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Power being restored; emergency response to continue

About 9500 customers remain without electricity across the South as restoration efforts continue in the wake of the destructive storms that hit the region on Thursday.

South set to skip worst of 'significant storm'

South set to skip worst of 'significant storm'

Road snow warnings have been issued for some southern roads, including Dunedin's Northern Motorway, as yet another round of severe weather bears down.
Teen arrested in Dunedin over mosque bomb threat

Teen arrested in Dunedin over Wellington mosque bomb threat

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Dunedin in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.
First of season's cruise ships docks in Dunedin

First of season's cruise ships docks in Dunedin

The first of 79 cruise ships scheduled to visit Dunedin this year has arrived in the city this morning.

dunedin

Power was cut to as many as 1600 customers across when the storm hit on Thursday. Photo: Claire...

Power almost fully restored in Dunedin

Aurora Energy contractors are continuing to restore power following "unprecedented damage" across the Dunedin network.

Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure

Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure

A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.
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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall

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Hocken staff describe terrifying tree fall

‘‘It didn't make a huge noise like you would expect. It came down slowly and gently. It was surreal.’’
Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm

Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm

Taieri farmer Josh Adam is feeling thankful for his father's foresight.

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An artist’s impression of Te Pa Tahuna’s first second-stage building. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Queenstown two-bedders hit market

Eighteen two-bedroom apartments — from $780,000 — will hit the market this coming Tuesday, launching the second stage of central Queenstown’s Te Pa Tahuna complex.

Keeping holiday vehicles on the go

Keeping holiday vehicles on the go

With a noticeable up-tick in visitors’ campervans around Waitaki recently, one Oamaru businessman is ensuring tourist stays are not cut short by broken-down campervans or leaky caravans.
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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing

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Lake Onslow battery project fast-track bid in offing

An application to get fast-track approval for the reignited Lake Onslow battery project is a week or two away from being lodged, its backers say.
Three-person attraction swings into action

Three-person attraction swings into action

The South Island’s first three-person adventure swing has opened at the AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre near Gibbston.

National

A 1999 rat plague wiped out the last population of mohua yellowhead in the northern South Island....

'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.
Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will

Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will

A man who died in 1987 left his house and furniture to his wife and children, if he was blessed enough to have them.

sport

Grace Nweke of New Zealand is defended by Courtney Bruce of Australia during game three of the...

Ferns fight back against Australia to stay in series

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

Black Caps dismiss England, but Brook wields bat

Black Caps dismiss England, but Brook wields bat

England captain Harry Brook has saved his team's blushes with a big-hitting century in the opening one-dayer against New Zealand at Mt Maunganui.
Davidson scores big against Southern Hoiho

Davidson scores big against Southern Hoiho

Penina Davidson reminded everyone of her enduring class.
Joseph Parker handed shock loss by Fabio Wardley

Joseph Parker handed shock loss by Fabio Wardley

New Zealand's Joseph Parker has been stopped by England’s Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 Arena.

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

Hamish Anderson, from forestry company IFS Growth, shows Ingka Investments Forestland...

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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.
Funding for Māori news bulletin slashed

Funding for Māori news bulletin slashed

Māori media funder Te Māngai Pāho has allocated $11m for the next funding year, with much of it going to regional news services.
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AI firm ‘beyond words’ to win award

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AI firm ‘beyond words’ to win award

A fledgling Otago AI company named one of the best places to work in the country says there will always be human elements that computers "can’t replace".

Rural Life

Fonterra has confirmed it will sell its consumer business, including major brands like Anchor....

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".
Position as Pāmu manager fulfilling

Position as Pāmu manager fulfilling

Mace Lee is back to manage a "big beast" of a sheep and beef station between Outram and Lawrence.

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

Fishing boats pulled ashore lie near the coast ahead of Hurricane Melissa, in Port Royal, 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.
Rimington first female MI5 spy master turned spy maker

Rimington first female MI5 spy master turned spy maker

Stella Rimington was the first female chief of Britain’s MI5 intelligence agency and later a successful thriller writer.

Opinion

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Let that be the last of that

A huge collective sigh of relief rang out across the South yesterday as the blustery winds finally dropped, for while southerners are accustomed to the occasional storm, be it bearing high winds,...

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Cartoonist's view - Yeo

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Cartoonist's view - Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
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Letters to the Editor: voting, political leanings and tall trees

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Letters to the Editor: voting, political leanings and tall trees

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including students and voting, political leanings and tall timber.
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The secret diary of... Labour Weekend

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The secret diary of... Labour Weekend

By Steve Braunias

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