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Chopper crash deaths 'a heartbreaking shock'

The deaths of two men in a helicopter crash in Mount Aspiring National Park have been described as devastating and ‘‘a heartbreaking shock’’.
Ong absent, suspended from committees

Controversial councillor Benedict Ong barred himself from a meeting on his own code of conduct breach but gave an emphatic answer to calls for his resignation — ‘‘never’’.

Youths smash grandmother's windscreen in Dunedin car theft spree

Youths smash grandmother's windscreen in Dunedin car theft spree

A pair of youths accused of a citywide car stealing spree were caught after allegedly brandishing a weapon at a person in Mosgiel and smashing in a grandmother’s windscreen, police said.
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'You can call me Zax Dog and you are mine now’

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Balclutha man who strangled neighbour fails in parole bid

A Balclutha man who strangled and sexually assaulted his new neighbour has been declined parole for a second time.
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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks

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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks

Kā Rūnaka say they are "disappointed" by online comments made by Santana Minerals’ board chairman about Aboriginal Australians.

ODT quiz: May 19
Black ice, freezing fog: Winter's on its way
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Council chief's turbulent tenure ending
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Perseverance results in two prized bluefin tuna

dunedin

Oops: Passing driver causes crash at scene of crash

A crash on Dunedin's Southern Motorway possibly proved to be too interesting for one motorist who braked heavily and caused another crash while driving past the scene.

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Roading change raises concerns over business move

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Roading change raises concerns over business move

A Dunedin business manager says he does not know how a move to new premises will happen after a roading change affected access to his current site.
Galer inaugurated as city councillor

Galer inaugurated as city councillor

Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker congratulates new Dunedin city councillor Jo Galer at her inauguration yesterday.
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Duo pull heat-winning song out the bag

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Duo pull heat-winning song out the bag

A last-minute songwriting rush has paid off for a Dunedin secondary school musical duo.

regions

Pictured during yesterday's leaders debate, part of Electrify Queenstown, are, from left,...

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Politicians duke it out over energy transition

NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones yesterday hinted next week’s Budget may include a focus on trades, potentially targeting electricians and others who will help with New Zealand’s energy transition.

SH8 near Lake Pukaki reopens after crash

SH8 near Lake Pukaki reopens after crash

State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki has reopened following a crash this morning.
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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received

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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received

A record number of submissions have been made on Waitaki District Council’s annual plan this year as significant rates rises are considered.
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Northerly gales forecast to hit regions

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Northerly gales forecast to hit regions

Our settled and sunny autumn weather is set to be disrupted for a couple of days this week, and MetService is urging people to be prepared for severe gales across the southern regions.

National

Savannah Carter has shared a video of her being slapped by Wealth Mentor chief executive Kyron...

Woman faces legal threats after posting video of CEO slapping her

A woman who shared a video online of Wealth Mentor chief executive Kyron Gosse slapping her says she did so to raise awareness of workplace bullying.

Hipkins unconvinced by govt's plan to merge departments

Hipkins unconvinced by govt's plan to merge departments

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says public servant caps can be "arbitrary" and bigger government departments aren't always better at doing the job, as the finance minister looks to downsize the public...
Indian PM Modi expected to visit NZ this year

Indian PM Modi expected to visit NZ this year

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to make a visit to New Zealand, possibly in July.
Govt moves to make sure carers aren't seen as Crown employees

Govt moves to make sure carers aren't seen as Crown employees

The government has introduced legislation that would clarify the purpose of Disability Support Services, including making it clear the Crown is not the employer of family carers.

sport

Kane Follows (Neptune) celebrates winning the 100m backstroke title at the national championships...

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‘Old dog’ gets finish right to win national title

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

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Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

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Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

Highlanders assistant coach Ben Smith feels for his blockbusting winger whose bid for higher honours this season has cruelly been cut short by injury.
Williams saddles up for ‘unique’ setting

Williams saddles up for ‘unique’ setting

Equestrian rider Sofia Williams has been selected to represent New Zealand at the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
Last-minute drop goal sinks students

Last-minute drop goal sinks students

You do not see that very often in club rugby.

Food & Wine

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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil
Autumn yearnings
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Radicchio salad with feta, toasted seeds and hot honey
Low key, high on flavour

Business

NZ First leader and government minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

Peters' buyback bank plan 'bad signal' for investors: analyst

Winston Peters' threat to nationalise a major Australian-owned bank would send a "bad signal" to potential foreign investors, a veteran economic analyst believes.

Fuel stocks steady after recent jump in supply

Fuel stocks steady after recent jump in supply

The country's fuel stocks are relatively steady following a significant jump in supply last week.
QR codes latest scam to take your money

QR codes latest scam to take your money

Known as 'quishing', a QR code's landing website is swapped out for another, where some sort of payment is sought.
Townhouse boom leaving half-finished builds across Christchurch

Townhouse boom leaving half-finished builds across Christchurch

A builder says Christchurch is seeing an increasing amount of half-finished two-bedroom developments with less appetite in the market.

Rural Life

Hosting the Ballance Farm Environment Awards Otago regional supreme winner open day on their...

Higher efficiency, productivity couple’s goal

The 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards supreme winner will be announced at a ceremony in Christchurch on July 2.

Southland family chasing environmental gains on deer, dairy grazing farm

Southland family chasing environmental gains on deer, dairy grazing farm

A Southland family continues to make environmental gains since diving in the deep end to go deer farming.
Countdown on to Maniototo Lions’ winter crop contest

Countdown on to Maniototo Lions’ winter crop contest

The Maniototo Lions Club winter crop contest has attracted a record number of entries.
Southern competitors clean up

Southern competitors clean up

Southern competitors took home most of the top prizes at the South Island Sheep Dog Trial Championships.

Life & style

Te Raka-a-Hineātea, the pā site at Katiki Point, Moeraki. Photos: Luke Chapman

Guardians of the pā

The stories of Kātiki Point and the names associated with it are being given new life, Tom McKinlay and Luke Chapman learn.

Toitū te whenua - Māori Place Names Series 2

Toitū te whenua - Māori Place Names Series 2

Toitū te whenua - Māori Place Names Series 2
Food, fashion, floating

Food, fashion, floating

Alex Hannagan relishes quiet luxury in Melbourne and on the high seas with a touch of “wow” fashion on the side.
Sorting which came first

Sorting which came first

The world has saluted Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

A massive experience for one player
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Joint force of ‘sheer emotion’

A stitch in time saves society
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Collection of a rock star

World

Emergency services and response teams at the scene near the Islamic Center in San Diego. Photo:...

Teen suspects among five dead after US mosque shooting

Five people are dead after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the region's largest mosque, police say.

Woman, two boys found dead in Sydney home

Woman, two boys found dead in Sydney home

A Sydney man has been charged with murder after police discovered the bodies of a woman and two children inside a home in a "particularly violent" scene.
Oil stocks 'declining rapidly', agency warns

Oil stocks 'declining rapidly', agency warns

Commercial oil stocks are "declining rapidly" as Gulf supplies remain disrupted by the Middle East war, the head of the International Energy Agency says.
Hantavirus ship arrives in Rotterdam

Hantavirus ship arrives in Rotterdam

A luxury liner at the centre of an outbreak of hantavirus has reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam, with 23 crew and two medical staff who will now go into quarantine.

Opinion

NZ First leader Winston Peters speaks earlier this year. PHOTO: Peter Righteous [via ges]

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Back to the future with NZ First

On Sunday New Zealand First leader Winston Peters trekked to West Auckland — ‘‘the home of traditional hard-working Kiwi battlers’’ to announce two policies he hopes will resonate with that...

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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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Among the poets and poplars during a Central Otago autumn

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Among the poets and poplars during a Central Otago autumn

Ah, what pleasures come with autumn! It’s a season for all men.
Mining proposal an Aesop moment

Mining proposal an Aesop moment

Outcry about the Santana gold mine proposal brings a famous fable to mind, Gerrard Eckhoff writes.

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