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Tanker driver dies in Nth Otago crash

Police are investigating after a milk tanker ran off the road in North Otago, killing the driver early this morning.

Concerns over Green Island intersections

Concerns over Green Island intersections

A Waldronville couple is calling for action on intersections in the Green Island area after two "near misses" this month.
Heritage rules deemed too restrictive

Heritage rules deemed too restrictive

The Dunedin City Council’s proposed new heritage rules are too restrictive and property owners should have more freedom to demolish uneconomic heritage buildings, the Property Council says.
New head of CIB wants area 'safe'

New head of CIB wants area 'safe'

One of the Southern police district’s top brass has moved from Dunedin to Queenstown to lead the Otago-Lakes Central criminal investigation branch (CIB).

dunedin

Otago regional councillor Louise Croot is standing down. Photo: Linda Robertson.

On to 'another stage in journey'

Standing down after 27 years on the Otago Regional Council, Louise Croot refuses to say she is retiring.

Low-income broadband scheme response muted

Low-income broadband scheme response muted

There has been a muted response in Dunedin to a Spark Foundation programme to provide low-cost broadband to needy families.
Intersection trial supported

Intersection trial supported

Many in the Caversham community are delighted the Dunedin City Council has begun looking for ways to fix a "dangerous" intersection.
DHB against pool heritage status

Pool heritage status opposed

The SDHB is fighting a proposal to classify Dunedin’s endangered physio pool site as a heritage building, saying it may have to be demolished as part of a hospital redevelopment.

regions

Alexandra Airport during the Lakes area rally flying competition in November last year. Photo:...

New navigation system needed

An updated navigation system for Alexandra Airport is needed so potentially life-saving flights can land there in all weathers, the airport owners heard this week.

Tanker driver dies in Nth Otago crash

Tanker driver dies in Nth Otago crash

Police are investigating after a milk tanker ran off the road in North Otago, killing the driver early this morning.
New head of CIB wants area 'safe'

New head of CIB wants area 'safe'

One of the Southern police district’s top brass has moved from Dunedin to Queenstown to lead the Otago-Lakes Central criminal investigation branch (CIB).
The do-it-yourself village

The do-it-yourself village

North Otago reporter Hamish MacLean canvasses Waihemo ward candidates about the lessons learnt from the Haven St rebuild.

Aquaculture has been identified as the Southland industry with the most potential to expand quickly and relatively easily, bringing more business opportunities and jobs, and greater economic returns to the province.

House consents top $10b for year

House consents top $10b for year

Consented housing has for the first time passed more than $10 billion in a year across the country, with Otago ramping up its house numbers 85%, for August.
30 years of GST’s fairer tax harvest

30 years of GST’s fairer tax harvest

Happy Birthday GST. The goods and services tax turns 30 today. Deloitte Dunedin tax partner Peter Truman and business editor Dene Mackenzie run through some of the milestones.
Bapcor tries charm in takeover bid

Bapcor tries charm in takeover bid

Listed Australian automotive aftermarket parts business Bapcor launched a charm offensive yesterday as it increases the pressure on Hellaby Holdings shareholders to sell.

queenstown

A snowboarder flicks up powder snow at the Cardrona Alpine Resort earlier this season. Photo:...

Ski season: not all white, not all bad

The first southern skifields are set to close this weekend after a season of ups and downs, but it was a decent winter for operators.

'Campaign' knowledge denied

'Campaign' knowledge denied

Queenstown's mayoral candidates have disavowed any knowledge of the "alleged campaign" that led candidate Jim Boult to complain to police.
Paraglider crash was filmed

Paraglider crash was filmed

A paragliding crash near Coronet Peak ski area that injured two people was captured by a video camera attached to the paraglider, the Civil Aviation Authority says.
Alcohol-related harm: candidates give views

Alcohol-related harm: candidates give views

Mayoral and council candidates talk about the issue of alcohol-related harm in Queenstown, particularly binge drinking on young people and domestic violence on women.

Life & style

Waiting for seeds to pop up is part of the fun. Photo: New World.

Planting the seed

A supermarket promotion gets the thumbs-up from Gillian Vine.

Fashion war heats up

Fashion war heats up

Local retailers will have to up their game as the world's two largest retailers Zara and H&M open in New Zealand.
Faltering ticket sales send iD fashion into the red

Faltering ticket sales send iD fashion into the red

The society running the iD Dunedin Fashion Week has posted a loss of nearly $55,000 for the past financial year.
Building a strong foundation

Building a strong foundation

Feeling content with your lot in life? That's not a bad thing, writes Jan Aitken.

FOOD & WINE

National

Assault charges feared over school violence

Teachers are demanding to know if they risk police charges for physically separating school fights or defending themselves when students attack.

NZTA bans staff from using Uber

NZTA bans staff from using Uber

The NZTA has banned its staff from using Uber during work time or claiming Uber rides on expenses.
Sudden death of student at Canterbury uni

Sudden death of student at Canterbury uni

Police are investigating the sudden death of a female student at a University of Canterbury hall of residence.
Appeal after defamation verdict?

Appeal after defamation verdict?

Former Conservative Party leader Colin Craig has hinted at an appeal after being ordered to pay Taxpayers' Union executive director Jordan Williams almost $1.3m in damages for defaming him.

sport

Parker blows away Dimitrenko

It was called a risky fight but Joseph Parker blew away his opponent Alexander Dimitrenko in a victory which was tinged with controversy in Manukau.

Tears, cheers as Bulldogs end AFL drought

Tears, cheers as Bulldogs end AFL drought

Only those AFL players lucky enough to feature in a grand final are able to properly describe the pressure created by the sport's most momentous stage.
Otago thrashed by Auckland

Otago thrashed by Auckland

The sleeping giant awakens.
War on drugs in sport never-ending

War on drugs in sport never-ending

Former Wada boss David Howman says the war against drugs can never be won but strides are being made and New Zealand is leading the pack.

Farming

'Blow out' in trade deficit

A slump in dairy and beef exports and higher than expected imports have left a $1.26 billion trade deficit - more than $500 million greater than market expectations.

Strong kiwi continues to take the gloss off

Strong kiwi continues to take the gloss off

Dairy payouts and Fonterra’s fortunes have hogged the headlines for the past week, but the ongoing strength of the New Zealand dollar continues to undermine most agricultural exporters in general.
Lock in gains, farmers urged

Lock in gains, farmers urged

With potential for a breakeven season ahead for more dairy farmers, analysts are urging them to maintain cost savings and keep on top of debt repayment.
Fonterra lifts profits 65% on cheaper milk

Fonterra lifts profits 65% on cheaper milk

The cloud over New Zealand's distressed dairy farmers has a silver lining for Fonterra, with its profits swelling 65% to $834 million, for its 2015-16 season.

PM vows to make Britain 'sovereign'

PM vows to make Britain 'sovereign'

Prime Minister Theresa May has reportedly promised to make Britain "a sovereign and independent country" by repealing the act that took it into what is now the EU next year.
Gender theory enemy of marriage: Pope

Gender theory enemy of marriage: Pope

Pope Francis has warned of a "global war" against traditional marriage and the family, saying both were under attack from gender theory and divorce.
Rosetta mission to comet complete

Rosetta mission to comet complete

The Rosetta spacecraft has ended its historic mission, crashing on the surface of the dusty, icy comet it has spent 12 years chasing.

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