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Community mourns 'king of Queens Park'

If you were to visit Queens Park’s winter garden on a sunny Invercargill afternoon, you would likely be approached by a ginger cat politely inquiring about a head scratch.
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First-timer goes the whole hog for finals

Andrew Martin is riding in the fast lane to prominence after being named a finalist in an international motorcycle-building competition — on his first attempt.
Citizenship ‘new journey’

When Manase Kaufusi discovered his friends had come to watch him become a New Zealand citizen, he struggled to keep the emotions at bay.

Major cost blowout on the cards for Interislander upgrades

Major cost blowout on the cards for Interislander upgrades

Greater Wellington Regional Council chairman Daran Ponter says KiwiRail "must be s***ting themselves" over the escalating cost of portside infrastructure needed for Cook Strait’s new mega ferries.
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Trans-Tasman investigation brings down West Coast paedophile

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Trans-Tasman investigation brings down West Coast paedophile

A former West Coast St John volunteer claimed to be "in love" with a boy 13 years younger than him that he groomed and sexually abused from the ages of 10 to 14.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian

Teen driver smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian, videoing crash scene

A teenager who smoked “20 bongs” of marijuana before getting behind the wheel and hitting and killing a pedestrian filmed the aftermath of the crash and posted it to TikTok.

dunedin

Speeding cyclist knocks down young boy

A Dunedin mother is calling for cyclists on the shared cycleway between Dunedin and Port Chalmers to slow down after her 7-year-old son was knocked down by a Lycra-clad speedster.

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5000 new houses needed to meet city's growth

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5000 new houses needed to meet city's growth

Dunedin should have room to accommodate more than 5000 new houses in the next 10 years.
Trading ‘daily grind’ for scares

Trading ‘daily grind’ for scares

If you thought the state of politics in New Zealand was scary at the moment, you should probably head to the Naughty Christmas Horror Ball at Larnach Castle.
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‘Family submarine’ partially restored, to be unveiled

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‘Family submarine’ partially restored, to be unveiled

Most people like to brag about their family car, boat or holiday home.

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regions

Rowing crew (from left) Jeremy Hamilton, Darren Jack, Steve Dyer, Ian Hamilton, Anna Jackson,...

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Plan to row length of country

If this was the warm-up, then the main event is going to be some mountain to climb.

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Museum’s viability queried given numbers

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Museum’s viability queried given numbers

The viability of the Cromwell Museum - set to move into a $6 million-$8 million new facility - has been called into question as visitor numbers average fewer than 15 a day.
Historical assaults were a 'fling': defendant

Historical assaults were a 'fling': defendant

A man has been sentenced to home detention for what he claimed was a "fling" with a babysitter who looked after his children in the 1980s.
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Coalition te reo naming stance clarified

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Coalition te reo naming stance clarified

A southern-based New Zealand First list MP has moved to clarify an element of the party’s coalition agreement with National relating to the use of te reo Māori for public services.

National

An Interislander ferry approaching the entrance to Wellington Harbour. Photo: file

Major cost blowout on the cards for Interislander upgrades

Greater Wellington Regional Council chairman Daran Ponter says KiwiRail "must be s***ting themselves" over the escalating cost of portside infrastructure needed for Cook Strait’s new mega ferries.

Bakery falls victim to counterfeit cash

Bakery falls victim to counterfeit cash

Hundreds of dollars of counterfeit notes have been found, with retailers being warned to keep a sharp eye out during the Christmas rush.
NZ joins renewable energy pledge

NZ joins renewable energy pledge

New Zealand has been added to the official list of countries supporting a pledge to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency by 2030.
Opposition call for tougher statement on Gaza conflict

Opposition call for tougher statement on Gaza conflict

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has continued with National's approach in calling for "steps towards" a ceasefire, saying that must be in place before a ceasefire can begin.

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh says the door "absolutely" remains open for Mark Nawaqanitawase to continue wearing the gold jumper in 2024 despite the dynamic winger confirming he was defecting to...

Aussies sound Test alarm over franchise clashes

Aussies sound Test alarm over franchise clashes

Senior Australian players admit concern over the future of Test cricket, ahead of a summer that includes South Africa sending a second-string side to New Zealand.
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Otago cohort heads north for contest

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Otago cohort heads north for contest

Jorja Gibbons and Alexa Duff have a busy weekend ahead.
Black Caps slump against Bangladesh spin

Black Caps slump against Bangladesh spin

As their spinners ripped through Bangladesh, the Black Caps’ batters could have been forgiven had a nagging thought crept into their heads: what happens when it’s our turn?

Business

IRD calls for $2 billion in Covid business loans to be repaid

More than 10,000 businesses have defaulted on $177 million worth of loans given out as part of the previous government's Covid-19 support package.

Craft beer businesses feeling the squeeze

Craft beer businesses feeling the squeeze

Aotearoa's craft beer industry is hoping for a profitable summer as it continues to wrestle with high-brewing costs.
Fonterra refuses to join methane pledge

Fonterra refuses to join global dairy companies in methane pledge

Major dairy companies from around the world have pledged to disclose and tackle methane emissions - but Fonterra is noticeably absent.
Companies’ C&ESG ratings released

Companies’ C&ESG ratings released

The property sector has shown the biggest improvement over the past year among the companies monitored in Forsyth Barr’s second Carbon, Environmental, Social and Governance ratings report.

Vegans, vegetarians in NZ rarer than many thought
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Rainbow chard borani
A novice’s guide to cooking Christmas dinner
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Salads steal the spotlight

queenstown

Te Whatu Ora believes the cause of the outbreak was most likely from human faecal matter in the...

Regulator overreacted to crypto outbreak - Lewers

Queenstown's mayor believes the water regulator overstepped the mark during the resort town's cryptosporidium outbreak, unnecessarily impacting some communities.

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Faulty water treatment plant causes odour issues

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Faulty water treatment plant causes odour issues

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has apologised after a faulty wastewater treatment plant started causing odour issues in Frankton.
UV filter installed, as required

UV filter installed, as required

Queenstown's Two Mile UV filter has been installed and is awaiting sign-off from regulator Taumata Arowai.
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Ladies Mile travel plan questioned

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Ladies Mile travel plan questioned

Schools, or the lack of schools in the right places, got the blame yesterday for much of Queenstown’s eastern corridor commuter problem.

Life & style

Meat may become a luxury, a nice-to-have, but not at the cost of missing meals. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Vegans, vegetarians in NZ rarer than many thought

There are very few true vegetarians in New Zealand, and vegans are about as rare as a steak before it hits the grill.

A crisis of invisibility

A crisis of invisibility

There’s work to be done to safeguard hidden biodiversity in a changing world, writes Katerina Achilleos.
Christmas menus: Adding flair to classic fare

Christmas menus: Adding flair to classic fare

FRESH CHRISTMAS ONLINE: There's a reason things are considered classics - they just work, every time.
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Strolling a port town’s varied stories

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Strolling a port town’s varied stories

Port Chalmers has potential for destination tramping, writes Clare Fraser.

Rural Life

A tanker leaves the Fonterra Edendale plant in Southland. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Fonterra refuses to join methane pledge

Major dairy companies from around the world have pledged to disclose and tackle methane emissions - but Fonterra is noticeably absent.

System to show best time to put out bull

System to show best time to put out bull

More than 400 heifers and cows in two southern beef herds are wearing new electronic ear tags to monitor their behaviour as part of a trial.
AI to identify eating quality of beef, lamb

AI to identify eating quality of beef, lamb

Red meat co-operative Alliance Group is rolling out artificial intelligence technology at its plants to identify eating quality in beef and lamb.
Young vet student living the dream

Young vet student living the dream

North Otago vet student Kayleigh Gill is living her dream of working with large animals on southern farms.

Southland

Daniel Jones celebrates his Kepler Challenge success on Saturday.

Kepler champions defend titles

It was six of the best for Daniel Jones as he and Katie Morgan successfully defended their Kepler Challenge mountain running titles in Te Anau on Saturday.

Southland falls to Country

Southland falls to Country

Southland lost the first match of their 2023/2024 Hawke Cup cricket campaign to Otago Country at Queens Park last weekend.
Unbeaten Appleby have weekend off, after DLS win

Unbeaten Appleby have weekend off, after DLS win

In round seven of Southland Club Cricket this Saturday, Waikoikoi have a home game against Marist, while Southland Boys’ High School will host Old Boys.
Entertainment galore at Invercargill Cup Day

Entertainment galore at Invercargill Cup Day

A quality evening is planned when the Invercargill Harness Racing Club holds its festive meet — Invercargill Cup Day.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Making her voice heard
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Timely exhibition takes look back

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Family embraces ’70s style
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Festive gifts

World

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with members of public associations, youth and volunteer...

Russia announces presidential election for 2024

Russia's upper house of parliament has voted to set the date for Russia's presidential election for March 17, 2024.

Aus to add graphic warnings to vape products

Aus to add graphic warnings to vape products

New graphic warnings will be placed on vapes in Australia to stop younger generations from taking up smoking.
US campus shooting: 3 killed, suspect dead

US campus shooting: 3 killed, suspect dead

A shooting at a university in Las Vegas left at least three people dead before the bloodshed ended with the suspect's own death, authorities say.
Extreme cold: Temps near -60degC in Siberia

Extreme cold: Temps near -60degC in Siberia

Arctic weather has enfolded swathes of Russia this week, with temperatures in the wilds of Siberia falling to minus 58 degrees Celsius.

Opinion

Minister of Health Shane Reti. PHOTO: NZ HERALD

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Reading the smoke signals

After almost two weeks of criticism, the government will be willing opposition to its stand on reversing smoke-free plans to dissipate like a vape cloud.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from 2023 Voyager Cartoonist of the Year, Shaun Yeo.
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Letters to the Editor: Maccas, cigarettes and 49 goals

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Letters to the Editor: Maccas, cigarettes and 49 goals

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the changes to our smokefree laws, returning New Zealand to the "status quo", and an alpine fast food sign.
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Retired first to book trip to adolescence

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Retired first to book trip to adolescence

Sponsored by the AARP, the Rolling Stones are doing one more tour of the United States.

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