DIGITAL

Where the South Island clicks

ODT.co.nz is the South Island's digital news platform with ten million page views each month.
ODT.co.nz

10,000,000 views

ODT.co.nz brings together reporting from more than 20 Allied Media publications, covering local news, sport, business, lifestyle, rural and more. Some stories are available to all readers, while others are exclusive to subscribers.

With a team of 95 journalists across the South Island, we offer deep regional coverage backed by editorial independence and local knowledge.

It’s trusted, timely, and made for the communities we serve. 
StarNews.co.nz

127,000 followers

The Canterbury section of ODT.co.nz is branded as Star News, reflecting the strength of The Star, the city’s most read newspaper.

Star News covers the wider Canterbury region with trusted news, local updates, features, and video, all produced by a dedicated team of local journalists.

Many readers follow Star News on Facebook, where it has a strong and active following of well over 100,000. 

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Reach our engaged audience

With over 10,000,000 page views a month, ODT.co.nz offers advertisers unmatched access to a highly engaged and regionally loyal audience. 

Find out more about our digital advertising opportunities.

YOUR LOCAL PAPER, ONLINE

ODT+

The ODT+ app is a digital platform providing access to the latest e-editions of our publications (digital replicas of the printed editions), including the Otago Daily Times and other community papers.

To read Otago Daily Times e-editions on the ODT+ app, users need an ODT subscription. Community papers are free to access for all, and no sign-in is required.

A GO-TO GUIDE

Christchurch App

The Christchurch App is your go-to for staying on top of everything happening in and around Christchurch. It’s designed to centralise information and services for the community and its surrounds.

It serves as a hub for local news, events, weather, property listings, emergency alerts and more. The app also simplifies access to a wide range of public resources, including bus schedules, flights and civil defense updates, making it a one-stop app for residents and visitors alike. 

Available for free on iOS, Android, and web browsers, the app is user-friendly with organised tabs for quick navigation.