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Williams injury opens way for Otago prop

The All Blacks have suffered another massive injury blow before the whistle has even been blown to start their season.
Skifield completes new basin

Otago is officially home to the largest skifield in the country after the grand opening of a new basin at Cardrona.

'Another significant' wave of storms on way

'Another significant' wave of storms on way

MetService is warning the storm-battered Tasman and Nelson regions to prepare for more thunderstorms, wind and rain later this week.
Crashed car into bridge after 'drinking all night long'

Crashed car into bridge after 'drinking all night long'

A Dunedin man who was ‘‘up drinking all night long’’ crashed into a bridge after heading out for a morning drive, police say.
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Creditors over $500k out of pocket after liquidation

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Creditors over $500k out of pocket after liquidation

An Otago and Canterbury firewood business which was ordered into liquidation by Dunedin’s High Court has left creditors out of pocket more than $500,000.

dunedin

Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan squats in front of the Kensington Oval...

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Anxiety over glass, needles

Having to check the ground for needles and broken glass before children’s matches at Dunedin’s Oval is making families increasingly anxious.

Officers scratched after man's aggression in restaurant: police

Officers scratched after man's aggression in restaurant: police

A man allegedly scratched two officers after assaulting members of the public and acting aggressively inside a Dunedin restaurant, police say.
Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches

Goodbye blue skies as another cold front approaches

Dunedin was treated to a rare gem of a winter’s day yesterday but, unfortunately for the city, the blue skies will not be sticking around.
Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’

Climate strategy makes ‘lot of progress’

In the six months since the Otago Regional Council adopted a climate strategy "a lot of progress has been made", principal strategy adviser Rebecca McLeod says.

regions

The dentistry work of Bharath Subramani, known as Barry Subramani, has been the focus of a Health...

Dentist struck off after piercing woman’s cheek

One patient suffered extreme pain after a piece of tooth was left in his gum, and another person was hospitalised after her cheek was pierced with an airflow polisher.

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Wastewater may exceed ammonia bottom lines: ORC

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Wastewater may exceed ammonia bottom lines: ORC

Treated wastewater being discharged into the Shotover River may be exceeding national bottom lines for ammonia, the Otago Regional Council (ORC) says.
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Community-led project to build pump track in Moore Park

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Community-led project to build pump track in Moore Park

Milton looks set to get its own pump track, following the recent completion of a project in South Otago neighbour Balclutha.
Skifield completes new basin

Skifield completes new basin

Otago is officially home to the largest skifield in the country after the grand opening of a new basin at Cardrona.

National

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Harsher penalties for one-punch attacks

The government will legislate to ensure coward punches are treated as a specific offence.

'Another significant' wave of storms on way

'Another significant' wave of storms on way

MetService is warning the storm-battered Tasman and Nelson regions to prepare for more thunderstorms, wind and rain later this week.
Kiwi turned away at US border gives advice for travellers

Kiwi turned away at US border gives advice for travellers

The majority of travellers entering the US will have no problem, says writer Alistair Kitchen. But if you're not fine, he warns, "let me tell you, it will be a traumatic experience".
Teen missing from Auckland mall found safe

Teen missing from Auckland mall found safe

A 17-year-old who went missing from a West Auckland mall six days ago has been found safe. Whetu Bennett was last seen at LynnMall last Tuesday. She had been living with her mother in...

sport

British tennis stars Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper wait for a practice session at the All England...

British hopes loom large ahead of Wimbledon

British tennis players come under the spotlight at Wimbledon like nowhere else.

Otago's Butcher wins first World Cup gold

Otago's Butcher wins first World Cup gold

New Zealand paddler Finn Butcher has won the Kayak Cross gold medal at the World Cup event in the Czech Republic.
Williams injury opens way for Otago prop

Williams injury opens way for Otago prop

The All Blacks have suffered another massive injury blow before the whistle has even been blown to start their season.
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Defending champions fall short

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Defending champions fall short

Harbour overcame a spirited Green Island side in horrid conditions at Kettle Park No 2 on Saturday.

Purple reign
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Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and toasted wheat salad
Grilled chicken with harissa paste
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NZ chardonnay going from strength to strength

Business

Make sure you get the most out of your firewood by buying wood that is dry enough to burn hot.

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Creditors over $500k out of pocket after liquidation

An Otago and Canterbury firewood business which was ordered into liquidation by Dunedin’s High Court has left creditors out of pocket more than $500,000.

‘Lack of remorse’ from ICC

‘Lack of remorse’ from ICC

An Invercargill business owner living in limbo over access to his property finally has an answer — right as he is selling up.
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‘You learn most’ when plans fail

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‘You learn most’ when plans fail

Contrary to what sports fans may have seen on television, Richie McCaw says he likes to show people there were times where things did not go the players’ way.
Business owner joins board

Business owner joins board

Southland businesswoman Melissa Dykes, owner of Fi Innovations, has been elected to the board of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce.

Rural Life

Fred's Fencing - Cost Effective Solution to Stock Handling Needs

Fred's Fencing was established by Fred Doherty ten years ago. ‘I was tasked with sourcing good quality steel yards for the rebuild of the Outram Rodeo Club’s set-up which is located on my farm and...

Waldron humbled by award

Waldron humbled by award

Central Otago sheep farmer John Waldron was "surprised and humbled" to win the ultra-fine category at the 2025 Otago Merino Association fleece competition.
Roy honoured for contribution

Roy honoured for contribution

Southland farmer and New Zealand Pork chairman Eric Roy was recognised with the outstanding contribution to primary industries award last week.
Fruit unpicked amid market woes

Fruit unpicked amid market woes

Some apples are sitting unpicked on trees in the Teviot Valley as growers respond to a volatile overseas market.

Life & style

Lauren Roberts celebrates the publication of Fearless with Instagram and TikTok influencers....

Escaping into romantasy

The huge popularity of romantasy fiction’s handsome princes and horny dragons tells us something about what women want, writes Sophie Heawood.

Halves make a whole

Halves make a whole

A simple semicircle encompasses some big ideas, Anya Samarasinghe writes.
The journey of our branching trees

The journey of our branching trees

Our trees have some intriguing family histories.
A message in a bottle

A message in a bottle

Out in the dark, on a frost-bitten Saturday in Middlemarch, I turned my telescope towards Messier 83.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Never again
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'Brutally honest' book shares food journey

World

Jury sent to decide verdict in mushroom deaths trial

The fate of Erin Patterson is in the hands of 12 jurors who will soon consider whether she intentionally poisoned her lunch guests with death cap mushrooms.

Firefighters shot dead in US; Swat team finds body

Firefighters shot dead in US; Swat team finds body

Two firefighters were shot dead while responding to a fire in northern Idaho and the body of a man was later found with a gun nearby.
Over 30 arrests at banned Istanbul Pride

Over 30 arrests at banned Istanbul Pride

Turkish police detained at least 30 people in central Istanbul as they tried to take part in a Pride March, which authorities had banned as part of a years-long clampdown on LGBTQ+ events, an...
Starmer, Glastonbury slam on-stage anti-Israel chants at festival

Starmer, Glastonbury slam on-stage anti-Israel chants at festival

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Glastonbury organisers said today they were appalled by on-stage chanting against the Israeli military during a performance at the festival...

Opinion

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Faster treatment not always fairest

Anyone who has struggled to get elective surgery will not be surprised a report from the Auditor-general shows the post code lottery in healthcare is in better shape than they are.

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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: electricity, bombs and gumboots

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Letters to the Editor: electricity, bombs and gumboots

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including when cheap power was an advantage, why nuclear bombs are no good to Iran, and the charm of gumboots.
Getting to meet Dolly the ovine disrupter

Getting to meet Dolly the ovine disrupter

Sheep have always been important to my family.

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