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Dream come true for New World owners

Returning to a familiar southern setting is a dream come true for new Balclutha supermarket owner Josh Lee.
Walk of the Cross tradition marks Easter’s meaning

The Taieri Christian Ministry Association will lead dozens of people on the Mosgiel Walk of the Cross, an act of devotion, on Good Friday.
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Excited to share Tiger Moth at airshow

The way Lucy Newell tells it, she has become a commercial pilot, vintage aircraft owner and one of three female civilian pilots at Warbirds Over Wanaka by accident.

Chance discovery of rare cancer leads to 'intense six months'

Chance discovery of rare cancer leads to 'intense six months'

The chance discovery of a lump in her neck led to a six-month odyssey of intense cancer treatment for Dunedin woman Jayne Jepson who then had to help her ailing mother.
Person dies after car goes down bank near Ettrick

Person dies after car goes down bank near Ettrick

One person has died following a crash near Ettrick in Central Otago.
Green light for Southland wind farm

Green light for Southland wind farm

Contact Energy has gained approval to build a wind farm in Eastern Southland.

dunedin

Relay for Life set to return

Teams of friends, whānau, workmates and school groups are gearing up for the Relay for Life Dunedin, the giant community fundraiser for the Cancer Society.

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Ong to be offered help with pitch

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Ong to be offered help with pitch

Dunedin City Council staff are to talk with Cr Benedict Ong after Easter about how they may support a presentation from him about debt financing.
Police sniff out cannabis dealer's plan

Police sniff out cannabis dealer's plan

An alleged dealer on a cannabis run to Invercargill was busted after police smelled the scent of marijuana wafting from his car.
Harbour Cone’s history key to hike

Harbour Cone’s history key to hike

The popular annual Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike returns next weekend, giving hundreds of keen walkers of all ages the chance to experience some of Otago Peninsula’s most fascinating historic sites.

regions

The streets of the Clyde Heritage Precinct were packed as visitors flocked to sample the food and...

Festival promises wine, food, entertainment

Central Otago’s longest running wine and food festival will return on Sunday with 17 vineyards, food, shopping and entertainment.

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School bus changes ‘ridiculous’: principal

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School bus changes ‘ridiculous’: principal

About 150 Queenstown school children will be left at the bus stop next term after mooted school bus changes become reality.
Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe

Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe

Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell is calling for change to his council’s code of conduct policy following a $33k investigation into his deputy using foul language.
New device to be ‘injury saving’

New device to be ‘injury saving’

Alexandra St John has taken delivery of a small device that is going to make a big impact, thanks to a local Lions club.

National

Clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is the author of Smart Mothering and the co-creator (with...

Nigel Latta's widow finding her way

Almost six months after parenting expert Nigel Latta died of cancer, his wife clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is having more good days.

Two found dead at Hamilton property

Two found dead at Hamilton property

Two people have been found dead at a property in Hamilton East.
Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip

Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip

A police employee misused a police vehicle by taking it to go camping with a friend, despite it being booked for a search and rescue exercise.
Former Highlander died with brain disease

Former Highlander Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks

Former Highlander Shane Christie had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died, a post-mortem examination has revealed.

sport

Cameron Suafoa makes a break for the Blues against the Crusaders last year. Photo: Getty Images

Blues forward Suafoa told cancer terminal

Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has announced he won't play again due to his cancer diagnosis.

Harbour flex muscles to down Taieri

Harbour flex muscles to down Taieri

Harbour front rower Saula Ma’u helped set up a 28-15 win against Taieri at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin premier rugby this evening.
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Southern not panicking

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Southern not panicking

Southern coach Dion Lobb was left frustrated with a couple of crucial calls at the end of his side’s 20-17 loss to Kaikorai at Bathgate Park on Saturday.
Greyhound racing to end in August

'Good day for greyhounds': Racing to end in August

Racing Minister Winston Peters is welcoming the passing of legislation which will end greyhound racing in August.

Food & Wine

A bite-sized hit
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Feasting with your eyes
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Home-made tomato passata
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Savouring in preparation for grape-picking season

Business

Bars in the Octagon, central Dunedin. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Mixed response to Alcohol Act changes

Not all owners of bars in Dunedin’s Octagon are jumping for joy at the prospect of relaxed laws on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Pass gives locals the visitor experience

Pass gives locals the visitor experience

An initiative has been launched to turn local knowledge into one of Dunedin’s greatest visitor advantages.
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Mosgiel businessman in bid to revoke bankruptcy despite owing $4 million

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Mosgiel businessman in bid to revoke bankruptcy despite owing $4 million

A failed Mosgiel businessman is seeking to have his bankruptcy status revoked while still owing creditors more than $4 million across multiple companies.
Trucking firm says fuel bill has skyrocketed 110%

Trucking firm says fuel bill has skyrocketed 110%

A trucking sector veteran says the soaring price of diesel is the worst he's seen in his 35 years in the industry.

Rural Life

Ailsa and David Mackie will stay in their home despite the sale of their family farm Kuriwao...

Clinton family sells farm after more than a century

The Mackie family are calling time on farming in Clinton.

Online auction worth a go despite slim demand

Online auction worth a go despite slim demand

A Western Southland dairy farmer took a punt on auctioning his empty cows for the first time.
Investment continues on Taieri farm

Investment continues on Taieri farm

Changes are afoot at Riverlea dairy farm on the Taieri.
Move made for change in careers

Move made for change in careers

Life is busy for James Burrows.

Life & style

Alexandra designer, and winner of five awards, Daphne Randle handknitted garments and hats using...

Past winners’ wool creations on display

Close up views and the chance to own an entry from WoolOn Creative Fashion Event shows will be possible as work by three past winners go on display this month.

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Harnessing the feel-good factor

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Harnessing the feel-good factor

On the eve of Easter, award-winning bon bon maker Nel Vincencio returned to Dunedin to show how he makes his dairy-free chocolates.
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A shelter and a sanctuary

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A shelter and a sanctuary

The owners of this Orokonui house feel like they are living within a forest canopy. Kim Dungey has the details.
The ABCs of getting Zs

The ABCs of getting Zs

Sleep makes our waking lives possible, but for many that formula is anything but straightforward, Paul Gorman writes.

NASA's crewed rocket lifts off for lunar mission

NASA's crewed rocket lifts off for lunar mission

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida this morning on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface this decade
Aussies asked to take public transport, don't stockpile fuel

Aussies asked to take public transport, don't stockpile fuel

Australia's PM has warned economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and encouraged citizens to take public transport in a rare address to the nation.
Tiger Woods 'stepping away to seek treatment' after crash

Tiger Woods 'stepping away to seek treatment' after crash

Tiger Woods says he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash in Florida last week.

Opinion

His people

It is Easter.

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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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The past never dies in a photograph

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The past never dies in a photograph

‘‘The past is never dead. It isn’t even past,’ said American writer William Faulkner.
What the war means for property prices

What the war means for property prices

Turn on the news right now and all we seem to read and hear about is petrol prices, petrol prices and petrol prices.

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