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Watch: Rare catch follows orca sighting

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A Dunedin fisherman's stunning day on the water started with witnessing a pod of orcas on the hunt and ended with catching a fish rarely caught in southern waters.
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You'll be surprised when you realise how much of your personal data is in other people's hands. For Bruce Munro, the challenge was how to live well in this unprivate, digital age.

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Dinghy stuck on rocks near Moeraki

Dinghy stuck on rocks near Moeraki

2.55 pm

Emergency services have been called to a dinghy stuck on rocks near Moeraki in North Otago this afternoon.
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Branch hits car, blocks traffic on Dunedin street

Branch hits car, blocks traffic on Dunedin street

2.11 pm

A large branch has come down smashing into a car and blocking traffic on a South Dunedin street.
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High winds to batter South tomorrow

High winds to batter South tomorrow

2.30 pm

Wild weather is set to return to the South tomorrow and the MetService says winds could reach 120kmh in exposed places.

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University of Otago vice chancellor Harlene Hayne with the latest doctor of psychology in the...

Daughter’s PhD completes family hat trick

University of Otago vice-chancellor Harlene Hayne has sat through dozens of graduation ceremonies, playing her part of a special day for thousands of families.

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Controlled burn spreads to hedge

Controlled burn spreads to hedge

1.45 pm

A controlled burn-off on the Taieri has spread to a nearby hedge.
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16 more nurses employed to manage safety

16 more nurses employed to manage safety

The Southern District Health Board has employed 16 new nurses as it moves towards meeting safe staffing requirements.
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Dunedin tradies warned after yet another tool theft

Dunedin tradies warned after yet another tool theft

Tradies are again being told to remain vigilant and lock up their tools after another targeted theft in Dunedin at the weekend.

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Dinghy stuck on rocks near Moeraki

2.55 pm

Emergency services have been called to a dinghy stuck on rocks near Moeraki in North Otago this afternoon.

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High winds to batter South tomorrow

High winds to batter South tomorrow

2.30 pm

Wild weather is set to return to the South tomorrow and the MetService says winds could reach 120kmh in exposed places.
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Six-hour battle to quell fire at landfill

Six-hour battle to quell fire at landfill

Balclutha residents were advised to shut their doors and windows against noxious smoke as the town’s landfill went up in flames yesterday morning.
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Two seriously hurt in Central Otago crash

Two seriously hurt in Central Otago crash

Two people were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Central Otago overnight.

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The man (22), has been charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and is due to appear in...

One killed after truck and car crash in Canterbury

1.35 pm

Police have confirmed one person has died in a crash between a car and a truck in Waimakariri, Canterbury today.

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Learner driver who killed teen cyclist could face appeal

Learner driver who killed teen cyclist could face appeal

Crown Law has been asked to consider an appeal over the home detention sentence imposed on a teen girl who killed an Air Force cadet in a drunken hit-and-run.
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Bridges would vote against legalising cannabis

Bridges would vote against legalising cannabis

While the government is working through plans to hold a referendum on legalising cannabis at or before the 2020 election, Simon Bridges says he would probably vote against it.
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Man arrested for human trafficking, slavery

Man arrested for human trafficking, slavery

A man has been arrested for human trafficking and slavery after bring Samoans to New Zealand to work illegally since the 1990s.

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Robert Wilson (centre), founder of outdoor clothing brands Hunters Element and Riverworks. Photo:...

Kiwi clothing brand signs deal with retail giant Oakley

Robert Wilson started his brands when he was 21. Fast forward 16 years, he has patented a camouflage print and inked a deal with retail giant Oakley.

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PMI eases but orders strong

PMI eases but orders strong

Manufacturing in Otago and Southland during November eased back from October, but key indicators such as new orders and deliveries of raw materials remained strong and in expansion.
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Commercial banks forecast 0.5% GDP growth

Commercial banks forecast 0.5% GDP growth

Growth in the quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) flagged in data out this week is expected to reflect a slowing in the economy, from a combination of high petrol prices and slower pace in...
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Rocket Lab launches second satellite payload

Rocket Lab launches second satellite payload

Rocket Lab's second commercial payload has launched from its launch pad on the Mahia Peninsula.

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Intruder climbs through woman's bedroom window

A Queenstown woman was shocked to find a man climbing through her bedroom window in the early hours yesterday morning.

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'It's ridiculous': Residents' ire over resort traffic

'It's ridiculous': Residents' ire over resort traffic

Motorists around Queenstown are facing increasing traffic delays with some saying it can take 50 minutes to drive less than 20 kilometres.
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Council supports controversial hotel

Council supports controversial hotel

Queenstown's council has backed plans for a 380-room hotel complex near Arrowtown, after widespread opposition from residents who claimed it would ruin the site’s rural character.
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Wheelie bins improvement — Wastebusters

Wheelie bins improvement — Wastebusters

The move to introduce wheelie bins around the Queenstown Lakes district will have its benefits, Wastebusters says.

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The file on YOU

You'll be surprised when you realise how much of your personal data is in other people's hands. For Bruce Munro, the challenge was how to live well in this unprivate, digital age.

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5 questions with: Abdal Kyassah

5 questions with: Abdal Kyassah

Abdal Kyassah, of Syria, who came to Dunedin last year as part of the refugee resettlement programme, is founder and executive chef of Abdal Catering.
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Symbolism serves two cultures

Symbolism serves two cultures

Some trees come with their own decisions, writes Mark Clark.
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The art of not shopping

The art of not shopping

For Kate Oktay, Christmas shopping is like a perfect storm of all the things to despise: shopping, crowds, organised fun, commercialism and - worst of all - mall music.

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Harsh Visavadiya became just the fourth Southlander to score a double hundred in a Hawke Cup game...

Visavadiya joins Hawke Cup 200 club

Harsh Visavadiya has joined the 200 club as he continues to firm as one of Southland cricket’s all time best.

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Early red card too much for Southern Utd

Early red card too much for Southern Utd

An early red card proved too much to overcome this time for Southern United.
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Otago women’s side eighth, men 10th at national championships

Otago women’s side eighth, men 10th at national championships

The Otago sides produced a mixed bag of performances at the national sevens tournament in Tauranga over the weekend.
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Tiger Tara defies odds to claim crown

Tiger Tara defies odds to claim crown

Months after cheating death, Tiger Tara ran to a stunning Interdominion Pacing Final victory in Melbourne on Saturday night.

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For the first time since its inception in 1931, the Upper Clutha A&P Society has a governance...

New A&P society board plans the future of show

The first chairman of the new Upper Clutha A&P Society board has been elected as preparations begin for the future of the society’s annual Wanaka A&P Show.

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From Zespri to red meat and enjoying the challenge

From Zespri to red meat and enjoying the challenge

Nine months into his role as Silver Fern Farms chief executive, Simon Limmer remains upbeat.
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Genetic expert loves being back on farm

Genetic expert loves being back on farm

Farming is in Jo Scott’s genes. She is the fifth-generation member of the Scott family to be involved in farming and is combining that with her day job, specialising in animal genetics.
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Laggard farmers ‘crucifying’ others

Laggard farmers ‘crucifying’ others

"She'll be right" is not an acceptable approach for farmers when it comes to keeping sediment out of waterways, Pourakino farmer David Diprose says.

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Service may take pressure off Queenstown: manager

The new Invercargill to Auckland air service should attract a lot of travellers now using Queenstown or Dunedin airports, Invercargill Airport's general manager says.

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Opposition to bar voiced at meeting

Opposition to bar voiced at meeting

A proposed pop-up container bar in Invercargill faced opposition at this week’s Invercargill City Council (ICC) meeting.
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Early Christmas at Ascot Park Raceway

Early Christmas at Ascot Park Raceway

Christmas is coming early to Invercargill today and the annual Christmas at the Races meeting is expected to draw thousands of people.
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Roading project progresses

Roading project progresses

The NZ Transport Agency has issued an update on the Edendale realignment project.

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British Prime Minister Theresa May says the deal offers control of UK borders and budgets while...

May says no to second Brexit vote

Britain's government is not preparing for a second referendum on Brexit, ministers said on Sunday, sticking to the script that Prime Minister Theresa May's deal could still pass through parliament...