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Call for Kiwis to donate some of state pension

Sir Ian Taylor wants those who can afford to put some of their superannuation towards charities targeting child poverty to do so.
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Protesters take issue with seminar at church

A group of Palestinian supporters protested against a "pro-Christian Zionist" seminar at a Dunedin church.
Wānaka skier youngest Kiwi to win World Cup

Wānaka's Finley Melville Ives has become the youngest New Zealander to win a FIS Freeski World Cup with a dream run in the Freeski Halfpipe in Calgary.

'Pretty incompetent': Eight bumped from flight to Dunedin

'Pretty incompetent': Eight bumped from flight to Dunedin

Eight passengers had to be bumped from a flight packed with students travelling to Dunedin because the plane was too heavy.
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Cruise emissions ‘challenge’

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Cruise emissions ‘challenge’

Ways of reducing Dunedin’s cruise ship emissions need to come from the industry and the government, a city councillor says.
Recycling rule breakers could lose bins

Recycling rule breakers could lose bins

A new ‘three-strikes’ system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.

ODT quiz: February 17
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Call for change: ‘Milford is just chaos’
Man loses lung after surgeon's 'major error in judgement'
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Promising start but Landers need to improve

dunedin

Middlemarch firefighter Kiera Watson-O’Neill walks on a treadmill at the Mosgiel New World on...

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Challenging conditions for fundraiser

A pair of firefighters were feeling the heat on Saturday.

Māori leader David Ellison dies

Māori leader David Ellison dies

Distinguished Māori leader David Ellison has died. He was 88.
Motorcyclist in hospital after crash

Motorcyclist in hospital after crash

A motorcyclist has ended up in hospital with a possible broken arm and hip after a crash in Dunedin.
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DCC’s capital programme falls behind

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DCC’s capital programme falls behind

Delivery of the Dunedin City Council’s capital expenditure programme has slipped behind schedule and the chief executive says this is partly because of increased scrutiny from councillors.

regions

Australian triathletes Mark “Sharky” Smoothy and Alyssa Coe, with their daughter, Estelle, 9,...

Race again central as couple renew vows

Ten years ago, Mark “Sharky” Smoothy and Alyssa Coe stopped in their tracks during Challenge Wanaka to profess their love for and commitment to each other.

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Call for change: ‘Milford is just chaos’

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Call for change: ‘Milford is just chaos’

The gateway to New Zealand’s jewel in the crown is a mishmash of decaying buildings owned by angst-ridden tourism bosses, many with flaky permissions to be there.
Central Otago rates rise increased to 14.03%

Central Otago rates rise increased to 14.03%

Central Otago communities may be "blessed", but they are also facing even higher rates bills than anticipated just three weeks ago.
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Regional deal proposal in pipeline

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Regional deal proposal in pipeline

A pitch for a regional deal with central government from Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago will be put in front of each council before a proposal is finalised.

National

NZDF takes council to court to ban noise complaints

The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.

Facebook Marketplace fraudster is at it again

Facebook Marketplace fraudster is at it again

A young man previously jailed for scamming property off Facebook Marketplace has been back to his old ways, this time ‘buying’ a vehicle and trailer worth $30,000.
Govt announces $30m for tourism, infrastructure projects

Govt announces $30m for tourism, infrastructure projects

The government has announced a $30 million spend on tourism, infrastructure and biodiversity projects.
Labour puts health 'body count' down to failing targets

Labour puts health 'body count' down to failing targets

Labour says resignations in top Health roles is a result of the government's targets failing to solve the sector's problems.

sport

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine (right). Photo: Getty Images

Sophie Devine extends break from cricket

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine is extending her break from the game and won't take part in next month's series against Sri Lanka.

Spurs beat fellow strugglers Man Utd

Spurs beat fellow strugglers Man Utd

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison's early goal was enough to end a barren home run in the Premier League by beating fellow strugglers Manchester United 1-0 in an entertaining clash.
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Promising start but Landers need to improve

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Promising start but Landers need to improve

Promising might need to turn into polished if the Highlanders are going to mark their first appearance at home with an upset victory this weekend.
Long-awaited return to NZ Open for Lee

Long-awaited return to NZ Open for Lee

Danny Lee is set to make a highly anticipated return to the New Zealand Open in Queenstown next week, his first since turning professional 16 years ago.

Food & Wine

Take it slowly with fermented foods
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Courgette soda bread
You are what your ancestors ate
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Refreshing whites ticking the box

Business

Exhaust smoke billows from 'Ovation of the Seas' at Port Chalmers last year. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Cruise emissions ‘challenge’

Ways of reducing Dunedin’s cruise ship emissions need to come from the industry and the government, a city councillor says.

Opposition pans 'Everyone Must Go' ads

Opposition pans 'Everyone Must Go' ads

Labour and the Greens say the govt should focus spending on tourism infrastructure after the announcement of $500k for an ad campaign in Australia.
Agribusinessman appointed AgriZeroNZ chairman

Agribusinessman appointed AgriZeroNZ chairman

Prominent agribusinessman Rob Hewett has been appointed chairman of AgriZeroNZ.
From Southland to Harvard

From Southland to Harvard

It is somewhat ironic that a young Michelle Findlater did not want to go to university.

Rural Life

n the yards at Rosedale, near Gore, are, from left, Don Morrison, Lochie Morrison, Growing Future...

Paying back to many others over 150 years

The Morrison family, from Rosedale, in the Waikaka Valley, near Gore, celebrated 150 years on the land at the weekend. They talk to business and rural editor Sally Rae.

Top price for huntaway redemption for injured cowboy

Top price for huntaway redemption for injured cowboy

It was redemption of sorts for Mitchell Gunn when he hobbled into the Lawrence rodeo arena on Friday afternoon.
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale

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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale

There were bittersweet feelings as a long-standing South Otago sheep stud held the first of two dispersal sales last week.
High-quality competition at packed Southern Shears

High-quality competition at packed Southern Shears

The Southern Shears is finished for another year after a grand showcase of the best shearing competitors doing what they do best.

Life & style

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Separating tall tales from true

He was notorious for telling tall tales. So who, really, was Otago’s first harbour pilot, Richard Driver? Bruce Munro talks to two of Driver’s descendants.

Co-operative model picture of success

Co-operative model picture of success

Local artisans have been making a success of Guild’s crafty co-operative model for 10 years now, writes Kate Oktay.
Kāi Tahu holds strong to right to invite PM

Kāi Tahu holds strong to right to invite PM

Dame Naida Glavish had a crack at our iwi for hosting the Prime Minister on Waitangi Day on Banks Peninsula at Ōnuku, saying we were being used so he could avoid going to Waitangi.
Box on into the new year

Box on into the new year

This is an ideal exercise to let off steam, release any frustrations and reduce stress.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Organiser proud of music festival
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Age no bar for veteran dancer

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Mini adventure on the doorstep
Establishing new roots

World

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has taken the lead in Australian polls ahead of a likely election in...

Labor pains as Dutton rides high in Aussie polls

Peter Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.