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Shock diagnosis prompts change of plans for young couple

When Thomas Cockburn saw a neurologist in September he thought it was just another step in his recovery from lingering calf and back injuries.
Sea lion pup killed by vehicle in Catlins

A sea lion pup found dead on a Catlins coastal road has injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.
‘It’s do or die for me’, artist Donna Demente tells council

Donna Demente has asked the Waitaki District Council to reconsider its push to ‘‘commercialise’’ Oamaru’s historic precinct as a proposed rent hike threatens the future of her Grainstore Gallery.

Galer wins by 89 votes in final by-election count

Galer wins by 89 votes in final by-election count

Jo Galer has hung on by 89 votes to get a seat on the Dunedin City Council after the final vote count whittled down her lead.
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Liquidations topple Domino’s franchises

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Liquidations topple Domino’s franchises

Domino’s takeaway pizzas are off the menu in Queenstown and Wānaka.
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Mossbrae rest-home manager resigns

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Mossbrae rest-home manager resigns

The manager at the centre of many complaints at Mossbrae rest-home has left, resigning abruptly and departing straight away.

ODT quiz: May 14
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83-yr-old puts in marathon effort
Fears Trump will be outwitted in high-stakes talks
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Otago sportsman in court over plastic sword threats

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Call for pathology review after death

A patient advocacy group is calling for a full independent review into pathology services in the South in the wake of a terrible cancer misdiagnosis.

Teen bashed in Dunedin park attack

Teen bashed in Dunedin park attack

A Dunedin teenager was left with a bleeding nose after being kicked and punched in the head at a park.
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Group knits together plan to keep going

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Group knits together plan to keep going

A keen group of knitters are searching for new premises to spin yarns after a neighbour’s complaint exposed a raft of council zoning breaches.
Blips of Otago glimpsed in trailer for Netflix blockbuster

Blips of Otago glimpsed in trailer for Netflix blockbuster

It's a blink and you'll miss it situation, but Otago sneaks into the just-released teaser trailer for East of Eden.

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Watch: Abseiler sends hefty chunk of rock plummeting onto highway

Rock stars are getting high to keep a Queenstown highway safe.

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Job losses as flight school goes

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Job losses as flight school goes

A flying school is blaming council charges for quitting Oamaru Airport — affecting 52 jobs.
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'I’ll have to leave': Residents say brutal rates rise will drive them out

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'I’ll have to leave': Residents say brutal rates rise will drive them out

Distraught residents say rates rises of almost 30% will push families in Hāwea and Luggate into debt and destroy lives.
'Routine arrest' leads Southland cops to drugs and cash

'Routine arrest' leads Southland cops to drugs and cash

Six people - including two teenagers - face charges after police raids in Southland scooped up cash and illegal drugs.

National

Danny (left) and Roberto Jaz were convicted in August 2023. Photo: Pool

Mama Hooch sex predators launch fresh appeal bid

The Christchurch brothers convicted of sexual assault and drink spiking at the Mama Hooch bar have launched a fresh appeal against their sentence and convictions.

Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer

Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer

The government has published its anticipated "move-on" law which will allow police to shift rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour away from public places.
Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure

Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure

Labour's leader has promised to work with his political opponents on infrastructure projects if elected. Chris Hipkins said parties cancelling each others' infrastructure projects was not helpful...
Mum of killed baby in tears recalling day son was injured

Mum of killed baby in tears recalling day son was injured

The mother of a Canterbury baby who died of catastrophic head injuries has broken down in tears as she claimed she struggled to recall the morning her son was injured.

sport

ODT Rugby Chat: What it means to reach 100 games

On ODT Rugby Chat this week we talk two to of the game drivers from Dunedin and Southern who have this year both reached 100 games for their clubs.

Veterans get callup, Wood to captain All Whites

Veterans get callup, Wood to captain All Whites

NZ coach Darren Bazeley has included veterans Tommy Smith and Kosta Barbarouses in his FIFA World Cup squad, with Chris Wood to captain the All Whites.
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Kernaghan ‘humbled’ by honour

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Kernaghan ‘humbled’ by honour

Sport has done a lot for Mike Kernaghan — and he has done a lot for sport.
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Bronze for Deans at nationals

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Bronze for Deans at nationals

Dunedin Olympian Caitlin Deans secured bronze in the women’s 400m freestyle in 4min 07.78sec at the national championships in Auckland last night.

Food & Wine

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Radicchio salad with feta, toasted seeds and hot honey
Sth Australia first stop for Michelin Guide
Low key, high on flavour
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A trio of uncommon joys

Business

Air New Zealand says it has "moved quickly" to limit the impact of fuel costs. Photo: supplied

Air NZ bracing for big hit as fuel costs soar

The national carrier says it's looking at cost-cutting and reviewing capital expenditure plans.

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Liquidations topple Domino’s franchises

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Liquidations topple Domino’s franchises

Domino’s takeaway pizzas are off the menu in Queenstown and Wānaka.
Significant increase in petrol stocks

Significant increase in petrol stocks

The country's petrol stocks have jumped significantly with several big shipments on the way to New Zealand.
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A nose for perfume business

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A nose for perfume business

A Dunedin woman with a rare condition where aromas take the form of colours and shapes is opening a perfumery to help people create their own special fragrances.

Rural Life

Stu Duncan, of Penvose Angus, and some of the rising 2-year-old bulls he will offer in Wedderburn...

Buoyant beef market creates buzz for bull sale

Community focus praised

Community focus praised

North Otago farmer Leilani Lobb is the 2026 Dairy Women’s Network regional leader of the year.
Winter farm flyovers set to begin in Otago

Winter farm flyovers set to begin in Otago

Otago Regional Council’s annual winter flyovers are set to begin in the coming weeks to focus on identifying activities contributing to poor water quality across the region.
Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream

Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream

Being one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides.

Life & style

The average person makes hundreds of food decisions each day. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Less healthy choices from decision fatigue

‘‘Decision fatigue’’ could be hurting your health, a nutritionist explains.

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The daddy of all dilemmas

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The daddy of all dilemmas

What drives us to bring children into a troubled world, and who decides, Emma Neale asks in her new novel.
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Our window on the world

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Our window on the world

Because TVNZ camera operator Ross Wilson has seen it all, so have we, Paul Gorman writes.
A van and a plan

A van and a plan

Travelling Europe by van has been a rite of passage for many Kiwis over the decades.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Joint force of ‘sheer emotion’
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Army never far from artwork

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The glorious mess of Plan B
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Inside the Queenstown property rated one of NZ’s best homes

World

Police plan 'unprecedented' operation at London protests

London police say they will mount an "unprecedented" operation against disorder when two large protests take place in the British capital this weekend.

Fears Trump will be outwitted in high-stakes talks

Fears Trump will be outwitted in high-stakes talks

It's dangerous for Donald Trump to “follow his gut” and ignore experts, two NZ academics say ahead of the US president’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Aussie tourists to be hit with increased exit fees

Aussie tourists to be hit with increased exit fees

Australians heading overseas will be hit with increased exit fees in a move that has incensed some travel groups and travellers alike.
Plans for Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

Plans for Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

The Trump Organization says it has abandoned a plan to build its first tower in Australia, less than three months after signing the deal.