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From despair to delight as rings returned

It has been a rollercoaster of emotions for a Dunedin mother over the past few months, ranging from despair and hopelessness to absolute elation.
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Tossed into ‘Toss the Boss’ by boss

When Tony Cavanagh’s boss came up to his desk, he was immediately suspicious.

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DCC votes to open door to more lending

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DCC votes to open door to more lending

Warnings of out-of-control ‘‘debt monsters’’ did not stop Dunedin city councillors from potentially opening the way to more borrowing.
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Worker admits stealing, selling collectable Pokemon cards

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Worker admits stealing, selling collectable Pokemon cards

A shop worker caught on CCTV stealing rare Pokemon cards valued at $20,000 from his employer has not shown ‘‘a sliver of remorse’’, a person connected to the case says.
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Octagon’s CBK bar owes IRD $430k

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Octagon’s CBK bar owes IRD $430k

The shareholders of a company running a long-standing restaurant-bar in the Octagon ploughed significant amounts into the venture before going into liquidation.

ODT quiz: May 22
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Young dancers to learn overseas
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Pilot died ‘doing what he loved’
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Checking out the home stretch

dunedin

The Tairi Gorge Train. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Extension to Middlemarch not on track

Any restoration of train services to Middlemarch will not be on a fast track.

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Proposed rates rise shaved to 8.8%

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Proposed rates rise shaved to 8.8%

The Dunedin City Council has shaved its proposed rates rise to 8.8% for the coming year.
The Kids Sing

The Kids Sing

More than 1300 children from 24 Dunedin schools performed at The Kids Sing, the Otago Primary Schools Choral Festival, in the Dunedin Town Hall across Wednesday and last nights.
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Marking of 100th milestone a ‘miracle’

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Marking of 100th milestone a ‘miracle’

Two weeks ago, Ruby Patton was ill in a hospital bed, seemingly unconscious, and was not expected to wake up again.

regions

Cr Matt Wong said now was the time to consider a bigger stadium “before it’s too late”. PHOTO:...

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Events centre upgrade to six courts mooted

A planned $46 million, four-court sports centre may not be big enough for Queenstown’s growing population, councillors have heard.

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‘Clearly rotten’ oak crashes on to house

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‘Clearly rotten’ oak crashes on to house

A massive, ‘‘clearly rotten’’ oak tree came crashing down on to the roof of an Arrowtown house yesterday morning, causing significant damage to the property.
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Neighbour-objectors blasted after costs win

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Neighbour-objectors blasted after costs win

The owners of Queenstown’s Thurlby Domain say neighbours who opposed them in a legal battle over hosting events at the historic Speargrass Flat property should reflect on their ‘‘reprehensible...
Whitebaiters urged to wear lifejackets as father swept away

Whitebaiters urged to wear lifejackets as father swept away

A coroner is urging whitebaiters to wear lifejackets after a father of 12 died on the West Coast in 2024.

National

Chris Bishop believes the current system is too fragmented and uncoordinated. Photo: RNZ

Support services blindsided by govt shake up

Social housing and support services are bewildered and blindsided by changes they say will make life worse for thousands of the country's poorest tenants.

Cook Strait missing yachtie rescued

Cook Strait missing yachtie rescued

Both people on a yacht in the Cook Strait have now been rescued, the Wellington Harbour Master says.
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report

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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report

Electric vehicles are continuing to sell well, but a just-released report on the sector says the country needs a long-term cross-party strategy to deliver energy independence.
Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate

Move-on orders bill sparks heated debate

The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament.

sport

Arsenal fans celebrate a goal. PHOTOS: REUTERS

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Rediscovering that winning feeling

Arsenal are champions again, and that has put a smile on the face of long-serving fan Mike Houlahan.

Brake confirms her return to Black Ferns Sevens

Brake confirms her return to Black Ferns Sevens

Sevens star Michaela Brake has confirmed her return to the Black Ferns Sevens after signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.
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Checking out the home stretch

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Checking out the home stretch

Super Rugby Pacific is in the home stretch.
Injured Hall in doubt for Commonwealth Games

Injured Hall in doubt for Commonwealth Games

Silver Fern Catherine Hall could be in doubt for the Commonwealth Games after she was ruled out of the ANZ Premiership.

Food & Wine

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Heart and belly fillers
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Knife sharpener lives up to promises
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Leek and feta pie
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Emerging grape variety looking promising

Business

The McCain vegetable processing plant in Hastings. Photo: Google Maps

Mayors ask McCain to pause factory closure

Hawke's Bay mayors have written to McCain asking the international company to pause its closure of a processing plant in the region.

New flights out of Christchurch find favour

'Can't wait': New flights out of Christchurch find favour with travellers

Christchurch residents say they "can't wait" for Air New Zealand's new non-stop direct flights to Singapore, Japan and Perth to take off later this year.
Large losses in many townhouse sales

Large losses in many townhouse sales

Two townhouses in an upmarket part of Auckland have resold for losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars - and data shows they are not unusual.
Permit denied for Golden Bay mine

Permit denied for Golden Bay mine

A planned gold mine on conservation land in Golden Bay at the top of the South Island will not go ahead after the government turned down its permit.

Rural Life

Family farewell flock and look to future

Farmers Mark and Vicki O'Neill have sold their farm Mount Highlay in Hyde and will leave the property at the end of this month.

Farming family chasing efficiency

Farming family chasing efficiency

The 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards winner will be announced at a ceremony in Christchurch on July 2.
Entries open for beef competition

Entries open for beef competition

Entries are open for the Otago and Southland Hoof and Hook Beef Competition.
South cleans up at championships

South cleans up at championships

Southern competitors took home most of the top prizes at the South Island Sheep Dog Trial Championships.

Life & style

The owners of this Fairfield house wanted it to ‘‘fit the location’’, opting for dark cladding so...

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Recreating an idyllic lifestyle

Life is sweet on this Dunedin berry farm. Kim Dungey pays a visit.

Boosting the population

Boosting the population

At the botanic garden propagation building over the past few years there’s been some amazing work by propagators Kat Lord, Alice Lloyd-Fitt and their trainees.
Food, fashion and floating

Food, fashion and floating

Alex Hannagan relishes quiet luxury in Melbourne and on the high seas with a touch of “wow” fashion on the side.
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Budget-friendly savoury oats are worth trying

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Budget-friendly savoury oats are worth trying

Oats can be super versatile, high fibre, budget friendly and healthy when made without the adding of dairy or sugar.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Fair Verona goes country
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Portraits bring joy and meaning

Sorting which came first
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Collection of a rock star

World

Diphtheria outbreak spreads in Australia

A multimillion-dollar funding package will be rolled out to fight Australia's worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, as hospitals in the Top End feel the strain and case numbers keep rising.