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Filipino twist for pie rates highly

Fried banana, quail eggs and rice have taken the humble mince pie to new heights for one Invercargill baker.
Remembering Kirky: Grieving family overwhelmed by community support

Central Otago widow Lizzie Kirk says the community support since her husband's cancer diagnosis and death has been "overwhelming".
The three options for South Dunedin

Seven flood risk management options for South Dunedin have been narrowed to a shortlist of three, which have price tags ranging from $1.63 billion to $2.45b.

Missing woman's partner urged to break silence

Missing woman's partner urged to break silence

Police are renewing an urgent appeal over the whereabouts of missing Canterbury woman Rowena Walker who they believe is a victim of foul play.
Dunedin poet ‘lost to care’ before suicide

Dunedin poet ‘lost to care’ before suicide

A Dunedin poet died by suicide after his mental healthcare ‘‘fell below appropriate standards in ways that contributed to his death’’, a coroner has found.
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South D residents slam plans as 'betrayal'

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South D residents slam plans as 'betrayal'

South Dunedin residents say they have been blindsided by proposed property acquisitions which they fear will ‘‘condemn’’ the suburb.

ODT quiz: June 17
Something fishy about this centenarian’s longevity secret
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Nurses voice concern over Wakari ward works
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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly

dunedin

Rapist gang member denied parole again

A Dunedin gang member who forced his way into a house to commit a rape has been declined parole for the fifth time.

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Expert 'very sceptical' as Israeli firm tests carbon removal off Dunedin coast

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Expert 'very sceptical' as Israeli firm tests carbon removal off Dunedin coast

An Israeli technology startup wants to tackle climate change — and 200km off the coast of Dunedin is ground zero.
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An almost-win for avid readers

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An almost-win for avid readers

They were so close, they could almost grasp the prize.
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Design student gives new meaning to kiwi ingenuity

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Design student gives new meaning to kiwi ingenuity

They used to prop up stools and pieces of furniture.

regions

Sonya Rockhouse (left) and Anna Osborne will attend a rally at Parliament next week against the...

Pike River campaigners say bill risks another disaster

Two of NZ's best known workplace safety advocates are heading to Wellington in the hopes of persuading politicians to reject legislation they say risks a workplace disaster.

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Filipino twist for pie rates highly

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Filipino twist for pie rates highly

Fried banana, quail eggs and rice have taken the humble mince pie to new heights for one Invercargill baker.
Bid for airport private investment to secure council asset

Bid for airport private investment to secure council asset

Proposals to help a struggling Fiordland airport take flight will be evaluated by a regional development agency in the coming weeks.
Approval of Waitaki scheme ‘provides certainty’

Approval of Waitaki scheme ‘provides certainty’

The decision to approve the operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme for another 35 years is the right one for New Zealand, Meridian Energy’s chief executive Mike Roan says.

National

Rory, a much-loved family dog, died after he was attacked in Palmerston North on Saturday. Photo:...

'Much-loved' family pet mauled to death by other dog on walkway

A family dog has been mauled to death on a popular riverside walkway in Palmerston North, and the dog responsible is yet to be caught.

Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say

Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say

Police say 11 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals who are being linked to a transnational organised crime cell have been arrested over charges of supplying methamphetamine.
Peters wants prison for immigration officials

Peters wants prison for immigration officials

Updated 3.14 pm

The NZ First leader says he told the Immigration Minister some time ago her ministry was the "worst department in this country by miles".
John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying

Veteran activist John Minto given $10k compo after pepper spraying

Updated 2.10 pm

Police have paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after he was unlawfully arrested and pepper-sprayed at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch in 2024.

sport

Kate Heffernan (left) and Georgia Heffernan. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY (file)

Steeling themselves for Glasgow

Silver Fern sisters Kate and Georgia Heffernan have punched their tickets to the Commonwealth Games.

Shield stays put in messy fashion

Shield stays put in messy fashion

The Ranfurly Shield is staying put.
Special connection key to All Whites' result: coach

Special connection key to All Whites' result: coach

All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has called it "our best performance ever".
Black Caps ignoring distractions

Black Caps ignoring distractions

The build-up to the second test has been more about who is not in the team rather than who will play tonight (NZ time).

Food & Wine

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Potato, leek and dill soup
Pies with purpose
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Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions
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Pinot gris an accomplished European, global traveller

Business

Scott Technology's automated modular solution (AMS) prep line. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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New mining tech market ‘disruptor’

Mining technology developed by a Dunedin robotics company for use in an international commercial laboratory will be ‘‘transformational’’ for the company, it says.

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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly

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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly

Petrol prices are on the slide, but it will be a while before they drop to the level they were before the Middle East conflict blew up.
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Calder Stewart invests $110m in solar

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Calder Stewart invests $110m in solar

Calder Stewart is about to put $110 million of rooftop solar and battery storage into its vast estate of industrial properties.
Qantas to announce route for world's longest non-stop flight

Qantas to announce route for world's longest non-stop flight

Qantas Airways is set to unveil the first destination for the world's longest non-stop flights from eastern Australia to London or New York.

Rural Life

Earnscleugh Station High Country Genetics co-owner Duncan Campbell sold Hereford bull Earnscleugh...

$65,000 Hereford bull sets stud record

A $65,000 Hereford bull is a smoking gun, proof the beef industry is humming.

Edendale Fonterra site wins top prize

Edendale Fonterra site wins top prize

Edendale being crowned the best Fonterra site in New Zealand is recognition of the hard work of its more than 600 staff and their ability to consistently deliver at scale, its manager says.
Autumn frosts damage trial maize crop

Autumn frosts damage trial maize crop

A call is out for southern maize growers to explain how seasonal conditions influence production and crop performance.
Merino fleece results

Merino fleece results

Results of the 2026 Nikke Child Cancer fleece competition in Alexandra on Friday.

Life & style

Pip Steel loves seeing her collection of Japanese Boro textiles on display. PHOTOS: CRAIG BAXTER

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Textiles hold lessons for today

While Japanese boro textiles are ancient and timeworn they are still relevant in today’s world of fast fashion, collector Pip Steel tells Rebecca Fox.

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.
Embracing technology, not fearing it as we age

Embracing technology, not fearing it as we age

"Technostress" is causing older people to feel shut out by the digital world, new research shows. But not for 92-year-old Peter Singh and his top-of-the-line phone.
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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.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Gallery curator selected to attend Venice Biennale
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Hodgkins inspires ‘human in the loop’

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Fungus under us
Students find their voice

World

Qantas to announce route for world's longest non-stop flight

Qantas Airways is set to unveil the first destination for the world's longest non-stop flights from eastern Australia to London or New York.

More arrests over mistaken-identity kidnapping, death

More arrests over mistaken-identity kidnapping, death

Sydney police have arrested another two young men over the alleged botched kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.
G7 leaders express optimism for peace in Ukraine

G7 leaders express optimism for peace in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has urged Russia to make peace after G7 talks with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon

US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon

The deal will be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday and Iran's nuclear programme will be tackled in later talks.

Given the obfuscations, denials and contradictory statements which have dogged the lead-up to this moment, we would not bet the farm on it, but it appears that peace might finally be about to break...

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo
The Manuherikia River and the Falls Dam

The Manuherikia River and the Falls Dam

Central Otago needs an economically sound and environmentally sustainable land use system, Phil Murray writes.
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There is more to solving OIA issues than using AI

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There is more to solving OIA issues than using AI

Artificial intelligence help seemed momentarily enticing when I was stomping about effing and blinding about my latest Official Information Act frustration.

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