The Star (Dunedin, NZ)

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.