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Dreading loss of rural character

A Queenstown landowner has spoken out against a fast-tracked housing development and the threat it poses to the region’s rural character.
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Lifetime goal about to be achieved

Aaron Burgess has always been about the goals — and he hopes to see plenty at the World Cup.
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Rewarding to watch gardeners grow

As groceries become increasingly expensive in New Zealand, Otago Polytechnic is helping Dunedin Kāinga Ora tenants to put food on the table by showing them how to grow it.
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Craft group shocked by card with ‘downright nasty’ message

In the wake of the closure of the Crofters Yarn community knitting group’s Wakari base, someone has sent a "downright nasty" and "cowardly" card in the post, saying: "Karma. Goodbye Crofters Yarn".

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New council chief executive ready to get ‘best out of people’

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New council chief executive ready to get ‘best out of people’

Dunedin’s incoming council boss says a fondness for the city and a passion for local government will serve him well in his new role.
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Mooney challenged to public debate

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Mooney challenged to public debate

Southland MP Joseph Mooney has been challenged to a public debate over the fast-track legislation with a social media adversary.
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Man discharged over abuse

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Man discharged over abuse

An Otago man who sexually abused two young girls he met through ties to a church has been discharged without penalty.

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Survivor has perspective on ‘what is important’
The art of the chorus
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The secret diary of ... Barry Soper and Heather du Plessis-Allan
ODT quiz: June 12

dunedin

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300th donation marked with cake

Getting to 300 blood donations has been decades in the making for one Dunedin man.

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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.
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‘Dogtor Nancy’ crowned Dog of the Year

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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.
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Upward trend in council satisfaction survey

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Upward trend in council satisfaction survey

Dunedin residents’ satisfaction with the city council is on the rise, a survey suggests.

regions

The Waitaki Marine Reserve is described as a ‘‘distinctive’’ section of the Otago coast where...

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Doc hails partnership as ‘new approach’

The Waitaki Marine Reserve is a significant feature in the wider Otago network of new protected coastal areas.

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Marine reserves ‘really good start’, scientist says

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Marine reserves ‘really good start’, scientist says

The Waitaki Marine Reserve and four others along the Otago coast are a “really good start”, a marine scientist who helped shape the protected areas says.
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Te Puna Mahara: big, beautiful and on budget

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Te Puna Mahara: big, beautiful and on budget

Final preparations are underway at Te Puna Mahara — Cromwell Memorial Events Centre for the official opening next month.
Dream comes true for fiddler

Dream comes true for fiddler

A Queenstown fiddler says she is stoked to be performing in Scotland’s most famous cultural event.

National

Emergency services were called to the airport about 7.15pm today. Photo: supplied

Flights disrupted after smoke at Wellington Airport

Air New Zealand flights in and out of Wellington were being held late on Friday night, after the main terminal building at the airport was evacuated.

Alarm at 'constantly pregnant' breeding dogs

Alarm at 'constantly pregnant' breeding dogs

The SPCA is calling for an end to puppy farming, which it says results in some dogs spending their entire adult lives pregnant.
Body recovered from Lake Tekapo

Body recovered from Lake Tekapo

Police divers have recovered the body of a man from Lake Tekapo following a two-day search.
Labour calls for audit of PM's office record-keeping

Labour calls for audit of PM's office record-keeping

Labour is calling on the Auditor-General to formally audit the office of the Prime Minister's record-keeping and Official Information Act practices.

sport

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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.

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Selection comes with sacrifices

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Selection comes with sacrifices

Morgan Henderson missed out on going dress shopping for her sister’s wedding.
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Big rewards await crowd-drawing Steel

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Big rewards await crowd-drawing Steel

There is a lot on the line for the Southern Steel.
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Nuggets reached their ceiling — now break it

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Nuggets reached their ceiling — now break it

The Otago Nuggets have slipped past the halfway point in the round-robin and remain in contention for the playoffs.

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

British defence minister John Healey has quit over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing PM Sir Keir Starmer of failing to commit resources needed to keep the country safe from mounting threats.

Thai King's eldest daughter dies at 47

Thai King's eldest daughter dies at 47

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati has died aged 47, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.
Trump says Iran war deal close as Hormuz tensions linger

Trump says Iran war deal close as Hormuz tensions linger

Hopes are growing for peace between Iran and the US after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire

Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture, has now amassed a fortune that has made him the world's first trillionaire.

Opinion

The sun sets in the same position it will occupy during the total solar eclipse on August 12, at...

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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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The secret diary of ... Barry Soper and Heather du Plessis-Allan

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The secret diary of ... Barry Soper and Heather du Plessis-Allan

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