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Home struck by fire again

A blaze that tore through the top of a Dunedin house yesterday was the second fire there in recent years.
Climate change protest targets political parties

Young protesters in Dunedin expressed their frustration over inaction on climate change yesterday.
Debate on legality polarising

New Zealanders heading to polling stations in September will also be asked to vote on whether they want cannabis legalised. Daisy Hudson takes a look at the vote, which could have a major impact on...
Fashion in absentia: iD award winners announced

It was one for the history books. For the first time in the 16 year history of the iD International Emerging Design Awards, the winners were named at a show they were unable to attend.
Car-sized void to cause delays for 'week or more'

A void the size of a small car under the Dunedin-Port Chalmers Rd requiring repair could close the road for a week or more.

Dunedin nurse in ICU after collapsing on shift

Dunedin nurse in ICU after collapsing on shift

A Dunedin intensive care nurse is fighting for her life in that very unit after collapsing at 32 weeks pregnant.
ID winners absent in pandemic

ID winners absent in pandemic

It was one for the history books.
Interest in masks shoots up

Interest in masks shoots up

"As long as people don’t panic, we will have more than enough."

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Hospital clocks up 100th new heart valve replacement

John Parks was well aware that his discharge from Dunedin Hospital yesterday, after a heart valve replacement, was much quicker than usual.

Home struck by fire again

Home struck by fire again

A blaze that tore through the top of a Dunedin house yesterday was the second fire there in recent years.
Dunedin nurse in ICU after collapsing on shift

Dunedin nurse in ICU after collapsing on shift

A Dunedin intensive care nurse is fighting for her life in that very unit after collapsing at 32 weeks pregnant.
Dunedin nurse in ICU after collapsing on shift

Dunedin nurse in ICU after collapsing on shift

A Dunedin intensive care nurse is fighting for her life in that very unit after collapsing at 32 weeks pregnant.

regions

Tourism operators in Queenstown are struggling.

Long Capital loses battle over deposits

A Chinese investment company has been refused leave to appeal to the Supreme Court over a Queenstown property deal that turned sour.

Tarras no stranger to the sly land-buyer transaction

Tarras no stranger to the sly land-buyer transaction

Before international airports became the talk of Tarras, farming was the district’s main preoccupation. In all its guises, farming has stamped its mark on the district and its people over 162 years...
Pair facing charges after groups clash

Pair facing charges after groups clash

Two Auckland men will end their holiday in Queenstown with a court appearance after a "minor argument" spiralled out of control early yesterday.
Removal of brigade’s skit video causes a stir

Removal of brigade’s skit video causes a stir

The Te Anau Volunteer Fire Brigade is "gutted" a fundraising video it shared online has caused offence.

National

Interest in masks shoots up

"As long as people don’t panic, we will have more than enough."

$1.95m in grants to Ngai Tahu Tourism

$1.95m in grants to Ngai Tahu Tourism

Ngai Tahu Tourism cannot yet say how many jobs may be reinstated as a result of a $1.95million grant from the Government’s strategic tourism assets protection programme.
Lower flu vaccinations for Maori 65 plus spurs concern

Lower flu vaccinations for Maori 65 plus spurs concern

Covid-19 may have contributed to flu vaccination rates in the South for Maori aged 65 years and older lagging behind.
Debate on legality polarising

Debate on legality polarising

New Zealanders heading to polling stations in September will also be asked to vote on whether they want cannabis legalised. Daisy Hudson takes a look at the vote, which could have a major impact on...

Business

Finance, consents in place for new Coast goldmine

All the finance and consents for a proposed underground goldmine at Waiuta are now in place and all is ready to start the largest gold development on the West Coast in 20 years.

Log prices expected to remain low for some time

Log prices expected to remain low for some time

It is difficult to envisage a rise in log export prices "occurring any time soon", ANZ’s latest Agri Focus report says.
Restaurant 'a new experience' for Dunedin

Restaurant 'a new experience' for Dunedin

Do not be too alarmed if you see plumes of smoke coming out of the top deck of a new restaurant in Hanover St, Dunedin.
Hotel, motel spend lags across South

Hotel, motel spend lags across South

Spending figures on accommodation show that while it increased for most of the country last month, Otago and Southland were still down on last year.

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Long Capital loses battle over deposits

A Chinese investment company has been refused leave to appeal to the Supreme Court over a Queenstown property deal that turned sour.

Pair facing charges after groups clash

Pair facing charges after groups clash

Two Auckland men will end their holiday in Queenstown with a court appearance after a "minor argument" spiralled out of control early yesterday.
Closure could make golf inaccessible, some fear

Closure could make golf inaccessible, some fear

Uncertainty is a familiar feeling at Frankton Golf Centre — not just for those trying the sport for the first time, but for those worried about the driving range’s future. A new transport...
Restaurant staff step up to plate and revive dying diner

Restaurant staff step up to plate and revive dying diner

Restaurant staff and a holidaying nurse are being praised for stepping up to the plate to revive a heart attack victim in Queenstown this week.

Life & style

Two of Stina Randestad's designs from her winning collection Hybrid. Photos: Supplied

Fashion in absentia: iD award winners announced

It was one for the history books. For the first time in the 16 year history of the iD International Emerging Design Awards, the winners were named at a show they were unable to attend.

Cost-conscious, simple vision

Cost-conscious, simple vision

Strong geometric shapes feature in this Central Otago home. Kim Dungey reports.
Rhododendrons to suit available space

Rhododendrons to suit available space

One of the beauties of rhododendrons is that if you want to grow them, there are species to suit any size of garden. Got a hectare or three? Great! You can grow whatever you like, even including...
Your garden: August 7

Your garden: August 7

What's happening in your garden this week?

sport

Asathought sprints past the field to win a maiden 1600m race at Wingatui yesterday.

Anderton glad to be back on track

Brian Anderton has seen and trained his share of winners.

Japan coach relishing his club, school roles

Japan coach relishing his club, school roles

Former Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has gone back to the grass-roots, but is soon to return to the international game.
Milner-Skudder injures knee

Milner-Skudder injures knee

The injury gods are not smiling on Nehe Milner-Skudder.
New complexion to Japanese comp for NZers

New complexion to Japanese comp for NZers

As coaches and players get ready to head back to Japan, one big advantage of playing in the country has been taken away.

Rural Life

Ploughmen compete

Twenty-three South Island farmers will aim to keep on the straight and narrow this weekend when they compete in the Upper Clutha ploughing competitions at Hawea.

Dairy falls on fear of Covid rebound

Dairy falls on fear of Covid rebound

Prices fell 5.1% in this week’s GlobalDairyTrade auction — the largest decline since December last year — as concerns about a resurgence of Covid- 19 spooked markets.
Govt urged to use NZ wool

Govt urged to use NZ wool

South Otago farmer Amy Blaikie has delivered her wool petition to the steps of Parliament.
Nominations open for Fonterra board

Nominations open for Fonterra board

Nominations are open for the Fonterra board of directors’ election.

Southland

Removal of brigade’s skit video causes a stir

The Te Anau Volunteer Fire Brigade is "gutted" a fundraising video it shared online has caused offence.

Councillor ‘OK’ after medical event

Councillor ‘OK’ after medical event

Invercargill deputy mayor Toni Biddle is "OK" after being taken to Southland Hospital by ambulance on Thursday.
Invercargill deputy mayor taken to hospital

Invercargill deputy mayor taken to hospital

Deputy Mayor Toni Biddle was taken to hospital yesterday afternoon although the reason why is still unknown.
Losing hope on smelter

Losing hope on smelter

There is no way Southland could develop a "sizeable industry" in one year to counteract the effects of the Tiwai Point smelter’s closure, regional leaders say.

New York attorney general sues to dissolve NRA

New York attorney general sues to dissolve NRA

New York state's attorney general has sued to dissolve the National Rifle Association, alleging senior leaders of the non-profit group diverted millions of dollars for personal use.
Rio Tinto says sacred cave blast worth $135m

Rio Tinto says sacred cave blast worth $135m

Rio Tinto was able to reach high grade iron ore worth about $135 million with the blasting of two sacred caves in Western Australia, the global miner's chief executive has told a government inquiry.
Woman sues for millions over CBD oil arrest

Woman sues for millions over CBD oil arrest at Disney World

A great-grandmother who was arrested at Walt Disney World last year for possessing CBD oil is suing Disney.

Opinion

Parting barbs urge change for media, elections

Dunedin South Labour MP Clare Curran has gone from Parliament and, as anticipated, she did not go quietly.

New fish factory for Port Chalmers

New fish factory for Port Chalmers

Another venture is being launched to provide cheap fish on payable lines. It is being made by the Deep Sea Fresh Fish Company (Ltd), of Dunedin.
New fish factory for Port Chalmers

New fish factory for Port Chalmers

Another venture is being launched to provide cheap fish on payable lines. It is being made by the Deep Sea Fresh Fish Company (Ltd), of Dunedin.
Leave health response to experts

Leave health response to experts

The ongoing public health response to the global pandemic must not become fodder for the election campaign. It is far too important for that.

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