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Hometown welcome ‘just amazing’

A local hero passed through his South Otago town yesterday as he began the final stage of an "epic" 2100km journey by foot.
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‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose

It may be now or never in the endless pursuit of moose in Fiordland for Ken Tustin, but he is more confident than ever the elusive animals are still in circulation.

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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana

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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana

Central Otago’s mayor is disputing a Santana stock exchange announcement that says the council "endorses" the firm’s proposed gold mine.

ODT quiz: February 3
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Canterbury building firms collapse
Speed restriction put on slippery bend
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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle

dunedin

Amana Christian School principal Jana Magens with the students on Monday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Rolls growing at city’s special character schools

The rolls of Dunedin’s special character schools are increasing because growing numbers of parents prefer their children having an education grounded in values, a principal says.

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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’

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Suggestion to improve English skills ‘patronising’

A Dunedin city councillor had been warned against undermining the council’s collaborative spirit after suggesting a colleague may want to brush up on his English skills.
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Lawyer fails client; $25k awarded

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Lawyer fails client; $25k awarded

A Dunedin lawyer is facing a $25,000 bill after an aggrieved client warned him "you f..... with the wrong person".
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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

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'Win-win': Scientist sought Epstein funding for Otago roles

A prominent American scientist sought Jeffrey Epstein’s support to fund positions at the University of Otago, newly released files reveal.

regions

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Ex-farmers prepare to compete for electorate

Two former farmers are looking to go head-to-head in the fight to win the Waitaki electorate at this year’s general election.

Lagoon improvements welcomed

Lagoon improvements welcomed

Improvements to the health of Southland’s "resilient" Waituna Lagoon have been tentatively welcomed by the Department of Conservation’s (Doc) top science adviser.
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Upgrade gives track smoother, quicker ride

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Upgrade gives track smoother, quicker ride

A small South Otago town’s new BMX track will be the training ground for riders of all ages to prepare for the national stage.
Claiming gold in golden years

Claiming gold in golden years

Keith Hutton is just getting better with age.

National

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US

Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals.

'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer

'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer

A major insurer that put a halt to new home insurance policies in Westport has also stopped issuing them in a second town, in North Canterbury.
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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle

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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle

If you own a Toyota Aqua or a Suzuki Swift in the southern regions, chances are high, it will get stolen this year.
New school report revealed

New school report revealed

The government has unveiled a new style of school report it says will give families clearer information about their children.

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Nightmare trial included some controversies
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Star service takes unhealthy turn

sport

Greg Denison, of Melbourne, has crossed the Ditch for his second Masters Games in Dunedin — and...

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Support, camaraderie draws swimmer back

Greg Denison describes himself as a "little bit of a mixed lolly bag".

Skaters take big distances in their stride

Skaters take big distances in their stride

Imagine travelling 419km just to train for your sport.
Rules tweaked to speed up game

Rules tweaked to speed up game

Super Rugby Pacific rules are changing yet again in a bid to speed up the game.
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North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

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North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

Cameron Grubb and his North Otago team sure had a weekend to celebrate.

Food & Wine

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Keeping that relaxed holiday vibe
Chocolate for every day
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Health benefits from creating own kimchi
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Pinot noir result of 40 years of toil and risk-taking

Business

Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US

Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals.

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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine

Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
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Canterbury building firms collapse

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Canterbury building firms collapse

Another two Canterbury building companies have gone into liquidation after accumulating debts.
'Secret' critical minerals talks slammed

'Secret' critical minerals talks slammed

Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the US about the supply of rare and critical minerals.

Rural Life

Fonterra has set aside $75 million for building a larger butter line at its Clandeboye dairy...

Butter line part of $1b spread of dairy projects

Fonterra has started work on a $75 million butter plant expansion at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury.

Hundreds attend rodeo event

Hundreds attend rodeo event

Di Story, of Wyndham, competes in the first round of the second division barrel race at the Mad Bull Rodeo Club Bulls ’n’ Barrels event at Henley, on Saturday.
Emotional farmer given life ban for neglecting flock

Emotional farmer given life ban for neglecting flock

A Canterbury farmer has been banned from owning livestock for the rest of his life and fined $30k after severely neglecting his flock of sheep.
Call for govt to ban all caged hens

Call for govt to ban all caged hens

Animal rights charity SAFE is calling on the government to follow the UK, where the government is consulting on banning caged hens.

Life & style

Forest finery and Mashpi Lodge. PHOTO: MASHPI LODGE

Seductive destination

Mike Yardley ventures to Ecuador’s Mashpi Reserve, nestled on the western flank of the Andes in the Choco rainforest.

Toitū te whenua - A precious cargo

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.
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Renovation no, redesign yes

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Renovation no, redesign yes

One thing led to another when a Dunedin couple thought about gaining more living space. Kim Dungey reports.
Not the light of reason

Not the light of reason

In the UK, people are embracing the nihilism of sunbeds, writes Eva Wiseman.

World

Bad Bunny receives Album of the Year award for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos. Photo: Reuters

Latino star Bad Bunny takes top Grammy

Latino rap star Bad Bunny has won the top Grammy prize - a first for a Spanish-language album, edging out fellow megastars Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga.

Swiss bar fire death toll rises to 41

Swiss bar fire death toll rises to 41

An 18-year-old injured in the New Year bar fire in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana has died, Swiss authorities said.
Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations: reports

Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations: reports

Former British govt minister Peter Mandelson has reportedly resigned as a member of the Labour Party after new reports of his ties with disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 30 killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

More than 30 killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Israel pounded Gaza on Saturday with some of its most intense airstrikes since the October ceasefire, killing more than 30 people including three girls from one family, in attacks on houses, tents and a police station.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday called the ongoing disagreement between his National Party and coalition partner New Zealand First over the proposed free trade agreement with India "a mature disagreement".

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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: Town Belt, mining, local services

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Letters to the Editor: Town Belt, mining, local services

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the Town Belt trial, mining and loss of local services lamented.
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A famous pub started life as a different pub altogether

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A famous pub started life as a different pub altogether

Over summer the Vulcan Hotel at St Bathans has been busy — and rightly so, as it is one of the great goldfields pubs.

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