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Living life to the fullest after beating all the odds

Phoebe Finlay looks pretty good for someone who has died several times.
'Peace or tragedy', Trump warns Iran

US forces have struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said, and he warned Tehran it would face more attacks if it did not agree to peace.

Hospital stall due to contract

Hospital stall due to contract

The government bungled the opportunity to crack on with the new Dunedin hospital’s in-patient building last year by blowing up contract negotiations in sight of the finish line, sources say.
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US attack on Iran will worsen conflict: prof

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US attack on Iran will worsen conflict: prof

The United States attacks on three principal nuclear sites in Iran will likely worsen conflict in the Middle-East, the University of Otago’s leading international relations academic says.
‘Glad everyone is safe’ after fire destroyed home

‘Glad everyone is safe’ after fire destroyed home

A Dunedin man who lost his home to a blaze in St Clair overnight says he is relieved his family got out safely.

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Accident numbers putting pressure on ACC

Nearly half the population of Otago had active Accident Compensation Corporation injury claims last year, prompting the government agency to raise concerns about the financial pressure it was...

Korean society, veteran mark war’s 75th anniversary

Korean society, veteran mark war’s 75th anniversary

Joined by family and members of the Dunedin Korean Society at WongGok Restaurant yesterday are Changsik Kim, Ken Wright, Avro Carman and Euija Kim.
Direct flights across the Ditch set to leave the runway

Direct flights across the Ditch set to leave the runway

Fasten your seatbelts Dunedin, it is almost time for liftoff.
Housed youth commit less crime: study

Housed youth commit less crime: study

Having a safe, stable roof overhead appears to be one of the key factors in curbing New Zealand’s high rate of youth offending.

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Invercargill Lotto winner

It was a very happy holiday weekend for someone in Invercargill, after they won $15 million in Saturday night's Powerball draw.

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Council amalgamation proposal rejected

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Council amalgamation proposal rejected

Environment Southland has given the thumbs down to the amalgamation proposal of Southland councils, raising concerns over costs, waning support and over-inflated suggested savings.
Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride

Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride

An American Silicon Valley entrepreneur has added what has been billed as "Queenstown’s most unique water activity" to his increasing stable of Lake Wakatipu-based businesses.
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Hundreds of vintage dolls set to be sold

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Hundreds of vintage dolls set to be sold

Cathryn Kabuji says she is not a hoarder, but a collection of nearly 400 dolls tells another story.

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Access to file on police woman’s death abused

An internal police investigation has revealed 50 employees snooped into the file relating to the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming without good reason.

Iranian in NZ fears 'a bigger war'

'I'm so scared': Iranian in NZ fears 'a bigger war'

An Iranian in New Zealand says she has been plagued by stress as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates.
Two critically hurt in Auckland night market assault

Two critically hurt in Auckland night market assault

Police are still searching for a person who critically injured two people in an assault at an Auckland night market yesterday evening.
Destiny Church protesters set flags alight at Auckland rally

Destiny Church protesters set flags alight at Auckland rally

Fire crews have been called to a Destiny Church march in downtown Auckland after flags were set on fire.

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Patrick Tipene (Andy Bay Falcons) looks for a way past City Rise Bombers defender Daniel Crook at...

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Inspired spell produces Magic result

Make it 11 in a row — and in typical Mid City Magic fashion as well.

Stampede hold on for win

Stampede hold on for win

The Stampede returned to the top of the New Zealand Ice Hockey League — at least temporarily — with a set of wins over the Canterbury Red Devils in Queenstown at the weekend.
Breakthrough third for Kiwi teen in Italy

Breakthrough third for Kiwi teen in Italy

Rotorua teenager Kate Hastings earned a breakthrough podium in the latest round of the UCI downhill world series in Italy yesterday.
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St Kevin’s show competitive ability

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St Kevin’s show competitive ability

Perhaps the co-educational schools are finally closing the gap in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship.

Winter made easy
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Marvellous opportunity to be seduced
Slow and steady wins in health and taste
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Feijoa jam

Business

Fraser Jonker is keen to focus on governance roles as well as his Alexandra farmlet. PHOTO: SALLY...

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Career in energy proved a power of good

In March, Pioneer Energy Group announced its long-serving chief executive Fraser Jonker would step down but stay on in a business advisory capacity until his retirement at the end of this month.

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Investment adviser aiding the community

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Investment adviser aiding the community

She’s a woman on a mission to help others, whether through her job as a financial adviser or via service organisation Rotary. Business editor Sally Rae talks to April Eden.
Failed Mosgiel businessman declared bankrupt

Failed Mosgiel businessman declared bankrupt

Failed Mosgiel businessman Malcolm Burns - who owes creditors millions - has finally been declared bankrupt despite a last-ditch effort to delay the decision a fourth time.
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City firm giving global sports teams the edge

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City firm giving global sports teams the edge

What do the All Blacks, the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions have in common — aside from all being rugby teams?

Rural Life

Fairlight Foundation executive director Laura Koot says those behind the initiative have a...

Setting women up for life in agriculture

"We have 12 months to prepare them as best we can for the rest of their lives."

Bonds formed during internship

Bonds formed during internship

Although she does not graduate until December, Fairlight Foundation intern Nerida Bateup is already sad about leaving her fellow interns.
Programme paved way into rural mental health

Programme paved way into rural mental health

Growing up on a sheep and beef farm in the King Country, Emma Foss never properly considered farming as a viable profession for a woman.
Farmer ‘ecstatic’ after clean sweep at competition

Farmer ‘ecstatic’ after clean sweep at competition

Taieri farmer Geoff Edgar won both of the top prizes at the recent 2025 Otago-Southland Hoof and Hook Beef Competition.