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Wānaka
August 28
Dramatic photos show slips blocking southern highway
State Highway 6 between Makarora and Lake Hāwea is likely to remain closed until Monday after heavy rain brought down debris in more than 20 locations.
Evie Sinclair
Dunedin
August 28
New Dunedin hospital outpatient building has its day in the sun
After nearly a decade since it was first proposed for the old Cadbury building site, the doors are finally open for the new Dunedin Hospital’s outpatient building.
Matthew Littlewood
Two teens arrested after Dunedin hit by wave of vehicle thefts
Police have charged two teenagers over a spate of vehicle thefts in Dunedin.
Laine Priestley
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Southland
August 27
64-year-old ‘mummy’s boy’ threatens to kill Gore GP
A Gore who man who told a doctor that he might kill her, says he’s a “mummy’s boy” and would never hurt a woman.
Gemma Sinclair
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Netball
August 27
Heffernans celebrate golden milestone
Kayla Hodge
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North Otago
August 27
Oamaru man 'pulls gun' while mates smash up vehicles: police
Ruby Shaw
Selwyn
August 28
Coastguard, police search for man swept away by Canterbury river
ODT Quiz
August 27
ODT quiz: August 28
Dunedin
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Dunedin
August 28
Lack of KiwiRail guarantee the big issue as inland port questioned by fast-track panel
KiwiRail has offered no guarantees it will build the crucial railway link for the planned Mosgiel inland port, a fast-track panel has warned
Steve Hepburn
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Dunedin
August 28
Better talk on the sideline leads to more fun
It seems those off the cuff comments on the sideline are perhaps doing more harm than good.
Steve Hepburn
Dunedin
August 28
Unlicensed teen busted with drugs after cops stop to help him with car trouble
An apparent spot of vehicle trouble lead to an unlicensed teenager being caught with weed, amphetamines and bong fashioned from “a plastic V bottle”, Dunedin police say.
Ruby Shaw
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Dunedin
August 27
‘Utterly terrifying’: Road rager rams car with toddler in back seat
A man rammed the back of two cars in “utterly terrifying” road rage incidents, including one where a toddler was in the targeted vehicle.
Felicity Dear
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Rugby
August 28
All Blacks prop George Bower expects 'hurt' Springboks to come out guns blazing
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Christchurch
August 28
Mike Pero ready to move on from his latest property venture
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National
August 28
Another sorry from Christopher Luxon after beneficiaries miss out
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Christchurch
August 28
Supporter of Peter Ellis dies
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Queenstown
August 28
Queenstown resident says floodwater was gushing through property ‘like a river’
Otago
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Queenstown
August 28
Queenstown resident says floodwater was gushing through property ‘like a river’
Forty-five people were evacuated in Queenstown overnight due to flooding as a significant winter storm battered the South Island.
Allied Media and RNZ
South Otago
August 28
New grocers squared-away in Owaka
Moving to a small town can be daunting, but new Owaka supermarket owner Will Thomson says the Catlins community made his family feel at home from the outset.
Nick Brook
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Queenstown
August 27
Bed tax U-turn puts regional deal in limbo
The leaders of the Otago Central Lakes councils have pushed pause on signing a regional deal with the government, saying they want to “reopen discussions” with ministers as soon as possible.
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North Otago
August 27
Waitaki man avoids prison over ‘pack attack’
A Waitaki man who was involved in a violent “pack attack” while in prison has avoided more time behind bars.
Nic Duff
Canterbury
Christchurch
August 28
New look for the New City Hotel
The restoration of the historic New City Hotel in Christchurch is due to finish early next year.
Raphael Franks
Christchurch
August 28
Mike Pero ready to move on from his latest property venture
Former Christchurch real estate guru Mike Pero is selling the Auckland lifestyle block he got after swapping a luxury holiday home in the Cook Islands.
Christchurch
August 28
Supporter of Peter Ellis dies
A long-time supporter of Christchurch Civic Creche worker Peter Ellis has died.
Raphael Franks
Christchurch
August 28
Residents may be without gas until Sunday
A main rupture in a Christchurch suburb could mean residents have to go without gas until at least Sunday.
National
National
August 28
Double homicide victims found following reports of armed person - police
A person armed with a handgun was reported at the South Auckland home where police later found the bodies of a man and a woman, police say.
National
August 28
Another sorry from Christopher Luxon after beneficiaries miss out
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has apologised after people's benefits were wrongly suspended because officials were overwhelmed with paperwork.
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National
August 27
Family says Kiwi may have been near swept-away checkpoint
NZ consular staff are in Kathmandu working with authorities to gather information and support for families affected by a deadly and catastrophic landslide.
National
August 27
Person linked to aggravated robbery dies after crash
A person has died after allegedly fleeing the scene of an aggravated robbery in a stolen vehicle in South Auckland.
Southland
Southland
August 27
Students of all ages perform at Murihiku Polyfest
Students from across Southland and beyond have gathered at ILT Stadium this week for Murihiku Polyfest.
Tayler Mutton
Southland
August 27
Invercargill council votes against Māori ward following 'slam dunk' feedback
Invercargill city councillors have voted against establishing a Māori ward, opting to stick with the status quo.
Matthew Rosenberg
Sport
Rugby
August 28
All Blacks prop George Bower expects 'hurt' Springboks to come out guns blazing
All Blacks prop George Bower has earned a place in the starting line-up as All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie made three changes to the team that won the first Test ahead of Sunday's second match in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour.
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Rugby
August 27
Who will lift the Farah Palmer Cup?
The Farah Palmer Cup gets under way this weekend. Kayla Hodge takes a look at the two tiers.
Kayla Hodge
South Canterbury
August 27
Te Awhe Hurley marks 50 games
Te Awhe Hurley has not missed a Geraldine Wāhine Rugby game since the team formed.
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Rugby
August 27
Former Otago assistant Ryan Martin making every post a winner
Former Otago assistant coach Ryan Martin has got good at helping mastermind successful Ranfurly Shield challenges.
Adrian Seconi
Lifestyle
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Home & Garden
August 27
Winter roses herald change of season
Hellebores are the shy beauties of the late winter garden. Their bowed heads delicately disguise their true colours.
Louise Frampton
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Home & Garden
August 27
Chainsaw safety paramount
Apprentices at the Dunedin Botanic Garden recently completed a two-day chainsaw course.
Atha Guerra, Botanic Garden apprentice
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Entertainment
August 26
Making sense of big issues through writing
Dunedin-based author Craig Cliff enjoys a short story that takes him in unexpected directions, so it is no surprise his latest book does the same.
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Entertainment
August 26
Search for lost art part of ongoing passion for Māori art and architecture
Like a detective on the trail of a good lead, Prof Deidre Brown is persistent when on the search for lost Māori art.
Business
Business
August 28
Air New Zealand plunges to $242 million loss as fuel and engine costs bite
Air New Zealand has plunged to a $242 million annual loss, as soaring fuel prices and engine problems wiped out gains from stronger passenger revenue.
Business
August 27
‘Better outcomes ahead’: Westpac says economy is improving
Things are finally looking up for the New Zealand economy, Westpac says.
North Canterbury
August 27
Canterbury dairy farmer appointed associate director on FMG Board
Culverden farmer Bex Green has been appointed to an associate director position on the FMG Board.
Robyn Bristow
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Business
August 26
Christchurch Airport flying high with big after-tax profit, passenger increase
A surge in air passenger traffic has lifted Christchurch Airport to its strongest after-tax profit of nearly $65 million despite fuel price hikes.
Tim Cronshaw
Rural Life
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Rural Life Other
August 26
Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago
A pipe dream is now a reality in South Otago.
Shawn McAvinue
Red Meat
August 26
Survey shows shift towards beef cattle
The growth of the Southland beef herd is the largest percentage shift in New Zealand for the livestock class, a Beef + Lamb New Zealand survey shows.
Rural Events
August 26
Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.
The strong wool market delivered a major reversal of the sharp downward spiral across recent sales, PGG Wrightson says.
Rural Events
August 26
Booming bunny population spurs regional council drop-in session
Land occupiers in the Allanton area are invited to an Otago Regional Council drop-in session to discuss rabbit management.
Food & Wine
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Food & Wine
August 25
The ‘Sherwood way’ has been boosted by Michelin Star
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Food & Wine
August 25
Cooking long and slow takes pressure of the cook
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Food & Wine
August 25
Sense of place for chardonnay
Wine Times: Mark Henderson
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Food & Wine
August 25
Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Pasta
In Season: Alison Lambert
World
World
August 28
Trump renames Lake Ontario as Lake America
WATCH ▶️: US President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America", escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border trade.
Reuters
World
August 27
Glacier collapse may have triggered deadly Nepal flood
A deadly flash flood near Nepal's border with Tibet may have been triggered when the lower part of a glacier broke off and crashed on to the valley floor hundreds of metres below, experts say.
World
August 27
Young boys among Australians missing in Nepal floods
Two young boys are among the 34 Australians missing after catastrophic flash flooding hit northern Nepal, including more than a dozen from the same tour group.
AAP
World
August 27
'Time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore': Trump
US President Donald Trump said it was "time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore," just days after trade talks between the neighbouring countries broke down.
West Coast
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West Coast
August 25
Koru Club perk for council boss questioned
A West Coast council has questioned its chief executive’s paid Koru Club membership.
Janna Sherman
West Coast
August 21
Former mayor, now NZ First candidate grilled over council policies
A former West Coast mayor who is running for Parliament has faced tough question over NZ First’s plans to support councils.
Vihan Dalal, Local Democracy reporter
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Dunedin
August 28
New Dunedin hospital outpatient building has its day in the sun
After nearly a decade since it was first proposed for the old Cadbury building site, the doors are finally open for the new Dunedin Hospital’s outpatient building.
Matthew Littlewood
World
August 28
Trump renames Lake Ontario as Lake America
WATCH ▶️: US President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America", escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border trade.
Reuters
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Netball
August 27
Heffernans celebrate golden milestone
They are a golden family.
Kayla Hodge
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Wānaka
August 27
Flash floods ‘devastating’ for Nepal
A Wānaka expedition guide whose group recently left the Nepali region hit by flash floods said the disaster was "devastating" for the country.
Ruairi O'Shea
Opinion
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Opinion
August 27
Carney echoes Chamberlain as he withstands a mighty southern assault
If I had to name my favourite military leader it would be Colonel Joshua Chamberlain.
Chris Trotter
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Opinion
August 27
Cartoonist’s view
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
Yeo
Cartoonist
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Editorial
August 27
Our perilous places
There are several fires in New Zealand most day and dozens of fires each week. Few are newsworthy enough to make it in to these pages.
Editorial
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Opinion
August 26
Sun suggests it’s time for creative pursuits
It is with disbelief that I write this for August’s conclusion; a month that always seems to pass quickly.
Eleanor Wong
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Opinion
August 26
Ukraine: democracy and corruption
“Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia,” said Mihaylo Fedorov, until recently Ukraine’s defence minister.
Gwynne Dyer
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Opinion
August 26
The dumpster orbiting above our heads
It isn’t just that the rocket crashed into the poor old moon. It’s that the rocket belonged to SpaceX, and SpaceX belongs to Elon Musk, and Musk is the richest man on earth.
Joe Bennett
100 Years Ago
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News
August 27
A place (to sell fish) of one’s own
At the monthly meeting of the Otago Harbour Board last night, the Secretary submitted a minute with respect to the town clerk’s complaint regarding delay in the matter of negotiations for a site for a fish market or depot.
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News
August 26
A sheep by any other name
The term “cross-bred,” as generally applied in many parts of Australia, refers to any breed of sheep other than merinos.
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News
August 25
Military honours for veteran
The funeral of the late Mr C.H. Street was a striking tribute to one who in life made for himself a good name and a multitude of friends.
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News
August 24
Passenger launch for Lake Wakatipu
A handsome new 40ft tuck-stern passenger launch was launched last week from Mr J. McPherson’s yards near the boat harbour.
