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Developer seeking central Queenstown trifecta

Having sold down two central Queenstown townhouse complexes, Christchurch-based Wolfbrook Residential has launched another one.
Hāwea FreshChoice small store of year

Winning small store of the year is all thanks to the staff and community Lake Hāwea FreshChoice owner says.

'Popping, exploding': Dramatic scenes at Dunedin student quarter blaze

'Popping, exploding': Dramatic scenes at Dunedin student quarter blaze

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Witnesses have described the dramatic scenes when a fire took hold at a property in Dunedin's student quarter last night.
Owner changes mind on selling up

Owner changes mind on selling up

The owner of Palmerston’s McGregors Bakery and Tearooms has had an about-face and says he now plans to continue to reinvest in the six buildings he owns on the main street rather than sell.
Queenstowners digging deep for Junior

Queenstowners digging deep for Junior

Between a fundraiser last Friday and a Givealittle page, a phenomenal $200,000-plus has been raised for a terminally-ill Queenstowner and his immediate family.

dunedin

Dianne Angell’s 3-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Nancy, aka ‘‘Dogtor Nancy’’, is the face of...

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‘Dogtor Nancy’ crowned Dog of the Year

A Dunedin dog’s ‘‘celebrity status’’ has soared to the size of a billboard after being crowned New Zealand’s top canine.

Obituary: a baller who also loved the arts

Obituary: a baller who also loved the arts

It takes a special person to move and talk with ease in both the arts and sporting worlds.
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Survivor has perspective on ‘what is important’

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Survivor has perspective on ‘what is important’

You may not be able to control all the events that happen to you, but they say you can decide not to be reduced by them.
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Otago loses territory to Waikato med school

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Otago loses territory to Waikato med school

The University of Otago will keep the same number of medical placements out of its school, but lose several locations it could send them to.

regions

Lake Hāwea township. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Land bought for new primary school

The Ministry of Education confirmed it has bought land in Hāwea for a new school in the fast-growing community.

Hyperbole a dig against mining’s ‘doubting Thomases’

Hyperbole a dig against mining’s ‘doubting Thomases’

Taxes paid by mining companies proposing to operate in Central Otago will play a crucial part in funding services in the South, Minister of Resources Shane Jones says.
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22% rates rise prompts rally plan

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22% rates rise prompts rally plan

A petition has been launched and a rally planned as Waitaki residents push back on a planned 22% rates rise.
What makes a sustainable district?

What makes a sustainable district?

The word "sustainability" is often associated with recycling, renewable energy or environmental protection.

National

Weapons seized by police after a man was found with a loaded crossbow. Photo: Police

Stash of weapons found after crash, driver armed with crossbow

A 22-year-old man was found holding a loaded crossbow on Saturday in Palmerston North after police responded to a crash alert.

'Complete ambush': Residents furious at weeks of overnight waterworks

'Complete ambush': Residents furious at weeks of overnight waterworks

Residents in one of Wellington's oldest streets are furious at Wellington Water's plans to replace a wastewater pipe over nearly a month of overnight works.
Obituary: Sir Hirini Mead, academic

Obituary: Sir Hirini Mead, academic

Māori leader and academic Sir Hirini Moko Mead created the discipline of Māori studies.
Fog hits dozens of flights at Auckland Airport

Fog hits dozens of flights at Auckland Airport

Fog restrictions at Auckland Airport have been lifted after a morning of disruption.

sport

The Hurricanes' Peter Lakai runs the ball up against the Blues. Photo: Getty Images

Hurricanes breeze into final with big win over Blues

The Hurricanes delivered a scintillating second-half performance to brush aside the Blues 57-21 on Saturday to set up a Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs.

Obituary: indomitable spirit of racer shone through much adversity

Obituary: indomitable spirit of racer shone through much adversity

Alex Zanardi was an Italian car racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medallist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents.
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Sadowski-Synnott wins fifth supreme award

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Sadowski-Synnott wins fifth supreme award

She has always been queen of the slopes — now she is the queen of the Otago Sports Awards.
Canada rally for draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canada rally for draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute as Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening World Cup match in Group B play Friday in Toronto.

Food & Wine

Easy meals to handle
Peasant-style flavours of Italy
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Simple pleasures
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Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions

Business

The Craic Irish Tavern duty managers Alice Cooper and Bruce Hoffman keep the pints coming for...

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Business confidence in South takes big dip

Business confidence across Otago and Southland has halved since the start of the year with almost three-quarters of Dunedin businesses sceptical conditions will improve, data shows.

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Accelerator NZ gets govt funding boost

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Accelerator NZ gets govt funding boost

An AI-powered programme that helps Otago businesses sharpen their performance is being financially backed by the government so it can expand across the country.
China learning to live on less fuel

China learning to live on less fuel

Three months into the Iran war, the oil market is coming to grips with an unexpected new reality: China, the world's largest importer, needs much less fuel than previously thought.
Marlborough mussel farms put on fast-track

Marlborough mussel farms put on fast-track

Six new aquaculture farms in Marlborough have been referred to the fast-track process.

Rural Life

A cow fitted with a solar-powered, GPS-enabled smart collar. Photo: RNZ

PM supports electric collars for cows

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ruled out any added regulations for virtual fencing technology.

Sheep favoured over humans to control weeds on Doc land

Sheep favoured over humans to control weeds on Doc land

The ACT Party is promising to make it easier for farmers to graze sheep on conservation land, aiming to get rid of invasive plants and reduce fire risk.
$51m for new methane-busting technology

$51m for new methane-busting technology

The government will invest up to $51 million into helping to roll out new methane-busting farming technology.
Dog triallists on hunt to beat Aust

Dog triallists on hunt to beat Aust

North Otago Centre triallists Lloyd Smith and Scott Hunter, and their respective heading dogs, are part of a team to attempt to regain the Wayleggo Cup from Australia.

Life & style

Max says he enjoys producing fashion because he can express his creativity in various ways. Photo...

10-year-old designer debuts at Paris Fashion Week

At four years old, Max Alexander told his parents he was a dressmaker. By age 10, he was showing a collection at Paris Fashion Week.

Students find their voice

Students find their voice

A couple of weeks ago when the announcement came that this government was discontinuing fees free for tertiary study, my daughter was gutted.
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Nowhere to run to

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Nowhere to run to

Milford’s spectacular scenery should come with a health warning, Paul Gorman writes.
A caffeinated approach to change

A caffeinated approach to change

Stimulating the change we need to see will be easier with the government on board.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Hodgkins inspires ‘human in the loop’
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Comedy, satire take centre stage

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Don’t push me cos I’m close to the edge
Embracing textures of nature

World

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Deal to end Middle East war imminent: Trump

US President Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan say an initial deal to end the war in the Middle East will be signed this weekend.

Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach

Woman critical after shark attack at Sydney beach

A woman is fighting for life following a shark attack at one of Australia's busiest beaches.
British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on

British PM rejects 'lost authority', vows to fight on

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected the idea that he has lost authority in his role, and says he will fight to keep his job.
British art giant David Hockney dead at 88

British art giant David Hockney dead at 88

British artist David Hockney, who became one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at the age of 88.

Opinion

A hospital building site, and a road. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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Letter to the Editor: roads, swamps and syrupy AI

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including National's prioritising of roadbuilding, draining the swamp of South Dunedin, and a sickly style of advertising.

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Otago eclipse of the heart

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Otago eclipse of the heart

Once in a lifetime, or far, far, less, comes something which not only does wonders for the soul but provides a great opportunity to boost a region’s profile and its income.
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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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Getting to grips with greyscale

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Getting to grips with greyscale

After recent experiences, it’s time for a rant on consumer matters — inkjet printers first.

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