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Watch: US sub torpedoes Iranian warship

A US submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy.
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Joseph shows ‘class’ congratulating Rennie on coach role

Jamie Joseph has swallowed any disappointment and says he wishes his successful rival nothing but the best.
Lunar light show

Being left completely in the dark during the total lunar eclipse was a "fantastic" experience for a Dunedin astronomer.

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'No choice': Council votes to boost stadium funding

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'No choice': Council votes to boost stadium funding

Dunedin's councillors have agreed to pour more money into Forsyth Barr Stadium to control its debt, but at least one found this "a bitter pill" to swallow.
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Prison kiss hid secret transaction

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Prison kiss hid secret transaction

A loving kiss between a Dunedin woman and her incarcerated partner hid a secret transaction in which she tried to deposit nine grams of drugs into his waiting mouth.
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Hook hanging from helicopter smashed into ute

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Hook hanging from helicopter smashed into ute

A helicopter swinging a large hook into the side of ute has been blamed on a lack of "basic communication" between two prominent Dunedin companies.

ODT quiz: March 5
Finn Allen's record ton fires NZ into T20 World Cup final
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Cavalcade on its way to Middlemarch
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‘Love of people’ drives new rūnaka CEO

dunedin

Getting their hands dirty in the Macandrew Bay School garden is retiring teacher Judy Hawker,...

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Teacher, vege garden guru retires after 40 years

A Dunedin teacher responsible for getting generations of children obsessed with cauliflower says it is time to retire after 40 years in the profession.

Watch: Vandervis laughs at ruling, walks out

Watch: Vandervis laughs at ruling, walks out

Head in hands, an incredulous Lee Vandervis was asked to stop laughing over a ruling at a Dunedin City Council meeting — he then walked out.
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New citizen changed leave before Pike River tragedy

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New citizen changed leave before Pike River tragedy

Scarred by the Pike River mine tragedy, there was no-one prouder than Dan Scheepers when he became a New Zealand citizen yesterday.
Clubrooms given artistic makeover

Clubrooms given artistic makeover

Gisborne artist Kell Sunshine with her new mural at South Coast Board Riders Association clubrooms in St Clair yesterday.

regions

Trail riders on the Lake Dunstan cycle trail approach a cantilevered section over the Clutha...

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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens

An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn shortly — and council funds should be used to ensure their safety, the community board says.

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Town steals show ahead of challenge

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Town steals show ahead of challenge

Fifty-seven Southland firefighters are gearing up to haul 25kg of kit up 51 flights of the Auckland Sky Tower next month — but it’s the tiny town of Nightcaps that’s stealing the show.
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours

Council votes to not alter alcohol hours

Southland liquor outlets have been given the green light to continue trading up to 16 hours a day, despite Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora calling for shorter hours.
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Everyone’s at the velodrome

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Everyone’s at the velodrome

Friends and rivals Emma Crawford and Lucia Boys warm up before competing in the semifinal of the girls U17 sprint at the Cycling NZ Track National Championships in the Invercargill Velodrome on Tuesday.

National

Toxic chemical detected at school identified

The toxic chemical detected at an Ashburton school which led to four people being taken to hospital has been identified as hydrogen cyanide.

Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support

Spike in children under 12 needing mental health support

The increase in mental health distress among youth is a global trend, and experts say the Covid pandemic is responsible for much of it.
NZ Defence Force planes readied for Middle East evacuations

NZ Defence Force planes readied for Middle East evacuations

The government is getting ready to send consular staff and two NZ Defence Force (NZDF) planes to the Middle East in preparation for evacuation operations.
TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story

TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story

The Media and Broadcasting Minister has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the Police Minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story

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Jamie Joseph. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Joseph shows ‘class’ congratulating Rennie on coach role

Jamie Joseph has swallowed any disappointment and says he wishes his successful rival nothing but the best.

Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force

Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force

It is not exactly swinging the axe but the Highlanders have changed a third of their starting team to host the Western Force on Saturday.
Southby eager to give back by coaching Southern Blast

Southby eager to give back by coaching Southern Blast

Janine Southby is heading back to her roots.
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Full speed ahead for Otago sprinter

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Full speed ahead for Otago sprinter

Jorja Gibbons has been quietly building.

Food & Wine

2500 cases of Steinlager recalled over incorrect labelling
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Dishes to let summer linger
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Tomato, green bean and lentil salad
Street food a reflection

Business

Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict

Petrol prices could start rising by the end of the week as the Middle East conflict goes on, one industry head says.

Global oil and gas prices soar

Global oil and gas prices soar

The conflict risks triggering a spike in inflation that could choke off economic recovery in Europe and Asia if the war in Iran is prolonged.
Barker’s trying to drain wastewater ponds sooner

Barker’s trying to drain wastewater ponds sooner

Jam and juice company Barker’s is trying to drain contentious storage ponds sooner by discharging wastewater on nearby conservation land again after neighbours’ complaints about the smell.
Oceana Gold buys Hyde land

Oceana Gold buys Hyde land

Oceana Gold has spent $11.25 million on land at Hyde to expand its existing open pit and underground Macraes gold mine.

Rural Life

The average price of dairy products rose 2.3 per cent, with butter increasing by 10 per cent....

Global dairy prices continue to rise in wake of Middle East conflict

Supply pressure and buying interest saw dairy prices continue their climb at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.

Strong sheep and beef sales in South

Strong sheep and beef sales in South

Demand remains strong for sheep and beef in Otago.
Rimene seeks sport’s ‘holy grail’ at Golden Shears

Rimene seeks sport’s ‘holy grail’ at Golden Shears

Central Otago woolhandler Pagan Rimene is aiming to win her first open title at Golden Shears, which starts in Masterton today.
Vickers pleased to get test win over Australia

Vickers pleased to get test win over Australia

"It felt pretty good to get a win over the Aussies."

Life & style

Lunar eclipse glows in South

It's the celestial highlight of the year: a total lunar eclipse - and sky watchers in the South were out to capture it.

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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour

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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour

Garments belonging to Naseby farmer Eden Hore have started to pop up around Central Otago, bringing the glamour of the 1970s and ’80s high fashion to small towns and public spaces.
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History lives on in ‘heel’ of Italy

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History lives on in ‘heel’ of Italy

Southern Italy is a path less travelled by many fans of the country. Rebecca Fox discovers its charms on a recent visit to the Puglia region.
Embracing indigenous leadership

Embracing indigenous leadership

In a new collection of essays penned by a wide range of New Zealanders, Kiwis in Climate, Prof Jacinta Ruru writes about "Giving voice to iwi in caring for lands and waters".

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Reshaping loss into art
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‘Heavy subject’ needed to be touched upon

World

The sinking of the submarine. Photo: Screengrab

Watch: US sub torpedoes Iranian warship

A US submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy.

Hot air balloon flight hits a snag

Hot air balloon flight hits a snag

A woman swings to the safety of emergency personnel after being stuck with another person in a balloon that hit a cellphone tower, in Longview, Texas, earlier this week.
Rising lights mark end of Lunar New Year

Rising lights mark end of Lunar New Year

People release lanterns yesterday during the Lantern Festival to mark the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations at Shifen Square in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Middle East conflict widens, Trump says 'everything knocked out' in Iran

Middle East conflict widens, Trump says 'everything knocked out' in Iran

US has shut embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon and markets tumble as as Middle East energy is disrupted.