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One person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after Hampden crash

One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition following a truck crash which closed State Highway 1 north of Hampden this morning.
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Baking her way to Brisbane cake show

Alexandra teenager Caja Paulin has turned a childhood love of cake decorating into something much bigger — and now she is rising to an international challenge.
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Luggate residents oppose gold mine

Upset neighbours say a proposed gold mining operation just south of Luggate would ruin their quality of life.

Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down

Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down

The CEO of Dunedin Venues Paul Doorn, responsible for Forsyth Barr Stadium and the Dunedin Centre, has announced he will be leaving the post.
Two staff hospitalised after Dunedin Airport chemical incident

Two staff hospitalised after Dunedin Airport chemical incident

Two Dunedin Airport staff members have been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after potentially being exposed to a toxic chemical.
Man in court after alleged Dunedin stabbing

Man in court after alleged Dunedin stabbing

A man has appeared in Dunedin District Court following an alleged stabbing yesterday.

dunedin

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Speeding driver foiled by line of traffic

A Dunedin man’s attempt at fleeing from police at top speed was foiled when he got stuck in a line of traffic.

Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night

Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night

A Dunedin teenager driving with a car-load of young adults the morning after a big night of drinking crashed into a tree on the opposite side of the road.
Risk of thunderstorms, hail in South

Risk of thunderstorms, hail in South

MetService is warning there is a moderate risk of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and hail to the South this afternoon and evening.
High turnover of physios ‘substantial threat’

High turnover of physios ‘substantial threat’

A ‘‘concerning, but not entirely surprising’’ high turnover of physiotherapists poses a ‘‘substantial threat’’ to the stability and quality of New Zealand’s public healthcare.

regions

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Diesel squeeze hits island power

Stewart Island residents are about to feel another squeeze as rising diesel prices trigger an electricity price hike on the island.

Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration

Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration

Country rugby really was the winner on the day.
Charity mobilises to heat families

Charity mobilises to heat families

Community Link has launched its Cold Kids Campaign for 2026, with the charity forecasting significantly increased demand as cost-of-living challenges continue.
Smart meter trial deferred to new entity

Smart meter trial deferred to new entity

A trial of smart water meters in Kurow has been shelved by councillors in light of bigger plans to rejoin the Southern Waters partnership.

National

Former Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson. Photo: RNZ

Former Ports of Auckland CEO loses appeal over worker's death

The High Court has dismissed an appeal from a former Ports of Auckland chief executive who was found guilty in relation to the death of a worker.

Calls for independent checks on healthy homes standards

Calls for independent checks on healthy homes standards

Housing advocates want an independent certification system so that landlords can't just mark their own homework and say that their properties meet healthy homes standards.
Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding

Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding

The boss of Christchurch's new stadium is calling for greater transparency over how the Government is divvying up its $40 million events attraction package.
Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree

Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree

A Wellington woman, murdered by her son in 2023, died from a blow to the head with a heavy dolphin ornament, a coroner's report has revealed.

sport

Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters. Photos:...

McIlroy holds on to defend Masters title

Defending champion Rory McIlroy won the Masters by one shot over Scottie Scheffler today to collect his sixth major and become the fourth repeat winner at Augusta National and first since Tiger...

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‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly

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‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly for Highlanders: Joseph

You can debate the yellow card, but it is the little things that are proving costly for the Highlanders, coach Jamie Joseph says.
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Miln stars as Harbour show quality

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Miln stars as Harbour show quality

Harbour enhanced their reputation with a quality win over a Highlanders-laden Dunedin side at Watson Park on Saturday.
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Turnovers costly for Steel as Tactix win messy opener

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Turnovers costly for Steel as Tactix win messy opener

It was hardly the game either team would have wanted.

Food & Wine

Business

Christopher Luxon and Narendra Modi during the former's visit to India last year. Photo: The...

Top exporters call for all parties to support FTA with India

Some of New Zealand's top exporters and business associations have signed an open letter calling on all political parties to back New Zealand's free trade agreement with India.

ANZ picks three OCR hikes this year

ANZ picks three OCR hikes this year

ANZ, New Zealand's biggest bank, says it now expects three official cash rate (OCR) increases this year - in July, September and October.
Allen appointed new Fonterra chief executive

Allen appointed new Fonterra chief executive

Richard Allen has been named as the new Fonterra chief executive officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell.
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Southland roofing firm hits proud milestone

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Southland roofing firm hits proud milestone

"It's going to be a long time before we get robots putting on a roof."

Rural Life

Murdoch and Jackie Cameron and daughters Jess, 5, and Elsie, 1, inspect heifers and steers at the...

Strong demand for every class of calves on offer in East Otago

Bidding was hot at the first beef calf sale of the season in East Otago.

Code cracks it for young dog triallist

Code cracks it for young dog triallist

You could say she has cracked the code of dog trialling.
New job for online auction exciting

New job for online auction exciting

‘‘I’ve hit the ground running and I haven’t stopped.’’
‘Proud’ to win award before departing farm

‘Proud’ to win award before departing farm

A South Otago family have sold their dairy farm and milking herd but won an award before the final heifers move to new pastures.

Life & style

Not even in the bidding

You’d think not getting married in white would make things easier.

Zapped in space

Zapped in space

The most important data from Nasa’s first crewed Artemis II mission may not be its photographs.
Powering on beyond the crisis

Powering on beyond the crisis

We must use this moment to address our fossil fuel dependence.
Teeth hold diet secrets

Teeth hold diet secrets

How do you reconstruct the diet of prehistoric people?

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

World

Sir Keir Starmer has brushed off calls to resign. Photo: Reuters

Starmer says UK won't support Hormuz blockade

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope

Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope

Donald Trump forcefully criticized Pope Leo in an unusual, direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church that drew immediate rebuke from believers.
US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.
Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations

Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations

US Representative Eric Swalwell said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, following accusations of sexual assault.

Opinion

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Water woes worsen

The cover of the ‘‘Our Freshwater 2026’’ report looks idyllic.

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Cartoonist's view - Yeo

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Cartoonist's view - Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
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First leg of Arctic attempt

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First leg of Arctic attempt

Captain Amundsen’s airship the Norge has arrived at Pulham. The Norge’s flight occupied 30 consecutive hours. The best speed was 70 miles hourly.
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Letters to the Editor: climate, booze and 'Earthset'

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Letters to the Editor: climate, booze and 'Earthset'

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the jargon of climate change, regulating the thematic victualler, and going from 'Earthrise' to 'Earthset'.