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Ross tweets images of Bridges and donor

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Jami-Lee Ross has released photos of National Party leader Simon Bridges at a private dinner with Chinese businessman Zhang Yikun.
Bridges bites back over 'rogue' MP

National has kicked "lone wolf" Jami-Lee Ross out of the party for his "appalling behaviour" – and say they would welcome a police inquiry into "baseless" corruption allegations.

Dunedin police pursuit ends in crash

Dunedin police pursuit ends in crash

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A police pursuit in Concord this afternoon culminated in a crash near a primary school and two arrests.
Harry and Meghan kick off tour in Australia

Harry and Meghan kick off tour in Australia

Duke and Duchess of Sussex have 76 engagements across 16 days in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand, which will begin in Sydney before heading to Dubbo, Melbourne and Queensland's Fraser Island.
6000 tahr to be killed in next few weeks

6000 tahr to be killed in next few weeks

DoC will this week begin a controversial programme to cull 10,000 Himalayan tahr, including 6000 in the next few weeks.

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A brief police pursuit ended in a crash in Concord this afternoon. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Dunedin police pursuit ends in crash

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A police pursuit in Concord this afternoon culminated in a crash near a primary school and two arrests.

Housing offers, job leads for homeless man

Housing offers, job leads for homeless man

A Dunedin man who spent winter living in his car has received several offers of accommodation.
Caravan burgled in Brockville

Caravan burgled in Brockville

A daytime burglar relieved a Dunedin caravan of some speakers yesterday.
Van crashes into Mosgiel traffic light

Van crashes into Mosgiel traffic light

A van crashed into a traffic light in Mosgiel shortly before dawn this morning, leaving the pole at a 45 degree angle to the ground.

regions

A hearing will be held next month to decide whether to grant consent for the establishment of a `...

Opposition to two proposed developments

Neighbours of two proposed Wanaka developments have opposed the applications and will take their case to resource consent hearings next month.

Worksafe denies tourist's death prompted review

Worksafe denies tourist's death prompted review

WorkSafe is reviewing its role in investigating work-related road accidents, but says it is not prompted by the death of a tourist at Mt Nicholas Station in 2016.
Child sex offender seen in Buller region

Child sex offender seen in Buller region

A convicted child sex offender has been sighted in Buller.
Site preparations for hospital upgrade under way

Site preparations for hospital upgrade under way

Site preparation for the long-awaited upgrade of Lakes District Hospital has begun.

National

One of the images posted by Ross. Photo: Supplied/Twitter

Ross tweets images of Bridges and donor

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Jami-Lee Ross has released photos of National Party leader Simon Bridges at a private dinner with Chinese businessman Zhang Yikun.

Bridges 'could face prison if allegations true'

Bridges could face prison if allegations true: Lawyer

If allegations by Rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross are true, National Party Leader Simon Bridges could face up to two years in jail, electoral lawyer Graeme Edgeler says.
March for breast cancer medicines funding

March for breast cancer medicines funding

A group of women with advanced breast cancer and their supporters marched on Parliament today to present petitions calling for funding of life-extending medicines.
Businessman preyed on teen babysitters

Christchurch businessman preyed on teen babysitters

A Christchurch businessman who sexually assaulted teenage babysitters in crimes described by a judge as "frankly disgusting" has today been jailed for nearly five years.

Business

PSI rises in September but concerns remain

New Zealand's services sector might have experienced a slight increase in expansion during September but it remains below its long-term average.

Southland seeking to boost tourism revenue to $1 billion

Southland seeking to boost tourism revenue to $1 billion

Southland is investigating how best to boost its tourism opportunities, aiming to hit $1 billion in tourism revenue by 2025, and has hired an independent consultant.
Pacific gets price deal for Cxbladder

Pacific gets price deal for Cxbladder

Dunedin cancer diagnostic company Pacific Edge has passed another milestone in the complex US regulatory regime journey to sell its mainstay Cxbladder test over there.
Awards a chance to learn, develop

Awards a chance to learn, develop

Otago Peninsula sheep and beef farmer Paula Cross is passionate about the agricultural sector and helping to bridge the so-called rural-urban divide.

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Kmart needs further safety inspection

Building inspectors need to carry out further safety checks at Queenstown's new Kmart site the day before its planned opening to confirm whether it is ready for public use.

Making a break for it in women’s sevens

Making a break for it in women’s sevens

Wakatipu women's sevens player Rachel Scott makes a dash for it during her team's game against Invercargill's Blues in Queenstown on Saturday.
Site preparations for hospital upgrade under way

Site preparations for hospital upgrade under way

Site preparation for the long-awaited upgrade of Lakes District Hospital has begun.
Worksafe denies tourist's death prompted review

Worksafe denies tourist's death prompted review

WorkSafe is reviewing its role in investigating work-related road accidents, but says it is not prompted by the death of a tourist at Mt Nicholas Station in 2016.

Life & style

The hiking trail runs along deserted beaches and hillsides covered with brilliant yellow gorse...

As luck would have it

Tramping ‘‘the last unspoilt coast of Europe’’ is a challenging and rewarding experience, writes Doug Hansen.

Truth & lies

Truth & lies

Is Maurice Shadbolt one of NZ's top three writers or a flawed author and unlikable philander? His biographer Philip Temple invites us to go on that fascinating exploration with him, writes Bruce Munro.
A less laid-back local

A less laid-back local

A tree of many names can still be a little anonymous, writes Mark Clark.
It's OK to not be OK

It's OK to not be OK

Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. It's a hot topic and often the news - and there's a reason for that, writes Jan Aitken.

sport

Kilistina Moata'ane has been selected for the Black Ferns side. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Otago player selected for Black Ferns tour

Otago midfield back Kilisitina Moata’ane has been selected in the Black Ferns side for its end of year tour.

Shield not to be rushed around province

Shield not to be rushed around province

Otago will not be rushing the newest member of its trophy cabinet around the province as quickly as it did last time.
Comment: Perhaps not quite depth we believed

Comment: Perhaps not quite depth we believed

What is it with Japan and sending strange All Black teams there?
Currie satisfied he gave everything he had in tank

Currie satisfied he gave everything he had in tank

Wanaka athlete Braden Currie was on an intravenous drip after his efforts at the Ironman world championships but was satisfied in knowing he gave his all.

Rural Life

6000 tahr to be killed in next few weeks

DoC will this week begin a controversial programme to cull 10,000 Himalayan tahr, including 6000 in the next few weeks.

'M. bovis' responder a finalist

'M. bovis' responder a finalist

A North Otago and South Canterbury group, founded as a response to the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak, has been announced as a finalist for a New Zealand Biosecurity Award.
Changes on way for rodeo events

Changes on way for rodeo events

A report citing ``serious concerns'' with some rodeo practices has been welcomed by the sport's governing body.
Crossbred wool used for clothing range

Crossbred wool used for clothing range

The launch of a menswear range by UK retail giant Marks & Spencer using crossbred lambswool has ``got to be a positive'', Southland farmer Adam McCall says.

Southland

Gore District Council planning consultant Keith Hovell looks over the existing and proposed new...

Compulsory rain tanks considered

New buildings in Gore and Mataura will need to have rainwater storage tanks under proposed changes to the Gore District Council’s subdivision and land development bylaw.

Farm visit demand spurs sessions

Farm visit demand spurs sessions

Southland farmers are being encouraged to combine agriculture with tourism to cater for a burgeoning interest in rural experiences.
Beautiful plumage

Beautiful plumage

Invercargill magician Wayne McEwan and his macaw entertain children during a school holidays show at the Dunedin City Library yesterday.
Farmers urged to be security-conscious

Farmers urged to be security-conscious

With longer days and calving, lambing and milking keeping farmers busy, Southland police are asking the rural community to look out for one another.

Trump sends Pompeo to Riyadh over missing journalist

Trump sends Pompeo to Riyadh over missing journalist

US President Donald Trump has dispatched Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Beer lovers beware: Climate change to up prices

Beer lovers beware: Climate change to up prices - study

Trouble appears to be brewing in the beer industry in coming decades as climate change shrinks yields of barley, the top grain used to make the world's most popular alcoholic drink, a study published says.
Judge dismisses Stormy Daniels lawsuit

Judge dismisses Stormy Daniels lawsuit

A US judge has dismissed adult film actress Stormy Daniels's defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump and ordered her to pay his attorney's fees.

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