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Oamaru woman in UK visa saga

A petition, a letter to Britain's minister for immigration, a staff shortage and offers of sponsorship are still not enough for an Oamaru woman to stay working in London.
Big, black spider welcome guest at festival event

A University of Otago zoology student is working on turning people from arachnophobes to arachnophiles.
Council claims victory in quarry dispute

The Dunedin City Council is claiming victory after the Court of Appeal ruled in its favour in a long-running legal battle over the Saddle Hill quarry.

Bike crash blame 'misguided'

Bike crash man 'disappointed' by portrayal

The man involved in a mountain biking crash in Timaru that left a 60-year-old woman a paraplegic has defended himself.
Tradesman charged over alleged sex attack

Tradesman charged over alleged sex attack

An Otago tradesman charged with sexual violation after an alleged incident at a Waihola public toilet will appear in court on Friday.
ACC not planning 300 new jobs in city

ACC not planning 300 new jobs in city

The ACC is not the major employer looking to boost Dunedin job numbers by 300, the government agency says.

dunedin

Explosives destroyed in North Dunedin

Police and the army have destroyed explosives left at a deceased person's property by blowing them up at a quarry near Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium.

'Critical' test could help Maori cancer patients

'Critical' test could help Maori cancer patients

An Otago scientist is developing a 'critical' test that can help close the gap created by healthcare inequities in Maori and rural communities.
Man jailed for prison attack

Man jailed for prison attack

An East Otago man who attacked a murder accused while behind bars for repeatedly beating up his partner has been jailed for nearly three years.
Increased focus on North End

Increased focus on North End

The University of Otago has begun to roll out extra surveillance for the student area. Two of its 26 new CCTV cameras are now operational.

regions

Rooms accommodate eight travellers in a "bunk room" style configuration. Photo: YouTube

'Pod hotel' opens in Queenstown

Car rental and tourism operator Jucy has opened a "pod hotel" in Queenstown aimed at millennial travellers in a city feeling the squeeze from the tourism boom.

Oamaru woman in UK visa saga

Oamaru woman in UK visa saga

A petition, a letter to Britain's minister for immigration, a staff shortage and offers of sponsorship are still not enough for an Oamaru woman to stay working in London.
Crosses honour WW2 fallen

Crosses honour WW2 fallen

Crafting a series of crosses to help commemorate local World War 2 soldiers has been ``an honour'', a Balclutha service club says.
Tourist 'took wrong turn' on trail

Tourist 'took wrong turn' on trail

A Chinese woman walked out of the hills near Arrowtown this morning after sparking a search operation overnight.

National

Delays after security breach at Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport says it has found a woman involved in a security breach this evening.

Decision on Christchurch stadium this week

Decision on Christchurch stadium this week

The Government is set to make an announcement on Christchurch's new stadium this week.
Man at centre of homicide probe named

Man at centre of homicide probe named

The man found dead at a house in Whanganui on Sunday has been named as a 53-year-old local.
Toddler hit by car in Auckland

Toddler hit by car in Auckland

A 16-month-old is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in South Auckland.

Business

ACC not planning 300 new jobs in city

The ACC is not the major employer looking to boost Dunedin job numbers by 300, the government agency says.

25% of Kiwis have no cash savings, research shows

25% of Kiwis have no cash savings, research shows

Most New Zealanders are confident in their ability to manage money but about a quarter have no cash savings, according to recent ANZ research.
Retirement villages: read the fine print

Retirement villages: read the fine print

The Commission for Financial Capability cautions there are fish-hooks retirees should consider when signing up for retirement villages.
Travel and migration data among week's releases

Travel and migration data among week's releases

New Zealand's travel and migration data out this morning will be one of the major releases this week for economists to review and digest.

FOOD & WINE

queenstown

An artist's impression, looking to the north, of the proposed Waterfall Park development's hotel...

Hotel, 'wellness retreat' plan

Plans have been unveiled for a luxury hotel and "wellness retreat'' in a secluded valley between Lake Hayes and Arrowtown.

Tourist 'took wrong turn' on trail

Tourist 'took wrong turn' on trail

A Chinese woman walked out of the hills near Arrowtown this morning after sparking a search operation overnight.
New 'pod'-style backpackers' hostel open

New 'pod'-style backpackers' hostel open

A giant new backpackers hostel in Queenstown has opened for business.
High Court rejects assault conviction appeal

High Court rejects assault conviction appeal

A bouncer who forcibly restrained his girlfriend when she confronted him over viewing pornography has lost his appeal.

Life & style

A canopy of solar-powered ‘‘super trees’’ at Gardens by the Bay. PHOTOS: FREDERIQUE GULCHER

Picture perfect Singapore

There is lots to do in lush and lovely Singapore, writes Frederique Gulcher.

Cottoning on

Cottoning on

Reuse crusader Bernadette Casey is bringing a renewed focus on footprints to iD Fashion, writes Tom McKinlay.
Wishing the war was over

Wishing the war was over

On Friday, 100 years ago, New Zealand soldier Michael "Morgan'' O'Connor was shot dead by a German sniper on the frontline in the Somme, France.
Putting our bodies on the road to recovery

Putting our bodies on the road to recovery

Health, wellness and sports dietitian Dr Kirsty Fairbairn talks winter workout snacks and meals.

sport

Dunedin surfers Elliott Brown (under-18 boys), Josh Thickpenny (over-30 men) and Jack McLeod ...

Three golds for Otago competitors

Dunedin's surfing talent came home with three gold medals from their raid on the Canterbury championships at Gore Bay, near Cheviot, over the weekend.

Blues hint support for Umaga

Blues hint support for Umaga

Despite another run of disastrous results from the beleaguered Blues, it seems coach Tana Umaga's retention only needs rubberstamping.
Dawson's composure ensures title

Dawson's composure ensures title

A size disadvantage proved no obstacle for Hannah Dawson on Saturday night.
World stage next for Dunedin team

World stage next for Dunedin team

Dunedin's top pool players have beaten New Zealand's best and will soon be winging their way to Las Vegas.

Rural Life

John Perriam outlines what irrigation has meant for Bendigo Station, near Tarras. Photos: Sally Rae

Water the new gold in Central Otago

Irrigation New Zealand held its conference in Alexandra last week. Agribusiness reporter Sally Rae joined a media tour in Central Otago to see the benefits of water.

Potatoes boost effort for Tonga

Potatoes boost effort for Tonga

A Waimate potato farmer is digging deep to help Tongan families hit hard by Cyclone Gita.
New tool will help farmers test for 'M. bovis'

New tool will help farmers test for 'M. bovis'

Farmers will soon be able to test for cattle disease 'Mycoplasma bovis' thanks to a new diagnostic tool being developed.
Feed company plans $4m rebuild of plant

Feed company plans $4m rebuild of plant

SearlesWinslow plans a $4million rebuild at its manufacturing plant, near Ashburton, following a devastating fire late last year.

World's first penis and scrotum transplant

Soldier receives world's first penis and scrotum transplant

A soldier who lost his genitals to a blast in Afghanistan has received the world's most extensive penis transplant, and doctors say he is recovering well.
Man drives onto Toronto footpath killing nine

Man drives onto Toronto footpath killing nine

A driver ploughed his rental van into a crowd, killing nine people and injuring 16 along a roughly mile-long stretch of busy Toronto footpath during lunch hour on a sunny afternoon, police said.
Sydney millionaire jailed for 'execution' of rival

Sydney millionaire jailed for 'execution' of rival

After decades of living the good life, a Sydney millionaire is now in jail for organising the execution-style contract killing of a hated business rival almost nine years ago.

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