An understated gem of the South — that’s Riverton
If you’re looking for an affordable holiday destination for 2026 and one that also happens to be one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets, then take my word for it. Visit Riverton.
Opinion
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The Games have begun
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The Games have begun
The thousands gathered to compete in the two-yearly New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin will be hoping the weather smiles upon them over the next week.
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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: mining, inflation and Queens Dr
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Letters to the Editor: mining, inflation and Queens Dr
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the fast-tracked Santana mine, analysing the inflation rate, and wasting ratepayers' money on Queens Dr.
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Iran chaos poses question: do massacres work?
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Iran chaos poses question: do massacres work?
After two weeks of silence about the mass slaughter of Iranian protesters on January 8 and 9, the partial restoration of internet services in the country is allowing the first plausible estimates...
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Going in to bat for good, well-paying jobs
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Going in to bat for good, well-paying jobs
The proposed Santana mine should be backed, Mark Patterson writes.
Town Belt roading trial nothing more than a cycleways grab
Town Belt roading trial nothing more than a cycleways grab
Dunedin City Council’s Town Belt trial disregards citizens’ rights, Richard Stedman writes.
Valuing what is special about Central landscape
Valuing what is special about Central landscape
As soaring gold prices fuel fresh mining ambitions in Central Otago, concern is mounting that short-term economic gain could come at the cost of the region's defining "wow"...
Ability to contribute to new regime key
Ability to contribute to new regime key
In a world where you are either "at the table or on the menu", quiet diplomacy may no longer be enough, Harry Love writes."Britain needs an escape plan from the Trump world...
Council reflects reality of residents’ diverse views
Council reflects reality of residents’ diverse views
Oversimplifying village residents’ voices won’t deliver fair reform, Carol Shepherd writes. There is rarely a single legitimate voice for any large and diverse group of people....
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French rite in Queens Gardens
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French rite in Queens Gardens
The officers and crew of the French war sloop Cassiopee took part in a little ceremony at noon yesterday which could not fail to win the deep appreciation of the people of Dunedin and also of the...
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Trialling a greener Town Belt
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Trialling a greener Town Belt
When you think of Dunedin, plenty of places come to mind.
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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: Santana, Brighton Gala and Trump
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Letters to the Editor: Santana, Brighton Gala and Trump
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including critical decision time for Santana, a fine day at the Brighton Gala, and degrees of Trump derangement syndrome.
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The secret diary of ... Judith Collins
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The secret diary of ... Judith Collins
By Steve Braunias
In living memory
In living memory
Lying under about 15m of water at the bottom of Butchers Dam near Alexandra is the Butchers Gully Hotel, submerged in 1930.
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Close finishes at Forbury
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Close finishes at Forbury
The Forbury Park Trotting Club’s summer meeting concluded in fine weather and the final card attracted one of the largest attendances ever seen on the course.
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MPs respond to prime minister’s vision for the year ahead
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MPs respond to prime minister’s vision for the year ahead
Parliament is back, an election date set and everyone’s motors are up and running for a big year ahead.
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When will they ever learn about fad drugs?
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When will they ever learn about fad drugs?
"When will they ever learn?"
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Letters to Editor: Anti-mine lunch and not just a gallery
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Letters to Editor: Anti-mine lunch and not just a gallery
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including Central Otago's anti-mine fundraiser, animal cruelty adverts and Oamaru's Grainstore Gallery.