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North OtagoAugust 29

One person dead after serious crash on SH85

One person has died following a crash this morning in Waitaki.

UPDATE: 14:05PM

DunedinAugust 29

Cold front smacks the South, blowing over caravan and bringing snow to near sea level

A cold front could bring snow to near sea level in Dunedin Monday night as MetService issues strong wind watches and road snowfall warnings for Otago and Southland.

WānakaAugust 30

‘Exorbitant’ Wānaka prices no excuse for tourist’s shoplifting — judge

A judge says he’s sick of shoplifters using the cost of living in the Queenstown Lakes as an excuse for “pillaging supermarkets”.

Guy Williams

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DunedinAugust 28

Otago prison inmate left with broken cheekbones and jaw after attack

A prison gang attack left an inmate with broken cheekbones and a fractured jaw, a court has heard

Rob Kidd

QueenstownAugust 29

More accolades for Essence

Tracey Roxburgh

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SouthlandAugust 28

Another large wind farm planned in Southland

Steve Hepburn

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SouthlandAugust 28

Couple’s fight leads to Mataura blaze

Gemma Sinclair

ODT QuizAugust 28

ODT quiz: August 30

Dunedin

The StarAugust 29

Teacher training under fire as college marks milestone

The University of Otago College of Education Te Kura Ākau Taitoka is celebrating 150 years of teacher training this year amid proposed changes to how the sector operates.

Sam Henderson

The StarAugust 29

Cool cats on show as club celebrates 50th birthday

Cat lovers will flock to Mosgiel next month for a close encounter with rare and exotically beautiful cats in next month’s Southern Cross All Breeds Cat Club Show.

Brenda Harwood

The StarAugust 29

Knitting passion rekindled in Dunedin woman living with dementia

Dunedin woman Joan Hodge had forgotten that she knew how to knit, but has picked up her knitting needles again with the encouragement of her daughter Vanessa Beck.

Brenda Harwood

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DunedinAugust 28

Curtain-up gets closer for $4.1m stadium project

Adjustable capacity at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium should lead to plenty of curtain calls, the project’s backers believe.

Grant Miller

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ChristchurchAugust 30

Judge urges Christchurch dealership to make good after selling ‘dog of a vehicle’

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WānakaAugust 30

‘Exorbitant’ Wānaka prices no excuse for tourist’s shoplifting — judge

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WorldAugust 29

Watch: Jets stage ‘completely insane’ flyover before All Blacks-Springboks match

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RugbyAugust 29

Blame game begins as thousands miss out on tickets for All Blacks match in Cape Town

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NationalAugust 29

National vows to reduce student loan repayment rate if re-elected

Otago

WānakaAugust 29

Crews working to clear 30 slips on closed section of SH6

Roading crews worked in trying conditions yesterday to clear some of the numerous slips that have blocked State Highway 6 between Makarora and Lake Hāwea.

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North OtagoAugust 29

Railway stalwart ‘lost for words’ after receiving international Rotary recognition

Oamaru’s own railway man, Harry Andrew, has been named a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow for his services to the Steam and Rail Society.

Jules Chin

North OtagoAugust 29

Event centre visitor numbers surpass 60,000

The Network Waitaki Event Centre is proving a hit as more than 60,000 people have visited in the first three months.

Nic Duff

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North OtagoAugust 29

Community gets together to install ‘vital’ defibrillator at Oamaru Rowing Club

A life-saving piece of equipment has been installed at the Oamaru Rowing Club by the community, for the community.

Charley-Kai John

Canterbury

ChristchurchAugust 29

Flood prevention a top priority for weather-battered community

Residents of a Canterbury township are calling for more work to be done to mitigate flooding in the village, along with other issues identified by the community.

Kees Chalmers

ChristchurchAugust 28

Still hooked on books after six decades in the business

David Cameron has survived earthquakes, tragedy and more than a few moves, and still finds himself happiest surrounded by books — even if his Canterbury property sometimes pays the price.

By Raphael Franks

ChristchurchAugust 28

New look for the New City Hotel

The restoration of the historic New City Hotel in Christchurch is due to finish early next year.

Raphael Franks

ChristchurchAugust 28

Mike Pero ready to move on from his latest property venture

Former Christchurch real estate guru Mike Pero is selling the Auckland lifestyle block he got after swapping a luxury holiday home in the Cook Islands.

National

NationalAugust 29

National vows to reduce student loan repayment rate if re-elected

The National Party is promising to reduce the compulsory student loan repayment rate if re-elected, while cracking down on overseas-based borrowers.

NationalAugust 29

‘A sh**show to work in’: Patients face 24-hour wait at Wellington Hospital ED

Patients presenting at Wellington Hospital's emergency department have faced wait times of more than 24 hours to be seen this month.

NationalAugust 29

Thousands of young people to lose unemployment benefit after law changed under urgency

Thousands of youths across the country are set to lose access to unemployment benefits, after a welfare bill passed into law under urgency on Friday night.

NationalAugust 28

Coroner calls for ‘keep left’ stickers after tourist dies in wrong-lane crash

A motorist waved, yelled and whistled in a desperate attempt to stop a Swiss tourist driving on the wrong side of a highway.

Tara Shaskey of Open Justice

Southland

SouthlandAugust 28

One remains in critical condition after vehicle overturns near Mataura

A person remains in a critical condition after a crash near Mataura on Saturday morning.

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SouthlandAugust 28

Southland: a place of spirits and pride

When it comes to creating successful distilleries, Southland has proven to have just the spirit.

Tayler Mutton

Sport

RugbyAugust 29

Blame game begins as thousands miss out on tickets for All Blacks match in Cape Town

South Africa Rugby says it will pursue legal measures against travel agencies after claims that SA Rugby were behind failures which saw people miss out on tickets for the All Blacks' second test against the Springboks in Cape Town this weekend.

RugbyAugust 29

Springboks bounce back to beat All Blacks and level series

The All Blacks scored four tries to the Springboks' three tries but the hosts kicked several penalty goals to help claim a seven-point victory in front of a sold out crowd of about 60,000.

NetballAugust 29

Teams ready for semifinals

The business end of the North Otago netball season is here.

Nic Duff

RugbyAugust 29

Otago edge Waikato in a thriller

Otago held on to beat Waikato by the tips of their fingers.

Adrian Seconi

Lifestyle

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The MixAugust 28

Dunedin drum troupe journeys to the source

If you surrender to the rhythm, you end up in Ghana, Clare Fraser writes.

The MixAugust 28

Claws and effect

The Otago Daily Times talks to senior project director at Insomniac Games Jess Reiner-Reid ahead of the release of their new title, Marvel's Wolverine.

Ben Allan

The MixAugust 28

Secondhand September reminds us all to clear out the clutter

Started by Oxfam in the UK to encourage people to pause new purchases for 30 days, Second September has since become a seasonal spotlight on the reuse economy and clearing out the clutter.

Resourceful thinking: Ruth Blunt

The MixAugust 28

Making space for culture and language

How we weave culture into our children’s lives matters, Wahineata Smith writes.

Business

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BusinessAugust 28

How a student bed business that began in Castle St graduated to the New Zealand mattress market

What began as selling used beds in Castle St has transformed into a nationwide enterprise and fulltime jobs for two former Dunedin students.

Tim Scott

BusinessAugust 28

Air New Zealand plunges to $242 million loss as fuel and engine costs bite

Air New Zealand has plunged to a $242 million annual loss, as soaring fuel prices and engine problems wiped out gains from stronger passenger revenue.

BusinessAugust 27

‘Better outcomes ahead’: Westpac says economy is improving

Things are finally looking up for the New Zealand economy, Westpac says.

North CanterburyAugust 27

Canterbury dairy farmer appointed associate director on FMG Board

Culverden farmer Bex Green has been appointed to an associate director position on the FMG Board.

Robyn Bristow

Rural Life

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Rural Life OtherAugust 26

Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago

A pipe dream is now a reality in South Otago.

Shawn McAvinue

Red MeatAugust 26

Survey shows shift towards beef cattle

The growth of the Southland beef herd is the largest percentage shift in New Zealand for the livestock class, a Beef + Lamb New Zealand survey shows.

Rural EventsAugust 26

Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.

The strong wool market delivered a major reversal of the sharp downward spiral across recent sales, PGG Wrightson says.

Rural EventsAugust 26

Booming bunny population spurs regional council drop-in session

Land occupiers in the Allanton area are invited to an Otago Regional Council drop-in session to discuss rabbit management.

Food & Wine

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Food & WineAugust 25

The ‘Sherwood way’ has been boosted by Michelin Star

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Food & WineAugust 25

Cooking long and slow takes pressure of the cook

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Food & WineAugust 25

Sense of place for chardonnay

Wine Times: Mark Henderson

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Food & WineAugust 25

Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Pasta

In Season: Alison Lambert

World

WorldAugust 29

Watch: Jets stage ‘completely insane’ flyover before All Blacks-Springboks match

An extremely low flyover above DHL Stadium amazed rugby fans, before the Springboks' win over the All Blacks in Cape Town - but not everyone was impressed.

WorldAugust 29

Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves

President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented US push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation's battered energy industry while delivering a new source of crude to help bring down US fuel prices.

WorldAugust 29

Chinese rescue team finds 'nothing but ruins' at flood-hit Himalayan border crossing

Nepal and China resumed rescue operations in the flood-hit Himalayas on Friday, with a Chinese rescue team reaching the all-but-obliterated Gyirong border crossing complex for the first time and finding "nothing but ruins."

WorldAugust 28

Trump renames Lake Ontario as Lake America

WATCH ▶️: US President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America", escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border trade.

Reuters

West Coast

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West CoastAugust 25

Koru Club perk for council boss questioned

A West Coast council has questioned its chief executive’s paid Koru Club membership.

Janna Sherman

West CoastAugust 21

Former mayor, now NZ First candidate grilled over council policies

A former West Coast mayor who is running for Parliament has faced tough question over NZ First’s plans to support councils.

Vihan Dalal, Local Democracy reporter

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DunedinAugust 28

‘Relief, pride and gratitude’ at New Dunedin hospital outpatient building opening

It may have been a long time coming, but Friday was momentous.

Matthew Littlewood

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DunedinAugust 28

'No answers … no clues': 24 years waiting for the truth behind his mother's vanishing

It has been nearly 24 years since Tuitania Barclay disappeared without trace after leaving her Dunedin home. Her son has broken his silence, telling Rob Kidd about a life of seeking answers.

Rob Kidd

DunedinAugust 28

New Dunedin hospital outpatient building has its day in the sun

After nearly a decade since it was first proposed for the old Cadbury building site, the doors are finally open for the new Dunedin Hospital’s outpatient building.

Matthew Littlewood

WorldAugust 28

Trump renames Lake Ontario as Lake America

WATCH ▶️: US President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America", escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border trade.

Reuters

Opinion

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OpinionAugust 28

Wearing masks is not beyond the pale

As New Zealand coughs, splutters and sweats its way through a severe flu season, why do so few people wear masks?

Civis

OpinionAugust 28

Erik Olssen brought the past to life

Erik Olssen was a born social historian.

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OpinionAugust 28

We may, or we may not, have a cunning plan

As I type this, Rachel Brooking is standing up in Parliament talking about planning law.

Mike Houlahan

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OpinionAugust 28

The secret eulogies for Dolly Parton

Christopher Luxon Yeah, look, I mean, I look at Dolly Parton and I see myself.

Steve Braunais

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OpinionAugust 28

Cartoonist’s view

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

YeoCartoonist

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EditorialAugust 28

Will you still feed me, when I’m 64?

It’s not easy, getting old. People start looking differently at you or, worse, stop noticing you at all.

Editorial

100 Years Ago

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NewsAugust 28

Otago lads fight well

The New Zealand amateur boxing championships concluded last night before a large attendance.

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NewsAugust 27

A place (to sell fish) of one’s own

At the monthly meeting of the Otago Harbour Board  last night, the Secretary submitted a minute with respect to the town clerk’s complaint regarding delay in the matter of negotiations for a site for a fish market or depot.

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NewsAugust 26

A sheep by any other name

The term “cross-bred,” as generally applied in many parts of Australia, refers to any breed of sheep other than merinos.

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NewsAugust 25

Military honours for veteran

The funeral of the late Mr C.H. Street was a striking tribute to one who in life made for himself a good name and a multitude of friends.