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Library ‘hive of activity, a haven’

A local mother has skipped trips to the city centre in favour of the new South Dunedin library facilities thanks to all the toys available.
Student flats 'uninhabitable' after blaze

Two student flats in Dunedin have been deemed ‘‘uninhabitable’’ following a blaze that witnesses say caused a hoard of household appliances to explode.
Drunk men climbed crane at new hospital site, police say

Two young men were arrested after allegedly climbing to the top of a large crane at the new Dunedin hospital site while drunk.

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No jail work for hospital builder

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No jail work for hospital builder

Health New Zealand is brushing aside concerns about massive contracting company CPB, after the firm lost its contract to oversee the building of a North Island prison.
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Building permits plummet over flood fears

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Building permits plummet over flood fears

Building permits in South Dunedin have plummeted more than 80% amid fears the impact of flooding has caught up with the low-lying suburb.
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Rape accused’s defence claims woman lied to police

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Rape accused’s defence claims woman lied to police

A woman who accused a Dunedin businessman of rapes and assaults has repeatedly lied to police and ‘‘manipulated’’ witnesses, the defence says.

dunedin

HNZ Southern chief medical officer Dr David Gow was apologetic for the lack of care. PHOTO: ODT...

‘Reasonable care’ could have saved baby: HDC

Health New Zealand Southern failed to provide the ‘‘reasonable care and skill’’ for a pregnant woman which could have saved her baby, the health and disability commissioner (HDC) has ruled.

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AI image use floated to prompt spruce-up

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AI image use floated to prompt spruce-up

Sticking pictures of people in busy shops, on the windows of empty shops in Caversham’s main street, may be the answer to changing the fortunes of the ‘‘rundown, dilapidated, neglected and...
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Shield tours Otago: ‘good to get it out around the community’

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Shield tours Otago: ‘good to get it out around the community’

A shield well travelled.
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Possible extinction of hoiho put squarely in the frame in exhibition

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Possible extinction of hoiho put squarely in the frame in exhibition

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to witness the extinction of a species?

regions

A water pipe leads towards the Santana Bendigo Ophir gold project. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Witnesses debate mine water flows

Santana Minerals is standing by its water modelling and evidence produced for its gold mine project in Bendigo, saying it was standard practice in the size of these projects.

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A&P show made $19.3m impact for district

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A&P show made $19.3m impact for district

One of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and community events has generated an estimated $19.3 million in additional spending for the Southern Lakes region.
Plea for foster homes for farm animals

Plea for foster homes for farm animals

Farm animals urgently need foster homes, particularly in rural areas like Gore, an animal welfare group says.
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Maniototo in national awards finals

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Maniototo in national awards finals

A small Central Otago school is one of two finalists competing for the excellence in secondary school student engagement and attendance award at next week’s New Zealand Education Excellence Awards.

National

People who do not comply with a move-on order could face a fine of up to $2000 or a prison...

Report warns move-on orders will 'criminalise homelessness'

Public health experts say the proposed move-on orders will "criminalise homelessness" among some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable young people, including children as young as 14.

Post-mortem reveals cause of death of baby found on roadside

Post-mortem reveals cause of death of baby found on roadside

A baby whose body was found on the side of a rural Marlborough road last month was stillborn, police say.
Support swells for police Labour candidate

Support swells for police Labour candidate

Former race relations commissioners have joined social organisations working with migrants and refugees to support Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo, a new candidate for the Labour Party.
Supermarkets recall deli meals over possible presence of glass

Supermarkets recall deli meals over possible presence of glass

A recall of store-made deli meals has been issued for three South Island supermarkets because of the possible presence of glass.

sport

Perfect start for late-finishing Black Sticks

The Black Sticks men made it two wins from two at the FIH Nations Cup in Cape Town, beating Korea 6-2 yesterday in a game that exploded into life in the second half.

Big things expected of Games team

Big things expected of Games team

Cam Mitchell can anticipate something special on the horizon.
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‘Exciting opportunity for the boys to showcase their talents’

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‘Exciting opportunity for the boys to showcase their talents’

Time to dance with the big boys.
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Otago urged to show proud neighbours respect

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Otago urged to show proud neighbours respect

Do not expect Otago to risk an extended Ranfurly Shield hangover by showing North Otago anything less than the greatest respect tonight.

Business

This complex of six fully electric townhouses at 91 Cannington Rd, Maori Hill, was recognised...

City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours

A million-dollar complex of six fully-electric Dunedin townhouses has been recognised on the national stage.

Hearing begins over former Wilson CEO's rival parking start-up

Hearing begins over former Wilson CEO's rival parking start-up

New Zealand’s largest car park management and parking provider is chasing its former South Island boss amid claims he breached confidentiality and set up a rival business.
When might US-Iran deal bring down petrol prices?

When might US-Iran deal bring down petrol prices?

News of a deal between Iran and the United States is likely to be good news for New Zealand petrol prices and interest rates, provided it sticks.
Collective wealth of NZ's rich listers leaps to $129b

Collective wealth of NZ's rich listers leaps to $129b

The National Business Review's annual rich list has found Aotearoa's wealthiest people are collectively worth $129 billion, up from $102b last year.

Rural Life

'Mega event': Crowds flock to Fieldays

Fieldays got close to a record attendance this year, and had the largest opening day crowd in the event's recent history.

PM supports electric collars for cows

PM supports electric collars for cows

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ruled out any added regulations for virtual fencing technology.
Sheep favoured over humans to control weeds on Doc land

Sheep favoured over humans to control weeds on Doc land

The ACT Party is promising to make it easier for farmers to graze sheep on conservation land, aiming to get rid of invasive plants and reduce fire risk.
$51m for new methane-busting technology

$51m for new methane-busting technology

The government will invest up to $51 million into helping to roll out new methane-busting farming technology.

Life & style

Grapevine’s Main St from above. PHOTO: GRAPEVINE CVB

Plucky US city is a revelation

Old-soul Texas meets modern fun in Grapevine.

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Knit in public day celebrates crafts

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Knit in public day celebrates crafts

There was nary a dull moment when more than 60 knitters, embroiderers and weavers joined forces in Dunedin to celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day.
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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.
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.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Hodgkins inspires ‘human in the loop’
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Comedy, satire take centre stage

The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince has been found guilty of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a trial that has dented the royal family's once picture-perfect image.

UK to introduce sweeping social media ban for under-16s

UK to introduce sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online...
Trump marks 80th birthday with bloodsports on White House lawn

Trump marks 80th birthday with bloodsports on White House lawn

US President Donald Trump has hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family’s business interests.
Heritage Kyiv monastery burns in major air attack

Heritage Kyiv monastery burns in major air attack

Four people have been killed while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery caught fire after a major Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.