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DunedinAugust 30

SH1 reopens after heavy snow forced closure

State Highway 1 between Dunedin and Waitati has reopened after being closed due to heavy snow for most of the day.

John Lewis

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WānakaAugust 31

Skier taken to Dunedin Hospital after reports of falling from cliff at Treble Cone

A skier has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after reports they fell off a cliff outside the ski boundary at Treble Cone.

WānakaAugust 31

Escorted convoys for slip-affected SH6

Roading crews have made good progress to clear slips on SH6 between Makarora and Lake Hāwea after recent heavy rain.

South OtagoAugust 30

Match played to honour former team-mate, friend

Kaikorai and Lincoln rugby players paid tribute to a fallen colleague on Saturday.

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DunedinAugust 30

Forget the humanoids, give a nod to the traction engine

Steve Hepburn

SouthlandAugust 31

Wild weather hits Southland

Toni McDonald

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DunedinAugust 30

‘Sleep with one eye open’: man’s ‘appalling’ barrage of texts lands him in court

Felicity Dear

ODT QuizAugust 30

ODT quiz: August 31

Dunedin

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DunedinAugust 30

Pop-up youth hub for teens seeking ‘third space’

Dunedin Youth Council chairman Shiva Kasibhatla,16, at the council’s Youth Hub Pop-up in the Ōtepoti Dunedin Community Gallery on Saturday.

Ruby Shaw

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DunedinAugust 30

New emissions reduction targets on the table for Dunedin

Dunedin councillors will consider a new level of ambition for the city’s fight against climate change after they scrapped net zero carbon 2030 plans.

Ruby Shaw

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DunedinAugust 30

Honorary doctorate is recognition of the role literature plays in society

A prominent Dunedin writer who championed women’s studies in English, has been awarded an honorary doctor of literature from the University of Otago.

John Lewis

DunedinAugust 30

Hearing about ORC headquarters development contributions rescheduled

The size of the bill Port Otago faces regarding development contributions for the new Otago Regional Council headquarters in Dunedin may now be settled early next month.

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NetballAugust 31

Netball NZ latches on to lifeline for domestic league, reports say

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BusinessAugust 31

Fuel tax increase delayed

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NationalAugust 31

Patients going blind amid ‘tsunami’ of demand for tests: expert

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NationalAugust 31

Every graduate nurse will get a job, Labour pledges

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CanterburyAugust 31

Martial arts expert sentenced for ‘brutal assault’ that left man with brain injury

Otago

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OtagoAugust 30

New large-scale fund gets final blessing

A new large-scale environmental fund, will provide funding of $2 million annually.

Steve Hepburn

North OtagoAugust 30

Rangers carry out night-time checks on anglers along Mackenzie hydro canals

Almost all anglers along Mackenzie hydro canals were complying with fishing rules following night-time checks by rangers

Charley-Kai John

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QueenstownAugust 30

National’s allies scathing of U-turn on bed-tax

National’s coalition partners have piled on in the wake of a “spectacular demonstration of bad faith” which forced inland Otago’s regional deal back to the negotiating table.

Ruby Shaw

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South OtagoAugust 30

ORC looking to help pest-ridden Catlins farms

Help is on the way for pest-ridden farms in the Catlins but there will be some more talking to get things under way.

Steve Hepburn

Canterbury

North CanterburyAugust 31

Man who left decapitated eels in neighbour’s letterbox fails to overturn conviction

What started as a neighbourly dispute over missing mail spiralled into a sustained pattern of degrading and threatening acts.

Shannon Pitman, Open Justice multimedia journalist

CanterburyAugust 31

Martial arts expert sentenced for ‘brutal assault’ that left man with brain injury

The victim of a "brutal assault" by a champion kickboxer says he still does not know whether he will ever fully recover from what happened to him.

SelwynAugust 31

Thieves target scooters on school grounds

Members of the public are being asked to help with an investigation into the theft of scooters from a Canterbury college.

CanterburyAugust 31

Police seek crash witnesses, dashcam footage

Anyone with dashcam footage of a serious crash that closed SH1 in North Canterbury and injured three people is urged to pass it on to police.

National

NationalAugust 31

Patients going blind amid ‘tsunami’ of demand for tests: expert

Tens of thousands of people are overdue ophthalmology appointments in the public system and doctors are aware of patients going blind because of waiting too long.

NationalAugust 31

Every graduate nurse will get a job, Labour pledges

Labour says it will guarantee a job in the public health system for every graduate nurse and increase the recruitment subsidy to address shortages in primary care.

NationalAugust 30

Staying in Paris climate deal non-negotiable in coalition negotiations, Luxon says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says remaining in the Paris climate agreement is a bottom line in any coalition negotiations after the election.

NationalAugust 30

NZ waters searched for skincare breakthroughs

Scientists are searching New Zealand waters for marine organisms that could be the secret breakthrough ingredient for skincare products such as sunscreen and anti-ageing creams.

Southland

SouthlandAugust 30

Nepal flood reignites Fiordland fears

The 'worst-case scenario' for a landslide hitting Piopiotahi/Milford Sound and causing a tsunami is among work underway on risks facing the tourist hot spot.

Matthew Rosenberg

SouthlandAugust 30

Palestinian group makes second bid for change at Invercargill council

A Palestinian advocacy group has returned to the council which last year rejected its push to update a procurement policy — this time armed with a petition.

Matthew Rosenberg

Sport

NetballAugust 31

Netball NZ latches on to lifeline for domestic league, reports say

Netball New Zealand has latched on to the lifeline offered by Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams to keep the elite domestic competition afloat in 2027.

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RugbyAugust 30

Muliaina slots winning penalty for Old Golds

Rico Muliaina is worth his weight in old gold.

Kayla Hodge

MotorsportAugust 30

Second ‘almost feels like a win’ for Paddon

New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon says his second place in the Rally of Paraguay "almost feels like a win."

ChristchurchAugust 30

‘Disappointed’ group of All Blacks fans told tickets for Springboks test didn't exist

An All Blacks fan from Christchurch who missed out on A-grade seats at the test match against the Springboks in Cape Town over the weekend says he and his group were told their tickets did not exist.

Lifestyle

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BusinessAugust 31

Home is where the heart is for fashion designer and wool advocate Christina Grant

Christina Grant has come home. Tarras is where her fashion label Perriam has its roots, the village is synonymous with her family and it is the place where she feels her inspirational late mother’s presence.

Sally Rae

ChristchurchAugust 30

Student side hustle grows into a business success story

Six years ago, Christchurch entrepreneur Izzy Shearer was squeezing a dress-hire side business into her room in the university halls.

By Honour Mitchell

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EntertainmentAugust 30

Audience enlivened by energetic orchestra

A full house at Hanover Hall on Saturday was rewarded by Dunedin Club Jazz Orchestra’s journey the influences on big band music ranging through Latin, blues and fusion.

Marian Poole

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EntertainmentAugust 30

A recital of international standing

A large audience braved the elements and were treated to a recital by international artists in Hanover Hall on Sunday afternoon.

Judy Bellingham

Business

BusinessAugust 31

Fuel tax increase delayed

The government has delayed a fuel excise hike planned for next year - and will use its fuel crisis rainy day fund to help pay for it.

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BusinessAugust 28

How a student bed business that began in Castle St graduated to the New Zealand mattress market

What began as selling used beds in Castle St has transformed into a nationwide enterprise and fulltime jobs for two former Dunedin students.

Tim Scott

ChristchurchAugust 28

Still hooked on books after six decades in the business

David Cameron has survived earthquakes, tragedy and more than a few moves, and still finds himself happiest surrounded by books — even if his Canterbury property sometimes pays the price.

By Raphael Franks

BusinessAugust 28

Air New Zealand plunges to $242 million loss as fuel and engine costs bite

Air New Zealand has plunged to a $242 million annual loss, as soaring fuel prices and engine problems wiped out gains from stronger passenger revenue.

Rural Life

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Rural Life OtherAugust 30

“How the wood industry saved my life” — from drugs and booze to businessman

"There’s a good chance I could have been in jail or six feet under but the wood industry really did save my life.” Southland sawmill owner Rodney Lonneker was an inspiring speaker at last week’s New Zealand Institute of Forestry conference in Dunedin.

Sally Rae

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Rural Life OtherAugust 26

Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago

A pipe dream is now a reality in South Otago.

Shawn McAvinue

Red MeatAugust 26

Survey shows shift towards beef cattle

The growth of the Southland beef herd is the largest percentage shift in New Zealand for the livestock class, a Beef + Lamb New Zealand survey shows.

Rural EventsAugust 26

Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.

The strong wool market delivered a major reversal of the sharp downward spiral across recent sales, PGG Wrightson says.

Food & Wine

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Food & WineAugust 25

The ‘Sherwood way’ has been boosted by Michelin Star

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Food & WineAugust 25

Cooking long and slow takes pressure of the cook

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Food & WineAugust 25

Sense of place for chardonnay

Wine Times: Mark Henderson

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Food & WineAugust 25

Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Pasta

In Season: Alison Lambert

World

WorldAugust 30

Manhunt under way after fatal shooting at Swiss rave

A 22-year-old woman has been killed and five people injured, one seriously, in a shooting overnight at a rave in the Swiss town of Aarau which local police said could have been an act of terrorism.

WorldAugust 30

Search continues as mudslide death toll approaches 800

Rescuers in Nepal and China continue to race to find thousands of people missing after a glacier collapse unleashed a catastrophic mudslide across the Himalayas, as they faced challenging weather conditions and rising water levels.

WorldAugust 29

Watch: Jets stage ‘completely insane’ flyover before All Blacks-Springboks match

An extremely low flyover above DHL Stadium amazed rugby fans, before the Springboks' win over the All Blacks in Cape Town - but not everyone was impressed.

WorldAugust 29

Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented US push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation's battered energy industry while delivering a new source of crude to help bring down US fuel prices.

West Coast

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West CoastAugust 25

Koru Club perk for council boss questioned

A West Coast council has questioned its chief executive’s paid Koru Club membership.

Janna Sherman

West CoastAugust 21

Former mayor, now NZ First candidate grilled over council policies

A former West Coast mayor who is running for Parliament has faced tough question over NZ First’s plans to support councils.

Vihan Dalal, Local Democracy reporter

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DunedinAugust 30

Inspiring day for ‘mother hen’

If Alizeh Kennedy could reach the pedals, there is no doubt in her mind she would be a truck driver today — despite the fact she is only 5.

John Lewis

DunedinAugust 28

‘Relief, pride and gratitude’ at New Dunedin hospital outpatient building opening

It may have been a long time coming, but Friday was momentous.

Matthew Littlewood

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DunedinAugust 28

'No answers … no clues': 24 years waiting for the truth behind his mother's vanishing

It has been nearly 24 years since Tuitania Barclay disappeared without trace after leaving her Dunedin home. Her son has broken his silence, telling Rob Kidd about a life of seeking answers.

Rob Kidd

DunedinAugust 28

New Dunedin hospital outpatient building has its day in the sun

After nearly a decade since it was first proposed for the old Cadbury building site, the doors are finally open for the new Dunedin Hospital’s outpatient building.

Matthew Littlewood

Opinion

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OpinionAugust 30

Canada v United States: evenly matched

Canada’s trade war with the United States, ignited on August 21 when Prime Minister Mark Carney walked out of trade talks with the Trump administration, is not the foredoomed David v Goliath struggle that it seems.

Gwynne Dyer

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OpinionAugust 30

Cartoonist’s view

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

YeoCartoonist

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EditorialAugust 30

Rates cap electioneering

The parties in the government are relying on capping rates being a vote winner although it would not apply until mid-2029.

Editorial

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OpinionAugust 30

Nepal’s flash floods show the devastating power of cascading hazards

A catastrophic flash flood has struck northern Nepal on the Tibetan border, killing hundreds and leaving many hundreds more missing. The death toll is expected to rise.

Milad Haghani

OpinionAugust 30

A plea to end my life at a time of my choosing

There is a building in Dunedin I avoid driving past, because it makes me feel sick.

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OpinionAugust 28

Wearing masks is not beyond the pale

As New Zealand coughs, splutters and sweats its way through a severe flu season, why do so few people wear masks?

Civis

100 Years Ago

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NewsAugust 30

Dam gates close

Today, the day of the closing of the sluice gates of the Kawarau dam, the day that has been so long and so eagerly anticipated in many quarters, has come at last.

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NewsAugust 28

Otago lads fight well

The New Zealand amateur boxing championships concluded last night before a large attendance.

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NewsAugust 27

A place (to sell fish) of one’s own

At the monthly meeting of the Otago Harbour Board  last night, the Secretary submitted a minute with respect to the town clerk’s complaint regarding delay in the matter of negotiations for a site for a fish market or depot.

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NewsAugust 26

A sheep by any other name

The term “cross-bred,” as generally applied in many parts of Australia, refers to any breed of sheep other than merinos.