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Out of tragedy comes charity

Less than a month after 3-year-old Tessa Titchmarsh was diagnosed with cancer, her parents were left reeling from losing their "smart wee girl".
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Rail bridge safety assured by operator

Stalled replacement of Wingatui Viaduct bridge rail beams should not raise doubts about safety of the Taieri Gorge line, Dunedin Railways says.
Vibrant culture on show at Otago Polyfest

The 31st Otago Polyfest continued at the Edgar Centre yesterday.

One killed in fiery crash on SH1 near Makikihi

One killed in fiery crash on SH1 near Makikihi

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One person has died in a serious crash on State Highway 1 near Makikihi in the Waimate district this morning.
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New speed limits may be costly: council

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New speed limits may be costly: council

Reversing speed limit changes could cost the Dunedin City Council hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Dream home construction opposed by mana whenua after change

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Dream home construction opposed by mana whenua after change

The planned construction of a Dunedin couple’s dream home would damage a unique cultural landscape, mana whenua say.

ODT quiz: September 11
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Key bus service funded until term four
A polar blast is in the forecast
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Woolworths workers hold two-hour strike

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A cap covers the former gasworks’ tar pit beside Hillside Rd. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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DCC refuses to release reports on poisoned ground

High levels of ammonia and cyanide are found in groundwater nearby, but the toxic waste in South Dunedin’s underground tar well is believed to be contained.

‘Horrendous’ burglary left jeweller living in fear

‘Horrendous’ burglary left jeweller living in fear

A Dunedin man with more than 40 burglary convictions ransacked a jewellery store, leaving the owner so worried he started sleeping overnight at his business.
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‘Passion’ leads to prize for pupils

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‘Passion’ leads to prize for pupils

A message to Elton John, Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks, maybe even Ed Sheeran — if you are stuck for musical inspiration for your next song, Alyssa Kubala may be available to help.
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Cadbury delivery van restored to its former glory

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Cadbury delivery van restored to its former glory

A piece of Dunedin history has a new lease on life after 23 years of sitting forgotten outside, exposed to the elements.

regions

Peter Thiel. Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

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Change of stance still a mystery

An Official Information Act request has thrown no new light on the reasons why the Queenstown Lakes District Council changed its stance on American billionaire Peter Thiel's application to build a...

Chains needed on Crown Range as spring snow hits

Chains needed on Crown Range as spring snow hits

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A decent dose of snow has fallen on skifields in the Queenstown Lakes area and there is hope more is to come.
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Despite funding, bridge not a certainty

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Despite funding, bridge not a certainty

The 125-year-old wooden Kakanui Bridge, south of Oamaru, looks like it is going to be replaced after being allocated more than $9 million of funding by the government.
America’s Cup draws crowds on its southern tour

America’s Cup draws crowds on its southern tour

Queenstown hosted a rare visitor yesterday morning.

National

Woman injured in carjacking

A woman has been seriously injured after her hand was caught in the car door during a carjacking incident in West Auckland.

Name suppression lifted

Name suppression lifted

A former political figure who has been found guilty on eight charges of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s has had name suppression lifted, but still cannot be named.
Mpox outbreak in NZ 'manageable'

Mpox outbreak in NZ 'manageable'

Health professionals are continuing to investigate after a case of mpox was linked to the recent Winter Pride Festival in Queenstown.
Wife's email read out at Polkinghorne trial

Wife's email read out at Polkinghorne trial

An emotional email that a woman allegedly killed by her husband wrote to herself has been read out in court, as the trial of Philip Polkinghorne continues.

sport

Dunedin athlete Anna Grimaldi celebrates winning gold in the women's 200m T47 final. PHOTOS:...

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Favourite moments, competitors of memorable Games recalled

The party in Paris is over.

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Access to courts Brown’s biggest test

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Access to courts Brown’s biggest test

Jodi Brown has moved from the war on drugs to the battle for more court time.
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Loss to Southland reduces wriggle room for Otago

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Loss to Southland reduces wriggle room for Otago

Otago have reached the halfway point in the NPC round robin with five games remaining.
Second day called off

Second day called off

The second day of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan in the Indian city of Noida was called off at 9.30 (NZ time) last night.

Food & Wine

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Versatile and oh so moreish
Mango and coconut tiramisu
Hillside Road Eatery coffee and walnut slice
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Fresh and fried creates perfect pairings

Business

ACC to raise levies to cover $1b revenue hole

ACC has revealed a nearly $1b hole in revenue will need to be covered when levies are raised next year.

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Woolworths workers hold two-hour strike

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Woolworths workers hold two-hour strike

Staff at Woolworths supermarkets in Dunedin say they receive daily abuse from customers and understaffing has made them feel unsafe.
Hundreds of jobs go in North Island mill closures

Hundreds of jobs go in North Island mill closures

Hundreds of people are set to lose their jobs after one of the central North Island's biggest employers made the call to shut two of its mills.
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All change at Port Chalmers cafe

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New owners for Santosha

While the owners at one of Port Chalmers’ cafes may have changed, their cheese scones are here to stay.

Rural Life

Jeff Farm, rugby mentor remembered

Former Jeff Farm manager John Chittock, who died last month, was a lot of things to a lot of people.

Cherry grower hails generating electricity

Cherry grower hails generating electricity

Farmers installing their own solar power systems could save New Zealand from its energy crisis if the government allows them to enter the energy market, a Central Otago cherry grower says.
Business success down to people

Business success down to people

Don’t blame the economy for a business failing, blame the people involved in it, economist Cameron Bagrie says.
Shear love in a landlocked country

Shear love in a landlocked country

Love and sheep shearing enticed Western Southland farmer John Barker to live in the Czech Republic.

Life & style

Boost your salads with raw power

Making fun, creative salads using fresh seasonal ingredients that make you feel great, is the aim of Christchurch sisters Margo Flanagan and Rosa Powers.

Inspired by dining out

Inspired by dining out

From her base in Bannockburn, Jo Elwin continues her lifelong passion for all things food and beverage, writing extensively about the culinary charms of the lower...
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No plan needed for spring meals

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No plan needed for spring meals

For me, spring is about fresh flavours, simple dishes and no plan.
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Springing into the new season

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Springing into the new season

Spring. A time of renewal, rebirth and growth, lengthening daylight hours and (hopefully) increasing temperatures. What new things might we look forward to on the wine front?

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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A laughing matter
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In her own skin

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In no particular rush
In defence of the insect world’s black sheep

World

The UN convoy was part of a polio vaccine drive in Gaza. Photo: Getty Images

UN convoy shot at, rammed by Israeli forces

A convoy of clearly marked armoured UN vehicles in Gaza was encircled and held at gunpoint by Israeli forces seeking to question two UN staff.

Mum arrested after boys found dead in NSW

Mum arrested after boys found dead in NSW

Two primary school pupils have been found dead in their mother's New South Wales home, discovered by their father in "a tragic scene".
Germany tightens border controls in immigration crackdown

Germany tightens border controls in immigration crackdown

Germany's government announced plans to impose tighter controls at all of the country's land borders in what it called an attempt to tackle irregular migration and protect the public from threats...
Australia plans social media ban for children

Australia plans social media ban for children

Australian children will be banned from social media under tough new rules that would punish tech companies for flouting the law.

Opinion

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Moving the climate goalposts

Remember as a child when you wanted to be able to reach the end of the rainbow?

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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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Letters to the Editor: funding, repairing and molar removal

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Letters to the Editor: funding, repairing and molar removal

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the government's campaign of cuts, the issue of unwanted sculptures, and the cost of repairing a hospital.
Arms sales hurt US credibility on Aukus

Arms sales hurt US credibility on Aukus

The claim that Aukus is about safeguarding international law in the Indo-Pacific sounds hypocritical after the US-enabled carnage in Gaza, Robert Patman writes.

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