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Special Michelin honour for Queenstown restaurant

Two tasting menus at Essence in Queenstown stood out to Michelin inspectors.
Man faces serious charges after armed police raid

A man has been charged with threats to kill after armed police flooded a Dunedin street this afternoon.
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Gumboot run reaches 86km across bridge

A South Otago cricketer’s fundraising gumboot run has tallied up an astonishing 86km — and only one blister.

Laws linked to NZ First candidacy

Laws linked to NZ First candidacy

Michael Laws will not be drawn on whether he is to run for Parliament at this year’s general election.
Gore councillor apologises for homophobic slur

Gore councillor apologises for homophobic slur

Gore District Council has agreed to accept an apology from councillor Donna Bruce over a homophobic comment she made at a workshop in April “and move on”.
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Campaigner charged with stalking cop

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Dunedin campaigner charged with stalking cop

A notable Dunedin campaigner has become the first in the city to face a charge of stalking and the alleged victim is a police officer.

ODT quiz: June 30
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Mayor slams ORC's South D decision
From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1
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Hard slog to success for primary school build

dunedin

Outram School pupils (from left) Jack Frampton, 6, Tessa Davidson, 7, Pippa Davidson, 6, Clyde...

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Putting brakes on bus route for rural pupils ‘silly’

Four Dunedin families are going be adding an extra 70km per week to their school run after their bus route was axed.

I got this... I don't got this... Kākāpō's shenanigans caught on camera

I got this... I don't got this... Kākāpō's shenanigans caught on camera

A kākāpō at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital gave staff a chuckle when she misjudged an indoor climbing mission.
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Ute freed from sinkhole ‘perfectly fine’

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Ute freed from sinkhole ‘perfectly fine’

A ute surviving a Dunedin road collapse unscathed might just be the best accidental advertisement South Korean brand SsangYong could have asked for.
One seriously hurt in Mosgiel assault

One seriously hurt in Mosgiel assault

One person with serious injuries was taken to hospital after an alleged assault in Mosgiel.

regions

Fresh snow on Mt Hutt skifield in Canterbury this week. Photo: Supplied/ Mt Hutt

Ski towns gearing up for busy time

South Island ski towns are preparing for a busy school holidays, despite a slow start to the season.

Driver killed in Westland highway crash named

Driver killed in Westland highway crash named

Police have named a driver killed in an early-morning crash on a West Coast highway last week.
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Future still unclear for crib on Crown land

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Future still unclear for crib on Crown land

The future of a long-standing private Kinloch crib, sitting on Crown land, remains up in the air.
Cost savings from merging ‘minor’

Cost savings from merging ‘minor’

Any savings from local government amalgamation are likely to be minor, a soon-to-be sidelined southern council says.

National

Brian Tamaki says police seized his firearms on Tuesday morning. Photo: Screenshot / Facebook

Brian Tamaki says police have seized his guns

Controversial church leader Brian Tamaki says his guns have been seized by police.

Patient dies during nine-hour wait in emergency department

Patient dies during nine-hour wait in emergency department

The Health Minister says Te Whatu Ora will carry out a rapid clinical review after a patient died in the waiting room of the Waikato Hospital emergency department.
Warning over school lunch scheme

Warning over school lunch scheme

Alarm bells are ringing over the coalition's school lunch programme, with the Auditor-General warning the govt has not been able to clearly show the scheme is delivering its aims.
Fast-track GP programme attracts Indian doctors

Fast-track GP programme attracts Indian doctors

Doctors trained in India are leading interest in a new government pathway aimed at fast-tracking overseas-trained physicians into general practice.

sport

Southern Steel goal attack Georgia Heffernan (left) and Northern Mystics goal defence Michaela...

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Doubts over premiership taking a toll

“We want to keep playing’’.

Shootout drama as Morocco dump Netherlands out of World Cup

Shootout drama as Morocco dump Netherlands out of World Cup

Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties today to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada.
Black Caps claim series win over England

Black Caps claim series win over England

New Zealand wrapped up a crushing 160-run victory over England in the third test at Trent Bridge to secure a 2-1 series victory.
Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters

Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters

Men's defending champ Jannik Sinner and women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka arrived at Wimbledon with question marks hanging over them but answered the doubters, with first-round wins.

Food & Wine

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Moroccan-inspired carrot salad
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Best whisky might be aged in Antarctica
Two-bite wonders
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Variety generally dry with vein of ‘racy’ acidity

Business

Pacific Edge has developed biomarker tests that detect early-stage tumors. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Pacific Edge revenue drops

A Dunedin-based cancer diagnostics company says it is on the cusp of growth despite its annual revenue nearly halving after a crucial overseas funding decision.

Flight marks 75 years of international service

Flight marks 75 years of international service

An early morning flight leaving for Melbourne has marked 75 years of international departures at Christchurch Airport.
From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1

From NZ Post to ACC: The changes coming on July 1

A few changes are looming on July 1 that may affect some New Zealanders' household finances.
Dreamliners delayed, Air NZ focus on premium and punctuality

Dreamliners delayed, Air NZ focus on premium and punctuality

Air New Zealand is delaying the delivery of two Dreamliner aircraft, will improve its premium offering and aim to be more punctual, according to its long-awaited strategy reset.

Rural Life

Newly elected Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst (L) and outgoing president Wayne Langford....

South Canterbury man takes reins at Federated Farmers

South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been voted in as Federated Farmers' new president, replacing Tasman dairy farmer Wayne Langford.

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Record $220,000 Angus bull to begin mating in Central Otago this summer

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Record $220,000 Angus bull to begin mating in Central Otago this summer

A syndicate, including a Central Otago stud, bid $220,000 to win an Angus bull, setting an Australasian record for the highest price paid for any breed of bull.
Southern bull buyers bid six figures

Southern bull buyers bid six figures

Southern bull buyers bid $100,000 or more to help make history at an Angus auction.
Tasty mousetraps wrap South’s bull sale season

Tasty mousetraps wrap South’s bull sale season

In the Edi-bull series, Shawn McAvinue asks the people serving food at bull sales in the South to share the recipe.

Life & style

Drakensberg views from Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Unexpected in every way

Alexia Santamaria leaves a part of her heart behind in Free State, South Africa.

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Their wars here

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Their wars here

Those alarmed by a new front in the culture wars tell Tom McKinlay it looks like a US import.
Sweet-toothed singing cousins

Sweet-toothed singing cousins

There’s a reason our honeyeaters sing from a similar song sheet.
Help for kelp

Help for kelp

A global review of kelp conservation efforts has found the strongest restoration programmes are built on unlikely partnerships.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

Stretching the limits
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Minor details

World

People seek relief from the heat in Lake Balaton in Keszthely, Hungary. Photo: Reuters

Heat still hammering Europe; temperatures to soar in US

Italy and the Balkans are feeling the impact of a heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and disrupted daily life across Europe for more than a week.