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Crews fight vegetation fire in Kensington

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Part of Dunedin's Southern Motorway was blocked for a time this morning while firefighters battled a blaze in Kensington.

Dealership taking over brands

Dealership taking over brands

Isuzu utes and Renault cars will from October no longer be found in what has been their familiar home dealership in Dunedin.
Leaders’ debate lukewarm

Leaders’ debate lukewarm

It was billed as the night the election campaign would heat up, but the first debate between Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National leader Judith Collins struggled to simmer.
Long and short of law comical contrast

Long and short of law comical contrast

Although Tim Hambleton is a relatively diminutive 1.65m tall, the police senior prosecutor has always had a large presence in the courtroom.

dunedin

Otago Museum’s Garry Gibson helps as museum staff set up an exhibition including this 8m-long...

‘Jurassic Park’ comes to museum

From Covid closure to dinosaur delight, Otago Museum’s year has just taken a big turn for the better, thanks to the arrival of four huge animatronic dinosaurs.

Reduced speed limits opposed

Reduced speed limits opposed

Serious concerns about a slew of proposed speed limit changes in Dunedin have been expressed by the Otago Peninsula Community Board.
Lack of treatment in prison criticised

Lack of treatment in prison criticised

A gang member’s lack of treatment in prison has been criticised by the Parole Board but he will remain behind bars.
Complex task of tailoring cohorts

Complex task of tailoring cohorts

Students achieving outstanding grades are missing out on selection for Otago University’s medical school. Others get preferential entry. Is the system equitable and what's best for the future of the health workforce?

A Queenstown security officer says seeing footage of a fight he was involved in was an "eye-opener", and the strict bail conditions he has been on for nine months have changed his life, for the better.

Resort’s boating history given its own berth

Resort’s boating history given its own berth

Queenstown's first maritime museum has officially opened.
Event a crowning achievement

Event a crowning achievement

The coronation of the 25th Alexandra Blossom Festival Senior Queen may not have happened this year had Covid-19 rained on her reign.
SDHB making testing plans

SDHB making testing plans

Plans are being formulated by the Southern District Health Board to continue testing asymptomatic people in Queenstown for Covid-19 as the school holidays begin.

National

Leaders’ debate lukewarm

It was billed as the night the election campaign would heat up, but the first debate between Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National leader Judith Collins struggled to simmer.

Wild weather for central NZ

Wild weather for central NZ

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Harbour ferries have been cancelled and a storm warning is in force for Cook Strait as the centre of the country braces for ferocious winds and heavy rain.
MPs provoked with feisty barbs

MPs provoked with feisty barbs

Borrowing and the border closures were hot topics in a feisty debate in the Queenstown Memorial Hall last night.
Principals split on cannabis question

Principals split on cannabis question

Principals' Federation president Perry Rush has drawn a storm of protest from some of his own members after endorsing the legalisation of cannabis in next month's referendum.

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Business

In its first report back to creditors, administrators Deloitte say they have uncovered a ...

STA Travel using customers' money to cover wages, rent

STA Travel has been using New Zealand customers' deposits for overseas holidays to cover company wages and office rent, Checkpoint can reveal.

Dealership taking over brands

Dealership taking over brands

Isuzu utes and Renault cars will from October no longer be found in what has been their familiar home dealership in Dunedin.
South welcomes additional resort flights

South welcomes additional resort flights

A school holiday increase of Air New Zealand flight capacity to levels above what was available before Covid-19 is being applauded by businesses leaders in Otago.
Alterations boosting building activity

Alterations boosting building activity

There has been a marked increase in building activity across Dunedin in the past few months but builders say it is largely because of small alteration jobs, rather than new builds.

Food & Wine

queenstown

MPs provoked with feisty barbs

Borrowing and the border closures were hot topics in a feisty debate in the Queenstown Memorial Hall last night.

Resort’s boating history given its own berth

Resort’s boating history given its own berth

Queenstown's first maritime museum has officially opened.
SDHB making testing plans

SDHB making testing plans

Plans are being formulated by the Southern District Health Board to continue testing asymptomatic people in Queenstown for Covid-19 as the school holidays begin.
Assault was ‘eye-opener’, security officer tells judge

Assault was ‘eye-opener’, security officer tells judge

A Queenstown security officer says seeing footage of a fight he was involved in was an "eye-opener", and the strict bail conditions he has been on for nine months have changed his life, for the better.

Life & style

Stepping into spring

Sneakers are no longer just for sport. Katie Day looks at their evolution from humble plimsoll to must-have fashion accessory.

Food security, ecological and economic benefits promoted in urban farming

Food security, ecological and economic benefits promoted in urban farming

An urban farm sounds like a contradiction in terms but actually it may well be a way of the future, a new economic, ecological and social sector.
Experiments give taste buds a romp

Experiments give taste buds a romp

The old adage "variety is the spice of life" is never truer than with today’s selection of New Zealand white wines that include a few lesser-known grape varieties.
Lemon posset

Lemon posset

New Zealand lemons are outstanding at the moment and this simple English dessert never fails to impress. This is one of the easiest desserts to make, and has only a few ingredients....

Rural Life

Cherry firm selling 24ha

More than 20ha of land that was once part of Bendigo Station in Tarras is on the market.

Dog trial takes on life of its own

Dog trial takes on life of its own

What was initially going to be a "muck-around maiden day" dog trial has quickly taken on a life of its own, and all for a good cause.
Maniototo YFC gears up for skills day

Maniototo YFC gears up for skills day

It is "Unfinished business" for this year’s round of New Zealand Young Farmers’ Clubs’ district skills days.
Grain the way to go, says Waikoikoi arable farmer

Grain the way to go, says Waikoikoi arable farmer

Moving from a pastoral to a completely arable farming operation did not come as such a big shock to Waikoikoi farmer Anthony (Snow) Robertson.

Southland

He Waka Tuia Art + Museum co-manager Gemma Baldock at the Titi installation, one of the most...

Art enthusiasts flock to new creative space

The manager of the new museum and art space in Invercargill is thrilled with the public’s response.

Garage goes up in flames near Gore

Garage goes up in flames near Gore

Emergency services are fighting a "well-involved" fire in a two-car garage on a property near Gore.
Couple charged after explosion at Invercargill house

Couple charged after explosion at Invercargill house

A couple involved in an explosion at an Invercargill house, which seriously injured two people, have been charged with drug offences.
Trial date set for man accused of Te Anau murder

Trial date set for man accused of Te Anau murder

A man charged with the murder of a woman in Te Anau is to go on trial next year.

sport

Green Island club stalwart Dion Lobb will coach the senior team this season. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Bowler turns to coaching

Green Island stalwart Dion Lobb is back.

Ferns could host England

Ferns could host England

The Silver Ferns won't get to meet the number one world ranked Australian Diamonds this year but a home series against England is on the cards.
Demon Dogs set for senior appearance

Demon Dogs set for senior appearance

Carisbrook-Dunedin and Kaikorai are expected to pool resources and compete under the same banner in the Dunedin senior grade this summer.
Successful competition avoided blowouts of past

Successful competition avoided blowouts of past

It was a runaway success minus the runaway results of the previous seasons.

Three deaths as Victoria eyes lockdown easing

Three deaths as Victoria eyes lockdown easing

Victoria has had three coronavirus deaths, while new cases jumped on Tuesday to 28.
Cattle ship search continues: Japan's PM

Cattle ship search continues: Japan's PM

The new Japanese prime minister has assured Australia the search for a cattle ship that sank during a typhoon will continue.
US nears grim milestone of 200,000 deaths

US nears grim milestone of 200,000 deaths

The death toll from the spread of the coronavirus in the United States was approaching over 200,000, by the far the highest number of any nation.

Opinion

Leaders’ debate lukewarm

It was billed as the night the election campaign would heat up, but the first debate between Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and National leader Judith Collins struggled to simmer.

Food security, ecological and economic benefits promoted in urban farming

Food security, ecological and economic benefits promoted in urban farming

An urban farm sounds like a contradiction in terms but actually it may well be a way of the future, a new economic, ecological and social sector.
Border policies should fuel debate

Border policies should fuel debate

Our border is the first line of defence against the global pandemic and it is crucial it is sustainably managed for our long-term safety and future prosperity.
Coffee mediates some of society’s most important interactions

Coffee mediates some of society’s most important interactions

Cafes have a history dating back to 16th-century Constantinople. From there they spread across Europe but took a bit longer however to reach New Zealand.

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