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Overpass option out at problem Dunedin intersection

Changes at Dunedin’s main northern exit, where the option of an overpass has been discounted, could cost $10 million, documents show.
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Stepping down as head of airshow after 14 years

For Ed Taylor, 14 years as the Warbirds Over Wānaka International Airshow general manager has flown by.

Oamaru police investigate death threats to councillor

Oamaru police investigate death threats to councillor

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Police are investigating death threats made to a Waitaki district councillor.
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Councillors ‘manipulated, silenced’ over South D plan

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Councillors ‘manipulated, silenced’ over South D plan

A political firestorm has erupted over proposed property buy-ups in South Dunedin as two councillors prepare to take legal action against their own council.
Second body found in Lake Tekapo in less than a week

Second body found in Lake Tekapo in less than a week

The body of a man has been found in Lake Tekapo, the second in less than a week.

ODT quiz: June 18
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Partner of rape accused defends her ‘wonderful man’
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Milford charges may be tested in court
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Samoan church purchases home after nearly 50 years

dunedin

Tūhura Otago Museum marketing manager Charlie Buchan says museums are not a side activity and are...

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Minister's museum remarks show ‘ignorance’

Tūhura Otago Museum has labelled a government minister ignorant and ill-informed over her suggestion regional museums and galleries are not primary destinations for travellers.

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Site readied for apartments

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Site readied for apartments

A 36-unit apartment building is set to be built on the corner of High and Clark Sts, and more than half of the units have already been snapped up.
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Millennial saint relic to visit Dunedin

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Millennial saint relic to visit Dunedin

Excitement is building in the Catholic community ahead of the arrival in Dunedin of a relic of the first millennial saint.
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Hospital ‘Band-Aid’ solutions decried

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Hospital ‘Band-Aid’ solutions decried

A former head of Health New Zealand’s infrastructure department says he is sick of ‘‘Band-Aid’’ solutions to bring Wakari Hospital up to modern standards.

regions

Volunteers at the Wānaka Community Workshop are upgrading the grebe platforms in Lake Wānaka such...

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Helping grebes while supporting wellbeing

Power tools and pool noodles have come together to solve the world’s problems and build nesting sites for endangered birds at the Wānaka Community Workshop.

'Kiwis will be furious': Where conservation land could be sold

'Kiwis will be furious': Where conservation land could be sold

The parts of New Zealand where conservation land will become easier to sell off are revealed in new maps produced by a lobby group.
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Projected tax contribution from proposed gold mine disputed

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Projected tax contribution from proposed gold mine disputed

Scorn was yesterday poured on the amount of money suggested would go into the government’s coffers by the proposed Santana Minerals gold mine.
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Seaview hostel arson admitted

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Seaview hostel arson admitted

A Hokitika woman has admitted to lighting the massive fire that burned an abandoned Seaview Hospital hostel to the ground last year.

National

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Waitaha's human resources practices required "immediate attention", said...

Principal allegedly failed to protect children

The principal of a Christchurch school has resigned amid allegations she failed to protect the safety of children as well as manage conflicts of interest.

'Extremely lonely': The toll of caring for a loved-one

'Extremely lonely': The toll of caring for a loved-one

A 70-year-old woman caring for her mentally disabled husband all by herself says she doesn't have a life anymore and no longer feels like an individual.
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed

Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed

The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed

'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed

A conservation group looking to bring native birds back to a Canterbury town have welcomed council plans for expanded rules around cat ownership.

sport

Southern shooting twins Kate Heffernan (left) and Georgia Heffernan.

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Sisters reunited in Games squad

Four years ago, Kate Heffernan was just thrilled to be on the plane to Birmingham.

Black Caps edged on first day of second test

Black Caps edged on first day of second test against England

New Zealand battled back to end an absorbing first day of the second test on 291 for seven after England's new-look pace attack held sway early on.
White Ferns in peril after second loss

White Ferns in peril after second loss

The White Ferns suffered their second successive loss at the T20 World Cup in England, losing to Sri Lanka by five wickets yesterday.
Black Sticks men, women through to Nations Cup semis

Black Sticks men, women through to Nations Cup semis

The Black Sticks men are through to the semifinals of the Nations Cup after a commanding 5-1 win over Malaysia in Cape Town yesterday.

Food & Wine

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Potato, leek and dill soup
Pies with purpose
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Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions
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Pinot gris an accomplished European, global traveller

Business

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Minister's museum remarks show ‘ignorance’

Tūhura Otago Museum has labelled a government minister ignorant and ill-informed over her suggestion regional museums and galleries are not primary destinations for travellers.

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New mining tech market ‘disruptor’

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New mining tech market ‘disruptor’

Mining technology developed by a Dunedin robotics company for use in an international commercial laboratory will be ‘‘transformational’’ for the company, it says.
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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly

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Fuel prices on their way down - slowly

Petrol prices are on the slide, but it will be a while before they drop to the level they were before the Middle East conflict blew up.
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Calder Stewart invests $110m in solar

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Calder Stewart invests $110m in solar

Calder Stewart is about to put $110 million of rooftop solar and battery storage into its vast estate of industrial properties.

Rural Life

Earnscleugh Station High Country Genetics co-owner Duncan Campbell sold Hereford bull Earnscleugh...

$65,000 Hereford bull sets stud record

A $65,000 Hereford bull is a smoking gun, proof the beef industry is humming.

Edendale Fonterra site wins top prize

Edendale Fonterra site wins top prize

Edendale being crowned the best Fonterra site in New Zealand is recognition of the hard work of its more than 600 staff and their ability to consistently deliver at scale, its manager says.
Autumn frosts damage trial maize crop

Autumn frosts damage trial maize crop

A call is out for southern maize growers to explain how seasonal conditions influence production and crop performance.
Merino fleece results

Merino fleece results

Results of the 2026 Nikke Child Cancer fleece competition in Alexandra on Friday.

Life & style

Pip Steel loves seeing her collection of Japanese Boro textiles on display. PHOTOS: CRAIG BAXTER

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Textiles hold lessons for today

While Japanese boro textiles are ancient and timeworn they are still relevant in today’s world of fast fashion, collector Pip Steel tells Rebecca Fox.

A caffeinated approach to change

A caffeinated approach to change

Stimulating the change we need to see will be easier with the government on board.
Embracing technology, not fearing it as we age

Embracing technology, not fearing it as we age

"Technostress" is causing older people to feel shut out by the digital world, new research shows. But not for 92-year-old Peter Singh and his top-of-the-line phone.
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Nowhere to run to

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Nowhere to run to

Milford’s spectacular scenery should come with a health warning, Paul Gorman writes.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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One-woman powerhouse
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Secret snippet

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Fungus under us
Students find their voice

World

Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week

Britain's former health minister Wes Streeting said he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister as soon as next week.

Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom

Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom

A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans.
Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight

Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight

Qantas has announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney.
More arrests over mistaken-identity kidnapping, death

More arrests over mistaken-identity kidnapping, death

Sydney police have arrested another two young men over the alleged botched kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.

Opinion

Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

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Immigration IT debacle

The latest scandal involving a multimillion-dollar public spend on dud information technology involves questions which extend well beyond those immediately involved.

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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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Finally now starting to see myself again

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Finally now starting to see myself again

Our very first semester at Otago is officially done and this new routine no longer feels unfamiliar, but rather something akin to comfortability.
Doubting Thomas or just asking? Doubting Thomas or just asking?

Doubting Thomas or just asking? Doubting Thomas or just asking?

I am proud to be a doubting Thomas, Sir Ian Taylor writes.

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