Public indecency mix-up led to ‘terrifying’ confrontation
A man faced an angry dad after a toilet break was confused for something sinister.
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Leaked email reveals principal's hope floods would distract from abuse publicity
Email 'illustrates a complete lack of understanding of survivor trauma,' advocate says.
Three cyclists airlifted to hospital after crash involving no cars
Police were called to an intersection in Woodside at around 6.20pm.
Banged up abroad: Fears for NZ economist detained on 'trumped-up charges'
Rob Solomon has spent 10 months in cramped Micronesian jail awaiting trial.
'Pushing s*** uphill': Westpac makes $1000 settlement payment to elderly scam victim
Westpac initially refused to reimburse the pensioner's losses before repaying him in full.
Loss of psychogeriatric beds from Dunedin hospital ‘crucial’ issue
Loss of beds amid dire need is a "crucial" issue for the ageing community.
Prendergast a 'fierce advocate' for Dunedin for 18 years
A death notice said Prendergast was surrounded by family when he died.
Kiwi company adopts four-day working week: ‘Overall success’
The Duendin company is hoping the new structure will attract new employees.
Spate of drunk drivers: Woman caught five times over limit with two children in car
The woman had two children in the car at the time, aged 5 and 15.
'It's a free country': Ex-political candidate slept on the floor while tenants moved in
The bach was also 'worn and tired' and so cold in winter the walls 'cried'.
Fatal crash victim a 'beautiful firecracker', family say
Kat Broad was the passenger in a single-vehicle crash in Waikouaiti.
'Massive risk': Man who diverted motorists away from police checkpoint charged
The man had an aversion to police stopping traffic and thought he was doing a good deed.
'It’s just awful': Swastikas mar Dunedin suburb
Swaztikas were painted on to a skip at a Dunedin property, causing concerns for police.
Chinese settlement included in school curriculum
Multicultural origins explored through lens of Otago Chinese migrants.
Man expecting financial fortune after redundancy instead receives big bill
An employee who claimed his boss owed him $559,897 was instead found to owe $410,604.
Dunedin car shot three times in ‘random’ act
Man finds three bullets in car after random act of violence.
Suppression for 18-year-old charged with murder
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a woman's murder in Dunedin.
Man, 18, charged with murder after woman found dead in Dunedin
Neighbours say they heard noises coming from the house the previous night.
Top that! Hundreds of free pizzas handed out
Hungry horde turns up after restaurant owner posts offer on social media.
Badly injured pair found 1km from car crash in Dunedin
Otago Daily Times: Emergency services following a trail of blood made a grisly discovery.
'Just want them home': $3000 reward for two dogs believed stolen
Flatmates offer a $3000 reward for information leading to pets' safe return.
Man’s head sliced in Dunedin Botanic Garden attack
Officers were called to an unprovoked attack on a 66-year-old man at the gardens.
Documentary marks anniversary of first Otago migrant ship
The first migrant ship from Europe arrived in Otago 175 years ago.
Tourism operators frustrated cruise ships don't meet biofouling standards
No entry after dirty hull: Cruise ship issue hits tourism bottom line.
Dead in the act: Moth mating aftermath stuns Otago
Breeding is the ultimate goal, resulting in 'massive frenzies'.
Against the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?
They laid their dreams of home ownership bare. Eighteen months on, how have they fared?
Arrest over alleged attack on Dunedin handcyclist by e-bike rider
Woman riding handcycle kicked by e-bike rider on Dunedin cycle path.
Revealed: How lower speed limits will affect long-distance travel times
Lower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?
Weather: Clear skies to see in new year
Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.
Off-duty police officer saves teenagers caught in rip
The rescue happened on Dunedin's St Kilda beach.
Largest cruise ship of season arrives in Dunedin, passengers enjoy city
The Ovation of the Seas sailed into Otago Harbour and berthed at Beach St wharf.
'Get a good wetsuit': Youth says it helped them survive being swept out to sea in a rip
Youth grateful for wetsuit preventing them from drowning on Christmas day.
Big boy elephant seal on a moulting tour
The juvenile has been spotted playing at Kaikorai Estuary and lounging on St Kilda Beach.