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.

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Project claims national awards

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.
Need seen to build builders’ wellbeing

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.
Trio charged over burglary

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.
Best team against form team

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.
Wandering dog finds new home thanks to charity

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.
South experiences one of its warmest, driest Mays on record

2 days ago | odt.co.nz | John Lewis

If this week’s frigid weather came as a shock, it is probably because the southern regions have just had one of their warmest and driest Mays on record. Niwa (Lauder) climate scientist Gregor Macara said while no temperature records were broken in Otago or Southland, they were generally above average — particularly in Dunedin, where the mean May temperature was "well above average" at 11.3°C — 1.7°C above normal.
The playoffs - how the top six shape up

2 days ago | odt.co.nz | Hayden Meikle

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SportRugbyAnd then there were six. The new-look Super Rugby Pacific playoffs begin tonight. Hayden Meikle explains how it works and looks at the three qualifying finals. HOW IT WORKSThere is a lot to be said for the top four teams playing semifinals, and the winners progressing straight to the final. Remember them glorious days? Sigh.
Festival anti-social conduct ‘deeply stressful’

2 days ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

Inflammatory rhetoric from political leaders is to blame for a "significant" rise in anti-social behaviour, including hate speech and sexual harassment, at this year’s Dunedin Fringe Festival, organisers say. Festival co-organiser Ruth Harvey, who lived in the United States during the first presidency of Donald Trump, said New Zealand needed to send a message as a country that "everyone is welcome here".
Reform to ‘modernise’ Fish & Game organisation

2 days ago | odt.co.nz | Richard Allan Davison

Southern Fish & Game councils say they broadly welcome proposed improvements to the organisation’s operations, signalled by the government yesterday. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has announced proposed new legislation governing Fish & Game, aimed at streamlining and compartmentalising the roles of the national body and its 12 regional councils. He said it would "modernise and strengthen" the organisation.
Pub denied licence up for sale

2 days ago | odt.co.nz | Tim Scott

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. SouthlandA Southland pub described as "putrid" by patrons is up for sale after being banned from selling alcohol. Colac Bay Tavern, near Invercargill, had its applications for new liquor licences declined over concerns which included the "unsanitary state" of an adjoining campground.