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ChristchurchAugust 15

Fatal Christchurch dog attack ‘a tragedy for the family’

A local MP said he was distressed to hear that a young child had died after a dog attack in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui.

NationalAugust 15

More snow on way for Dunedin; ‘potentially hazardous’ falls to hit highways

A polar blast set to bring snow to Dunedin tonight could create hazardous conditions on central South Island highways.

John Lewis

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DunedinAugust 14

Name and occupation forever under wraps in mosque video case, judge orders

An ex-government employee who was caught with footage of the mosque shootings can never be named

Rob Kidd

DunedinAugust 15

Dangerous driver dodges cops after chase in Dunedin

A “dangerous driver” has managed to give Dunedin police the slip after a high-speed pursuit was abandoned.

John Lewis

DunedinAugust 14

Dunedin mum with months to live wants to make lasting memories for her daughter

John Lewis

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DunedinAugust 14

Dunedin youth-group founder avoids conviction over violent threats

Rob Kidd

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DunedinAugust 14

Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket

Tim Scott

ODT QuizAugust 14

ODT quiz: August 15

Dunedin

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DunedinAugust 14

Calling on support for a Dunedin refuge crisis helpline

Traditionally, people dress for success. But today, hundreds of people will also be buying designer clothing to support the Dunedin Whānau Refuge Fundraising Appeal.

John Lewis

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DunedinAugust 14

A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into

If you came across a Teratophoneus while walking the dog down St Kilda Beach, you (and Fido) would probably become a quick and tasty dinosaur snack.

John Lewis

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DunedinAugust 14

Students doing it for themselves

Secondary school students keen to tread the boards got the chance and more at the first festival of its type in Dunedin yesterday.

Steve Hepburn

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DunedinAugust 14

Cultural perspectives central to understanding stigma

When it comes to attitudes towards people with mental illness, Māori and Pasifika appear to have the best perspectives.

John Lewis

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RugbyAugust 15

Canterbury keep Ranfurly Shield with tight win over Bay of Plenty

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WorldAugust 15

At least two dead after quake strikes off Indonesia

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DunedinAugust 15

Dangerous driver dodges cops after chase in Dunedin

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NationalAugust 15

More snow on way for Dunedin; ‘potentially hazardous’ falls to hit highways

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ChristchurchAugust 15

Fatal Christchurch dog attack ‘a tragedy for the family’

Otago

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WānakaAugust 14

Cellphone tower wipes $160k from property value, resident says

A Wānaka woman believes a cellphone tower has wiped $160,000 off the value of her property, and warned it can happen to anyone.

Ruairi O'Shea

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North OtagoAugust 14

Waitaki welcomes ‘the ears and eyes of Unesco’

Duntroon’s Museum of the Vanished World played host to two Unesco officials this week.

Nic Duff

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QueenstownAugust 14

‘If Queenstown succeeds NZ succeeds’: Gondola backers welcome PM’s support

The time has come for innovative solutions to relieve Queenstown’s transport and congestion issues, two separate proponents say.

Matthew Littlewood

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North OtagoAugust 14

Otematata brigade keeps tanker after Fenz reversal

The Otematata Volunteer Fire Brigade’s tanker will live to fight another fire.

Nic Duff

Canterbury

South CanterburyAugust 14

One dead after Geraldine crash

A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Geraldine last night.

CanterburyAugust 14

A cause close to the heart

After 10 years on the Community Trust Mid South Canterbury governing board, Alistair Wing has stepped back from the role.

Dellwyn Moylan

ChristchurchAugust 14

Child dies after dog attack in Christchurch

Emergency services were called to the Aranui property after reports a young child had been seriously bitten.

ChristchurchAugust 14

Concern Alpine Fault quake could cut off Tekapo

Councillors discussed the impact of an Alpine Fault rupture on the Mackenzie district, particularly with the Ostler fault zone running directly through it.

Claire Taylor, Local Democracy reporter

National

NationalAugust 14

The National Party's 92 political ads seen by only men

An RNZ analysis of Facebook advertising by political parties in election year shows some seem to be chasing specific genders and age groups.

NationalAugust 14

Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is NZ First list MP Andy Foster, who was in Dunedin this week for a political debate.

Mike Houlahan, political editor

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NationalAugust 14

The South Island is pinging on the electoral radar screen

The National Party turned up with an extensive and expensive list of projects it intended to build in the South Island.

Mike Houlahan

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NationalAugust 14

It’s the (South Island) economy, stupid: Finance reps tout for votes

The South Island has a good economic story to tell: 22% of New Zealand’s economy is generated here and 40% of international visitors make it their destination of choice.

Mike Houlahan

Southland

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SouthlandAugust 14

Pavement artist brings colour to the mundane

Travelling artist Tony Gillies is bringing colour to Invercargill with his pavement art outside supermarkets.

Tayler Mutton

SouthlandAugust 14

Council manager's honest admission: We don't know where all our pipes are

A Southland council manager has revealed there are pipes in the district’s network which are unaccounted for.

Matthew Rosenberg

Sport

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RugbyAugust 15

Otago score three tries in the last 10 minutes to edge Manawatū

Otago needed just 10 minutes to beat Manawatū 29-27 in Palmerston North on Saturday night — the last 10 minutes.

Adrian Seconi

RugbyAugust 15

ODT Rugby Chat: Otago Club Rugby Awards 2026

ODT Rugby Chat brought to you be Garador is back and bringing you all the coverage from the ODT Speights Club Player of the year awards held at Southern Rugby Club

Paul Dwyer

RugbyAugust 15

Canterbury keep Ranfurly Shield with tight win over Bay of Plenty

Canterbury have held on to the Ranfurly Shield with a thrilling 33-28 win over Bay of Plenty at Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch.

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SportAugust 14

The Last Word: Why won’t South Africa schedule Kiwi-friendly kickoffs?

Here is a question for even the more dedicated All Blacks fan.

Hayden Meikle

Lifestyle

The MixAugust 14

Moeraki whānau build on their history

There’s a story of continuity playing out at Uenuku, the wharenui at Moeraki Marae.

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DrivesouthAugust 14

Solid performer gets refresh

A recent mid-life refresh of the Corolla Cross has delivered sharper styling inside and out, revised equipment levels, and other changes within the range.

Road Test, by David Thomson

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The MixAugust 14

The triumphs and toxicity of eating lupins

I keep coming across recipes in low carbohydrate cook books which use lupin flour.

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The MixAugust 14

Potato cakes, smoked mackerel and parsley sauce

There has been much to do outside of late, pruning fruit trees and mulching the garden beds, heavy work that is best done in the cold months. It’s work I particularly enjoy when I know there is hearty food to come in to.

Business

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BusinessAugust 14

Scott Technology expecting record results

A Dunedin robotics and automation company is expecting record results for the latest financial year including an up to nearly 8% rise in revenue.

Tim Scott

SouthlandAugust 14

Where is the love for Southland, asks Chamber of Commerce CEO

The head of the Southland Chamber of Commerce says the region is badly overlooked and its potential underestimated.

RNZ Checkpoint

BusinessAugust 13

How Chinese electric vehicles are reshaping New Zealand's car market

Chinese-made electric vehicles are reshaping the country's car market as Chinese imports make up 73 percent of New Zealand's fully electric vehicles.

ChristchurchAugust 14

Idea to turn council facilities into solar power generators

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger wants to turn some of the city’s biggest power users into their own electricity generators, with a giant solar project at the wastewater treatment plant the first step in an ambitious plan inspired by his trip to China.

Rural Life

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Rural Life OtherAugust 14

IKEA expands forestry footprint after buying block in Central Southland

Dutch companies linked to global home furnishing franchise IKEA have bought a forestry block in Central Southland.

Shawn McAvinue

Rural Life OtherAugust 14

Strong interest in pest management options in Otago

Otago residents want stronger action on rabbits, feral cats, deer and invasive weeds, according to feedback gathered during Otago Regional Council's review of the Regional Pest Management Plan.

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Rural Life OtherAugust 13

Fleeced: police investigating the theft of bales of strong wool in South

Strong wool is back in the sights of thieves, as police investigate the fleecing of bales in the South.

Shawn McAvinue

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Rural EventsAugust 13

Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland

Demand was strong for in-lamb ewes near Gore last week, an agent says.

Shawn McAvinue

Food & Wine

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Food & WineAugust 11

Lemon provides brightness to winter days

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Food & WineAugust 11

Warm roasted red cabbage, beetroot and onion salad

In Season: Alison Lambert

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Food & WineAugust 11

Polytechnic brewery’s fate decided

Beer: Ric Oram

Food & WineAugust 11

How to know when fruit and veg are still safe to eat — and when they should be binned

World

WorldAugust 15

At least two dead after quake strikes off Indonesia

At least two people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday.

WorldAugust 14

Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead

Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor who was at the centre of a plagiarism scandal, has died aged 41.

WorldAugust 14

Luigi Mangione admits killing US insurance boss

Luigi Mangione has admitted fatally shooting health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to stalking the CEO with the intent to kill him.

WorldAugust 14

Farage fights off Count Binface challenge

WATCH▶️: Nigel Farage has regained his parliamentary in an election that saw his main challenger, a comedian dressed as a rubbish bin, win 26% of the vote.

Reuters

West Coast

West CoastAugust 14

Council votes to go ahead with FPP

The West Coast Regional Council has voted on its preferred electoral system for the next council elections in 2028, despite the fact regional councils will be abolished before then.

Vihan Dalal, Local Democracy reporter

West CoastAugust 14

Ordered to pay for stolen gold

A former gold mine worker who stole almost $10,000 of gold wash from a Westland site has been ordered to make full reparation.

Video

NationalAugust 14

Election 2026 interview: NZ First’s Andy Foster

This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is NZ First list MP Andy Foster, who was in Dunedin this week for a political debate.

Mike Houlahan, political editor

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DunedinAugust 14

A dinosaur exhibit to get your teeth into

If you came across a Teratophoneus while walking the dog down St Kilda Beach, you (and Fido) would probably become a quick and tasty dinosaur snack.

John Lewis

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DunedinAugust 14

Dunedin cafe owner says roadworks left her $110k out of pocket

A Dunedin cafe owner says she spent more than $100,000 to keep her business alive while controversial roadworks dragged on for months.

Tim Scott

The MixAugust 14

Moeraki whānau build on their history

There’s a story of continuity playing out at Uenuku, the wharenui at Moeraki Marae.

Opinion

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OpinionAugust 14

Act’s recent foray into graphic design warrants scrutiny

CIVIS is an equal-opportunities political critic.

Civis

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EditorialAugust 14

Editorial: Will the real whodunnit stand up?

Editorial

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OpinionAugust 14

The secret diary of . . . Chris Penk

The secret diary of . . . Chris Penk

Steve Braunais

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OpinionAugust 14

Cartoonist’s view - Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

YeoCartoonist

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OpinionAugust 14

My concern is for the piles of the bridge, constantly pounded by the strong tides

Almost every conference you go to you come away with a souvenir of some sort: a pen, a coffee mug, a keychain. I have just been to the South Island Election Conference in Christchurch, and Minister for the South Island James Meager offered to name a new bridge just outside of Ashburton after me.

Mike Houlahan

OpinionAugust 13

The India-NZ FTA: looking beyond the politics

Shakespeare’s famous comedy, Much Ado About Nothing sums up a manufactured outrage over the India-New Zealand Free Trade agreement.

Sunny Kaushal

100 Years Ago

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NewsAugust 14

Otago defeats Southland

In beautiful weather, with a light westerly wind which died away in the second spell, and with the Carisbrook Ground in splendid order, Otago severely defeated Southland on Saturday after a remarkably fast, open game, full of incident.

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NewsAugust 13

Remembrance of exemplars

Fifty-two old boys of the High street school paid the supreme sacrifice in the Great War, and their names have been recorded on the memorial gates which were unveiled yesterday afternoon.

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NewsAugust 12

Trains rescheduled for game

The annual match between Otago and Southland will be played at Carisbrook tomorrow afternoon. Great interest is being taken in this match, and a large contingent of Southland supporters is coming up from Invercargill to witness the game.

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NewsAugust 11

Crossing the planet

When the airman finally hove in sight, escorted by 10 aeroplanes, tumultuous cheering commenced, and lasted until he made a perfect landing.