Otago Daily Times
The Otago Daily Times, owned by the Allied Press, holds the distinction of being New Zealand's oldest daily newspaper. It remains fiercely independent and offers extensive coverage of local news, publishing six days a week from Monday to Saturday. This commitment to local reporting, combined with national and international stories, gives the ODT unparalleled access to the Otago audience. Allied Press Ltd has a workforce of over 400 employees, with an additional 60 people working for its affiliated companies. While the majority of staff are located at the main office in Dunedin, many also work from various offices throughout other towns in Otago and across the South Island of New Zealand.
Outlet metrics
Global
#22799
New Zealand
#80
News and Media
#12
Articles
-
1 day ago |
odt.co.nz | Richard Allan Davison
You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoA major South Otago project has been recognised with a brace of national building awards, thanks to "innovation and community spirit". Te Pou O Mata-Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre (TPOMA) took top honours at the 2025 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards in Auckland recently, winning gold and being crowned the national overall winner in the civic category.
-
1 day ago |
odt.co.nz | Sally Rae
He’s a former University of Otago academic who has developed a business offering coaching in the construction industry around the world. Now Marti Amos is calling for a radical overhaul of New Zealand’s traditional construction model amid what he describes as a growing mental health crisis among Kiwi builders. He talks to business editor Sally Rae. It was the stuff of Boy’s Own lore.
-
2 days ago |
odt.co.nz | Jules Chin
Three men have been charged over a violent burglary in Oamaru. Oamaru man Tanera Malachi Otene, 27, was originally charged last month after allegations of a "horrific" crime spree on May 6 and 7. He was in court for a second time on Wednesday on three charges of assault with intent to injure, a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two charges of burglary.
-
2 days ago |
odt.co.nz | Hayden Meikle |Jeff Cheshire
You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SportBasketballThe NBA finals start today as the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Indiana Pacers — and somebody is going to break a long drought. The Pacers are seeking a first championship in the 58-year history of the franchise, while the Thunder look for their first title since moving to Oklahoma 17 years ago, having won in 1979 as the Seattle Supersonics.
-
2 days ago |
odt.co.nz | John Lewis
You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsDunedinBack in the day, Alfie’s goose would nearly be cooked by now. The black Labrador-cross was found wandering around Dunedin recently, looking a little worse for wear and without a chip or a tag. Most dogs found wandering around the community get picked up by the Dunedin City Council, and under the Dog Control Act, they are kept for seven days, so their owners can retrieve them.
Otago Daily Times journalists
Adrian Seconi
Alison Lambert
Brenda Harwood
Bruce Munro
Cas Saunders
Erin Cox
Felicity Dear
Fiona Ellis
Gillian Vine
Graham Mckerracher
Grant Miller
Guy Williams
Hayden Meikle
Jaime Cunningham
Jared Morgan
Jessica Wilson
John Langford
John Lewis
Jules Chin
Kayla Hodge
Kim Dungey
Laine Priestley
Luisa Girão
Marjorie Cook
Mark Price
Mary Williams
Matthew Littlewood
Meg Fulford
Mike Houlahan
Nic Duff
Philip Chandler
Rebecca Fox
Richard Allan Davison
Rob Kidd
Sally Brooker
Sally Rae
Shawn McAvinue
Shelley Topp
Simon Henderson
Steve Hepburn
Tim Cronshaw
Tim Scott
Tom McKinlay
Toni Williams
Tracey Roxburgh
Wayne Parsons
Contact details
Address
123 Example Street
City, Country 12345
Phone
+1 (555) 123-4567
Email Patterns
Website
https://odt.co.nzTry JournoFinder For Free
Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.
Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →