Friday 13th September, 2019

A Dunedin bar is taking the unusual step of promoting blood donation to its punters.

The management of Zanzibar, in George St, says if 100 people sign up to a NZ Blood Service recruitment drive he'll reward them with a big surprise.


Thursday 12th September, 2019

Dunedin's Edgar Centre has welcomed many visitors this week with the city's annual Polyfest.

The showcase of southern schools' pacific cultural groups is always a noisy and colourful affair with this year's event even bigger than in previous years.


Wednesday 11th September, 2019

Around 50 youngsters with varying disabilities took part in an all in sports day at Forsyth Barr stadium on Tuesday.

The day was run by Parafed Otago, and the Halberg Foundation, and brought together youngsters from across Otago and Southland.


Wednesday 11th September, 2019

Women motorcycle enthusiasts the world over have are taking part in a global baton relay to raise awareness of women riders.

The black, leather-clad group taking part in the New Zealand leg of the event roared through Oamaru and Dunedin on Tuesday.


Tuesday 10th September, 2019

The government's deal to create Kiwibuild homes in Wanaka's was not in the best interest of first home buyers.

That's according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as the government lifts restrictions on who can buy the unsold Kiwibuild houses in Wanaka's Northlake subdivision.


Friday 06th September, 2019

It might be up to three years before any small-scale cruise ships anchor off Oamaru Harbour and ferry passengers ashore

That's according to Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher who has been in talks with the District Council and boutique cruise ship operators.


Friday 06th September, 2019

Protesters made their voices heard outside Dunedin's Ravendown plant on Thursday.

They're objecting to a ship unloading phosphate which they say has been stolen from Western Sahara.


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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke words of encouragement to fifty-seven of Otago's best and brightest secondary school pupils, their proud parents and teachers, on Thursday.

Ardern was speaking at the Otago Daily Times Class Act awards ceremony, which is now in it's twentieth year.


Friday 06th September, 2019

Speaking in Dunedin yesterday Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Government's plans for New Zealand's water quality.

Federated Farmers accused the government of 'throwing farmers under the tractor', which irritated farmers at an event in Dunedin today.


Friday 06th September, 2019

More than two hundred and fifty workers at Port Otago are refusing to work overtime from Friday.

The strike is the result of stalled negotiations between two maritime unions, and Port Otago regarding concerns over safety, and the demand for a four percent wage rise.