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Iconic Central Otago pub saved

A historic Central Otago pub described as a "very big part of the community" has been saved from closure.
Police seek more info after fire near Waitaki Boys'

Police are seeking help from the public following a large "unexplained" vegetation fire near Waitaki Boys' High School this morning.
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Obvious choice to secure ‘world-class’ Brown

Every coach in world rugby would like to have Tony Brown on their team.

Ong facing third code of conduct complaint

Ong facing third code of conduct complaint

Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has had a third code of conduct complaint laid against him.
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Federated Farmers ‘very disappointed’ with Waitaki rates hike

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Federated Farmers ‘very disappointed’ with Waitaki rates hike

Rural ratepayers will bear the brunt of the Waitaki district’s 22% rates hike, Federated Farmers says.
Mould, broken windows: Dunedin flats still not up to standard

Mould, broken windows: Dunedin flats still not up to standard

Living in poor quality housing shouldn't be part of Dunedin student life, the Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team says.

ODT quiz: June 9
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'Waste of our time': Police slammed by Caversham bottle store owner
Three nabbed in Roxburgh drug raids
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Couple clash with council over container

dunedin

Trinity Catholic College Trinity Chorale members (from left) Camila Barns, 16, Liam Rasmussen, 18...

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Trinity students get school back in tune with choir

When a group of Trinity Catholic College students found out there was no choir at their school, they decided that must be changed.

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Dunedin businessman claims rape allegations false

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Dunedin businessman claims rape allegations false

A Dunedin businessman who has held shares in Scott’s Auto Sales and the Dunedin Casino denies multiple rape allegations against him.
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Brooking rises in Labour’s list rankings

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Brooking rises in Labour’s list rankings

Labour’s hierarchy has cast a vote in favour of its Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking, giving her a substantial promotion on its party list.
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Visitors already booking for 2028 eclipse

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Visitors already booking for 2028 eclipse

Astronomy enthusiasts are getting their accommodation sorted two years in advance as excitement grows for Dunedin’s once-in-a-millennium celestial event.

regions

Gore Country Music Club president Julie Mitchell (left) and club vice-president Sue Stenning make...

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Going out on a high note after 30 years

After three decades running Gore’s signature event, Phil Geary is stepping aside as convener of the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards.

Fears after-hours care may be cut

Fears after-hours care may be cut

Wānaka could be left in the ‘‘scary’’ position of having no after-hours treatment if massive cuts to funding go ahead, a GP says.
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Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub

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Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub

Tapanui will have a new community hub, following a funding boost from Clutha District Council.
$170,000 bridge upgrades to help prevent repeat of floods

$170,000 bridge upgrades to help prevent repeat of floods

The Omarama Stream Bridge has been strengthened to give the community ‘‘peace of mind’’ in the wake of significant flooding which struck several years ago.

National

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the government's proposed move-on orders do not solve the problem...

Move-on orders: Call to exclude rough sleepers and beggars

Auckland councillors want begging and rough sleeping to be taken out of the government's proposed move-on orders for disorderly behaviour.

81-year-old found 'extremely cold' but safe

81-year-old found 'extremely cold' but safe

An 81-year-old Christchurch woman reported missing on Saturday has been found "extremely cold" but safe.
Review launched into officer's involvement with Labour

Review launched into officer's involvement with Labour

A review will be carried out into Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo's engagement with the Labour Party, the Police Commissioner has announced.
Homeowners call for Ashburton builder to be barred

Homeowners call for Ashburton builder to be barred

People in Ashburton are calling for a builder to be barred from future work, saying they have lost tens of thousands of dollars on unfinished jobs.

sport

Erika Fairweather at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore last year. Photo: Getty Images

Fairweather set sights on podium finish

After illness derailed her first Commonwealth Games, NZ swimming star Erika Fairweather is chasing the podium in Glasgow.

Ex-Warriors prop 'free' after coming out as gay

Former Warriors prop Kane Evans finally 'free' after coming out as gay

Former prop forward Kane Evans says a weight has lifted from his shoulders after he became only the second male NRL player to come out as gay.
England captain Stokes involved in 'nightclub incident'

England captain Stokes involved in 'nightclub incident'

Two England cricketers, including captain Ben Stokes, are being investigated following a nightclub incident after the first test against the Black Caps.
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Obvious choice to secure ‘world-class’ Brown

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Obvious choice to secure ‘world-class’ Brown

Every coach in world rugby would like to have Tony Brown on their team.

Food & Wine

Sweet, spicy and satisfying
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Suet? Dripping? Stuff that
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Kimchi and tofu cabbage rolls
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Richer chardonnays pair well with autumn food

Business

Flight cancellations by airlines due to fuel price increases will usually be classed as...

Travel insurance may not cover fuel price cancellations

Don't count on insurance to help if your flight is cancelled because of fuel shortages, the Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman says.

Govt dumps 'gas tax' levy to pay for LNG terminal

Govt dumps 'gas tax' levy to pay for LNG terminal

The government has backed down on paying for its LNG import terminal through a levy, and is imposing steeper fines on power companies to shore up energy supply.
Concern not enough workers to cope with tourists

Concern not enough workers to cope with tourists

The tourism workforce will not be big enough to cater for growing plane loads of travellers if more work is not done to attract additional staff, an industry leader says.
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Company ordered to make $2m payment

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Company ordered to make $2m payment

A farming company, overseen by a man who has business ventures across multiple sectors, all around the world, has been ordered to make a $2 million-plus payment after a stock food deal went sour.

Rural Life

Andrew Hoggard, an ACT MP, dairy farmer and former president of Federated Farmers, said he was...

ACT proposes new Rural Workforce Visa

The ACT party is proposing a new Rural Workforce Visa to help with worker shortages on farms.

'World cottoning on to wonderful wool'

'World cottoning on to wonderful wool'

Confidence in the wool sector is rebounding as prices hit levels not seen in more than 15 years.
Record bull sale in Teviot Valley

Record bull sale in Teviot Valley

Family traditions are deeply rooted in a Hereford bull sale in Teviot Valley.
$10.45 beef price expected in a year

$10.45 beef price expected in a year

Global AgriTrends co-founder Simon Quilty forecasts the record beef price to be at $10.45 a kilogram for prime steers in a year’s time.

Life & style

Cherry blossom at Kashihara Shrine. PHOTOS: CRAIG MCLACHLAN

Undiscovered gems of Japan

Travel writer Craig McLachlan goes off the beaten track in Nara prefecture in Japan to discover primeval forests, big Buddahs and ancient temples.

Astronauts wearing Prada for moon mission

Astronauts wearing Prada for moon mission

Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled an inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading to the moon.
In a trailblazer’s wake

In a trailblazer’s wake

A new name for the South’s marine reserves carries a legacy of charting new horizons, Tom McKinlay and Luke Chapman report.
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Don’t push me cos I’m close to the edge

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Don’t push me cos I’m close to the edge

ARGH!!!!! How’s the ol’ nervous system?

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Why so (not) serious?
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More space, more shows

World

Top African referee denied entry to US for World Cup

The United States denied entry over the weekend to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.

Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups hamper response

Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups hamper response

The Democratic Republic of Congo says confirmed Ebola deaths have climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups is continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province.
Iran and Israel pause strikes as Trump Netanyahu tensions grow

Iran and Israel pause strikes as Trump Netanyahu tensions grow

Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after an appeal from US President Donald Trump that they immediately "stop shooting".
Roaming bear forces school supensions

Roaming bear forces school supensions

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools it operates after its first-ever bear sighting, an official says.

Opinion

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) meets with New Zealand's Prime Minister...

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Stay close in times of trouble

For an army which has been ‘‘virtually decapitated”, to quote United States President Donald Trump, Iran’s defence forces still seem to have plenty of life in them.

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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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Let’s hear it for the 80-year-olds - a premier generation

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Let’s hear it for the 80-year-olds - a premier generation

What a great job the octogenarians are doing.
Lowering the drawbridge to examine the elephant

Lowering the drawbridge to examine the elephant

Gerrard Eckhoff laments the battle of the experts over the proposed Santana gold mine.

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