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25 still in critical condition, further eruptions 'likely'

Amid fears not all eruption victims being treated around the country will survive police have confirmed 25 of 30 patients remain in a critical condition.
Dunedin visit cancelled after eruption

The Ovation of the Seas' visit to Dunedin has been cancelled after almost 40 of its passengers were caught up in the tragic volcanic eruption on Whakaari/White Island on Monday.

State Highway 1 to reopen today

State Highway 1 to reopen today

Updated 11.35 am

State Highway 1 between Dunedin and Christchurch will reopen today after flooding forced the closure of a section for several days.
Crash teen takes turn for the worse

Teen takes turn for the worse after crash that killed sister

The surviving sibling of a teenager killed in a car crash in Christchurch has taken a turn for the worse days after her older sister's funeral.
Foster tipped as new All Blacks coach

Foster tipped as new All Blacks coach

12.30 pm

The new All Blacks head coach is set to be revealed today - with NZ Rugby expected to announce Ian Foster as Steve Hansen's successor.

dunedin

SDHB staff 'seething' over management's performance

Senior Southern DHB medical staff have ‘‘seething anger’’ over the conduct and performance of the organisation’s management - and their organisation is at ‘‘teetering point’’, a veteran health unionist says.

Sentenced over MDMA scheme

Sentenced over MDMA scheme

A Dunedin student who tried to import more than $30,000 of ecstasy to his scarfie flat said he did it to make “easy money”.
Vandervis censured over staff treatment

Vandervis censured over staff treatment

Dunedin city councillor Lee Vandervis is vowing to continue using his ‘‘loud’’ voice despite being censured by his colleagues for aggressive behaviour towards a Dunedin City Council staff member.
City councillors work for trial closure compromise

City councillors work for trial closure compromise

A proposal for a trial closure of the Octagon will be reviewed following a tight vote by Dunedin city councillors.

regions

A carbon monoxide plume from the Australian bushfires is captured by NASA satellites on November...

Oz fires blow high levels of carbon monoxide over NZ

Carbon monoxide concentrations well above normal levels relating to Australia’s recent bushfires have been recorded for sustained periods at Niwa’s atmospheric research station in Lauder.

Community helps Menz Shed set up

Community support helps Menz Shed set up base

A generous community has helped turn a dream into reality for the Cromwell Menz Shed.
Team effort to get back on track after floods

Team effort to get back on track after floods

The flood clean-up continued in Wanaka yesterday as lakefront businesses were reconnected to the sewerage system.
Gun clubs vigilant following burglary

Gun clubs vigilant following burglary

Gun clubs are being warned to be careful with information about their members after documents were stolen from a South Otago club.

National

Lilah Hall died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway on Sunday. Photo: Givealittle

'She was a beautiful soul who loved to dance': Mum

The little girl tragically killed after being hit by a vehicle on a driveway at the weekend was a "beautiful soul who loved to dance".

Lindauer mini bottle recall over glass contamination fears

Lindauer mini bottle recall over glass contamination fears

Some of Lindauer's strawberry bubbly has been pulled from shelves following fears of glass contamination.
Crash teen takes turn for the worse

Teen takes turn for the worse after crash that killed sister

The surviving sibling of a teenager killed in a car crash in Christchurch has taken a turn for the worse days after her older sister's funeral.
State Highway 1 to reopen today

State Highway 1 to reopen today

Updated 11.35 am

State Highway 1 between Dunedin and Christchurch will reopen today after flooding forced the closure of a section for several days.

Business

Arc Brewing co-owner Jono Walker during the brewing process. Photo: Hayden Parsons

Nibs in with hops and malt

Beer experts are waking up to the natural harmony between craft beer and craft chocolate.

Symposium considers how ‘love’ can elevate food

Symposium considers how ‘love’ can elevate food

The future of farming and food production was discussed during a two-day symposium hosted by Agriculture at Otago and held at the University of Otago this week.
Beauty entrepreneur notes laser treatment is trending

Beauty entrepreneur notes laser treatment is trending

When it comes to trends, Lee Tan does her best to stay ahead of the curve.
Pressure on system affecting work visas

Pressure on system affecting work visas

The measles epidemic in Samoa is affecting New Zealand’s primary sector in the wake of stricter screening regulations for seasonal workers.

Food & Wine

queenstown

Council faces challenge at final meeting

Lime Scooters, smoke-free beaches, and the contentious Queenstown Airport Corporation’s statement of intent are among the 11 public items on the last QLDC agenda for the year.

Tonnes of driftwood to be cleared in lakes clean-up

Tonnes of driftwood to be cleared in lakes clean-up

The clean-up continues in Wanaka and Queenstown after heavy rain and floods in the past few days.
Arrowtown subdivision sells out

Arrowtown subdivision sells out

A rare 20-lot subdivision in section-starved Arrowtown has sold out in 17 months.
Lime scooters for Queenstown?

Lime scooters for Queenstown?

Lime scooters may be on the way to Queenstown.

Life & style

A few of my favourite things

Otago restaurants were up there with the best in the recent Cuisine Good Food Awards. Fresh asks the chefs to share some behind-the-scene things that make their work award-winning - with a bit of Christmas advice thrown in.

Climate moves up the agenda

Climate moves up the agenda

We need to be tackling the climate crisis, new IMF boss Kristalina Georgieva tells Larry Elliott.
Moonrise splendour awaits

Moonrise splendour awaits

If you've ever wanted to capture a picture of the nearly full moon rising, Thursday's the day, writes Ian Griffin.
5 questions with: Dennis Maga

5 questions with: Dennis Maga

Dennis Maga is general secretary of First Union.

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sport

Foster tipped as new All Blacks coach

12.30 pm

The new All Blacks head coach is set to be revealed today - with NZ Rugby expected to announce Ian Foster as Steve Hansen's successor.

Hansen on semifinal loss: 'We weren't desperate enough'

Hansen on semifinal loss: 'We weren't desperate enough'

Outgoing All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has admitted his side may have dropped a bit in desperation before the Rugby World Cup exit.
Preseason training tough for players and coach alike

Preseason training tough for players and coach alike

New Highlanders strength and conditioning coach Simon Jones has hit the ground running.
Cricketers to pay tribute to volcano deaths

Black Caps, Aussies to pay tribute to volcano deaths

The Black Caps and their Australian counterparts will band together before the first test to pay tribute to the lives lost in the White Island eruption.

Rural Life

Melissa Clark-Reynolds addresses the New Zealand Agriculture 2050 — Pathways of Innovation...

Symposium considers how ‘love’ can elevate food

The future of farming and food production was discussed during a two-day symposium hosted by Agriculture at Otago and held at the University of Otago this week.

Region has most NZDIA entries

Region has most NZDIA entries

Southland-Otago has topped the country with record entries in the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA).
Ice dancing pair aim for the top

Ice dancing pair aim for the top

Each month Southern Rural Life catches up with a young person, out there and getting among it all. This week we talk to Isabelle Guise and Dashane Du Plessis
Accommodation to be tight for NZ dog trials

Accommodation to be tight for NZ dog trials

Accommodation will be in demand in Gore and surrounding areas in May by spectators, supporters and competitors involved in the New Zealand and South Island dog trial competitions.

Southland

About 45 riders took part in the Greenvale Dog Trial Club’s fundraising horse trek from Waikaia...

Accommodation to be tight for NZ dog trials

Accommodation will be in demand in Gore and surrounding areas in May by spectators, supporters and competitors involved in the New Zealand and South Island dog trial competitions.

Murder-accused enters not guilty plea

Murder-accused enters not guilty plea

The man arrested after a woman was found dead in an Invercargill motel room has pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder.
Recycling tender process ends

Recycling tender process ends

A controversial recycling tender process has been ‘‘put to bed’’ after months of heated debate.
New Kiwis share collective happiness

New Kiwis share collective happiness

Eleven years ago Laura Smith arrived in this country as a 12-year-old, wondering what her new life might hold.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

World

Johnson on track to win modest majority: pollsters

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on course to win a majority of 28 in parliament in the election, according to a closely watched model from pollsters YouGov.

Six dead in Jersey City shooting

Six dead in Jersey City shooting

At least six people, including a police officer and two suspected gunmen, have beem killed in a shootout around a New Jersey grocery store.
Roxette singer dead at 61

Roxette singer Marie Fredriksson dead at 61

Singer Marie Fredriksson, of Swedish pop duo Roxette, has died at the age of 61.
More than 700 homes lost in NSW

More than 700 homes lost in New South Wales fires

Australia's Rural Fire Service says more than 720 New south Wales homes have been destroyed over the fire season so far.

Opinion

Dunedin Public Hospital. Photo: Gregor Richardson

DHB must address leadership culture

Ian Powell, executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, has led the union since its formation in 1989. He leaves at the end of the year, and is gravely concerned about the state of DHBs - particularly Southern.