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More snow, frosts on the way

Just when you thought today’s weather could not get any worse, widespread snow is forecast to hit the South again tomorrow.
Social agency thrilled to secure government funding

A Dunedin social agency is thrilled ongoing government funding will allow it to continue harnessing relationships to help the city’s homeless community.
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Project leaders rapt with level of ‘bat chat’

The volunteers behind a community project to monitor long-tailed bats in Glenorchy plan to use the data to protect the bats’ habitat.
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Fascinating clash of styles ahead

Forget the previous 14 weeks.

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Confined and abused

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Confined and abused

Horror conditions at a troubled Dunedin ward should trigger a review of the entire operation of Wakari Hospital, the government watchdog says.
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New Dunedin stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’

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New Dunedin stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’

Forsyth Barr Stadium’s new boss is confident a ‘‘golden age’’ of events is on the way for the venue.
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Outrage at Wanaka liquor store proposal

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Outrage at Wanaka liquor store proposal

A proposed liquor store on Wānaka’s main street would be located next to Plunket and to the meeting place for alcoholics and narcotics anonymous groups if approved.

dunedin

Rhys Williams outside his house in Kirkland St, Green Island. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON

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Homeowner must pay for footpath repair

A Green Island man is looking for a break as his property rolls away from him.

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Principal on the run to raise funds for school camps

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Principal on the run to raise funds for school camps

Doing the hard yards is paying off for Rob Taylor.
Wakari decision welcomed

Wakari decision welcomed

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is welcoming an impending review and closure of a troubled mental health ward in Dunedin.
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IRD seeking to liquidate engineering firm

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IRD seeking to liquidate engineering firm

A large Dunedin engineering firm is facing liquidation over tax obligations.

regions

An artist’s impression of the new maternity unit in Clyde. Work on the 14-month project is due to...

Sod turned for $5m primary maternity unit opening mid-2027

Work is about to begin on the birthplace of the next generation of many Central Otago families, the health minister says.

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Temperature records toppled by balmy June

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Temperature records toppled by balmy June

If you thought the weather was a little better than usual last month, you were not imagining it — it was officially New Zealand’s warmest June on record.
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South Canterbury preferred over Otago: poll

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South Canterbury preferred over Otago: poll

Waitaki residents favour joining South Canterbury over an Otago unitary authority, a newly released survey says.
Council leaders clash over amalgamation

Council leaders clash over amalgamation

Environment Southland chairman Jeremy McPhail has defended his council’s ‘‘premature’’ release of amalgamation data to the public, claiming he has struggled to get information out of district mayor...

National

US ambassador to New Zealand, Jared Novelly. Photo: RNZ

US ambassador targets nuclear-free policy

The new US ambassador says it is not for him to change NZ laws, but he would like the opportunity to work on the country's nuclear policy.

'Pash ‘n ’dash’ weddings to offer budget-friendly vows

'Pash ‘n ’dash’ weddings to offer budget-friendly vows

Big weddings, tiny price tag.
Lake Benmore solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval

Lake Benmore solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval

A Canterbury solar farm big enough to cover 320 rugby pitches has been granted provisional approval by a Fast-track panel.
Flood-risk homes gaining value faster than others, data shows

Flood-risk homes gaining value faster than others, data shows

Instead of avoiding homes at risk of flood, house-hunters are snapping them up at a discount, new data shows.

sport

New Zealand women's university eight (from left) Maggie Hepburn, Izzy Karim, Sarah Healy, Frances...

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NZ uni team relishing training in Dunedin

If you are getting up at the crack of dawn, you want to make sure it is worth it.

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Matatū look to continue winning ways

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Matatū look to continue winning ways

As Super Rugby Aupiki reaches the halfway point, there is a benchmark in the league — Matatū.
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Nuggets have decent shot at making playoffs

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Nuggets have decent shot at making playoffs

The Otago Nuggets are holding two pair right now.
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Coach has high hopes for Otago U18 teams

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Coach has high hopes for Otago U18 teams

It is a big weekend for the next generation of hockey players.

Food & Wine

A sweeter winter
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Pear, ginger and oat crumble slice
Low and slow
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Winter warmers

Business

Canterbury arable grower David Birkett knows the cost of a moment’s carelessness after a bad...

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Time off after mishap cost farmer

As farm injuries go it was fairly tame but dismounting from a tractor came at a price for Leeston arable farmer David Birkett.

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‘Business as usual’ after vineyard sale

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‘Business as usual’ after vineyard sale

A Singaporean has bought a vineyard, which produces award-winning wines, near Cromwell.
Australian executive new Dunedin stadium boss

Australian executive new Dunedin stadium boss

Forsyth Barr Stadium's new boss says he was attracted by the stadium's "phenomenal legacy as a world-class, ‘must-play’ destination for major acts touring New Zealand".
Michelin arrival leaves sour taste

Michelin arrival leaves sour taste

Poor selection, a frustrating ceremony and mispronounced names are a few criticisms that one Kiwi chef has for the Michelin Guide team.

Rural Life

Andrew Wright appears at a sentencing in the Invercargill District Court in 2015 after admitting ...

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Southland farmer’s offending ‘deliberate’ — judge

Cows were found standing in ‘‘liquid sludge’’ up to their udders in paddocks owned by a Southland farmer with a record of animal cruelty.

Water quality a constraint and opportunity, milk processor says

Water quality a constraint and opportunity, milk processor says

Water quality is the biggest constraint to growth on dairy farms, a milk processor says.
Future legislation may impact dairy conversions

Future legislation may impact dairy conversions

Now is a good time to apply for a dairy farm conversion, a Southland consent planner says.
Bank requires confidence before approving finance

Bank requires confidence before approving finance

Certainty is necessary before approving finance for a farm conversion, a southern banker says.

Life & style

The voice of the women

I choose to begin and end my kōrero with the words of Linda Tuhiwai Smith.

Her time and place

Her time and place

Francis Hodgkins’ contemporaries provide insights into her work, Lauren Gutsell writes.
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Making good humans

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Making good humans

If we want to reduce the prison population, it’s about starting 15 to 20 years earlier than we do at present, Nathan Wallis tells Kim Dungey.
A genius scheme worth bottling

A genius scheme worth bottling

Plastic Free July would be the perfect time to introduce a container return scheme, Ruth Blunt writes.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Art, by and for the community
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‘New ways to speak’

World

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy (centre) visits the site of an apartment building damaged during...

Kyiv mourns 30 killed in Russian attack

Rescuers are clearing rubble in Kyiv in a search for survivors, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people.

Did they pull a swifty?

Did they pull a swifty?

Pop megastar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are married, a New York paper claims, citing multiple unnamed sources amid preparations for an expected celebration at Madison Square Garden.
Secret Service missed 102 radio calls during Trump shooting: watchdog

Secret Service missed 102 radio calls during Trump shooting: watchdog

The US Secret Service did not receive 102 local radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally.
Body of US pilot killed by Papua rebels recovered

Body of US pilot killed by Papua rebels recovered

Indonesia's military says it has recovered the body of an American pilot shot dead by rebels in the restive eastern region of Papua.