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Catlins school closes after 128 years

The last little schoolhouse in the valley has finally closed its doors.
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Justice but no ‘closure’ after killer jailed

The high-school sweetheart of a man stabbed to death on an Invercargill street says she will never have closure — even after his killer was jailed for life.

Couple found dead had mulled Otago move

British couple considered move to Central Otago: neighbour

The British couple found dead at a Wellington property were considering moving to Central Otago to be near family, their neighbour says.
Risk of red weather warning as rain set to lash South Island

Risk of red weather warning as rain set to lash South Island

Many parts of the country are set for a hosing in the coming days as a deep low crosses the Tasman Sea, with the heaviest falls expected to affect northern parts of the South Island.
Girl injected with drugs rarely given to children

Misidentified girl,11, injected with drugs rarely given to children

An 11-year-old girl mistaken for a 20-year-old was admitted to a mental health inpatient ward despite some hospital staff noting she "resembled a child and may have a disability".

dunedin

After years of organising, Ravensbourne Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Jason Bryant, Port Otago...

Pointing the way to stricken cyclists

Emergency services struggled to find a seriously hurt cyclist on the Dunedin to Port Chalmers cycleway - but it is hoped new signs will prevent a repeat.

Demolition ‘marks the end of an era’

Demolition ‘marks the end of an era’

The demolition of one of Dunedin Sound’s iconic venues is a depressing sign of the times, a leading figure in the scene says.
'Abusive' Dunedin teens hijack shop wheelchair

'Abusive' Dunedin teens hijack shop wheelchair

Two young teenage boys abused staff and pulled items off shelves after commandeering a Dunedin store's wheelchair.
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'Hostile' court visitor tells judge to 'throw away the key'

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'Hostile' court visitor tells judge to 'throw away the key'

A man who caused a ruckus at the Dunedin courthouse told a judge to "throw away the key" when he ended up in the dock.

A Queenstown councillor says he has 'never received so many threatening emails' in the wake Cr Niki Gladding's decision to leak information about plans to discharge wastewater into the Shotover River.

'Grim' picture for health needs in Wānaka: report

'Grim' picture for health needs in Wānaka: report

Some Queenstown Lakes communities have to travel seven hours for medical appointments and pay for healthcare that's free in other parts of the district, a new report says.
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Businesses ‘happy’ with street’s beautification

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Businesses ‘happy’ with street’s beautification

Businesses are buoyant in Milton as the latest phase of a long-running civic improvement project concludes.
Wax on and wax off, valet owner selling to retire

Wax on and wax off, valet owner selling to retire

Gary Egerton is looking forward to polishing up his fishing skills rather than cars at his business.

National

Poll highlights GP wait times across NZ

One in three people are waiting more than two weeks for a GP appointment, while more than one in six wait three or four weeks, or even longer, according to the first RNZ-Reid Research poll.

Committee to still meet in absence of Te Pāti Māori

Committee to still meet in absence of Te Pāti Māori

Chairperson of Privileges Committee Judith Collins has confirmed the committee will still meet this afternoon, despite Te Pāti Māori MPs saying they will not be attending the hearing.
Children among 13 injured in Taranaki crash

Children among 13 injured in Taranaki crash

Thirteen people, 11 of them children, have been injured in a crash between a car and a van in Taranaki this morning.
Couple found dead had mulled Otago move

British couple considered move to Central Otago: neighbour

The British couple found dead at a Wellington property were considering moving to Central Otago to be near family, their neighbour says.

sport

ODT Landers Chat: Taine Robinson

On ODT Landers Chat this week we talk to Taine Robinson the starting first five.

Little change for Landers as coach keeps faith

Little change for Landers as coach keeps faith

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has kept the faith as he seeks to get his team back on track in Perth this weekend.
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Master of innovation set to say goodbye

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Master of innovation set to say goodbye

Justin Nelson has left an indelible mark on basketball in New Zealand.
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Storybook ending for Wagner in NZ

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Storybook ending for Wagner in NZ

Neil Wagner got the perfect send-off.

Food & Wine

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Easter dishes inspired by Provence
Sicilian inspiration
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Late crop tomatoes and eggplant
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A bit of a mishmash, but all have great flavour, merit

Business

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Mine extension application lacks CIA

OceanaGold has applied for its Macraes mine extension without a cultural impact assessment, a matter "reluctantly" acknowledged by iwi representatives.

What to check in KiwiSaver if Trump trouble hits

What to check in KiwiSaver if Trump trouble hits

Markets may be volatile, as US President Donald Trump continues to make waves, but investors are being told they shouldn't let it put them off making sound decisions.
KiwiRail's $8m bill for consultants unacceptable: Peters

KiwiRail's $8m bill for consultants unacceptable: Peters

KiwiRail's $8 million spend on management consulting is unacceptable, says Minister for Rail Winston Peters.
A toast to peanut butter’s 1000th batch

A toast to peanut butter’s 1000th batch

Mark Hastie is a smooth operator.

Rural Life

Middlemarch ploughing team Sean Leslie and Casey Tilson train with Clydesdales Gordon and Doug....

Ploughman not just horsing around

South Otago ploughman Scott McKenzie is competing with a different kind of horsepower at the national championships in Middlemarch this weekend.

UK worker enjoying time in NZ contracting

UK worker enjoying time in NZ contracting

Summer is well and truly over as Englishman Harry Blazer scans the paddocks of 2000-odd straw bales he and his workmate are chipping away at the loading and carting of.
'Prestigious accolade' for vet

'Prestigious accolade' for vet

Central Southland veterinarian Mark Bryan is due to receive a top industry award for his work advancing veterinary science and animal welfare.
Animal health focus of B+LNZ event

Animal health focus of B+LNZ event

Farmers flocked to a sheep and beef farm in Northern Southland to get to know their enemies better.

Life & style

Central Otago Couture co-authors Claire Regnault (left) and Dr Jane Malthus at the "Eden in...

‘Eden in Dunedin’ brings fashion to Toitu

A carefully curated collection of high-end fashion apparel is now on show at a museum in Dunedin.

Otago cheesemakers a cut above at champions awards

Otago cheesemakers a cut above at champions awards

Two Otago cheese makers are in the medals at the New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards.
Decades of Dior dazzling

Decades of Dior dazzling

As iD Dunedin Fashion Week gets under way, Alex Hannagan recalls a visit to The Dior Museum in Paris.
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Defunding the future

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Defunding the future

We risk losing bright minds and missing the best ideas as a result of changes to the Marsden Fund, scientists and academics tell Paul Gorman.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Illuminating streets with nature
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Suitcase-sized show inspired by globetrotting surprises

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Historic home updated
Embracing the seasons of life

World

People queue for food and relief supplies after a strong earthquake in Amarapura, Myanmar. Photo:...

Plea for aid as death toll climbs and monsoons loom

UN officials surveying quake damage in Myanmar have urged the global community to ramp up aid before the looming monsoon season worsens already catastrophic conditions.

Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne's death emerge

Fresh details surrounding Shane Warne's death emerge

New details surrounding Shane Warne's sudden death in a Thai hotel room three years ago have come to light.
Volcano erupts in Iceland

Volcano erupts in Iceland

Tourists and residents have been evacuated after a volcano in Iceland began spewing lava and smoke, though flights have not been affected.
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Solo trip abandoned after major damage

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Solo trip abandoned after major damage

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov has had to be rescued by a container ship in the southern Indian Ocean after his row boat developed multiple life-threatening malfunctions.