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Destruction gives home 'indoor, outdoor flow'

A Kaitangata 'grandmum' has described the moment a falling tree came crashing through the roof of her house as she made lunch.
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Diwali celebration had ‘really good vibe’

The colours were bright, the music loud and the vibes good at Dunedin’s Diwali celebration.
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Felled trees among damage wreaked in area

A Tuapeka Mouth farmer estimates Thursday’s wind caused about $50,000 of damage to his farm.

9500 still without power in South

9500 still without power in South

South Otago and Southland remain in states of emergency as officials warn it may be days before power returns to some properties.
More wild weather set to batter the South today

More wild weather set to batter the South today

Round three of the big southern weather bout is about to begin, with more strong winds and widespread rain and snow to low levels due to hit later today.
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Coach promises season ‘just the start’

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Coach promises season ‘just the start’

Otago coach Mark Brown has promised his side’s revival has another gear.

dunedin

Australian tourists Gordon Collett and Deb Young, of Queensland, pose for a selfie outside the...

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Mixed review as cruises resume

Dunedin is a charming city with gorgeous architecture, if a bit "claustrophobic", a pair of visiting Australian tourists say.

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Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham

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Executive team at DCC cut by two — Efficiency the aim: Graham

A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.
Runners share memories as club turns 100

Runners share memories as club turns 100

Members of the Leith Harrier and Athletic Club have taken a run down memory lane on Saturday, celebrating the club’s centenary.
STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread

STV: expert advice on how it works to give a better spread

The STV electoral system has remained topical after local body elections in Otago.

regions

Greenfield Tavern owner Karen Mills. Photo: RNZ/Charlotte Cook

South Otago pub warm haven in miserable times

By Charlotte Cook of RNZA South Otago publican has turned her hand to civil defence, opening the doors of the Greenfield Tavern as a welfare centre. More than 9500 homes are without power in South...

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Liquidated health store owes $220k

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Liquidated health store owes $220k

The former operator of a Balclutha health store has been put into liquidation owing $220,000.
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Group to work on minimising alcohol harm

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Group to work on minimising alcohol harm

A decade after it was last established, the Queenstown Alcohol Accord has been dusted off and reformed.
Train show spans generations

Train show spans generations

The young and young at heart got their fix of all things locomotive in Southland at Labour Weekend.

National

Measles case confirmed at high school

Four staff and about 60 students at Wellington Girls' College have been identified as possible contacts with a person with measles.

'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction

'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction

Scientists warn a big drop of seeds from beech forests will create a plague of pests, resulting in an extinction-level event for native birds.
Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies

Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies

Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday.
Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt

Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt

A Hamilton mother worries for the safety of her family and the public, after her son was attacked outside his high school.

sport

Departing Otago centre Thomas Umaga-Jensen makes a run against Canterbury in the NPC final in...

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‘Bittersweet’: Japan move confirmed for Umaga-Jensen

Otago and Highlanders centre Thomas Umaga-Jensen is bound for Japan.

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Otago disappointed, but room for pride

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Otago disappointed, but room for pride

There was no fairytale ending for Otago this season.
Brook's defiance in vain as NZ beat England

Brook's defiance in vain as NZ beat England

New Zealand overcame a blitz from centurion Harry Brook to beat England by four wickets on Sunday in the opening game of their three-match one-day international series, with Daryl...
Ferns bounce back to keep series alive

Ferns bounce back to keep series alive

It is amazing what a little bit of good news can do for a team.

Hot or cold: never-ending joy of lamb
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Asparagus and farfalle salad with avocado dressing
Nourishing your tribe
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Quick and easy go-to dinners

Business

At the site of Ecogas’ new organics processing plant in Christchurch are (from left) Ecostock...

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Facility to turn green waste into biogas, fertiliser

Work is about to begin on a new organic facility being built by Ecogas in Christchurch to turn food and garden waste into biogas and fertiliser.

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Energy bill reduction event

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Energy bill reduction event

Dunedin businesses are gathering for a showcase to share practical advice on how to reduce energy bills amid a "real shakeup" in the electrical industry.
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Changing face of forestry management

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Changing face of forestry management

Ingka Investments recently invited business editor Sally Rae to view its operations in South Otago, where its foray into forestry in New Zealand began.
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‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp

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‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp

Josh Cairns has known Wisp Hill in the Owaka Valley all his life.

Rural Life

Beach Valley Dairies owner Kaylene Bennett and her daughter Sierra, 14, of Tuatapere.

Dairy farmer grateful for community help

After losing over $16,000 worth of milk, and working 40 hours straight, one Western Southland dairy farmer is in awe of the support from her rural community.

Fonterra to up butter production after brands sold

Fonterra to up butter production after brands sold

Dairy giant Fonterra will spend $75 million to expand butter production as it looks for earnings growth after the sale of its global consumer business.
Rugby camps light ‘a a bit of a fire’ for teen

Rugby camps light ‘a a bit of a fire’ for teen

Northern Southland teenager Grace Duthie ditched city living to return to her country roots and started enjoying playing rugby again.
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Bidders NZ-wide snap up all 139 tractors

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Bidders NZ-wide snap up all 139 tractors

A Wānaka developer who sold more than 100 tractors at a recent auction says the sale "just made a whole lot of space".

Life & style

Otago University Press publisher Dr Sue Wootton (left) and Landfall editor Dr Lynley Edmeades...

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A page for all voices

An esteemed literary journal is gently changing tack, Paul Gorman reports.

Grandparents also doomed to scroll

Grandparents also doomed to scroll

Maybe it’s not our teens’ phone time we need to worry about, Eva Wiseman writes.
There yesterday, gone today?

There yesterday, gone today?

On November 17 it will be 100 years since the NZ and South Seas International Exhibition opened at Logan Park, showcasing achievements of Dunedin, the province and Aotearoa - but also the Empire and world.
Writing more than just a fantasy

Writing more than just a fantasy

The Romantasy phenomenon is coming to the Queenstown Writers Festival this month.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Joy where Medieval, modern meet
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Art event to support safe driving cause

World

Police officers stand guard near the Louvre Pyramid, after French police arrested suspects in the...

Suspects in Louvre jewel heist arrested

Suspects have been arrested over the brazen jewellery heist at the Louvre, just as one of them was about to fly out of France, the Paris prosecutor said.

Catastrophic floods feared as hurricane bears down on Jamaica

Catastrophic floods feared as hurricane bears down on Jamaica

Small fishing boats that were rescued and pulled ashore lie near the coast ahead of Hurricane Melissa, in Port Royal, Jamaica October 25, 2025. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy
Major shift in manhunt for accused Aussie cop killer

Major shift in manhunt for accused Aussie cop killer

A new task force has been assembled to lead the search for fugitive accused police killer Dezi Freeman, as authorities consolidate resources.
Scene of rubble after Trump has East Wing demolished

Scene of rubble after Trump has East Wing demolished

President Donald Trump bulldozed ahead yesterday with the total demolition of White House’s historic East Wing to make room for his giant new ballroom able to seat 1000 guests.