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Winner hopes to inspire music students to dream

Invercargill’s Simon Thompson was visibly overwhelmed as he accepted the top prize at the Gold Guitar Awards in Gore.
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For sale — but with a wee catch

The house of Dunedin’s first secondary school rector has sat, long forgotten, below a central city street, and now someone has the chance to breathe new life into it.

Person struck by car during Balclutha mayhem

Person struck by car during Balclutha mayhem

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A vehicle was deliberately driven at pedestrians before a person was hit and injured during a night of mayhem in Balclutha, police say.
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Speed limit set to be lowered despite wishes of submitters

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Speed limit set to be lowered despite wishes of submitters

A speed reduction on a stretch of coastal Dunedin road is one step closer to being approved, despite most submissions backing the status quo.
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Iwi made no ‘financial demands’

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Iwi made no ‘financial demands’

Australian mining firm Santana is now saying local iwi never made any ‘‘financial demands’’ — despite previously alleging a $180 million payout was sought.

dunedin

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Drug could double survival time: prof

A newly tested drug for treating pancreatic cancer could double the survival time of sufferers, a University of Otago oncologist says.

What is it, home town or birth town?

What is it, home town or birth town?

Embattled councillor Benedict Ong has cast doubt on a statement he made repeatedly during his election campaign — that he was born in Dunedin.
Crews arrive to find house fire ‘well-involved’

Crews arrive to find house fire ‘well-involved’

A firefighter is sprayed down after attending a house fire in Mosgiel yesterday.
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Aim to get poor land back to earlier state

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Aim to get poor land back to earlier state

A slice of nature is being laid out in Karitane — driven by personal experiences from living further south.

regions

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Opportunity to snap up iconic Milton sign

Milton’s famous ‘‘Town of Opportunities’’ sign is getting one last chance to stand by its words.

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Five marine reserves to be set up off Otago coast

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Five marine reserves to be set up off Otago coast

A new approach to marine reserve management looks to extend guardianship and protection of Otago’s unique off-shore environment.
‘Strong results’ put ORC in tidy position

‘Strong results’ put ORC in tidy position

The Otago Regional Council may be going out of business, but it is heading to the exit door with a tidy bank balance.
Sewage deadline issued by WCRC

Sewage deadline issued by WCRC

The West Coast Regional Council has issued a deadline for all three West Coast district councils to fix outstanding issues with wastewater systems.

National

Roads closed but warnings lifted for sodden Tasman

Homes have lost power and roads are closed across the top of the South Island after heavy rain caused flooding overnight.

Error sends thousands of 'emergency' texts to volunteer firefighters

Error sends thousands of 'emergency' texts to volunteer firefighters

Mary Argue of RNZThousands of texts about non-existant emergencies have caused confusion among firefighters. Fire and Emergency said its alert system was undergoing testing on Tuesday morning, when...
Funding woes halt camera trial to detect WOF fraud

Funding woes halt camera trial to detect WOF fraud

A trial using cameras in billboards has helped spot cars with fraudulent warrants of fitness (WOF) but the Transport Agency is not rolling out more of this surveillance because it can't afford to.
'Atrocious': Hefty price tag for library website slammed

'Atrocious': Hefty price tag for library website slammed

Wellington's deputy mayor has slammed the council's more than $600,000 spend on a website for the capital's new library, labelling it ''an atrocious amount of money''.

sport

Moana Pasifika fans ahead of the team's final home game. Photo: RNZ/Coco Lance

Potential saviour emerges for Moana Pasifika

A new bid to rescue Moana Pasifika has emerged, with a consortium led by a Los Angeles-based tech multimillionaire exploring plans to relocate the Super Rugby franchise to Hawaii, RNZ understands.

Duffy adds IPL crown to resume

Duffy adds IPL crown to resume

Otago fast bowler Jacob Duffy can add an Indian Premier League championship to his Sir Richard Hadlee medal.
Keeping it simple key for victorious pair

Keeping it simple key for victorious pair

New Zealand claimed gold and bronze on the final day of the season-opening round of the world cup in Spain yesterday.
Seventh still good job done: Paddon

Seventh still good job done: Paddon

Hayden Paddon reached for a classic rugby phrase when he reflected on his weekend in the latest round of the World Rally Championship.

Food & Wine

Perfect pairing
Rice at heart of the table
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Feijoa and lime no-churn ice cream
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Amazing variety should not be overlooked

Business

Heartland Bank to buy TSB in $620 million deal

Heartland Bank and TSB intend to merge and create a New Zealand bank large enough to compete with the big banks in the regions.

Biggest KiwiSaver managers among worst performers

Biggest KiwiSaver managers among worst performers

Bigger is not always better when it comes to KiwiSaver returns, Morningstar data shows.
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says

Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says

New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped slightly, latest data shows, while the first shipment of diesel to be stored at the refurbished Marsden Point tanks is on its way.
Southern organic dairy farmers to supply Stirling

Southern organic dairy farmers to supply Stirling

Fonterra is progressing the expansion of its organic business following a successful recruitment drive of southern dairy farmers.

Rural Life

Global AgriTrends co-founder Simon Quilty is picking even higher beef and sheepmeat prices for NZ...

$10.45 beef price expected in a year

Global AgriTrends co-founder Simon Quilty forecasts the record beef price to be at $10.45 a kilogram for prime steers in a year’s time.

Drive to get whole country on energy ‘right track’

Drive to get whole country on energy ‘right track’

Central Otago cherry grower Mike Casey has 21 electric vehicles on his solar-powered orchard but that is not enough.
South-made edible bale wrap up for major prize

South-made edible bale wrap up for major prize

A Southland invention of edible bale net wrap is a nominee for a more than $2 million Earthshot Prize.
Rural Women calls for more mental health support

Rural Women calls for more mental health support

Rural Women NZ's president says struggles with mental health and wellbeing have always affected the community, but the problem has grown.

Life & style

Heading out on Route 66. Photo: Supplied.

Arizona: attractions and Americana

Getting his kicks on Route 66, Mike Yardley recommends the Arizona section of the fabled road as it celebrates a major milestone.

Weaving a welcome

Weaving a welcome

Ana Teofilo’s design for a new carpet at Tūhura Otago Museum draws from the rich visual language of Pacific cultures, she tells Kim Dungey.
Climate remains the crisis of our times

Climate remains the crisis of our times

The urgency of the climate crisis demands we remain focused on solutions, despite all the distractions, writes Prof Janet Stephenson.
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Shining light on autumn colours

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Shining light on autumn colours

A Mosgiel garden has plenty of colour in late autumn, and not just during the day, Louise Frampton discovers.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Feline discovery cements new focus
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Memories bring violinist back

Sense of belonging grows
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Recreating an idyllic lifestyle

World

'Toxic, brutal culture': NSW police's use of force questioned

There are calls for a police watchdog to have its powers bolstered after allegations of gratuitous violence and cover-ups.

Australia raises minimum wage by 4.75%

Australia raises minimum wage by 4.75%

Almost three million Australian workers will receive a 4.75% pay boost after the industrial umpire's annual minimum and award wage review.
NZer gagged by Facebook forced to sit in silence

Kiwi author gagged by Facebook forced to sit in silence on stage

New Zealand author Sarah Wynn-Williams was forced to sit in silence during an hour-long panel discussion about the memoir that details her time working at Facebook.
Republicans break with Trump over $1.8b 'slush fund'

Republicans break with Trump over $1.8b 'slush fund'

President Donald Trump's nearly US$1.8 billion fund to compensate ‌victims of alleged government “weaponization" has been put on hold after the White House faced fierce opposition from Republicans in Congress.

Opinion

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri...

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The percentage debate

Overseas trips by the Minister of Defence seldom make headlines back home, but Chris Penk’s visit to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore was quite the exception.

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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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1876 was a great year and 150th celebrations continue

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1876 was a great year and 150th celebrations continue

Last week this column showered praise on those who reach their 150th birthday this year — Speight’s, the Otago Cricket Association and others — and that, I thought, would be enough on that topic.
The amalgamation process basics

The amalgamation process basics

Councils need to understand the basics of merger possibilities before making any decision, Selva Selvarajah writes.

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