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Jones praises ‘backbone’ of NZ goldmining

Macraes’ new electric shovel was unveiled at the mine yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Jones praises ‘backbone’ of NZ goldmining

Resources Minister Shane Jones has praised an Otago goldmine as ‘‘the backbone’’ of New Zealand’s goldmining industry, and has called on the rest of the country to follow in its footsteps.

Stonka of a Tonka

Resources Minister Shane Jones checks the bucket of Macraes' new electric shovel after...

Dream come true for Tonka loving minister

The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in the South Island - and Resources Minister Shane Jones couldn't be happier with it.

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Councillor labelled bigot after questioning ‘sexual politics’

Dunedin drag performer Ann Arikki, or Ms Annie, recites from Mr Pusskins by Sam Lloyd at Rainbow...

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Councillor labelled bigot after questioning ‘sexual politics’

A Dunedin city councillor has been labelled a bigot after raising concerns about the city’s library being a stage for "sexual politics" over the hosting of a drag story time event.

Stonka of a Tonka

Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric

The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.

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New tech hoped to increase wood burner efficiency

Escea Fireplace Company chief executive Nigel Bamford showcases the company’s new woodburner in...

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New tech hoped to increase wood burner efficiency

A Dunedin fireplace manufacturer says its technological innovation means woodburners may still have a place in modern homes.

Projected drop only a blip: manager

A smattering of cabin lights are on as Celebrity Edge, the penultimate cruise ship for the season...

Projected drop only a blip: manager

Port Otago is confident an expected 20% hit to their cruise ship numbers next season is only a temporary blip.

Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed

A 610m-long rail bridge over the Rangitata River, South Canterbury, sags after flood water washed...

Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed

A key rail connection being severed by a washed away pier is "another warning shot" investment is needed in South Island infrastructure, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says.

New prefab homes may be NZ’s largest

Big River Homes co-directors Mark van Asperen (left) and Adam Turnbull stand outside a 228sqm...

New prefab homes may be NZ’s largest

Despite the challenges of delivering a home about as long as an Airbus A320 aircraft by truck, a South Island-based company is not afraid to build big.

Cosmetics giant to open Dunedin store

Cosmetics giant to open Dunedin store

Australian and New Zealand beauty and makeup giant Mecca has announced it will be opening a store in Dunedin.

Cosmetics giant coming to Dunedin

Australian and New Zealand beauty and makeup giant Mecca has announced it will be opening a store in Dunedin.

Southern prefab homes may be NZ’s largest

Big prefabricated homes may be NZ’s largest

Despite the challenges of delivering a home about as long as an Airbus A320 aircraft by truck, a Balclutha-based transportable home company is not afraid to build big.

Child struck and injured in St Kilda

Child struck and injured in St Kilda

Emergency services attend an incident in which a child was injured after being struck by a car in St Kilda yesterday.

Headbutted officer treated

Headbutted officer treated

A police officer received medical attention after being headbutted in the face by a wanted man in an abandoned building.

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A company that hopes for testing times

InsituGen founder and chief science officer, and University of Otago professor of physiology...

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A company that hopes for testing times

A Dunedin start-up company is pioneering a new test to detect performance enhancing drugs in athletes from the prick of a finger — with hopes it could make an appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles...