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Tech retailer returns to Dunedin after long absence

Technology and computing retailer PBTech says its new South Dunedin store is on track to be one of the company’s "most anticipated openings yet".
Sounds Air to drop Wānaka flight

Sounds Air is cutting two regional services, including one to Wānaka, saying it is facing 'out of control' costs despite strong bookings.
Contrails at sunset an 'amazing sight'

The Latam Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from Sydney to Santiago passed above Dunedin at sunset yesterday, casting a shadow on the clouds above the plane’s route.

Businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri

Southland businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri: reports

The fisherman found dead in a boat on Lake Manapouri overnight is reportedly prominent Southland businessman Rick Murrell.
New Waikato medical school gets green light

Govt to go ahead with new Waikato medical school

The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling.
Mackenzie District mayor steps down as cancer worsens

Mackenzie District mayor steps down as cancer worsens

Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside due to her cancer diagnosis.

dunedin

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Cycleway plan consultation to take place: ‘Distinct amount of unhappiness’

There will now be "proper consultation" on a contentious central city cycleway plan, Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says.

Girl, 14, headbutts officer after breaching bail - police

Girl, 14, headbutts officer after breaching bail - police

A 14-year-old Dunedin girl barricaded herself in a bedroom before allegedly headbutting a police officer in an attempt to avoid arrest.
Breath test lie exposed as mouthwash found to be alcohol-free

Breath test lie exposed as mouthwash found to be alcohol-free

A Dunedin man’s claim a high breath-test result was down to mouthwash was exposed as a lie when officers checked the bottle and found it was alcohol-free.
Woman on school-run nearly four times the limit

Woman on school-run nearly four times the limit

A Dunedin woman picking her children up from school was caught nearly four times the legal alcohol limit, police say.

regions

Water now safe to drink in Gore

Gore District Council has lifted the do not drink notice on the township's water supply following a third day of testing beneath the national limit.

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Cup from 1909 returned to club

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Cup from 1909 returned to club

Back where it belongs — the original 1909 Oamaru Cup was yesterday returned to the Oamaru Jockey Club at its 150th anniversary of its cup day meeting in the North Otago town.
Notice still in place as levels dip

Notice still in place as levels dip

Gore's water woes appear to be coming to an end after a weekend without tap water for the town.
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Camping bylaw in spotlight

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Camping bylaw in spotlight

A freedom camping bylaw does not go far enough, according to several Wānaka locals and a councillor, who are calling for government intervention and stronger boundaries for loitering.

National

Four kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in a suitcase at Auckland Airport. Photo:&nbsp...

Four kilos of cocaine found in suitcase at Auckland Airport

Customs officers have found $1.6 million worth of cocaine "intricately" hidden in a suitcase at Auckland Airport.

Shy Canterbury student now spreading his wings

Shy Canterbury student now spreading his wings

Three years ago Arran Armstrong was a shy student who preferred others to do the talking. But last month that same young man took to the stage at Government House.
Kaiteriteri Beach water quality downgraded to poor

Kaiteriteri Beach water quality downgraded to poor

Kaiteriteri Beach has had its water quality downgraded to "poor" after exceeding faecal bacteria standards too many times during the last swimming season.
Counterfeit cash seized after dodgy Facebook deals

Thousands in counterfeit cash seized after dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals

Police have seized thousands of dollars in counterfeit cash after an investigation into dodgy Facebook Marketplace deals. Sergeant Pam Dravitski said police found $6000 and the "equipment used to...

sport

Keven Mealamu in hospital last year. Photo: Supplied

All Black great on last year's gym collapse

Former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year and his new role on the board of Creative New Zealand.

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Humble Hunter influential in netting third banner

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Humble Hunter influential in netting third banner

One is a treat.
Tactix come from behind to make final

Tactix come from behind to make final

Northern Mystics coach Tia Winikerei looked on from the crowd as she scoped out her team’s opponents for the ANZ Premiership final.
Scottie Scheffler strolls to Open Championship victory

Scottie Scheffler strolls to Open Championship victory

A relentless Scottie Scheffler sealed his first British Open triumph by four shots as he turned the final day of the tournament into a procession at Royal Portrush on Sunday.

Elevating a notch with crunch
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Brussels sprout, leek and bacon spaghetti
Getting loose in the kitchen
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Wine a pleasure to embrace rather than dumb down

Business

Blame-game begins as inflation hits 12-month high

Inflation has edged to a 12 month high on the back of more expensive rents, rates, electricity and food, but remains in the Reserve Bank's target band and is unlikely to prevent further rate cuts.

Noel Leeming 'perplexed' over misleading advertising charges

Noel Leeming 'perplexed' over misleading advertising charges

The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against retailer Noel Leeming over what it says is a misleading price matching promotion.
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‘Very chuffed’ to win design award

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‘Very chuffed’ to win design award

A southern window company is "very chuffed" to have been recognised for its work on an award-winning Central Otago home.
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Tech retailer returns to Dunedin after long absence

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Tech retailer returns to Dunedin after long absence

Technology and computing retailer PBTech says its new South Dunedin store is on track to be one of the company’s "most anticipated openings yet".

Rural Life

Jim Ward, former manager of Molesworth station. Photo: PAMU / SUPPLIED via RNZ

Concern as long-serving livestock station manager resigns

Worry and speculation about the future use of New Zealand's largest livestock station are rising following the sudden resignation of its long-term manager.

Butter prices surge 120% over a decade

Butter prices surge 120% over a decade

Increases in dairy prices are having a big impact on food bills.
Number of livestock deaths after floods unknown

Number of livestock deaths after floods unknown

The government is responding to animal welfare issues at flood-affected farms at the top of the South Island, but concedes the number of livestock deaths is unknown.
Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting

Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting

A public meeting is being held in Omarama to discuss bovine tuberculosis risk following concerns about Ospri’s response to Tb in the nearby Lindis Pass.

Life & style

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Looking sharp

A Dunedin couple tell Kim Dungey how they overcame the odds to create one of the city’s most unique homes.

Flowering on track

Flowering on track

Louise Frampton asks Delta gardener Nicola Kerr how she keeps the Anzac Square at the Dunedin Railway Station looking its best.
History provides solid foundation

History provides solid foundation

Access to Dunedin’s past has never been easier, Paul Gorman writes.
Voting on the pressing issues

Voting on the pressing issues

Voters need to know where local body candidates stand on climate change, writes Sara Walton.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Chance to perform at the Globe ‘insane’
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Photo in exhibition a source of pride

World

A section of the Yarlung Zangbo River in Medog County, Tibet. Photo: Getty Images

China starts work on world's largest hydropower dam

China says construction has begun on what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, on the eastern rim of the Tibetan Plateau, at an estimated cost of at least $US170 billion,

'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash

'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash

A pilot and flight examiner have died in a light plane crash that ignited a "fireball" in south-eastern Queensland.
Calm reported in Syria as truce implemented

Calm reported in Syria as truce implemented

Residents reported calm in Syria's Sweida after the Islamist-led government announced that Bedouin fighters had withdrawn from the predominantly Druze city.
Inquiry to be held into Orgreave confrontation

Inquiry to be held into Orgreave confrontation

Britain said today it would hold an inquiry into the "Battle of Orgreave", a violent confrontation between police and striking coal miners in 1984.