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Dunedin shape as favourites

Club rugby gets under way on Saturday - and Dunedin are looking good.
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Penguin found in garden long way from home

If you go down to the bottom of your garden today, you may be in for a big surprise.
Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’

Has your child ever yearned to watch their Hot Wheels cars come to life in front of their very eyes?

Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport

Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport

Customs have arrested a 23-year-old woman for smuggling approximately 15.1kg of methamphetamine, on a flight from Canada on Wednesday night.
Community group hit hard by school lunch changes

Southland community employer hit hard by school lunch changes

A Southland food collective has been forced to slash its staff in half and close down its community garden as a result of the government's school lunches programme.
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Councillors split on rates rises in plan

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Councillors split on rates rises in plan

Fixating on keeping Dunedin rates rises within a cap could be the wrong mentality for a city that needs to invest, a councillor has warned.

dunedin

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Mayoral hopeful dumps candidate over karakia critique

Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms has dumped a candidate on his ticket after an email emerged showing him criticising the use of karakia.

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Food pantries set up at uni help students

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Food pantries set up at uni help students

Hungry students will be able to help themselves to Weet-Bix and pasta from food pantries set up by the University of Otago to combat the rising cost of living.
Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’

Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’

Has your child ever yearned to watch their Hot Wheels cars come to life in front of their very eyes?
Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike

Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike

A crash between two men, one riding an electric skateboard and the other a motorbike, left both with minor injuries.

regions

A view of the proposed Slopedown wind turbines in Wyndham. Photo: Supplied

Contact confirms wind farm fight

Contact Energy is not lying down on its declined billion-dollar Southland wind farm, taking two avenues to get the project across the line.

Spectre of legal action over discharge raised

Spectre of legal action over discharge raised

Legal action could stop treated wastewater being directly discharged into Queenstown’s Shotover River.
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Recreation reserve redevelopment into sports hub proposed

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Recreation reserve redevelopment into sports hub proposed

A planned $650,000 upgrade to the Millers Flat recreation reserve could save the town from becoming a "disused backwater", it was claimed at a board meeting.
Council slammed over 'stupid' plan to relocate town

Council slammed over 'stupid' plan to relocate town

Buller District mayor admits some residents "feel forgotten" by a plan to eventually relocate the flood-prone town of Westport, but it is needed to provide a "glimmer of hope" in the face of repetitive and increasingly damaging flooding.

National

Woman busted smuggling 15.1kg of meth at airport

Customs have arrested a 23-year-old woman for smuggling approximately 15.1kg of methamphetamine, on a flight from Canada on Wednesday night.

Well-known musician sentenced, name suppression extended

Well-known musician sentenced, name suppression extended

A well-known musician found guilty of domestic violence charges has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service.
'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information

'Malicious actor' downloads private Health NZ information

A "malicious actor" has accessed and downloaded private information about staff in districts in the lower North Island, Health NZ says.
Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake

Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake

A swimmer has fallen ill after being exposed to cyanobacteria in Canterbury's Lake Hood prior to a health warning being issued.

sport

ODT Rugby Chat: Let the games begin

Paul Dwyer chats to the coaches of last year's Dunedin premier rugby finalists ahead of the new season.

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Dunedin shape as favourites

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Dunedin arguably shape as favourites

Club rugby gets under way on Saturday - and Dunedin are looking good.
Herden new Old Golds coach

Herden new Old Golds coach

Former Meads Cup-winning captain Luke Herden has been tasked with getting North Otago back to the promised land.
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Otago crews qualify impressively at Maadi Cup regatta

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Otago crews qualify impressively at Maadi Cup regatta

Otago's top secondary school rowers have been in some form at the Maadi Cup this week.

Food & Wine

Cook with Alison Lambert - Quick Pickled Onions
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The appeal of Pinots from less appreciated parts
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Rhubarb loaf
Adding a touch of lemon

Business

Imported cars line a parking lot at a shipping terminal in Portland, Oregon in this file photo:...

How will US tariffs affect New Zealand?

United States President Donald Trump has been making tariff threats since before he returned to office. The situation presents both opportunities and challenges for New Zealand.

Failed NZ arm of brand started in Wānaka wound up

Failed NZ arm of brand started in Wānaka wound up

The liquidation of Kester Black Ltd — the New Zealand business of the cosmetic and skincare brand started by Wānaka woman Anna Ross — has been completed.
BLNZ directors’ fees to rise 4% after close vote

BLNZ directors’ fees to rise 4% after close vote

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has narrowly succeeded in increasing its directors’ fees by 4%.
NZME board battle: businessman believes number in his favour

NZME board battle: businessman believes number in his favour

The businessman looking to oust the board of media company NZME believes he has the numbers to achieve change, and told the current board resistance was "futile".

Rural Life

Wairarapa organic gardeners Josje Neerincx and Frank van Steensel say having Maremma sheepdogs on...

Guardian dogs doing duty on NZ farms

A large Italian dog breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves is increasingly being used by New Zealand farmers to help protect their animals.

Breeding a better cow

Breeding a better cow

Sharemilkers Nick and Anieka Templer shared their aspirations at a field day in Northern Southland last week.
Century farm award plans take shape

Century farm award plans take shape

Planning is under way for the 19th New Zealand Century Farm and Station Awards in South Otago in May.
Aims outlined at B+LNZ field day

Aims outlined at B+LNZ field day

The aspirations of new Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Alan Thomson and Jeff Farm general manager Michael Benton range from running the best industry group in the world to reducing lamb...

Life & style

Cook with Alison Lambert - Quick Pickled Onions

Watch ODT food writer Alison Lambert prepare her Quick Pickled Onions dish from her new 'Seasons' cookbook.

Running wherever

Running wherever

Learning to run was inspirational, but it has also changed Caroline Eden’s approach to travelling, which is now based on staying near green spaces and beautiful places to jog.
For girls who rock

For girls who rock

Before becoming a writer, Rachael King was a teenage rock musician.
The many benefits of caring

The many benefits of caring

Restoring nature brings its own rewards, while addressing climate impacts.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Channelling Kate
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Brought home by music

World

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington...

Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week.

More flooding on way for sodden Queensland

More flooding on way for sodden Queensland

A significant, widespread and prolonged flood event has been predicted for an already sodden Queensland.
Sth Korean children 'sent abroad like luggage'

Children 'sent abroad like luggage' in Sth Korean adoption programme

South Korean adoption agencies sent children abroad like "luggage" for decades, committing numerous human rights violations in the process, a landmark inquiry has found.
Jeanswest collapses, hundreds of jobs to go

Jeanswest collapses, hundreds of jobs to go

More than 90 Jeanswest stores are set to shut after the company behind the fashion brand collapsed, putting hundreds of retail worker jobs in jeopardy.