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Harris concedes election, vows to fight on

Updated 12.30 pm

Kamala Harris has delivered a concession speech to the nation after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Trump triumphant, Harris concedes

Republican Donald Trump has been elected US president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House. His Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, has called him to concede.

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Much-loved Meila had hope ‘till the end’

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Much-loved Meila had hope ‘till the end’

Queenstown's Meila Davis is now at peace.
Entertainment figure denies sex charges, admits dealing drugs

Entertainment figure denies sex charges, admits dealing drugs

A prominent figure in the Dunedin entertainment scene, accused of paying a 15-year-old for sex, has admitted dealing methamphetamine.
Heavy rain warning for parts of South

Heavy rain warning for parts of South

Whoever is doing the rain dance, could you please stop now. More heavy rain is expected to hit the southern regions on Friday.

Southern leaders meet Reti, Simmonds about hospital plans
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Sushi fans flock to opening of new store
Fatal push case: verdict being decided
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Prisoners’ jail terms extended

dunedin

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Man who sexually abused three underage girls released from jail

An Otago man who sexually abused three underage girls — one of whom he blackmailed — has been released from prison.

Proposed dog bylaw change opposed

Proposed dog bylaw change opposed

An Outram resident who was menaced by an off-leash dog says a proposed bylaw change is a step in the wrong direction.
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Otago fan wants to complete collection

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Otago fan wants to complete collection

Dylan Booth will never forget his 5th birthday.
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Report on rates glitch requested

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Report on rates glitch requested

Otago Regional Council staff will report to councillors why nearly 15,000 people received incorrect rates demands this year and whether the chief executive’s handling of the matter was appropriate.

regions

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Milestone as first sod turned in museum project

A special day and a huge milestone for the Southland community - that is how a sod-turning event yesterday was described by Te Unua Museum of Southland lead Grant Dermody.

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Woolma the sheep stolen in broad daylight

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Woolma the sheep stolen in broad daylight

A landmark of the Gore’s main street is gone following a brazen daylight heist.
Fatal push case: verdict being decided

Fatal push case: verdict being decided

A jury is deciding if a man who pushed a 78-year-old during a row over a courtesy coach, resulting in the 78-year-old’s death, is guilty of manslaughter.
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School asks to grow as roll rises

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School asks to grow as roll rises

Fast-growing Wakatipu High School is asking the Ministry of Education to extend the school’s capacity to 2000 students so it does not run out of room in about three years’ time.

National

Mike Nolan's T-shirt sums up how he will be spending his time, for now, after he survived a...

Fishing mates save fellow whitebaiter

Whitebaiter Mike Nolan holds a special place in his heart for the fishing mates who saved his life after he went into cardiac arrest on a cold morning next to the Waimakariri River.

StarJam closes due to funding woes

StarJam closes due to funding woes

Disabled children's charity StarJam has closed, saying it cannot secure ongoing funding.
'She's got that signature shock expression'

'Judgy' Canterbury cat looking for new home

A Canterbury cat looking for her forever home has caused a small internet sensation with her "judgy" face.
Armed police raid property linked to Mongols MC gang

Armed police raid property linked to Mongols MC gang

Three gang associates have been arrested after armed police raided a Christchurch property linked to the Mongols MC, just days before the gang is set to hold an event to mark its fifth anniversary in the city.

sport

Damian McKenzie will start at 10 for the All Blacks against Ireland. Photo: Getty

All Blacks largely unchanged for Ireland match

Damian McKenzie is back at first five for New Zealand in their clash with Ireland in Dublin, one of two injury-enforced changes to the side that secured a narrow win over England.

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Women’s game ‘on the way up’ but ‘not there yet’

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Women’s game ‘on the way up’ but ‘not there yet’

Georgia Keen and Millie Scott had never been to New Zealand.
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Matehaere shocked after being axed by Nuggets

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Matehaere shocked after being axed by Nuggets

Otago Nuggets coach Brent Matehaere has been axed.
Mapusua joining Moana Pasifika coaching staff

Mapusua joining Moana Pasifika coaching staff

It is shaping up as a Highlanders and Otago reunion at Moana Pasifika next year.

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Combining skills, knowledge to create edible art
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Asparagus, watercress and grapefruit salad
Festive freezing
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Contest tests mettle

Business

Customers queue outside the new St Pierres store, at the corner of Andersons Bay and Bay View Rds...

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Sushi fans flock to opening of new store

About 200 sushi lovers lined the street in South Dunedin yesterday to welcome a national chain’s first store to the city.

First-home buyers paying less but getting more

First-home buyers paying less but getting more

First-home buyers are paying less and probably getting bigger houses this year than their counterparts have been able to buy in recent years.
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Views clash about going for gold

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Views clash about going for gold

A controversial Bill is absolutely not "a war on nature" and would streamline a complicated process, a mining executive says.
Tariffs for NZ 'likely' under Trump: trade expert

Tariffs for NZ 'likely' under Trump: trade expert

What does a Donald Trump victory in the US election mean for New Zealand's economy?

Rural Life

Wharetoa Genetics co-owners Chris and Garth Shaw are calling time on more than 50 years of...

South Otago couple prepare for emotional last sale

Sheep farmers Garth and Chris Shaw are set to call time and sell their flock and farm where they host the biggest annual ram sale in the South next month.

Vet leaving South after 30 years

Vet leaving South after 30 years

South Otago veterinarian Sid Taylor has handed in the ute keys and put down the gear bag after 30 years working alongside farmers in Southland and Otago.
Southlander shares showing skills

Southlander shares showing skills

Southlander Kate Cummings has put her hand up to teach children skills for showing and handling heifers in a ring at a Young Breeder Showmanship event.
Chairman retains role while farm on market

Chairman retains role while farm on market

Central Otago sheep and beef farmer Sam Stevens is remaining chairman of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Central South Island farmer council despite his farm being on the market.

Life & style

The old label on the ‘‘trough’’, now thought to be a waka, in Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tangata...

Odd shape points to true purpose

When is a trough actually a waka? It’s a puzzle Te Atarau Cassidy and Gerard O’Regan have been working on at Tūhura Otago Museum.

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Stripping away the climate denial

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Stripping away the climate denial

After running for two years in The Weekend Mix, Bruce Mahalski’s climate crisis cartoon strip is now a book. He tells Tom McKinlay about letting the animals have their say.
Roaming Rob Roy

Roaming Rob Roy

Summer holidays are a great time to get out and explore New Zealand’s wonderful back country.
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Something to believe in

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Something to believe in

Magic was meant to have gone the way of superstition. Cosentino tells Tom McKinlay why our rational modern minds continue to believe.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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All fired up about popcorn
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Finalist status reward for a bit of airy thinking

Pristine, majestic lake a must
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With a view to the surf

World

Kamala Harris gives her concession speech at Howard University in Washington. Photo: Reuters

Harris concedes election, vows to fight on

Updated 12.30 pm

Kamala Harris has delivered a concession speech to the nation after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Trump win ‘chilling prospect’

Trump win ‘chilling prospect’

Small liberal democracies such as NZ should be worried about former president Donald Trump’s election victory, a leading international relations academic says.
Trump triumphant, Harris concedes

Trump triumphant, Harris concedes

Republican Donald Trump has been elected US president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House. His Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, has called him to concede.
What happens to Trump's criminal charges?

What happens to Trump's criminal charges?

Donald Trump's US presidential election victory essentially ends the criminal cases brought against him - at least for the four years he occupies the White House.

Opinion

Donald Trump speaks during the campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. Photo: Reuters

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Deja vu all over again

One Donald Trump presidency seemed unlikely enough; that the 45th president of the United States is now poised to become the 47th President is extraordinary.

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Letters to the editor: Govt health plans, ORC, and Gaza

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Letters to the editor: Govt health plans, ORC, and Gaza

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the government's efforts to establish a third medical school at Waikato University and 2024-25 ORC rates.
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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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Ask and you shall receive information

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Ask and you shall receive information

With the increasing importance of the difference between truth and opinion, and truth and lies, it is astounding our local councils rarely talk about libraries.

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