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Brother act backed by $3million

Two Kiwi brothers are behind a New Zealand and Netherlands-based aerospace company looking to revolutionise the aerospace industry.
Sick children given ‘wings’

After flying seriously ill children to Auckland's Starship Hospital, Dunedin man Tony McCombe wanted to give something back.
Upgrade will cut car park capacity

A large commuter car park will have less space for vehicles when a long-delayed upgrade is finally carried out later this year, the Dunedin City Council says.

Oamaru next space frontier

Oamaru next space frontier

The first light of a new dawn in the space age could break at Oamaru Airport.
Baldwin St ball back in Guinness’ court

Baldwin St ball back in Guinness’ court

After months of hard work and a trip to the other side of the world by a Dunedin man, the fate of Dunedin’s world record is in the hands of the powers that be.
DCC’s roading contract changes hands

DCC’s roading contract changes hands

Fulton Hogan appears to be in line to secure a major Dunedin City Council contract, potentially worth more than $100million, while rival Downer seeks new roles for up to 30 affected staff after...

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Near-miss shows benefits of slowing down

Bright colours and big humps are proliferating on Dunedin’s streets, as new traffic-calming measures are rolled out across the city. But as more motorists grit their teeth, knuckles whitening on...

New beer proceeds to help firefighters

New beer proceeds to help firefighters

A new Dunedin beer aims both to slake a thirst and to help bushfire relief efforts in Australia.
Many in aged care not eating enough: study

Many in aged care not eating enough: study

More protein-rich snacks and other improvements are needed to counter a big problem arising from more than half of aged care residents not eating enough.
Normanby publicans shift to city’s south

Normanby publicans shift to city’s south

As one longtime Dunedin pub teeters on the brink of closure, a restaurant opens and the fate of both weighs heavily on the minds of Susanne and Richard Dagg.

regions

Environment Southland councillor Lloyd Esler holds a toheroa he collected in the past at Oreti...

Concern over Oreti closure proposals

Some Southlanders are concerned vehicle access to one the region’s most popular beaches may be limited to save some shellfish.

Effectiveness of rabbit poisoning unclear

Effectiveness of rabbit poisoning unclear

It is not clear how well a rabbit-poisoning programme on the grounds of Dunstan Hospital is working.
Developer optimistic about new lifestyle blocks

Developer optimistic about new lifestyle blocks

An Oamaru property developer says low interest rates have created more opportunities for investment, particularly when it comes to lifestyle blocks on subdivided land.
Whio survive flood, Doc survey shows

Whio survive flood, Doc survey shows

Monitoring of blue duck or whio in Mt Aspiring and Fiordland rivers has found many populations managed to survive the recent heavy rains and floods.

National

Man killed in Christchurch house fire named

Police have named the man who died in a boarding house fire in Christchurch on Monday.

On mission after losing daughters in crash

Dad on mission after losing daughters in Christchurch crash

Reality has hit Jason Alexander. He can't stop crying. He has barely slept. He can't "unsee" the images of his dead daughters.
Central heating up as summer finally hits

Central heating up as summer finally hits

While much of New Zealand will revel in warm, sunny weather for the next week, things are really hotting up in parts of Otago, with a run of 30DegC days expected in some places.
Former CYFS worker accused of abusing boys named

Former CYFS worker accused of abusing boys named

A former Child, Youth and Family worker accused of abusing nearly 20 boys can now be revealed as a man who once cared for a teen murdered in the back of a prison van.

Business

Anzor account manager Steve Fitzgerald holds up the supplier's products for new premises on...

Dunedin ‘buzz’ attracts fastenings supplier

For Steve Fitzgerald building a new branch for building supplies company Anzor in Dunedin was a no-brainer.

Brother act backed by $3million

Brother act backed by $3million

Two Kiwi brothers are behind a New Zealand and Netherlands-based aerospace company looking to revolutionise the aerospace industry.
Normanby publicans shift to city’s south

Normanby publicans shift to city’s south

As one longtime Dunedin pub teeters on the brink of closure, a restaurant opens and the fate of both weighs heavily on the minds of Susanne and Richard Dagg.
Funding to nurture young entrepreneurs

Funding to nurture young entrepreneurs

Startup Dunedin and Innov8HQ have more than $18,000 in Government funding to get more young people into entrepreneur programmes.

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queenstown

One of the three houses Real Journeys has built at its Walter Peak High Country Farm tourist...

New housing provided for workers

Tourism giant Real Journeys has begun building a village for its staff at Walter Peak, in response to exorbitant Queenstown rents.

Concert venue ready

Concert venue ready

After a week’s preparation, the venue for Queenstown's biggest concert of the year is ready for its stars to hit the stage.
Frustration builds over 'faecal peak'

Frustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak'

The Department of Conservation is dithering over a loo on Queenstown's Ben Lomond as the s*** literally keeps piling up.
Warm memories of talented musician and ‘hard thing’

Warm memories of talented musician and ‘hard thing’

The woman killed in a crash in Frankton Rd has been remembered as a talented musician and amazing woman who "loved people".

Life & style

Cutting hedges can be dangerous if care is not taken. Photos: Gillian Vine

Don’t forget safety in the garden

Gillian Vine offers some seasonal safety tips.

Karen Walker store to close after 10 years

Karen Walker store to close after 10 years

An Auckland retail store owned by fashion designer Karen Walker is closing its doors permanently at the end of January.
How Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks

How Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks

The Fitbit on your wrist not only counts your steps and minutes of sleep, it can also help tell if you're coming down with the flu - and warn health authorities to get ready to help.
Hawea artist inspired by travel

Hawea artist inspired by travel

Journeys near and far are never complete without a sketchbook in hand for Lake Hawea artist Renee Walden.

sport

Volts bowler Michael Rae claims the wicket of Martin Guptill during his outstanding spell of...

So close for Volts, but not to be

That was a country lane with more than its share of hidden bends.

Should clubs run school cricket?

Should clubs run school cricket?

For about six to eight weeks each summer, secondary school cricket grinds to a halt. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi asks whether it is time the clubs took over running the game at that level.
NZ curlers just out of medals

NZ curlers just out of medals

Close but not quite.
Coach excited about new role

Coach excited about new role

Gavin Briggs spent last year operating on the world stage.

Rural Life

Winton teenager Chloe Thomson won a best-presented heifer award at the National All Dairy Breeds...

Teen wins best-presented heifer award at national event

Southland 15-year-old Chloe Thomson’s steady grooming hand earned her a win in a national dairy cattle event in Taranaki.

Veteran hay-makers still going strong

Veteran hay-makers still going strong

Bill Jelley (85) was "flat out" yesterday raking meadow hay on his 4ha farm at Mt Barker, near Wanaka. This is the 73rd hay-making season for Mr Jelley's Ferguson tractor.
Wool co-op’s gear catches retailer’s eye

Wool co-op’s gear catches retailer’s eye

Local Dunedin startup wool network AgMatch has attracted the eye of one of Australia’s biggest retail groups, Frontline.
History of Fishers Meats comes to end, 13 jobs lost

History of Fishers Meats comes to end, 13 jobs lost

Meat production at a 100-year-old Dunedin company has ceased and 13 staff have been made redundant but the owner of The Craft Meat Company says the business will live on.

Southland

Wanaka lake swimmers have been coming into unpleasant contact with lake snow around Ruby Island....

Plea after lake pests found

Water sports enthusiasts are being urged to keep their equipment clean after samples from Southland lakes tested positive for invasive species.

Concern over Oreti closure proposals

Concern over Oreti closure proposals

Some Southlanders are concerned vehicle access to one the region’s most popular beaches may be limited to save some shellfish.
Political message worked into field

Political message worked into field

Crop circles may be a rarity in Southland, but one pilot has proved Southland farmers are not against mowing political statements into their fields.
Councillor says request denied

Councillor says request denied

An Invercargill city councillor says his request for more information about the state of Rugby Park was denied by the council’s chief executive.

No time to grieve after dad, brother lost to fires

No time to grieve after dad, brother lost to fires

Aaron Salway lost his younger brother and father in a bushfire on New Year's Eve, but has had no time to grieve as he tries to keep his family and farm afloat.
Trump impeachment trial opens

Trump impeachment trial opens

As the Senate formally opened the impeachment trial on whether to remove Donald Trump from office, as nonpartisan congressional watchdog concluded the White House violated the law.
Search dog Taylor a koala's best friend

Search dog Taylor a koala's best friend

Taylor, a 4-year-old English springer spaniel, has been among the hard-working rescuers during Australia's bushfire crisis.

Opinion

Construction work of Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam on the river Nile last September. PHOTO:...

Water wars could become more than theoretical

When Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed got the Nobel Peace Prize last year for ending his country’s 20-year military confrontation with neighbouring Eritrea, Donald Trump got quite cross.

Winning ticket waits for owner

Winning ticket waits for owner

Who wants to be a millionaire?
New bowel cancer tests some way off

New bowel cancer tests some way off

It is not unusual to read articles or view television items about the exciting next big thing in cancer treatment or diagnosis.
Struggle going on for soul of India

Struggle going on for soul of India

Something is rotting in Delhi, argues Mathew Zacharias, a retired anaesthetist from Mosgiel, visiting India.

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