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'Proud is an understatement': All Blacks win at Ellis Park

David Havili and Scott Barrett scored late tries as the All Blacks eased the pressure on coach Ian Foster with a superb 35-23 victory over South Africa at Ellis Park.

Bowled over by goodness

Bowled over by goodness

The Dunedin Bowling Club is serving up a big bowl of caring.
Calvert surprise omission from council candidate list

Calvert surprise omission from council candidate list

A prominent critic of Government intervention at the Otago Regional Council has stood aside in this year’s election.
Appeal to help find driver in Christchurch hit-and-run

Appeal to help find driver in Christchurch hit-and-run

Police want the public's help to find the driver of a van involved in a hit-and-run that has left a woman badly injured in Christchurch.

dunedin

University of Otago marine ecology student Anna Parsons recovers in hospital after breaking...

Student faces long path to recovery

Family members of a 21-year-old University of Otago student who fell 12 metres while rock climbing in the US this week say it is easier to count the bones she did not break in the accident.

Dunedin bypass work set to start next year

Dunedin bypass work set to start next year

Dunedin could have a more efficient, viable bypass of the central city by 2028 after a host of changes.
He was innocent, but police wouldn't listen

He was innocent, but police wouldn't listen

A long-serving teacher and master in charge of rugby at a prestigious South Island school has been awarded $25,000 after a botched police investigation.
Survey will scrutinise lake care

Survey will scrutinise lake care

Management of 75 Otago lakes is to come under scrutiny in a survey which could influence how thousands of lakes in the region are looked after.

regions

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Alexandra Blossom Festival Senior Queen Competition,...

Blossom Festival Senior Queen nominations open

Nominations for the 2022 Alexandra Blossom Festival Senior Queen Competition are now open.

Ice and fog warning

Ice and fog warning

Road users are warned to watch out for ice and fog when driving in Queenstown and Central Otago areas today.
New opportunities for ski industry stalwart

New opportunities for ski industry stalwart

Wanaka snowsports industry identity Bridget Legnavsky has resigned her RealNZ management role to pursue a chief executive position at an international ski resort in the northern hemisphere.
District health service ‘ripe with opportunity’

District health service ‘ripe with opportunity’

Health Minister Andrew Little believes Waitaki District Health Services is "ripe with opportunity".

National

Person dies after crash in Canterbury

Updated 11.04 am

One person has died following a crash in Waimakariri this morning, police have confirmed.

Appeal to help find driver in Christchurch hit-and-run

Appeal to help find driver in Christchurch hit-and-run

Police want the public's help to find the driver of a van involved in a hit-and-run that has left a woman badly injured in Christchurch.
Government's measles campaign a 'failure' - National

Government's measles campaign a 'failure' - National

National has branded the government's two-year $20 million measles catch-up campaign as a failure that can't solely be blamed on Covid-19.
Gang confronts its abusive state-care origins

Gang confronts its abusive state-care origins

The Mongrel Mob was born out of state-run institutions for teens in the 1960s - the very institutions under the spotlight for mistreating children in their care.

sport

Scott Barrett celebrates with teammates after scoring the All Blacks' fourth try against South...

'Proud is an understatement': All Blacks win at Ellis Park

David Havili and Scott Barrett scored late tries as the All Blacks eased the pressure on coach Ian Foster with a superb 35-23 victory over South Africa at Ellis Park.

Otago Nuggets claim NBL title

Otago Nuggets claim NBL title

The dream run is complete.
Miller on form against Tasman

Miller on form against Tasman

Super boot can run too.
That's the Spirit

Otago Spirit too good for Tasman Mako

The Otago Spirit has kept its unbeaten record intact with a 39-7 win against Tasman at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Business

Some of the Santana Minerals team members working from Bendigo Station are (from left) geologist...

Eureka! Gold explorers return to Bendigo

Otago's archives are packed with stories about the 18th-century goldfields people.

Santana Minerals focusing on Rise and Shine deposit

Santana Minerals focusing on Rise and Shine deposit

Santana Minerals’ drilling and exploration activities are predominantly focused in the Rise and Shine deposit for now, according to a new quarterly report published on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Therapeutic service for dogs moves to resort

Therapeutic service for dogs moves to resort

Keeping dogs moving is the name of the game for Mates4Life owner Diana Gott.
Tax break for investors providing long-term rentals

Tax break for investors providing long-term rentals

The government is giving long-term build-to-rent developments a tax break in a bid to increase secure rental supply for tenants for at least 10 years.

Food & Wine

queenstown

Michael Evans, of Arrowtown, pictured with his home-made Vans Aircraft RV-6 which took almost 30...

‘Over the moon’ after 30-year plane project takes off

After almost 30 years of toiling and tinkering in his garage, Arrowtown resident Michael Evans is finally ready to take his home-built aeroplane to the skies.

Arts centre building saved in council vote

Arts centre building saved in council vote

A building of historical significance has escaped the wrecking ball after the Queenstown Lakes District Council agreed this week it will instead be relocated and reused.
Late rush doubles number of candidates

Late rush doubles number of candidates

A last-minute rush saw nominations more than double in the 48 hours leading to cut-off in the Queenstown-Lakes.
QLDC nominations close with six vying for mayor

QLDC nominations close with six vying for mayor

Nominations for positions at Queenstown Lakes District Council have closed today with a crowded field vying to replace outgoing mayor Jim Boult.

Life & style

Ant Jackson’s Kinross Residence won the 2022 Otago-Southland Residential New Home over 300sqm...

Top honours for 3 Otago homes

Three Otago homes have received top honours in a celebration of the greatest work by architectural designers the region has to offer.

Inspiring — a fit of envy

Inspiring — a fit of envy

Gillian Vine gives a Queensland botanic garden the thumbs-up.
Dunedin designers’ talents showcased

Dunedin designers’ talents showcased

Otago designers shone at the Hokonui Fashion Design Awards, in Gore, particularly in the the Upcycled section, finds Rebecca Fox.
Deep dive on plastics

Deep dive on plastics

Last weekend, Wastebusters celebrated the end of Plastic Free July with sold-out movie screenings of For the Blue.

Rural Life

Push on to stop stock wandering

Police are called to deal with wandering stock nearly every day in the South.

No looking back after leaping into rural life

No looking back after leaping into rural life

When Wedderburn Tavern owner Angela Stockdale posted "yet another ad" searching for staff, the title simply read "All round good sort required".
‘Over the top’: new dam safety regulations cause stir

‘Over the top’: new dam safety regulations cause stir

New dam safety regulations that take effect in 2024 have been called "over the top" by a high country farmer who says they are just more of the rules that farmers are being bombarded with.
Concessions from Govt welcomed

Concessions from Govt welcomed

Recent government concessions in relation to Clutha’s rural water schemes are a big step in the right direction, operators say.

Southland

Public services on the Kingston Flyer will open for business from next month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Flyer’s public rides back on track soon

The historic Kingston Flyer steam train will open for business to the public again from next month.

10 running for mayoralty, 33 for council

10 running for mayoralty, 33 for council

A wizard, a radio personality and a TikTok star have plenty of company in the 10-strong race for Invercargill’s mayoralty.
Man pointed air rifle at noisy neighbours

Man pointed air rifle at noisy neighbours

A man became so upset his children were woken up by loud music he pointed an air fifle at his neighbours and told them it was a gun.
New board game featuring Glo Bro teaches road safety

New board game featuring Glo Bro teaches road safety

A police constable has created her own board game with a Southland twist to teach people about road safety.

Salman Rushdie may lose eye after stabbing

Salman Rushdie may lose eye after stabbing

Controversial author Sir Salman Rushdie has been stabbed while at a lecture in the US and has undergone surgery.
Big victory for Biden on climate change, drug prices

Big victory for Biden on climate change, drug prices

The Democratic-led US House of Representatives has approved funds for the biggest climate package in the country's history, delivering a major legislative victory for President Joe Biden.
Actress Anne Heche dies

Actress Anne Heche dies

American actress Anne Heche is legally dead but life-support treatment will continue temporarily, a family representative says.

Opinion

National Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse expresses his views on the campaign trail. PHOTO:...

Right to free expression can be fraught

Be it an exchange of ideas or preaching to the converted, the Free Speech Union is entitled to provide a forum for people to speak their minds, writes Mike Houlahan.

Another gold medal effort

Another gold medal effort

Forget the successes of the Commonwealth Games. Forget the shot put, the cycling, swimming and squash.
Otago defeats Shield holders

Otago defeats Shield holders

Otago 11 points, Hawke’s Bay 8 points.
Govt MP blows whistle on 'rampant' parliamentary bullying

Govt MP blows whistle on 'rampant' parliamentary bullying

Much has been said this week about bullying and the abysmal culture of our political parties which, in my opinion, continue to betray the trust of our voters, writes Labour MP Gaurav Sharma.

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