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Waterspout spotted over Napier, thunderstorms rock the north

Waterspouts have been spotted ripping through Napier amid large thunderstorms pummelling across the North Island.
Jabs by end of June for 20% of Southern population: Ministry

More than one million New Zealanders are expected to be vaccinated by the end of June, including more than 70,000 in the Southern District Health Board area, according to the Ministry of Health's newly released plan.

Skantha appeal dismissed: Guilt proved 'beyond reasonable doubt'

Skantha appeal dismissed: Guilt proved 'beyond reasonable doubt'

The man convicted of murdering Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush has had his bid for appeal tossed out.
Christchurch shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status

Christchurch shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status

The mass shooter who killed 51 people in New Zealand in 2019 has launched a legal challenge seeking a review of his prison conditions and his status as a "terrorist entity".
More disorder at Dunedin bus hub

More disorder at Dunedin bus hub

A teenaged girl got out of a car at the bus hub in Dunedin’s city centre to assault another girl yesterday, police say.

dunedin

Couple’s 65-year marriage ‘no bother’

It all started with a dance.

Support for future owners of Penguin Place

Support for future owners of Penguin Place

A huge debt is owed to the McGrouther family who own Penguin Place, Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust general manager Sue Murray says.
Proposed subdivision may depart from district plan, hearing told

Proposed subdivision may depart from district plan, hearing told

A Waikouaiti farm owner wants to subdivide a 19th-century homestead so it can be preserved, but planning rules may get in the way.
DCC to get report on trains

DCC to get report on trains

City ownership of Dunedin’s train service remains on the rails.

regions

Police at the scene this morning. Photo: Laura Smith

Cyclist hit by car in Invercargill

A cyclist has been hit by a car in an Invercargill driveway.

Incoming councillor vows to shed sweat for ward

Incoming councillor vows to shed sweat for ward

Incoming Waihemo ward councillor Jim Thomson wants to be "perspirational" rather than inspirational.
West Coast population expected to decline

West Coast population expected to decline

The West Coast is the only region in NZ where the population is expected to fall over the coming decades.
Nine speakers opposed to St John base

Nine speakers opposed to St John base

Fears public spaces could be lost was a hot topic during a resource consent hearing for Oamaru’s new ambulance headquarters.

National

Waterspout spotted over Napier, thunderstorms rock the north

Waterspouts have been spotted ripping through Napier amid large thunderstorms pummelling across the North Island.

CDHB races to use extra 1400 vaccine doses

CDHB races to use extra 1400 vaccine doses

A Christchurch GP was surprised to hear that Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) staff were making personal Facebook posts to advise people there were spare Covid-19 vaccines up for grabs.
Christchurch shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status

Christchurch shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status

The mass shooter who killed 51 people in New Zealand in 2019 has launched a legal challenge seeking a review of his prison conditions and his status as a "terrorist entity".
Toddler hit by car in driveway dies

Toddler hit by car in driveway dies

A toddler has died after being hit by a car in a driveway in Carterton, in the North Island.

Performing in Red Leap Theatre’s production of Owls Do Cry are Ross McCormack (left) and Arlo...

Touring ‘Owls Do Cry’ show ‘poetic, engaging’ theatre

More than a year after it was created in the South, the theatre show Owls Do Cry is on tour again, this time including a performance in the city.

Celebration of Beethoven in biggest way possible

A Dunedin Arts Festival show is set to celebrate the man who turned "wallpaper music" into a true and significant art form. DSO arts administrator Feby Idrus tells reporter Molly Houseman what the audience can expect from Beethoven’s Big Bash.
New legacies

Three albums into The Chills’ comeback, Martin Phillipps says he feels like he can finally relax a bit. Tom McKinlay reports.

Business

Fix and Fogg founder inspires next generation

A Dunedin-born entrepreneur believes "trying" is key to being successful in business.

Whakatāne Mill in discussions with a potential buyer - report

Whakatāne Mill in discussions with a potential buyer - report

The owner of the Whakatāne Mill is in discussions with a potential buyer.
Scott announces $10m lamb-boning system contract

Scott announces $10m lamb-boning system contract

Scott Technology has announced a $10million contract to design and build a lamb-boning system for one of Australia’s largest meat processors.
New business body interviewing

New business body interviewing

Interviews will be held next week to select a chief executive to lead the South’s new business advocacy body.

queenstown

Snow on skifields, more expected

Winter has came slightly early for southern skifields.

Remarkables teacher wins science prize

Remarkables teacher wins science prize

A Queenstown teacher has been recognised as one of the top science minds in the country.
Menzshed opens and women welcomed

Menzshed opens and women welcomed

A home away from home for handymen and women has been officially opened in Arrowtown.
Oil spill causes four crashes on Gibbston highway

Oil spill causes four crashes on Gibbston highway

A 10km oil spill caused mayhem near Queenstown today.

Being able to get out and see NZ during the past 12 months has had some unexpected results for fashion designer Dame Trelise Cooper. Visiting Wanaka this week, she tells Rebecca Fox about the joy of rediscovering her country.

Exploring a natural playground

Exploring a natural playground

Framing Manawatu’s eastern horizon, the towering spine of the Tararua and Ruahine ranges lord over the plains like a giant billboard for outdoor adventure, writes Mike Yardle.
Never a face so pleasingly graced

Never a face so pleasingly graced

China looms large in today’s world. With 18% of the earth’s human population and a similar share of the global GDP, it has the largest land area of any country except Russia.
Wanaka’s wonderful week

Wanaka’s wonderful week

Six things Liz Breslin loves about Wanaka's Festival of Colour.

Rural Life

NZ to ban live animal exports

The Government has confirmed plans to ban live animal exports from 2023 – a move that has already drawn criticism from some in the industry.

Heriot saleyards closure sad but inevitable

Heriot saleyards closure sad but inevitable

The Heriot saleyards closing after being a community meeting point for more than a century is sad but the writing was on the wall, a West Otago farmer says.
Scott announces $10m lamb-boning system contract

Scott announces $10m lamb-boning system contract

Scott Technology has announced a $10million contract to design and build a lamb-boning system for one of Australia’s largest meat processors.
Pair off to Russia

Pair off to Russia

South Island ploughmen Ian Woolley and Bob Mehrtens are set to represent the nation in Russia after winning their classes at the 66th New Zealand Ploughing Championships in Eastern Southland on the...

Southland

Amber-Lee Cruickshank has been missing since 1992. Photo: supplied

Southland toddler cold case: Calls to police after $100k reward

Police are assessing information from members of the public in the 24 hours since a $100,000 reward was announced over the disappearance of Southland toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank.

Cyclist hit by car in Invercargill

Cyclist hit by car in Invercargill

A cyclist has been hit by a car in an Invercargill driveway.
Pupils transform lot into bountiful garden

Pupils transform lot into bountiful garden

The only thing missing from a transformed Invercargill school garden is chickens.
Crash head injury changed life

Crash head injury changed life

A decision to let a friend drive him home left a Southland man and his family needing to rebuild their shattered life.

sport

Rugby Chat: Up-and-comers for Dunedin, Taieri

This week Paul Dwyer chats to Dunedin's Cam Burrow and Taieri's Taine Ranga ahead of this weekends match up.

Football Chat: Discussing Round 4 results

Football Chat: Discussing Round 4 results

In the fifth episode of McDonald’s Football Chat, Dunedin Tech’s Rose Morton and Wanaka’s Fletcher Cavanagh join Morgan to discuss all the latest from the Otago Daily Times Premierships.
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua to join Super Rugby- NZR

Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua to join Super Rugby- NZR

Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a planned new professional competition next year, New Zealand Rugby has announced.
Ioane in at fullback for injured Garden-Bachop

Ioane in at fullback for injured Garden-Bachop

Josh Ioane will slot into fullback for an injured Connor Garden-Bachop on Friday night when the Highlanders take on the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Dislodged Suez Canal ship held, owner sued for $1.2b

Dislodged Suez Canal ship held, owner sued for $1.2b

A ship that blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week is being held in the waterway as authorities pursue a huge compensation claim against the ship's Japanese owner.
Queen returns to duties after Philip's death

Queen returns to duties after Philip's death

The Queen has returned to royal duties, four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, in an event to mark the retirement of her household's most senior official.
J&J vaccine paused due to blood clots

US pauses J&J vaccine due to rare blood clots

US federal health agencies have recommended pausing use of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine for at least a few days after six women under age 50 developed rare blood clots after receiving the shot.

Opinion

Preventable MIQ failures yet again

The people of New Zealand, businesses under dire strain and families desperate to reunite across the Tasman have every reason to feel angry and upset.

No reason for us to fear alternative proteins

No reason for us to fear alternative proteins

"Peak oil" is a term we have become familiar with. Now there is a term “peak meat”, and a report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) predicts Europe and North America will reach peak meat as soon as...
Imperative to recognise the inequity created by colonisation

Imperative to recognise the inequity created by colonisation

Is the colonisation narrative dangerous for New Zealand, as an opinion article last week by Philip Temple suggests? Kim Cope Tait disagrees.
Excuses over report don’t wash

Excuses over report don’t wash

It was not a good look, whatever the reason was for the truncation and the tardiness of production of the 2018-19 annual report from the Office of the Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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