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Otago Daily Times
Otago Daily Times is the online home of South Island newspapers, with local news, sport, business, and opinion.
About Otago Daily Times
Otago Daily Times is the online edition of the Otago Daily Times and 23 other South Island newspapers. It publishes local news, sport, business and opinion, with a focus on Otago, Southland, Canterbury and wider South Island events. The homepage is organised by region, including Dunedin, Southland, Central Otago, Queenstown, North Otago and Canterbury, and includes a national news section.
The site offers e-editions of the newspaper and account sign-in and registration. Some articles are labelled SUBSCRIBER in the listings, so access to those pieces may be restricted. The homepage does not state what subscriptions cost or which content each plan includes.
Key features
- Regional news sections for Dunedin, Southland, Central Otago, Queenstown and Canterbury
- E-editions of the newspaper linked from the homepage
- Account sign-in and account creation options
- Articles marked SUBSCRIBER in homepage and section listings
- ODT Quiz linked from the homepage
- Election 2026 coverage section on the homepage
Best for: Readers who want news and opinion about Otago, Southland, Canterbury and the wider South Island.
Good for
- Covers several South Island regions within one site
- Includes sport, business and opinion alongside local news
Watch out for
- Some articles are labelled SUBSCRIBER, which indicates restricted access
Otago Daily Times at a glance
- Official website
- odt.co.nz
- Category
- News & Media › Newspapers in New Zealand
- Type
- Publication
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- NZ
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Otago Daily Times FAQ
Does the site indicate which articles require a subscription?
Yes. Some articles in the homepage and section listings carry a SUBSCRIBER label.
Are e-editions available?
The homepage includes an E-EDITIONS link at the top of the page.
Can readers create an account?
The homepage shows SIGN IN and CREATE ACCOUNT options.
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