost of council rates and insurance are pushing many high-income ...
odt.co.nz/business/six-figure-incomes-not-enough-stop-financial-stress
Nicole Tuxford: Corrections failed to identify acute risk to life: Paul Tainui was showered with kindness and repaid it by brutally raping and murdering two ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/nicole-tuxford-corrections-failed-identify-acute-risk-life
Hunt neighbour sick of hounds howling at 2am: A frustrated neighbour says his daily wake-up call is the “horrendous noise” of howling from more than 30 hounds.
odt.co.nz/news/national/hunt-neighbour-sick-hounds-howling-2am
Landslide blocking part of Dunedin highway: Emergency services have been called to a landslide partially blocking SH88 near Sawyers Bay in Dunedin tonight.
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/landslide-blocking-part-dunedin-highway
Call to give learning te reo Māori a fair go: This week we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Māori Language Week. Sandy Eggleston chats to Gore Health’s chief ...
odt.co.nz/southland/call-give-learning-te-reo-m%C481ori-fair-go
Finding all the right ingredients: As someone who loves the challenge of setting up new restaurants, chef Andrea Cattalini has been involved in some of NZ's ...
odt.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/finding-all-right-ingredients
Christchurch teen avoids conviction over fatal crash: A Christchurch teenager has been discharged without conviction after he caused a crash that killed a ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/christchurch-teen-avoids-conviction-over-fatal-crash
Stressed staff, rising tension at Invercargill council: Health and wellbeing issues have come to light at Invercargill City Council amid a request for additional ...
odt.co.nz/southland/stressed-staff-rising-tension-invercargill-council
Three generations fighting fires: At 6 years old, Madison Innes wanted to be a firefighter, just like her grandmother. Now, with her recently joining the Omarama ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-canterbury/three-generations-fighting-fires
West Coast whitebaiter dies after being swept to sea: A West Coast whitebaiter drowned this morning when he was swept to sea by a rogue wave at Rapahoe as he was ...
odt.co.nz/regions/west-coast/west-coast-whitebaiter-dies-after-being-swept-sea
Services stretched as funds cut: More Dunedin charities are speaking up about funding cuts, with one charity leader having to reduce shifts and deliver unfunded ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/services-stretched-funds-cut
Fee rise for illegally using disabled parks welcomed: Dunedin wheelchair user Amy Taylor deals with drivers illegally stealing mobility parks almost daily ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/fee-rise-illegally-using-disabled-parks-welcomed
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Man 'threatens to kill' patrons in Octagon bar: A 53-year-old Queenstown man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill two people at a ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/man-threatens-kill-patrons-octagon-bar
Killer refuses to attend first parole hearing: After 17 years in prison to contemplate the murder he committed, a Dunedin killer remains tight-lipped ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/killer-refuses-attend-first-parole-hearing
Two injured, road closed after Wānaka crash: Two people were injured in a crash that has closed a section of Northlake Drive in Wānaka this morning. Police ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/two-injured-road-closed-after-w%C481naka-crash
Dunedin woman says boss's harrassment included smacking bottom: A woman says she was smacked on the bottom and repeatedly driven to tears by her boss’ ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/woman-claims-boss%E28099-behaviour-final-straw
Snowfall lifts lake levels from historic lows: Southern hydro lakes dealing with historic low water levels have been given a boost by this week’s heavy snowfall ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-canterbury/snowfall-lifts-lake-levels-historic-lows
Apartments going up beside the Crown: Construction of apartments next to one of Dunedin’s last remaining live music venues has started ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/apartments-going-beside-crown
Hoiho wins Bird of the Year competition: The hoiho has been named the 2024 Bird of the Year. Hoiho surged into first place in the second week of the competition ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/hoiho-wins-bird-year-competition
Flights to Australia returning next year: Flights to and from the Gold Coast will operate three times a week from next winter, Dunedin Airport has confirmed ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/flights-australia-returning-next-year
Cocoa costs likely to bring rise in chocolate prices: Chocolate prices could be set to rise further as the cost of cocoa keeps pressure on.
odt.co.nz/business/cocoa-costs-likely-bring-rise-chocolate-prices
Suspect in assassination attempt on Trump identified: reports: Donald Trump is safe after what the FBI said appeared to be an assassination attempt outside his ...
odt.co.nz/news/world/suspect-assassination-attempt-trump-identified-reports
Quick Glance: Harris gains 6-point lead over Trump post-debate
- Vice President Kamala Harris has gained a six-point lead over former President Trump following last week's debate, as per a Morning Consult poll.
- A majority of voters, including 20% of Republicans, believe Harris won the debate, which is solidifying her national lead.
- The poll indicates Harris's support at 51%, marking a new record for the Democratic nominee.
- Both candidates are targeting young voters, with Harris receiving a boost from Taylor Swift's endorsement.
Snow warning upgraded for Queenstown area: A heavy snow warning has been issued for parts of Queenstown Lakes and Southland today. MetService is warning of heavy ...
odt.co.nz/regions/snow-warning-upgraded-queenstown-area
Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dead at 70: Tito Jackson, a member of The Jackson 5 and older brother of pop star Michael Jackson, has died at 70 ...
odt.co.nz/entertainment/tito-jackson-member-jackson-5-dead-70
Quick Glance: Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 Passes Away at 70
- Tito Jackson, known for being a member of the Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70.
- His sons Taj, Taryll, and TJ announced his passing on Instagram, without providing details about his death.
- Jackson began his music career at nine, achieving fame with hits like 'I Want You Back' and 'ABC.'
- He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, leaving behind a legacy of musical influence and passion.
John Oliver credits 'majestic bird' for Emmys win: US television host John Oliver has credited his 2024 Emmys win down to last year's Bird of the ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/john-oliver-credits-majestic-bird-emmys-win
Former mayor prevented from entering supermarket with flag: Former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins says he was barred from shopping at a centre city supermarket at ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/former-mayor-prevented-entering-supermarket-flag
Pioneer not taking fast-track consent process for granted: A power generator says fast-track legislation is far from a free pass to getting projects done and ...
odt.co.nz/southland/pioneer-not-taking-fast-track-consent-process-granted
Kiwibank cuts home loan rates: The tit-for-tat interest rate battle between retail banks continues with Kiwibank cutting fixed home loan and deposit rates across ...
odt.co.nz/business/kiwibank-cuts-home-loan-rates-0
Moriori culture on show in exhibition: Rēkohu/Rangihaute (the Chatham Islands) is well known for being "a very harsh place where nothing on the island grows ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/moriori-culture-show-exhibition
Invercargill 'struggling' without sign language interpreter: Invercargill’s deaf community has signalled a desperate need for a sign language ...
odt.co.nz/southland/invercargill-struggling-without-sign-language-interpreter
De Groot glad to be back in ABs’ fold: Ethan de Groot loves Southland but he is very pleased to be in Sydney this week. The Highlanders prop is back on deck with ...
odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/de-groot-glad-be-back-abs%E28099-fold
Rescue charity makes off with breeder's dogs: Police are investigating the disappearance of more than a dozen dogs in a saga with complicated plot twists ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/rescue-charity-makes-breeders-dogs
Campaign against clinical cuts at new hospital revived: The Dunedin City Council and the New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation are reactivating their campaign to ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/campaign-against-clinical-cuts-new-hospital-revived
Concern over proposed development: Queenstown-based tech entrepreneur Rod Drury says he has "no intention" of pushing through any development the ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/concern-over-proposed-development
Relief teacher deficit fix welcomed: An Otago principal facing relief staff shortages would rather use unregistered teachers than send his students home ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/relief-teacher-deficit-fix-welcomed
Bike retailer confident despite store closure: Despite downsizing from two stores to one, a Dunedin bicycle retailer is confident its long-term sales will not ...
odt.co.nz/business/bike-retailer-confident-despite-store-closure
Club fed up with ongoing damage to BMX track: Motorbikes, scooters and remote control cars are tearing up Dunedin’s main BMX track and the frustrated president ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/club-fed-ongoing-damage-bmx-track
Snow closes southern highways: Cold southerlies are sweeping up the country, bringing snow warnings and road closures to parts of the South Island ...
odt.co.nz/regions/snow-closes-lindis-pass-milford-road
Man who fractured partner's neck paroled: A Dunedin man who fractured his partner’s neck has now admitted the beatings occurred over four to five years ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/man-who-fractured-partners-neck-paroled
Letter warns against speed limit increases: Engineers, academics and health professionals are among Otago signatories to an open letter to the government ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/letter-warns-against-speed-limit-increases
Man who stole from Otago rugby great jailed: An Otago rugby great says if he had met the bloke who burgled his business on the rugby field "there probably ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/man-who-stole-otago-rugby-great-jailed
Rear-end crash leads to drugs, weapons find: A Dunedin driver rear-ending an Uber led to police recovering a smorgasbord of drugs and weapons that included a ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/rear-end-crash-leads-drugs-weapons-find
Return of international flights ‘massive news’: The return of international flights has been hailed as "massive news" for Dunedin’s tourism and ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/return-international-flights-%E28098massive-news%E28099
$15 fee at Dunedin GP's low-cost clinic: Cost-of-living pressures affecting many of his clients have spurred a Dunedin GP to launch his own low-cost clinic ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/15-fee-dunedin-gps-low-cost-clinic
Elderly Triad assassin 'too dangerous to free from jail': A 71-year-old Triad assassin who shot a man outside a karaoke bar in central Auckland is ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/elderly-triad-assassin-too-dangerous-free-jail
Woman died after being sent home from ED with reflux medicine: A woman died in hospital from a tear in her main artery two days after being sent home from an ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/woman-died-after-being-sent-home-ed-reflux-medicine
Call for more protections in wake of Glenorchy drownings: A coroner is calling for better protections for the public at a hazardous swimming spot in Glenorchy ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/call-more-protections-wake-glenorchy-drownings
ODT quiz: September 16: Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Monday, September 16.
odt.co.nz/entertainment/odt-quiz/odt-quiz-september-16-0
‘Just reduce the speed’ of narrow road: "It's just a matter of time before someone is injured or killed." That is the fear of a Shag Point ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/%E28098just-reduce-speed%E28099-narrow-road
Watch: 'Winter-like surge' of incoming southerly: Niwa has released a visualisation of the 'winter-like surge' forecast to bring snow and ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/watch-winter-surge-incoming-southerly
Questions over access to telehealth: Several hundred West Coast households have neither phone nor internet, raising questions about access to a doctor after ...
odt.co.nz/regions/west-coast/questions-over-access-telehealth
Stolen jewellery turns up in Southland town: Police are looking for the owner of a watch found in a haul of stolen jewellery in a small Southland town ...
odt.co.nz/southland/stolen-jewellery-turns-southland-town
Otago supermarkets banned from selling booze: Ten Otago supermarkets have been temporarily banned from selling alcohol after advertising beer at an unlawful ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/otago-supermarkets-banned-selling-booze
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