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Budget targets health, cost of living

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has tacked to the centre, bolting an emergency $1 billion cost of living package to his $5.9b health-focused Budget.

Milford offloads DGL shares after Nadia Lim comments

Milford Asset Management - one of the country's largest investment managers - has offloaded its shares in DGL Group after comments made about businesswoman and cook Nadia Lim.
Invercargill attack: appeal to watch TV programme

Police investigating a serious assault on a speed camera operator in Invercargill want the public to watch a TV programme tonight in hopes of identifying the attacker.

Budget 2022: What you need to know

Budget 2022: What you need to know

There's a lot of spending flying around in Budget 2022 - here's the main expenses in an easy-to-read list.
'Backwards', 'brain drain' - Opposition MPs lay into Budget

'Backwards', 'brain drain' - Opposition MPs lay into Budget

Opposition MPs are not holding back in their disdain for Budget 2022, with National labelling it "backwards" and Act the "brain-drain Budget".
Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2b boost to address inequities, sector reforms

Budget 2022: Health gets $13.2b boost to address inequities, sector reforms

The health sector is being given $13.2 billion over the next four years including more than $1.8b in new spending in the coming year to address historical cost pressures, boost the workforce and guide in the health reforms.

dunedin

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Violent youths kicked shopkeeper during alcohol shoplifting incident

A central Dunedin shop owner says a group of youths who kicked him in the groin during a shoplifting attempt were taking advantage of their age to get away with antisocial behaviour.

Further delays to South D library, community centre

Further delays to South D library, community centre

Building the planned South Dunedin library and community complex appears to have been delayed further.
Matariki holiday light show planned

Matariki holiday light show planned

Dunedin will celebrate the first official Matariki holiday with a multi-day light show.
Man back in jail after parole breach

Man back in jail after parole breach

A Dunedin man who had tried to gas his ex-partner to death breached his parole by going to visit her on the West Coast.

A Northern Irish woman with MS working in Queenstown has been granted a visa after an appeal, but is continuing her fight with the Govt as Immigration NZ examines how much certain conditions cost to treat.

Missing Balclutha woman found safe and well

Missing Balclutha woman found safe and well

An elderly Balclutha woman has been found safe and well following her disappearance last night.
Fund request for ‘stunning landmark’ hub supported

Fund request for ‘stunning landmark’ hub supported

A major southern construction project looks likely to plug a budget shortfall, following public backing for further council funding.
Submitters’ requests in person wide-ranging

Submitters’ requests in person wide-ranging

Govt reforms, road safety, tourism and economic development, funding agreements and climate change were among issues raised this week when the Waitaki District Council heard spoken submissions on its annual plan.

National

Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get over $1 billion

Māori initiatives are again getting more than $1 billion from this year's Budget, including $299 million towards health reforms.

Pacific Budget package prioritises homes, health and Dawn Raids history

Pacific Budget package prioritises homes, health and Dawn Raids history

The Pacific's $196 million package in this year's Budget includes a big chunk set to help deliver a proper historical account of the infamous Dawn Raids.
'Backwards', 'brain drain' - Opposition MPs lay into Budget

'Backwards', 'brain drain' - Opposition MPs lay into Budget

Opposition MPs are not holding back in their disdain for Budget 2022, with National labelling it "backwards" and Act the "brain-drain Budget".
After families plead for help, Pharmac gets major funding injection

After families plead for help, Pharmac gets major funding injection

After extensive pressure on drug-buying agency Pharmac, and a major review of its operations, Budget 2022 has provided a big cash injection.

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Denny Solomona of the Highlanders. Photo: Getty Images

Solomona returns to wing for Waratahs game

Denny Solomona will return on the right wing for the Highlanders this weekend.

Martin calls time on remarkable 21-year career

Martin calls time on remarkable 21-year career

We saw the tears.
Liam Coltman joining Lyon

Liam Coltman joining Lyon

Liam Coltman is set to head to France.
Top Central Otago honour to Sadowski-Synnott

Top Central Otago honour to Sadowski-Synnott

Wanaka golden girl Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won Central Otago’s supreme sports award.

Business

Supermarkets are already stockpiling and industries are crisis planning for the highly...

Budget 2022: Snapshot for business

The Government will introduce legislation to Parliament on Budget night, aimed at stopping supermarkets from blocking competitors from accessing land to open new stores.

First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget

First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget

For aspiring first-home buyers, price and income caps will now be reviewed every six months. Housing Minister Megan Woods said Budget 2022 would help more people get first home grants and loans.
Staring at the steering

Staring at the steering

The lightly loaded container ship Cali gives a spectator a good view of its rudder as it enters Careys Bay.
Milford offloads DGL shares after Nadia Lim comments

Milford offloads DGL shares after Nadia Lim comments

Milford Asset Management - one of the country's largest investment managers - has offloaded its shares in DGL Group after comments made about businesswoman and cook Nadia Lim.

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queenstown

A broken engine control fuse has been found as the cause of a jetboat crash that injured two...

Broken fuse led to Queenstown jet boat crash

A broken engine control fuse caused a jetboat crash near Queenstown that injured two people, according to a Transport Accident Investigation Commission report into the crash.

Parking limit frustrates residents

Parking limit frustrates residents

Frankton residents near Queenstown Airport are paying a high price for a move to stop long-term airport parkers clogging their streets.
Human rights and costs: Immigration reviews health rules

Human rights and costs: Immigration reviews health rules

A Northern Irish woman with MS working in Queenstown has been granted a visa after an appeal, but is continuing her fight with the Govt as Immigration NZ examines how much certain conditions cost to treat.
Raring to be driving destination agenda

Raring to be driving destination agenda

Destination Queenstown’s new chief executive says he plans to hit the ground running.

Life & style

Radio presenter Amir Amini, of Dunedin, prepares another broadcast for Radio Toranj, which has...

Walking on clouds with win

It takes something pretty big to leave a radio presenter speechless.

Buyers share winter insights

Buyers share winter insights

Behind the warm, bold and bright fashion lighting up our wardrobes this winter, are the buyers, artfully selecting the looks we find in our local stores.
Someone in your corner

Someone in your corner

A feeling of friendship and companionship in the workplace makes a big difference.
Retreating and getting close to nature

Retreating and getting close to nature

A long weekend was begging to stay local and try something new and that is exactly what Alex Hannagan experienced when she stayed at Hereweka Garden Retreat, on Otago Peninsula.

Rural Life

Set to deliver a Drought Shout at Clinton Rugby Clubrooms last week are (clockwise from bottom...

Support, advice provided at morale booster

Tips to battle "insidious" droughts and avoid a financial hangover were shared in Ōwaka and Clinton last week.

Is this the South’s fattest tree?

Is this the South’s fattest tree? You decide...

We love being sent photos by readers, especially one which lays down a challenge.
Drawbacks of proposed pig welfare changes

Drawbacks of proposed pig welfare changes

If a new draft code of welfare for pigs gets approval, thousands of piglets will be crushed and piggeries will close, Otago pork producers say.
Retirement looms for veteran agent

Retirement looms for veteran agent

When Rural Livestock agent Don Roney retires at the end of next month, he will call time on a more than 50-year career.

Southland

The attacker smashed the back window of the van. Photo: supplied/NZ Police

Invercargill attack: appeal to watch TV programme

Police investigating a serious assault on a speed camera operator in Invercargill want the public to watch a TV programme tonight in hopes of identifying the attacker.

Pupils help with planting at pump track

Pupils help with planting at pump track

A combined effort has led to a variety of native plants added to the Gostelow Park pump track.
Request sent to shut down school

Request sent to shut down school

A request for the voluntary closure of Glenham School has been made to the Ministry of Education.
Drought expected to affect aquifers for years, report on response suggests

Drought expected to affect aquifers for years, report on response suggests

Aquifers in Southland may take a decade to recover from this year’s drought, a meeting heard yesterday.

Global food crisis: Focus on restoring Ukraine grain exports

Global food crisis: Focus on restoring Ukraine grain exports

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he's in "intense contact" with Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, the US and the EU in an effort to restore Ukrainian grain export as a global food crisis worsens.
Surprise visit to open Elizabeth line

Surprise visit to open Elizabeth line

The Queen has made a surprise appearance at a ceremony to mark the completion of a long-awaited London train line named in her honour.
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

A British lawmaker from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has been arrested on suspicion of rape and other sexual offences committed over a seven-year period.