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DunedinJuly 24

Jobs to go as beloved Dunedin bookshop shrinks

Staff at a student-run Dunedin bookshop are set to lose their jobs after it was announced the premises will move to a smaller, on-campus store.

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DunedinJuly 23

Vandervis accuses mayor of ‘poor judgement’ after missing leadership role

Lee Vandervis has accused Dunedin’s mayor of “poor judgment” after he was passed over for the council’s infrastructure portfolio, a position the councillor has previously declined.

Ruby Shaw

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DunedinJuly 23

Aramoana survivor welcomes Dunedin’s newest police officer to the force

Having a “strong and tough” Aramoana survivor as his patron is an honour for Dunedin’s newest police officer.

Laine Priestley

OtagoJuly 24

Slower speed limits for Otago highways approved

Slower speed limits for state highways have been approved in Central and North Otago.

RugbyJuly 24

Otago thump Mid Canterbury in Shield defence

Adrian Seconi

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NationalJuly 23

Wintry weather forecast across country for weekend

ODT QuizJuly 23

ODT quiz: July 24

DunedinJuly 24

Moped rider weaved through people on footpath: police

Ruby Shaw

Dunedin

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DunedinJuly 24

First of its kind historical teaching space demolished

Dunedin’s first set of model primary classrooms have been demolished, but the spirit of the programme is still well and truly alive.

Laine Priestley

DunedinJuly 24

Deja vu for suspended driver as vehicles impounded twice in two days

A suspended driver had two cars impounded after running afoul of Dunedin police for the same charge twice in less than 24 hours.

Ruby Shaw

DunedinJuly 24

Pensioner bowled Dunedin traffic light while reaching into footwell

A pensioner who ran over a central Dunedin traffic light in their luxury SUV accidentally wrenched the steering wheel while reaching for something, police said

Ruby Shaw

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DunedinJuly 23

Macraes mine pours six millionth ounce of gold

OceanaGold is celebrating “one of the most significant milestones in New Zealand mining history” — its six millionth ounce of gold at Macraes, near Dunedin.

Tim Scott

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DunedinJuly 24

Jobs to go as beloved Dunedin bookshop shrinks

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ChristchurchJuly 24

Farmer answers police call to rescue elderly fisherman

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OtagoJuly 24

Slower speed limits for Otago highways approved

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DunedinJuly 24

Moped rider weaved through people on footpath: police

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NationalJuly 24

Lack of awareness on meth pipes sale ban

Otago

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North OtagoJuly 23

Firefighter defies the odds after ‘miraculously’ surviving accident

An Oamaru volunteer firefighter nearly killed in an accident last year will be the first New Zealander to compete in a unique international firefighting competition in Italy.

Jules Chin

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South OtagoJuly 23

Kaitangata sculpture off the rails

A life-sized land train has become an eye-catching addition to Kaitangata farmer Evan Dick's property, bringing together local history and recycled engineering.

Nick Brook

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QueenstownJuly 23

ACC coverage for volunteer firefighters takes ‘significant’ step forward

The woman behind a Parliamentary petition calling for volunteer firefighters across New Zealand to have the same ACC coverage as their paid counterparts says she is “delighted” the member’s Bill was on Thursday pulled from the biscuit tin in Wellington.

Tracey Roxburgh

Central OtagoJuly 23

Ranfurly policeman ‘one of the very best’

The Maniototo community is mourning the death of Senior Constable Andrew “Jess” Owens, Ranfurly’s sole charge police officer.

Canterbury

ChristchurchJuly 24

Farmer answers police call to rescue elderly fisherman

Rescuers had grave concerns for an elderly fisherman stranded on a cold night near Lake Tekapo.

ChristchurchJuly 24

Push back on port proposal

Former Christchurch radio personality Gary McCormick is leading a charge to block the Lyttelton tunnel to protest against DP World’s bid to take over Lyttelton Port.

Kees Chalmers

ChristchurchJuly 24

‘If I was 40 years younger I’d have had a go at them’

Two suspected burglars fled a Canterbury property after the elderly homeowner discovered them in his backyard.

Geoff Sloan

SelwynJuly 24

House sold to help fund cancer research

A dilapidated Canterbury house has been transformed to help with the fight against bone marrow cancer.

Daniel Alvey

National

NationalJuly 24

Election 2026 interview: Green Party co-leaders

ODT political editor Mike Houlahan talks to co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick.

Mike Houlahan

NationalJuly 24

Lack of awareness on meth pipes sale ban

A newly released briefing paper has highlighted a lack of awareness among police, retailers and the public about a widely-flouted law banning the sale of meth pipes.

NationalJuly 23

Police prioritised sportsman's career over sexual assault complainant

A police sexual assault investigation into a young man with a "promising" sporting career was so flawed that the case has been re-opened, with the officer in charge of the case also under investigation.

NationalJuly 23

Long-time Wellington party flat shut down by council

Walking into 13 Garrett Street in the Wellington CBD, you're welcomed by a wallpaper of gig posters over concrete walls, a display of the home's legacy.

Southland

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SouthlandJuly 23

Time for play at new, innovative South City playground

The Pomona St playground in South City has reopened to the public with a number of new and innovative features never before seen at an Invercargill playground.

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SouthlandJuly 23

Motorists urged to consider ‘morning after’ risk

Police are urging motorists to carefully consider how long alcohol can remain in their system, after two drivers broke the legal alcohol limit “the morning after”.

John Lewis

Sport

GolfJuly 24

Fox home to celebrate Open win with family, friends

Ryan Fox returned home to New Zealand on Friday eager to celebrate his British Open triumph with family and friends.

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ChristchurchJuly 24

Grand final rivalry renewed at One NZ Stadium

One day shy of a year on from their last grand final meeting, heavyweights Linwood and Marist Albion will lock horns again on Sunday in club rugby’s showpiece event at One New Zealand Stadium.

Sam Coughlan

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SportJuly 23

Five stars to watch in Glasgow

Let the Games begin. Sports reporter Kayla Hodge picks out five international stars to watch at the Commonwealth Games.

NetballJuly 23

Netball NZ scraps final restrictions, questions linger over domestic league

Netball New Zealand has quietly scrapped the final restrictions preventing Silver Ferns and other leading players from pursuing overseas contracts.

Dana Johannsen

Lifestyle

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Home & GardenJuly 23

Preparation key for successful transplanting

Winter at the Dunedin Botanic Garden offers staff the ideal time to transplant trees and shrubs while they are dormant.

Aaron Whitehead, Botanic Garden intern

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Home & GardenJuly 23

Builder’s home makes most of Otago Harbour view

Craig Marshall has completed dozens of houses over the past 22 years but nothing beat building a home for his own family.

DunedinJuly 23

Show looks to fashion’s past

Anyone attending the iD Dunedin Fashion Charitable Trust’s next fundraising event will agree with Yves Saint Laurent: Fashions fade, style is eternal.

John Lewis

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EntertainmentJuly 22

Former Dunedin jeweller quits while she is ahead

Nestled in the bush, with noisy birds in the trees and kangaroos hopping around, Debra Fallowfield is living the dream on the Sunshine Coast.

Business

BusinessJuly 23

NZ faces higher tariff from US

The US is set to impose new tariffs ranging from 10-12.5% on 60 economies, including New Zealand, as the Trump administration looks to rebuild its tariff regime.

BusinessJuly 23

Fuel boss expects price hike soon

A fuel boss thinks prices will climb up to 20c a litre in coming weeks after developments in the US-Iran conflict.

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BusinessJuly 22

Bank seeks to grow market share in Dunedin

The chief executive of a small New Zealand bank taking on large Australian competitors says it wants to nearly double its share of the market in Dunedin.

Tim Scott

BusinessJuly 22

Housing market remains subdued as sales weaken

House buyers can continue to bide their time as the New Zealand housing market remains subdued, with price competition favouring buyers.

Rural Life

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Red MeatJuly 22

Micro-abattoir provides security of supply for Southland butchery shops

A Southland micro-abattoir is “opening doors” for farmers wanting to sell the meat of their livestock.

Shawn McAvinue

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HorticultureJuly 22

Southern growers get a strong voice and a more direct link to advocacy and practical support

Growers have a “strong voice” in the South.

Shawn McAvinue

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DairyJuly 22

Right mentors, attitude key to farm ownership: young farmer

Dairy farming is the best way to progress to land ownership in the primary sector “by a long shot” but it takes longer than it once did, Federated Farmers share farmer chair Marcus Frost says.

Shawn McAvinue

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Red MeatJuly 22

Bull sale helps keep rescue helicopter crew operating

A North Otago bull breeder hopes more stud owners will follow suit and donate a share of their sales to charity.

Shawn McAvinue

Food & Wine

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Food & WineJuly 21

Love of great outdoors and fishing inspire chef’s work

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Food & WineJuly 21

Creamy tomato and white bean soup

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Food & WineJuly 21

Roasted cauliflower and cheese croquettes

Alison Lambert

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Food & WineJuly 21

Kiwi wines in the London Wine Fair Icon Chardonnay Tasting top 10

World

WorldJuly 24

More than 10,000 evacuated as wildfires continue

A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 10,000 people from homes and campsites near France's Atlantic coast.

WorldJuly 24

Two-thirds of Gaza may face acute hunger by end of year

More than two-thirds of Gazans could face acute hunger by the year-end as humanitarian agencies cut aid flows due to funding shortages, a global hunger monitor said on Thursday.

WorldJuly 23

Louvre gallery reopens with no jewellery after heist

Jewels will be exhibited elsewhere in the Paris museum in a more secure location.

WorldJuly 22

US passes $1 trillion defence bill despite Iran, Israel concerns

The US has narrowly passed a massive defence bill, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel.

West Coast

West CoastJuly 22

Crackdown on drug supply helps to support families: police

West Coast police have seized drugs and items related to the sale and supply of illicit drugs after searches.

West CoastJuly 18

Man back in court on grooming charge from sting

A 54-year-old Hokitika man, charged with sending explicit pictures to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl that he later arranged to meet, was back in the Greymouth District Court this week.

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RugbyJuly 24

Otago thump Mid Canterbury in Shield defence

Otago ran in 12 tries in a very comfortable win in Alexandra.

Adrian Seconi

NationalJuly 24

Election 2026 interview: Green Party co-leaders

ODT political editor Mike Houlahan talks to co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick.

Mike Houlahan

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DunedinJuly 23

Feelings mixed over Taieri Mouth speed limit reduction

The council has been criticised for dropping the speed limit along a coastal Dunedin road, a move one local says will drive bad decision-making by motorists.

Ruby Shaw

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DunedinJuly 23

Call to revive physio pool

A man leading the charge to revive the popular Dunedin physiotherapy pool says he has been waiting for two years to hear from Health New Zealand about his proposal.

Matthew Littlewood

Opinion

OpinionJuly 23

A balanced path forward for Fiordland wapiti

THE decision to designate Fiordland wapiti as New Zealand’s first Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) is an important milestone for hunter-led conservation.

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OpinionJuly 23

Māori ABs depart on tour

The New Zealand Maori Rugbysic team left for Sydney by the Marama this afternoon to connect with the Narkunda, by which vessel the tourists will travel to Marseilles.

OpinionJuly 23

Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services

THE government’s legislative overhaul of New Zealand’s health system, passed this month, makes ``timely access to quality healthcare’’ a core statutory purpose.

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OpinionJuly 23

When you are unenrolled you are silenced

Making sure every eligible person is enrolled to vote is not just another bit of domestic admin. It is literally country-changing.

Metiria Stanton Turei

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OpinionJuly 23

The hard questions about hate

ACHIEVING unanimity on any issue is not easy, but the vast majority of people would have little argument about the statement that crime was bad. The minority would drop still further if the proposition was that violent crimes are bad.

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OpinionJuly 22

A viking roar, and then the axe falls

JIM emailed from Canada. He’d fulfilled an ambition by having a log burner installed — only he called it a wood stove.

100 Years Ago

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OpinionJuly 22

The making of Otago Harbour

The Aramoana mole and wall that were built over 40 years ago have been so effective that no dredging has been required since.

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OpinionJuly 21

Fertile ground for Massey

The new Agricultural College is to be established at Palmerston North. The Minister of Agriculture made a lengthy statement on the subject in the House of Representatives this afternoon.

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OpinionJuly 19

Exhibition company folds

The final general meeting of shareholders in the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition Co was summoned at Burns Hall at 4.30 yesterday afternoon.

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OpinionJuly 17

Narrow victory for home team

The interprovincial Association football match between Wellington and Otago proved a big attraction at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday.