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Two from North Island on hotel hearings panel

The panel to decide the fate of Dunedin's latest five-star hotel bid features one familiar face and two from the North Island.
Dunstan choir going to nationals

A small-town school choir will face competition on a very different scale after making the national Big Sing finals.

Central Otago man dies, 10 hurt in crash

Central Otago man dies, 10 hurt in crash

A Central Otago man has died and 10 people are injured after a collision between a 4WD and a small tourist bus near Roxburgh, police say.
Brighter city in offing

Brighter city in offing

A plan that could prompt an unlikely partnership between engineers and the arts community has been lauded by Dunedin city councillors.
Telford campus takeover plan confirmed

Telford campus takeover plan confirmed

Lincoln University has confirmed plans for Masterton-based Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre to take on its Telford campus, subject to ministerial approval.

dunedin

Dunedin firms' cup role 'really cool'

Dunedin should be proud of its involvement in the America's Cup.

DCC changes tack over freedom camping

DCC changes tack over freedom camping

Freedom camping in Dunedin could be in for a radical change if the public agrees with Dunedin city councillors.
Crash sparks fight in Dunedin street

Crash sparks fight in Dunedin street

Police were called to reports of a fight involving a man with a stick after a car crash in central Dunedin this morning.
Call for change at crash blackspot

Intersection 'no good'

Concerned residents are calling for safety improvements at a Mosgiel intersection where motorists crash weekly.

regions

Goldfields Primary School principal Sharon Booth (left), Associate Education Minister Tim...

New classrooms for Central schools

Three Otago primary schools are to get new classrooms to cater for roll growth.

Stockton mine jobs safe

Stockton mine workers to keep jobs

Buller's Stockton Mine workers are to keep their jobs when the West Coast mine changes hands.
'Serious' concern over worker's pit fall

'Serious' concern over worker's pit fall

An incident in which an an employee was injured when he fell into a Cromwell transfer station pit is being treated ''very seriously''.
Severn St wall to be restored to three-tier

Severn St wall to be restored to three-tier

The Waitaki District Council has changed course and will investigate a more expensive solution for Oamaru's damaged historic terraced wall on State Highway 1 at the southern entrance to town.

Business

Dirk Tuinman and Steve Hurring with a new window frame for the Cadbury World redevelopment, in...

Growth major theme for firm

Expansion has been an overriding theme since Dunedin engineers Dirk Tuinman and Steve Hurring started METALworks Otago in a home garage less than two years ago.

Another 10 years for Macraes

Another 10 years for Macraes

Oceana Gold has signalled a potential 10-year increase in the mine life of its mainstay operation at its Macraes mine in East Otago.
Rust risk to manuka honey low

Rust risk to manuka honey low

The overall risk of myrtle rust to the manuka honey industry is low, honey producer Comvita says.
Confidence higher than ever

Confidence higher than ever

Farmer confidence has hit a record high, underpinned by strengthened farmgate returns.

queenstown

Changes sought to station special zone

A proposal to build a 600-section village and 12-hole golf course just outside Cardrona township is one step closer to reality.

Housing pressures

Housing pressures

Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith says he cannot rule out the Government extending its special housing legislation when it expires in just over two years.
Four-star hotel planned for Queenstown

Four-star hotel planned for Queenstown

A 260-room four-star hotel is planned at Queenstown’s Kawarau Village at Kelvin Heights.
Waste water scheme consultation 'inadequate'

Waste water scheme consultation 'inadequate'

Opponents of a wastewater scheme proposed for Glenorchy have complained to the Office of the Auditor-general that property owners have not been properly consulted.

Life & style

Mike Smith busks at the Dunedin Farmers Market. Photos: Craig Baxter

Southern star shines

Otago Farmers Market won people’s choice in a recent national competition so Rebecca Fox and photographer Craig Baxter went along to find out why people are so enthusiastic about the market.

Pandora's box set

Pandora's box set

Controversial series 13 Reasons Why has set the teenage world on fire. Pam Jones provides a parent's perspective.
Choosing to take action

Choosing to take action

Neither Donald Trump nor the market have the answers to addressing climate change, writes Colin Campbell-Hunt.
Keeping on same page

Keeping on same page

Communication is important in any relationship, writes parenting coumnist Ian Munro.

FOOD & WINE

National

Supreme Court rejects Banks appeal

The Supreme Court has dismissed former Auckland mayor's John Banks application to appeal over a failed bid to recover $190,000 trial costs for wrongful conviction for a false electoral return.

$400k lucky ticket bought in Clyde

$400k lucky ticket bought in Clyde

A lucky player who purchased their ticket in Clyde has won $400,000 with Strike Four in Wednesday's Lotto draw.
Mt Taranaki climber missing

Mt Taranaki climber missing

A person is missing after failing to return from a climbing trip on Mt Taranaki.
Streaker wants public to help him pay fine

Streaker wants public to help him pay fine

A man who streaked across the pitch in the final seconds of the All Blacks test at Eden Park on Saturday is fundraising to cover a possible $5000 fine.

sport

'Wrecking ball' Laumape ready

Ngani Laumape has given Steve Hansen a timely reminder of his attacking abilities as the All Blacks coach looks to replace the injured Ryan Crotty for Saturday's second test against the Lions.

Unbeaten Steel claims title

Unbeaten Steel claims title

A dominant and unbeaten Southern Steel has won the ANZ Premiership final in Invercargill with defender Jane Watson named Player of the Year.
Burling's sights on yachting triple crown

Burling's sights on yachting triple crown

Peter Burling has his sights set on pulling off an unprecedented triple crown by winning Olympic gold, the America's Cup and a Volvo Ocean Race.
Gatland admits reserves bench slip

Gatland admits reserves bench slip

Warren Gatland has admitted he didn't use his reserves bench to the fullest against the Hurricanes last night due to the backlash caused by his decision to bring six players in last week.

Farming

Confidence higher than ever

Farmer confidence has hit a record high, underpinned by strengthened farmgate returns.

Mid-2018 opening for Lorneville venison plant

Mid-2018 opening for Lorneville venison plant

Alliance Group's new $15.2million venison processing facility at Lorneville is expected to be operational in mid-2018.
Colostrum vital part of successful calf rearing system

Colostrum vital part of successful calf rearing system

When it comes to rearing calves, Nicola Neal knows the challenges involved.
Boosting safety at Mahinerangi

Boosting safety at Mahinerangi

Waipori Station manager Dave Vaughan readily acknowledges the topic of health and safety wouldn't have been brought up a few years ago, if it didn't have to be.

Facebook hits 2 billion users, doubling since 2012

Facebook hits 2 billion users, doubling since 2012

Facebook Inc said that 2 billion people are regularly using its flagship service, marching past another milestone in its growth from a college curiosity in the United States to the world's largest social media network.
Police charged in alleged teen shooting cover-up

Police charged in alleged teen shooting cover-up

Three current or former Chicago police officers were indicted on state felony charges for their roles in attempting to cover up the shooting death of a black teenager by a white officer, prosecutors said.
Scottish independence vote pushed until after Brexit

Scottish independence vote pushed until after Brexit

Scotland's secessionist leader postponed plans for a second independence referendum until the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union are clear.

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