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Messi breaks English hearts to lead Argentina to World Cup final

Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final after coming from behind to snatch victory with a stoppage-time goal in a highly-charged encounter.
Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas

A Dunedin cricketer has had a serious accident while holidaying in Spain and his club has rallied to raise funds to help ease the financial burden.
Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in

Work on the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building project has got off the ground as installation of vertical structural steel begins.

'Extreme caution' urged as black ice affecting South

'Extreme caution' urged as black ice affecting South

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Police and councils are urging "extreme caution" when using roads and footpaths due to black ice in Central Otago, Queenstown and Wānaka areas this morning.
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Had sex with minor, plied her with meth

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Had sex with minor, plied her with meth

Three Dunedin men — one a respected entertainment scene figure — have been jailed on drug and sex charges against a 15-year-old girl.
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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’

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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’

There are fears New Zealand’s poultry industry and native bird population could be decimated, following the arrival of H5N1 bird flu.

ODT quiz: July 16
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Ong discussed in Wellington
17 kiwi returned to Haast sanctuary
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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal

dunedin

Prismatic park proving popular

Dunedin’s McMillan Park playground reopened this week after a colourful facelift, not a moment too soon for tamariki enjoying their school holidays.

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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

The new Dunedin hospital will have a neurosurgery-equipped operating theatre and the city’s neurosurgery services will remain unchanged, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) says.
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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

The Dunedin City Council’s reputation as ‘‘divided and dysfunctional’’ is scaring off potential amalgamation partners, a councillor says.
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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer

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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer

An ‘‘out of control’’ Dunedin man was livestreaming when he assaulted an off-duty police officer in the Octagon, a court has heard.

regions

Deconstruction of the old Kakanui Bridge begins this week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Residents told to not seek out bridge ‘souvenirs’

The Waitaki District Council is urging locals not to take ‘‘souvenirs’’ from the old Kakanui Bridge as deconstruction work begins.

Woman pleads guilty to causing death

Woman pleads guilty to causing death

A Gore woman who killed her partner in a single-vehicle crash in March has pleaded guilty in the Gore District Court.
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Review of drinking water nitrate levels set

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Review of drinking water nitrate levels set

New research showing nitrates in drinking water are associated with an increased risk of premature births will feed into an upcoming review of New Zealand’s drinking water standards, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.
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City centre gridlock gripes grow

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City centre gridlock gripes grow

Frustration is growing at delays in reopening a central Queenstown road that has causing gridlock on the nearby Gorge Rd arterial — worsened by high volumes of skifield and school holiday traffic.

National

Caitlin McDonald captured everything from pretty pink lights to "camping like childhood" in...

From homelessness to hopelessness

Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald's life was fragile and fleeting. She told her own story in hundreds of videos filmed on her phone.

Poll shows most don't want super age changed

Poll shows most don't want super age changed

National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age, with most voters opposed to the idea, according to a new poll.
Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s

Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s

Act leader David Seymour has suggested smartphones could be banned for under-16-year-olds.
Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe

Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe

There's evidence a missing Golden Bay woman entered the sea and did not make it back to land, police say.

sport

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after Enzo Fernandez scores their first goal. Photo: Reuters

Messi breaks English hearts to lead Argentina to World Cup final

Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final after coming from behind to snatch victory with a stoppage-time goal in a highly-charged encounter.

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Thunder celebrate stalwart’s milestone

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Thunder celebrate stalwart’s milestone

Regan Wilson has worn his heart on his sleeve for the Dunedin Thunder.
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Moller returns as Nuggets chase revenge over Hawks

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Moller returns as Nuggets chase revenge over Hawks

Otago Nuggets forward Craig Moller will suit up for his side’s final home game this season.
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Otago prop heading to France

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Otago prop heading to France

Adieu, Abraham Pole.

Food & Wine

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The right start
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Brown butter pear cake
Timed to perfection
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Very different wine styles worthy of exploring

Business

Project manager Alex Smith (left) and TGC Homes director Tom Nailard at the property developer’s...

Price increases affecting sector

As residential construction costs continue to rise, conditions are becoming less favourable for both builders and households, an analytics company says.

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Apartments, retail to revive ‘dead’ site

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Apartments, retail to revive ‘dead’ site

A planned apartment and retail project in central Dunedin will breathe new life into a ‘‘dead’’ building, its developer says.
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Significant benefits seen in inland port

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Significant benefits seen in inland port

Construction of a proposed inland port near Mosgiel could inject more than $190 million into the economy and create nearly 1500 jobs over 10 years, an economic assessment estimates.
60 jobs threatened as Kaitāia mill confirms closure

60 jobs threatened as Kaitāia mill confirms closure

A mill in Northland is closing down, with no buyer or government investment stepping in to save 60 jobs under threat.

Rural Life

Northern Southland ploughman Mark Dillon represents New Zealand in the conventional class at the...

Shipping snags send ploughmen scrambling

Southern ploughman Mark Dillon is scrambling to get his tractor and plough to the world championship in Croatia after being hit by a series of shipping delays.

Waihola dairy farmers expand battle to control rabbits

Waihola dairy farmers expand battle to control rabbits

The rabbit population is booming in Waihola.
Call to protect whitebait spawning sites

Call to protect whitebait spawning sites

Farmers can help protect "love zones" where whitebait spawn, a freshwater ranger says.
Barn to ‘future-proof’ family farm

Barn to ‘future-proof’ family farm

The introduction of winter milking will help pay for the construction of a more than $2 million barn on a family dairy farm in Southland.

Life & style

Kererū in fruiting miro. Photos: Taylor Davies Colley

Kererū keeping old growth alive

Of the birds to lead us through Matariki mā Puaka, kererū might be the best qualified, Madison Kelly says.

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Dinosaur or enduring legacy of Dunedin?

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Dinosaur or enduring legacy of Dunedin?

The plight of Marlow Park's dinosaur has Dunedin weighing up the value of nostalgia against new playgrounds when money is tight, reports Paul Gorman.
Walk on the wild side

Walk on the wild side

Lindy Davis discovers a tonic for nature lovers in Western Australia.
Soldiers honour Scottish traditions

Soldiers honour Scottish traditions

The pipes called the Scots to service long after they’d settled here, Sean Brosnahan writes.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Fruits of her labour
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Artist’s age of enlightenment

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I swear
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Future of food

World

Ann Widdecombe speaks during a Brexit rally in Peterborough in May 2019. Photo: Reuters

Former British MP's murder 'a targeted attack'

British counter-terrorism police say former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found murdered at her home last week, was clearly targeted by her killer.

Trump threatens to hit energy targets unless Iran resumes talks

Trump threatens to hit energy targets unless Iran resumes talks

US President Donald Trump has reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and threatened to hit power plants and bridges unless Tehran resumes negotiations.
Wife recalls moment husband sucked out of plane window

Wife recalls moment husband sucked out of plane window

A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair Boeing 737 flight shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki in Greece last week.
Childcare worker facing hundreds of abuse charges named

Childcare worker facing hundreds of abuse charges named

A Sydney childcare worker who was charged with 329 offences over his alleged abuse of 136 children at multiple daycare centres can now be named.

Opinion

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Hormuz uncertainty

It is hard to keep up.

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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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Practice safe text and use the dictionary

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Practice safe text and use the dictionary

Today would not be a good day for me to die in suspicious circumstances.
Sustainable neurosurgical services

Sustainable neurosurgical services

Dr Pete Watson, executive regional director, Health New Zealand responds to Ingrid Leary’s ‘‘Distance matters when minutes matter’’.

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