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Just like that! Winger bags two as All Whites draw with Iran

The All Whites found a new goal-scoring hero in a 2-2 draw with Iran in their opening Football World Cup game in Los Angeles.

Dunedin Lincraft store to close as retailer moves online

Dunedin Lincraft store to close as retailer moves online

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Major Australasian craft and fabrics retailer Lincraft is set to close all of its physical stores, including in Dunedin.
$30 million wasted on failed border security project

$30 million wasted on failed border security project

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has issued a scathing takedown of her ministry, saying officials "deliberately withheld" information about a failed technology upgrade.
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Concerns after hospital builder loses Corrections work

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Concerns after hospital builder loses Corrections work

Health New Zealand is brushing aside concerns about massive contracting company CPB, after the firm lost its contract to oversee the building of a North Island prison.

dunedin

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Building permits plummet in South Dunedin over flood fears

Building permits in South Dunedin have plummeted more than 80% amid fears the impact of flooding has caught up with the low-lying suburb.

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‘Spiritual connection’ as generations meet

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‘Spiritual connection’ as generations meet

Meeting her first great-great-grandchild during her 100th birthday celebration was a special moment for a Dunedin woman.
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Possible extinction of hoiho put squarely in the frame

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Possible extinction of hoiho put squarely in the frame

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to witness the extinction of a species?
Orokonui kākā make Dunedin their home

Orokonui kākā make Dunedin their home

After being extinct in Dunedin for about 150 years, encounters with endangered kākā are becoming increasingly common across the city.

regions

A water pipe leads towards the Santana Bendigo Ophir gold project. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Witnesses debate mine water flows

Santana Minerals is standing by its water modelling and evidence produced for its gold mine project in Bendigo, saying it was standard practice in the size of these projects.

‘Reasonable care’ could have saved baby: HDC

‘Reasonable care’ could have saved baby: HDC

Health New Zealand Southern failed to provide the ‘‘reasonable care and skill’’ for a pregnant woman which could have saved her baby, the health and disability commissioner has ruled.
Plea for foster homes for farm animals

Plea for foster homes for farm animals

Farm animals urgently need foster homes, particularly in rural areas like Gore, an animal welfare group says.
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A&P show made $19.3m impact for district

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A&P show made $19.3m impact for district

One of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and community events has generated an estimated $19.3 million in additional spending for the Southern Lakes region.

National

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the three priorities that need further work include...

30-year Infrastructure Plan gets widespread support in Parliament

Almost all of Parliament is backing the 30-year Infrastructure Plan, with the government agreeing in full to 13 of 16 recommendations and four further actions.

Minister won't reveal how many youths remain in bootcamps

Minister won't reveal how many youths remain in bootcamps

The Children's Minister won't confirm how many participants remain in the government's highly-scrutinised bootcamps.
Flood-hit Wellingtonians want financial support

Flood-hit Wellingtonians want financial support

A group of Wellington residents affected by floods two months ago are calling on local and central govt for financial support to protect their homes.
Drink driving rates fall for young people, rise for over 55s

Drink driving rates fall for young people, rise for over 55s

The number of people convicted of drink driving has declined by nearly 10 percent over the past 9 years with younger New Zealanders leading the charge.

sport

The Ranfurly Shield. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Otago urged to show proud neighbours respect

Do not expect Otago to risk an extended Ranfurly Shield hangover by showing North Otago anything less than the greatest respect tonight.

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‘Exciting opportunity for the boys to showcase their talents’

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‘Exciting opportunity for the boys to showcase their talents’

Time to dance with the big boys.
Big things expected of Games team

Big things expected of Games team

Cam Mitchell can anticipate something special on the horizon.
Cape Verde stun Spain, goalkeeper man of the match

Cape Verde stun Spain, goalkeeper man of the match

Cape Verde have announced themselves on the World Cup stage with a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain, frustrating the European champs who had 27 goal attempts.

Food & Wine

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Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions
Classic afternoon tea treat
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Simple pleasures
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The evening in done right

Business

Lincraft's New Zealand operations are headquartered at its Dunedin store in Filleul St. Photo:...

Dunedin Lincraft store to close as retailer moves online

3.49 pm

Major Australasian craft and fabrics retailer Lincraft is set to close all of its physical stores, including in Dunedin.

Bay of Plenty NZ's top-ranked economy; Otago in top three

Bay of Plenty NZ's top-ranked economy; Otago in top three

Bay of Plenty was the country's best-performing economic region at the start of the year, while Otago performed strongly to land a spot in the top three.
City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours

City’s ‘best-in-class’ townhouses win industry honours

A million-dollar complex of six fully-electric Dunedin townhouses has been recognised on the national stage.
Hearing begins over former Wilson CEO's rival parking start-up

Hearing begins over former Wilson CEO's rival parking start-up

New Zealand’s largest car park management and parking provider is chasing its former South Island boss amid claims he breached confidentiality and set up a rival business.

Rural Life

'Mega event': Crowds flock to Fieldays

Fieldays got close to a record attendance this year, and had the largest opening day crowd in the event's recent history.

PM supports electric collars for cows

PM supports electric collars for cows

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ruled out any added regulations for virtual fencing technology.
Sheep favoured over humans to control weeds on Doc land

Sheep favoured over humans to control weeds on Doc land

The ACT Party is promising to make it easier for farmers to graze sheep on conservation land, aiming to get rid of invasive plants and reduce fire risk.
$51m for new methane-busting technology

$51m for new methane-busting technology

The government will invest up to $51 million into helping to roll out new methane-busting farming technology.

Life & style

Peter Singh and his iPhone 17. He tutors others looking to improve their grasp of digital...

Embracing technology, not fearing it as we age

"Technostress" is causing older people to feel shut out by the digital world, new research shows. But not for 92-year-old Peter Singh and his top-of-the-line phone.

Plucky US city is a revelation

Plucky US city is a revelation

Old-soul Texas meets modern fun in Grapevine.
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Nowhere to run to

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Nowhere to run to

Milford’s spectacular scenery should come with a health warning, Paul Gorman writes.
Time to cash that vintage watch in?

Time to cash that vintage watch in?

Classic gold watches are being melted down as the value of their metal content outstrips their resale worth.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Possible extinction of hoiho put squarely in the frame
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Comedy, satire take centre stage

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Fungus under us
The art of the chorus

US President Donald Trump says a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has been signed by the US and Iran, though details have yet to be made public and both countries said a permanent truce is yet to be negotiated.

Iranian-Americans protest NZ World Cup match in LA

Iranian-Americans protest NZ World Cup match in LA

Iran have kicked off their World Cup in Los Angeles in front of a crowd consisting of both fans cheering them on and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the Tehran government.
Aussies among world's top online news consumers

Aussies among world's top online news consumers

A global study shows Australia among the top nations embracing paid online news, with many citing concerns over disinformation as a key reason.
Eight dead after B-52 bomber crash in California

Eight dead after B-52 bomber crash in California

A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight crew members on board.