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Travel chaos in Wellington, worst weather yet to come

All regional flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington this evening, more evacuations are taking place, and residents have been warned the worst of the weather is expected tonight.
Heavy security presence at Hyde St Party pays off

A once notorious student street party appears to have notched up another year with little incident amid a heavy security presence.

Retired Southland nurse dies after cancer missed twice

Retired Southland nurse dies after cancer missed twice

A retired Invercargill nurse with persistent gastrointestinal bleeding died from stomach cancer after pathologists failed to detect the disease in two different biopsies.
Mother, two young daughters killed in Hastings

Mother, two young daughters killed in Hastings

A coroner has granted an order prohibiting publishing the names of a mother and her baby and toddler killed in Hastings.
Video provides look inside new hospital outpatient building

Video provides look inside new hospital outpatient building

A video by Health New Zealand (HNZ) gives a first glimpse inside the new Dunedin hospital's outpatient building.

dunedin

Teen girls' abuse of woman, son posted online

A Dunedin mother was verbally abused by two teenage girls at a central city cafe after she attempted to defend her son from their alleged harassment.

Careless driver hits pedestrian near Hyde St party: police

Careless driver hits pedestrian near Hyde St party: police

A Dunedin driver has been charged with careless driving after he allegedly crashed into a pedestrian while travelling too fast through the student quarter.
Million-dollar ticket sold in Port Chalmers

Million-dollar ticket sold in Port Chalmers

It was a lucky night for a Lotto player from Port Chalmers who won $1 million in Saturday’s draw.
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Large weight loss inspired cyclist to take part in Wild Ride

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Large weight loss inspired cyclist to take part in Wild Ride

Drizzly weather did not deter a Dunedin cyclist from gearing up for a Wild Ride — but it did dissuade her teenage son.

regions

Police at the Mongrel Mob property in Albion St, Mataura, which the Crown is attempting to...

Ex-Mob boss fights Crown attempt to seize Mataura 'gang-pad'

A former Mongrel Mob president is fighting the confiscation of what the Crown calls his "gang pad", saying it is a place where family and friends gather and likening it to a marae.

How much have fees and charges increased over the last decade?

How much have fees and charges increased over the last decade?

Consultation is underway in Invercargill on proposed fees and charges for the coming year, as councils across the country face similar decisions.
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Submitters, miner to be heard in-person

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Submitters, miner to be heard in-person

Hearings for Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago goldmine will be held in-person because of the "intensity" of local interest, the panel considering the application says.
Doc asks community to help protect kea from lead poisoning

Doc asks community to help protect kea from lead poisoning

The Department of Conservation is calling on South Westland communities to help protect kea from lead poisoning.

National

Cows put down after two people injured in stock truck crash

Two people are injured and three cows have been put down after a stock truck rolled near Ashburton this evening.

Bump for relief teachers, funding to replace diesel boilers in schools

Bump for relief teachers, funding to replace diesel boilers in schools

Relief teachers will get an increase to transport allowances and the government will accelerate work to replace diesel boilers in schools, it announced today.
'Incredible fire alarm system 100% saved our lives'

'Incredible fire alarm system 100% saved our lives'

A Canterbury hotel resident said the establishment’s fire alarm system "100% saved our lives" after a deep fryer in the kitchen caught fire.
Christchurch police to search red zone for missing woman

Christchurch police to search red zone for missing woman

Police will be searching the Christchurch red zone for signs of a 39-year-old missing woman who was last seen in Burwood about eight months ago.

sport

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‘Encouraging’ signs despite defeat for Highlanders

Highlanders assistant coach Clarke Dermody enjoyed plenty about the game against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday night.

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Taieri edge Kaikorai, GI stay unbeaten

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Taieri edge Kaikorai, GI stay unbeaten

Sometimes it just comes down to who makes fewer mistakes.
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Uni Albion B open season with dominant display

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Uni Albion B open season with dominant display

Amy Thomas spotted it early.
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Wanaka spirited but Christchurch United prove too strong

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Wanaka spirited but Christchurch United prove too strong

Wānaka FC displayed a resilient spirit that kept Christchurch United on their toes before ultimately falling short on the road.

Food & Wine

Business

In New Zealand petrol prices are already climbing rapidly, with forecasts that they could push...

Fuel stocks: Petrol, diesel fall slightly, jet fuel rises

Petrol and diesel stocks have decreased slightly, while jet fuel stocks have risen, according to the latest fuel stocks update.

Banks to help amid fuel crisis, but no interest loans off table

Banks to help amid fuel crisis, but no interest loans off table

New Zealand's banks say they are standing by to help customers who are affected by the fuel crisis.
O'Donnell's complicated tenure on KiwiRail board

'Frankly unmanageable': O'Donnell's complicated tenure on KiwiRail board

Scott O'Donnell would have been paid tens of thousands of dollars to be on KiwiRail's board. But he missed large chunks of its meetings and quit after only eight months.
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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling

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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling

Hydro lakes are full and one of the country’s main generators says there is a sign that prices will get more affordable as a pipeline of massive investment in renewable projects comes online.

Rural Life

Balanced transition wins

For nearly a century, the Kane family have farmed their 668ha property at Tapanui.

Environmental efforts recognised

Environmental efforts recognised

Farmers Tony and Michelle Roberts and Kate Roberts and Mark Lieshout are the Southland regional supreme winners of the 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Big interest in app for pest management

Big interest in app for pest management

Waimate vet Ryan Luckman is not one to shy away from a challenge.
Farm becomes film set

Farm becomes film set

The owner of Glenorchy’s stunning Arcadia Station has sold off all its sheep and cattle to put all its eggs into film and tourism.

Life & style

Floribunda rose ‘My Mum’. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Roses having a good year despite weather

For a lot of us this summer has not been ideal, but for the roses and many other plants growing conditions have been favourable.

A region full of positive action

A region full of positive action

There’s nothing empty about the words and actions of the Otago community.
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All the pieces of a fairytale

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All the pieces of a fairytale

A Dunedin family fell head over heels for this historic cottage. Kim Dungey reports.
Planets gather as the sky decides

Planets gather as the sky decides

There’s a short window before sunrise when the sky feels undecided.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Homecoming for Ngāi Tahu artworks
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Old friends celebrate 60th anniversary

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A champion of painting
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Homecoming for Ngāi Tahu artworks

World

A television screen in Tokyo shows a news report on Japan Meteorological Agency's tsunami warning...

Tsunami warning issued after strong quake hits off Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, and authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3...

Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse

Aussie Rules great found not guilty of child sex abuse

Former champion Aussie Rules footballer Barry Cable has been found not guilty of a slew of historical child sexual abuse accusations.
Victoria Police target youth gang linked to several murders

Victoria Police target youth gang linked to several murders

Victoria Police have zeroed in on a notorious youth gang linked to multiple murders and other serious crimes, with a series of mass raids and arrests.
Warning for NZ bus drivers lured to Australia

Warning for NZ bus drivers lured to Australia

A campaign to recruit bus drivers from New Zealand could have disastrous consequences for drivers who realise they can't afford rent, a union has warned.

Opinion

Cancer care is soon to be overhauled, but Pharmac should be left alone. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Valuing pharmacists

Pharmacists have generally welcomed the recognition of their skills in the recently announced proposal to extend their ability to dispense some government-funded medicines.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
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Letters to the Editor: national parks, vineyards and walking tracks

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Letters to the Editor: national parks, vineyards and walking tracks

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including national parks in the South, vintners and the Santana mine, and a small repair job well done.
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A big song from home, heard far away

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A big song from home, heard far away

It's not often that I feel homesick. I’m generally quite well-adjusted, here on the other side of the world.

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