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Dunedin
August 25
Dramatic footage of Dunedin police drawing pistols on petrol thief revealed
A Dunedin man shot at by police has admitted a string of crimes, including trying to drown a police dog.
Felicity Dear
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South Otago
August 25
Balclutha rest-home resident left with ‘smelly and infected’ wounds in weeks before death
A vulnerable resident at a Balclutha rest home was left to suffer with “smelly and infected” wounds on both her legs in the weeks leading up to her death.
Richard Davison
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Dunedin
August 25
New owners moving into Dunedin pub
The latest owners of the Waterloo Hotel have been there for a while but it is now time to be on the other side of the bar.
Steve Hepburn
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Central Otago
August 25
Santana hits pause button on application, final decision moves into next year
Santana Minerals has paused its fast-track application for the gold mine in Bendigo, expecting this will be the last delay with a final decision pushed into next year.
Steve Hepburn
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Dunedin
August 25
‘Life’s too short’: Brocklebanks to close after nearly 80 years of business
Tim Scott
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Food & Wine
August 25
The ‘Sherwood way’ has been boosted by Michelin Star
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Queenstown
August 25
Councils effectively being set up ‘to fail’: Q’town deputy mayor
Ruby Shaw
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August 25
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Dunedin
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Dunedin
August 25
Preserving heritage a focus of new 145-room Dunedin hotel: architect
Nostalgia and the preservation of heritage elements will be at the heart of Dunedin’s newest hotel, its lead architect says.
Tim Scott
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Dunedin
August 25
Man questions ORC data security
A Dunedin man says the Otago Regional Council has shown a cavalier attitude to its data security.
Steve Hepburn
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Dunedin
August 25
Finishing touches near for social housing units
Eleven new social housing units in a Dunedin heritage building are expected to be ready for tenants before Christmas.
Grant Miller
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Dunedin
August 25
Recovery from “unprecedented storm” wins sparkling recognition for PowerNet
PowerNet is in the limelight after winning a major national award at the 2026 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards.
John Lewis
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Dunedin
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‘Life’s too short’: Brocklebanks to close after nearly 80 years of business
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Dramatic footage of Dunedin police drawing pistols on petrol thief revealed
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Queenstown
August 25
Councils effectively being set up ‘to fail’: Q’town deputy mayor
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Otago
August 25
Catlins farmers face a losing battle against pests
Catlins landowners say there has been too much talking and little pest control action.
Steve Hepburn
North Otago
August 25
Tackling coastal erosion at Katiki Beach
Work continues on a $3 million project at Katiki Beach to safeguard a vulnerable stretch of State Highway 1 from the threat of coastal erosion.
Charley-Kai John
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Otago
August 25
Hats off to Otago restaurants as Essence wins accolade
Queenstown’s Essence restaurant has been named restaurant of the year at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2026 and 12 other Otago restaurants have been awarded “hats”.
North Otago
August 25
Vehicle goes off wharf in Oamaru
Emergency services have gathered where a vehicle went into the water off Holmes Wharf in Oamaru.
Grant Miller
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The end of the road, the heart of Wānaka
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National
August 25
‘We will support that bill’: Labour backs social media ban
Labour will support National's under-16s social media ban to select committee before the election.
National
August 25
Former Southland captain busted after buying cocaine
A former Super Rugby player who also captained Southland was caught buying drugs when police eavesdropped on his phone.
Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter
National
August 25
Housing an 'enormous challenge' in NZ: Chris Bishop
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says there is "an enormous challenge" around housing in this country.
National
August 25
Poll: Have your say on the proposed social media ban
Have your say on the government's bill to ban social media for under-16s.
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Christchurch
August 25
Speedway announcer Craig Broomhall dies
Well-known Christchurch speedway commentator Craig Broomhall has died after a battle with oesophageal cancer.
Christchurch
August 25
Asbestos exposure register needed for contaminated sand — toxicology professor
A Canterbury University toxicology professor says the best way to deal with people who may have been exposed to asbestos-contaminated play sand is through regularly funded GP check-ups.
Selwyn
August 25
Canterbury home being auctioned off for charity
A charity which helps New Zealand families will benefit from the auction of a brand-new Rolleston home when it goes under the hammer on Thursday.
Christchurch
August 24
Wheels rolling on proposed new cycleway
A planned new cycleway connecting central Christchurch and New Brighton is now a step closer to being built.