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Swell time for kayakers on Dunedin's Leith

The swollen Water of Leith has again proved an irresistible lure to Dunedin kayakers.
Former ED head John Chambers to run for council

The former head of Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department wants to put health at the front and centre of his campaign for the Dunedin City Council.
Queenstown open for skiing action on Saturday

It is not too shabby for an opening day.

Gasworks Museum to reopen after repairs

Gasworks Museum to reopen after repairs

New Zealand's only gasworks museum will reopen after repairs to its 25m-high chimney.
Dealer sickened by plan to destroy half a million books

Dealer sickened by plan to destroy half a million books

The country's largest second-hand book business wants to save half a million books from being disposed of by the National Library of New Zealand.
Labour leapfrogs National, coalition keeps power

Poll shows Labour ahead of National, but coalition keeping power

Labour would be the largest party in Parliament - but the coalition would still cling on to power, according to a new poll.

dunedin

Caversham Liquor, 267 South Rd, has been stopped from selling alcohol for 48 hours, from 9am...

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'Emotionally and financially exhausting': Bottle store owner 'targeted'

A Dunedin bottle store owner says her business has been "targeted" over the sale of high-strength single units of alcohol.

Drunk Dunedin teen had passengers in boot

Drunk Dunedin teen had passengers in boot

An allegedly drunk Dunedin teenager was spotted by police driving with passengers in the boot of her car.
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St Clair makes million-dollar suburb list for first time

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St Clair makes million-dollar suburb list for first time

Dunedin's St Clair has sneaked into the million-dollar suburb category, but Queenstown still dominates the Otago millionaire’s market.
Child hit by vehicle outside Dunedin daycare

Child hit by vehicle outside Dunedin daycare

A child was struck by a vehicle outside a St Kilda daycare this morning.

regions

Nigel Hewitson says a housing development has affected his poultry farm. PHOTO: NINA TAPU

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Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation

Tisbury poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson is calling for faster action on a council investigation into the impact of a nearby housing development

‘Worrying issues’ about proposed goldmine raised

‘Worrying issues’ about proposed goldmine raised

Sustainable Tarras is holding public meetings in Dunedin and Wānaka next week to address "numerous very worrying issues" about a fast-track application for a goldmine in Central Otago.
Group asks MP to help get speed limit reversed

Group asks MP to help get speed limit reversed

Efforts to keep a lower speed limit in place across the Waitaki bridge have found an ally.
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house

SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house

A southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.

National

Dealer sickened by plan to destroy half a million books

The country's largest second-hand book business wants to save half a million books from being disposed of by the National Library of New Zealand.

Labour leapfrogs National, coalition keeps power

Poll shows Labour ahead of National, but coalition keeping power

Labour would be the largest party in Parliament - but the coalition would still cling on to power, according to a new poll.
Collins coy over possible Aukus pact review

Collins coy over possible Aukus pact review

The Defence Minister says there's no reason for New Zealand to comment on reports the Pentagon is reviewing the Aukus defence alliance.
Soldier sentenced over intimate recording of woman

Soldier sentenced over intimate recording of woman without consent

A soldier has been sentenced to two months detention in a military jail for making an intimate visual recording of a woman without her consent.

sport

ODT Rugby Chat Women's Finals contenders

It’s June so it must be finals time for Women’s rugby! On Rugby chat brought to you by Garador this week we square off with two of the contenders.

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Coaching in Wales similar yet different: Bloxham

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Coaching in Wales similar yet different: Bloxham

From Wyndham to Wales, netball has taken Reinga Bloxham around the world.
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Smith set to blow final whistle on reffing career

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Smith set to blow final whistle on reffing career

Gary Smith will trade in his yellow and red cards for a gold card.
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A pair of rugby boots can change a female player’s life

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A pair of rugby boots can change a female player’s life

They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend — closely followed by shoes.

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Puddings for whānau
Sausage pie
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Fair game for winter
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Chardonnay - Otago’s rising star

Business

Josh and Rachel Nicholls, of Nicholls & Co, are delighted with their success at the recent...

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Award success for wedding vendors

Dunedin wedding vendors are celebrating their successes at the recent Wedding Industry Awards New Zealand.

Jetstar Asia closes, aircraft redirected to Australia and NZ

Jetstar Asia closes, aircraft redirected to Australia and NZ

Qantas Airways will close its Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia, whose fleet of 13 Airbus A320 planes will be redeployed to Australia and New Zealand.
Plan to double tourism value by 2034 revealed

Plan to double tourism value by 2034 revealed

The govt has revealed how it plans to double the value of tourism exports by 2034 and boost visitor numbers.
Balm a well-oiled business

Balm a well-oiled business

They live together, go to school together and now they are in business together — naturally.

Rural Life

Canterbury A&P Show 'back on track'

The Canterbury A&P Show is back on track after a last-minute resurrection in 2024 saved it from cancellation amid financial troubles, organisers say.

Heat on Ag Minister to deliver KiwiSaver promise

Heat on Agriculture Minister to deliver KiwiSaver farm promise

The heat is on the Agriculture Minister to deliver on a pre-election promise to unlock KiwiSaver so it can be used to buy a first farm, a flock of sheep or herd of cows.
Bull pulls a record price

Bull pulls a record price

Angus bull Fossil Creek Urban U032 AB bellows after being sold for $71,000 at the 25th annual Fossil Creek bull sale in North Otago yesterday.
Chances of NZ win pretty good: triallist

Chances of NZ win pretty good: triallist

East Otago triallist Lloyd Smith and his heading dog Code are in a team out to beat their Australian rivals and bring home the Wayleggo Cup.

Life & style

Comforting food for winter

As the days get chilly, there's plenty of delicious recipes to make and enjoy in our Fresh Winter Edition.

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Heartfelt kai

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Heartfelt kai

As the winter stars rise once again, we honour Matariki.
About both journey, destination

About both journey, destination

While Japan welcomed an incredible 37 million international visitors last year, there are still parts of the country that host few foreign tourists and don’t seem to have changed much in the past few decades, Queenstown travel writer Craig McLachlan finds.
Fit that flatters

Fit that flatters

Isabella Miscisco is drawing new threads of confidence through her fashion designs, Seren Stevens writes.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Artist welded to his dream
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Exploration key for artists

Drug cheats: the new weight loss
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'Brutally honest' book shares food journey

World

More denials from mushroom murder-accused

Disagree. Disagree. Disagree. Those were Erin Patterson's responses to the prosecution's final three questions in her murder trial.

Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?

Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?

The next couple of days could reveal whether the United States is headed for authoritarian rule under President Donald Trump.
US-China trade truce back on track, Trump says

US-China trade truce back on track, Trump says

A deal getting the fragile truce in the US-China trade war back on track is done, US President Donald Trump said, after negotiators from Washington and Beijing agreed on a framework covering tariff...
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at 82

Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at 82

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, who created some of rock's most enduring songs in a career that was marked by a decades-long battle between his musical genius, drug abuse and mental...