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The MixApril 10

Guardians of the pā

The stories of Kātiki Point and the names associated with it are being given new life, Tom McKinlay and Luke Chapman learn.
Guardians of the pā
Guardians of the pā
NewsFebruary 7

NZ man wins Family Court order to adopt own surrogate son

A New Zealand man will be allowed to adopt a child born to a surrogate mother overseas, despite concerns from a judge that he may have misled a fertility clinic overseas about his marital status.
NZ man wins Family Court order to adopt own surrogate son
NZ man wins Family Court order to adopt own surrogate son
NationalFebruary 7

Judge's hands forced in man's bid to adopt his own son

A New Zealand man will be allowed to adopt a child born to a surrogate mother overseas, despite concerns from a judge that he may have misled a fertility clinic overseas about his marital status.
Judge's hands forced in man's bid to adopt his own son
Judge's hands forced in man's bid to adopt his own son
NewsJanuary 30

Toitū te whenua - A precious cargo

A record of the heroic deeds of early voyagers lives on in the Otago landscape, David Higgins tells Luke Chapman and Tom McKinlay.
Toitū te whenua - A precious cargo
Toitū te whenua - A precious cargo
SouthlandDecember 20

Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill

A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dumpsite.
Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill
Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill
DunedinNovember 29

Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games

An Ōtākou strength and exercise programme with a uniquely Māori kaupapa has flourished into a national movement.
Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games
Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games
ChristchurchNovember 28

Big Christmas surprise inside Christ Church Cathedral

Cantabrians will get a rare chance to go inside the quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral this Christmas - and there will be a big surprise waiting inside.
DunedinNovember 27

Albatross float returns for Santa Parade

The giant albatross float will spread its wings once again for this year’s Dunedin Santa Parade.
Albatross float returns for Santa Parade
Albatross float returns for Santa Parade
DunedinNovember 27

Robotics team headed for national champs

A local tech team has been turning bricks into bots while gaining an understanding of environmental science.
Robotics team headed for national champs
Robotics team headed for national champs
CanterburyNovember 27

Christchurch's Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover

A piece of Cold War history has quietly celebrated an anniversary – in central Christchurch.
Christchurch's Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover
Christchurch's Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover
Mid CanterburyNovember 25

The show must go on for Canterbury StarJam crew

The volunteers behind a StarJam concert in Christchurch this weekend are determined to put on a great show, despite the nationwide organisation ceasing operations earlier this month.
The show must go on for Canterbury StarJam crew
The show must go on for Canterbury StarJam crew
ChristchurchNovember 25

70 festive floats entertain big Christmas parade crowd

Thousands of people soaked up the atmosphere at Christchurch's 76th annual Christmas Show Parade on Sunday.
70 festive floats entertain big Christmas parade crowd
70 festive floats entertain big Christmas parade crowd
NewsNovember 24

Luxon set on budget cap for hospital

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.
NewsNovember 24

Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White

Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.
DunedinNovember 22

Dress rehearsal

Models and designers prepare for the Otago Polytechnic 2024 Collections Graduate Fashion Show in Dunedin last night.
Dress rehearsal
Dress rehearsal
QueenstownNovember 22

House concert show-stopper

Queenstown's Lindsay Williams would be one of the few Kiwis to have a magnificent-sounding cathedral organ in their home.
House concert show-stopper
House concert show-stopper
ChristchurchNovember 22

Coroner's report into death of Chch student released

The coroner has released a report into the tragic death of Canterbury University student Samuel Finnemore who died after he accidentally fell through his bedroom window in Riccarton.
Coroner's report into death of Chch student released
Coroner's report into death of Chch student released
CanterburyNovember 22

Video shows progress on Christchurch’s new $696m sport and aquatic centre

New video footage shows the progress made on the dive pool and tower at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
Video shows progress on Christchurch’s new $696m sport and aquatic centre
Video shows progress on Christchurch’s new $696m sport and aquatic centre
ChristchurchNovember 21

New Chch mental health facility opens its doors

A new outpatient mental health facility for young people in Christchurch was officially opened on Friday.
New Chch mental health facility opens its doors
New Chch mental health facility opens its doors
DunedinNovember 21

Being inspired to help others

At the age of 13, Isabella Arnold had to come to grips with the life-changing fact that her mum had a rare form of leukemia.
Being inspired to help others
Being inspired to help others
NewsNovember 21

Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations

A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
CanterburyNovember 21

Christchurch Adventure Park gears up for Crankworx series

Christchurch residents will finally get to see world-class mountain bike racing on the Port Hills in February when the Crankworx Summer Series starts.
Christchurch Adventure Park gears up for Crankworx series
Christchurch Adventure Park gears up for Crankworx series
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Central OtagoNovember 20

Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest

A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.
Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest
Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest
NewsNovember 20

Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn

A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.
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DunedinNovember 20

Sea lions crash surf school

A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.
Sea lions crash surf school
Sea lions crash surf school