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Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled

The first of two drone shows to celebrate Matariki tonight was cancelled at the last minute, causing frustration for those waiting in the cold outside Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks

Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks

Five people have been injured in a crash involving the Shotover Jet near Queenstown this afternoon.
SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin

SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin

One person has been critically injured in a motorcycle crash that closed State Highway One just north of Dunedin for nearly six hours.
Two Dunedin beaches closed over 'faecal material'

Two Dunedin beaches closed over 'faecal material'

A popular Dunedin beach is one of two in the city hit by a red warning after faecal matter was detected in seawater.

ODT quiz: July 10
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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on
Five injured in crash on SH8 near Milton
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Soaring fuel costs hurting vulnerable people: study

dunedin

Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin

Electricity has been restored after about 700 properties in Dunedin were hit with a power cut this evening.

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Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service

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Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service

Fears the city could lose its prized neurosurgery department have been raised by senior Dunedin doctors, who say the loss could lead to more deaths.
Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony

Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony

Hundreds of people gathered at Tūhura Otago Museum today to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year.
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Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses

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Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses

Upgrades at Wakari Hospital are nearing completion for one ward as health authorities prepare for the shutdown of its most contentious ward.

regions

Hundreds marched to the council to protest the rates rise in June. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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'It’s unaffordable and will cause people harm'

Waitaki’s rates rise has been set at roughly 17% on what the district’s mayor called a ‘‘painful’’ day as protesters said the rise would "cause people harm".

Warning over 'freezing fog' in Kawerau Gorge

Warning over 'freezing fog' in Kawerau Gorge

Motorists are being warned to watch out for freezing fog and icy roads on a chilly start to the day in Queenstown and Central Otago.
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District in recovery after state of emergency lifted

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District in recovery after state of emergency lifted

The Waitaki district is now in recovery mode after a state of emergency declared in the wake of devastating flooding was lifted.
TVNZ apologises after complaint about inaccuracy upheld

TVNZ apologises after complaint about inaccuracy upheld

TVNZ has been forced to issue an apology to the Gore District Council over an incorrect statement broadcast last month concerning local government amalgamation.

National

Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds

People are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish from parts of Marlborough Sounds as they may contain toxins.

Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes

Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes

A Lotto player has scooped $1 million after using the same numbers to win all four First Division prizes.
Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed

Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed

A man who previously forced two prisons into lockdowns during destructive rooftop and riot incidents has now been caught painting a pedestrian crossing on a main route into a South Island town.
Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'

Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'

Ten years after finding lumps in her breast Kelly Reynolds was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Her daughter Jessica tells her story

sport

Craig Moller showed his composure to net two late free-throws and calm Nugget nerves. File photo:...

Nuggets hold on to win thriller over Bulls

Talk about drama. The Otago Nuggets held a healthy 16 point lead when the Franklin Bulls mounted a mighty comeback.

Southern will feel burn for years to come

Southern will feel burn for years to come

Well, we are down to four but as we know in club rugby not without some controversy.
Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise

Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise

A rising prop and a popular southern lad once seen as the future in the Highlanders No 10 jersey have been farewelled by the club.
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Heffernan on top of her game

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Heffernan on top of her game

Everyone in the South knew Kate Heffernan’s brilliance.

Food & Wine

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A time to enjoy with whānau
Fuel with flavour
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Silverbeet, white beans and lemon
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Central Otago organic wine success

Business

The cash rate was increased by 25 basis points on Wednesday. Image: RNZ

Banks bump up interest rates following OCR rise

ASB, BNZ, Westpac and Kiwibank have all now made adjustments to their floating interest rates, in the wake of this week's official cash rate increases.

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Soaring fuel costs hurting vulnerable people: study

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Soaring fuel costs hurting vulnerable people: study

Skyrocketing fuel costs over the past few months have left many vulnerable people with little choice but to either absorb rising transport costs or miss essential trips to healthcare appointments,...
Chicken restaurant finally open after customers cry fowl over delay

Chicken restaurant finally open after customers cry fowl over delay

A new Dunedin chicken restaurant has finally opened its doors after ruffling the feathers of hungry customers who were turned away this morning.
Oil price surge reinforces inflation fears - Reserve Bank

Oil price surge reinforces inflation fears - Reserve Bank

The Reserve Bank governor says events over the last 24 hours reinforce the bank's concerns about inflation.

Rural Life

Taieri dairy farmer repurposes shed to host heifers

Dairy farmer Cam Edgecombe bought deer property Black Forest Park to support his nearby sharemilking business on the Taieri.

Sustainable farmers recognised

Sustainable farmers recognised

Michelle and Tony Roberts did not inherit the farming business they have today.
Lay of the land

Lay of the land

An El Nino weather pattern is anticipated to bring hotter, drier and windier periods to East Otago this spring, resulting in drier soils and reduced&nbsp...
El Nino to have ‘significant’ impacts

El Nino to have ‘significant’ impacts

El Nino has been officially declared, and Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) expects the climate phenomenon to intensify into one of the strongest on record.

Life & style

Begonia bowerae is sometimes called “Eyelash Begonia” or “Tiger Paw Begonia”. PHOTOS: ALISHA...

Begonia wild at heart

Originating from the wilds of Mexico, this captivating begonia is rewarding to grow, Alisha Sherriff finds.

New four-season garden festival launched; gardens wanted

New four-season garden festival launched; gardens wanted

Dunedin is soon to enjoy its first official garden festival, Garden Ōtepoti Dunedin — Four Seasons of the South.
Ideal time for transplanting dormant roses

Ideal time for transplanting dormant roses

The winter months are a suitable time of year to plant new trees and shrubs and roses, along with transplanting existing plants to a new location.
Your garden

Your garden

What to do in your garden this week.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Science and art connect
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‘New ways to speak’

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From concrete to comfy
A scene to be heard

World

Smoke and flames rise during a wildfire in Los Gallardos, Spain. Photo: Forta/Handout via REUTERS

At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot

At least 11 people died in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, a popular holiday destination, and 19 were missing, with firefighters still battling to bring one of the country's deadliest...

Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head

Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head

A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he will face during campaigning is a man with a...
France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals.
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following US strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week...

New Zealand received an unpleasant reminder on Monday that while we may be a long way away from the world geographically, that modern long-range ballistic missile technology has no respect for that...

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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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Matariki and te reo and whanau, at home and away

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Matariki and te reo and whanau, at home and away

Happy Matariki. That’s a funny way to say it.
A tale of two island nations’ defence

A tale of two island nations’ defence

New Zealand is getting its defence plans all right and the United Kingdom is getting its all wrong, Paul Foster-Bell writes.

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