Browse Latest Otago and Community Editions
ODT+ brings the Otago Daily Times and a broad group of Allied Press community publications into one mobile news library. Readers can start from Latest Issues, move into Print Editions, and browse titles from Otago, Southland, Canterbury, and other southern regions. Daily papers, weekly community editions, and inserts such as Signal sit together, reducing the need to switch between separate publication apps.
The home screen pairs issue covers with direct download controls and also surfaces stories from ODT.co.nz. This layout suits readers who want a quick local-news check as well as those who prefer opening a complete newspaper. Free community titles remain useful for casual browsing, while subscriber access expands the available Otago Daily Times content.
Switch Between Newspaper and Article Reading
ODT+ supports the familiar shape of a printed paper without limiting readers to a fixed-size page. Full editions can be opened as digital replicas, and touch gestures help users zoom into headlines, photos, columns, and advertisements. A section-first browsing path makes it easier to move through a large issue than repeatedly enlarging a full front page.
For story-focused reading, articles can also be viewed in a cleaner text format, while search helps locate a topic without scanning every page. This combination serves readers who enjoy newspaper layout and those who prefer larger, simpler text. It also makes long regional stories more comfortable to follow on a phone or tablet.
Download Editions and Save Articles
Downloaded editions give ODT+ a practical travel and low-connectivity workflow. Readers can save a complete issue while online, then return to it from My Downloads when mobile data or Wi-Fi is unavailable. The library separates downloaded papers from saved articles, so a full newspaper and an individual story do not become mixed together.
Bookmarks support a second kind of reading queue for stories worth revisiting. A commuter might save an article for later, while a traveler can prepare several editions before leaving coverage. Clear empty states show where new downloads and saved stories will appear, making the library understandable before anything has been stored. This keeps regional news available on the reader's schedule rather than only during a live session.
Sign In, Search, and Share Local News
ODT+ combines account tools with everyday ways to find and pass along local reporting. Search provides a direct route to a known subject, while sharing lets readers send an article clipping by email or social media. The More area also links to settings, feedback, app information, and the ODT website, keeping support and account options within easy reach.
Signing in connects eligible Otago Daily Times subscribers to their full digital access, including subscriber editions and related content. Readers without a subscription can still explore supported community publications, making the app useful before upgrading. Translation and audio options extend access for people who prefer another language or want to listen while working, traveling, or managing visual reading needs.
