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BusinessOctober 21

‘I always thought I was unbreakable’: Mother’s cancer diagnosis forced Dunedin restaurant into sudden closure

A small, family-owned Dunedin restaurant was forced into sudden closure for nearly a month after a cancer diagnosis left its owner “mentally checked out”.

Tim Scott

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South OtagoOctober 21

‘No bulls...t’ Otago town latest tourist hotspot

A “no bulls..t” South Otago town is the latest addition to popular tourist drive the Southern Scenic Route, following extended lobbying from loyal locals.

Richard Davison

NationalOctober 21

‘Much-loved’ former Dunedin man missing in Auckland

The family of a former Dunedin man whose car was found at a well-known walking track in West Auckland are urging the public to come forward with information.

DunedinOctober 21

Mystery as Dunedin council promotes spooky museum — then questions its right to operate

A spooky Dunedin museum is facing a mystery of its own after the same council that uses it to promote the city questioned its right to exist.

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RugbyOctober 21

Cult hero switches sprigs for steel caps

Adrian Seconi

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DunedinOctober 21

Japanese restaurant in central Dunedin could lose liquor licence after 19 years ‘without issue’

Tim Scott

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DunedinOctober 21

Dunedin man admits groping 14-year-old girl while she pretended to sleep

Felicity Dear

ODT QuizOctober 21

ODT quiz: October 22

Dunedin

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DunedinOctober 21

Proposed tunnel could significantly reduce Dunedin wastewater overflows

Construction of a large tunnel could be key to a long-term fix for troubles dealing with Dunedin’s wastewater in wet weather.

Grant Miller

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DunedinOctober 21

Job done in the dark at airport wins a national award

A project which took place under dark skies and was seen by virtually no-one has won one of the top prizes at the NZ airport awards.

Steve Hepburn

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DunedinOctober 21

Tunnel Beach track starts a new chapter with upgrades and cultural focus

Dunedin’s Tunnel Beach track, which attracts more than 200,000 visitors per year, has a new look

Steve Hepburn

DunedinOctober 21

Sunny and warm Labour weekend promises 25°C days in the South

Best go buy a Lotto ticket — this might be one of those rare and lucky years when the weather at southern holiday hotspots over Labour weekend is going to be hot and sunny — mainly.

John Lewis

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ChristchurchOctober 22

Cancerous chemical at centre of Christchurch callout revealed

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ChristchurchOctober 22

Second man charged over death of 21-year-old Christchurch dad

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NationalOctober 22

Late push to sign up voters with 350,000 not enrolled

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NationalOctober 21

Man shot by police after threatening them with gun

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NationalOctober 21

TVNZ staff to strike for first time in 20 years

Otago

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QueenstownOctober 21

Queenstown apartment owner ordered to pay $30k in unpaid levies

A Fernhill apartment owner who withheld body corporate levies in protest at his concerns over management and maintenance has been ordered to pay more than $30,000.

Guy Williams

Central OtagoOctober 21

Quacking effort: Contractors rescue ducklings from Alexandra drain

Roading contractors have rescued several ducklings trapped down a drain in Alexandra.

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North OtagoOctober 21

Race for Waitaki set to be lively

You’d better have your popcorn ready.

Ruby Shaw

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North OtagoOctober 21

Rifle pointed at victims as cars smashed in late night Oamaru assault

Four men have admitted using weapons to cause more than $10,000 worth of damage to two cars in Oamaru.

Nic Duff

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BusinessOctober 19

Lawyer cheated on eight weeks before wedding turns personal pain into new career path

Southland-born relationship property lawyer Holly Egerton never expected her own harrowing personal experiences would shape the kind of lawyer she would become.

Sally Rae

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DunedinOctober 20

Award-winning ex-University of Otago employee charged with 37 counts of fraud

Rob Kidd

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BusinessOctober 19

Southland agricultural business goes bust owing $10m after death of co-owner

Sally Rae

Canterbury

ChristchurchOctober 22

Second man charged over death of 21-year-old Christchurch dad

A second man has been charged in connection with the disappearance and death of 21-year-old Christchurch man Braydon Hepworth.

ChristchurchOctober 22

Cancerous chemical at centre of Christchurch callout revealed

Fire officials have revealed last week's callout to a Christchurch chemical company was sparked by the reported spill of 200 litres of a carcinogenic industrial degreaser.

CanterburyOctober 21

Rates cap could leave Canterbury roading projects high and dry

A rates cap could see major roading projects overlooked and infrastructure deteriorating, North Canterbury council leaders fear.

David Hill of Local Democracy Reporting

ChristchurchOctober 21

‘Consequences could be devastating’: Hundreds of 3D-printed guns seized in police raid

A large-scale, illegal 3D-printed firearms operation has been busted in Canterbury as police seized more than 300 guns during a raid on Tuesday.

Election 2026

NationalOctober 22

Late push to sign up voters with 350,000 not enrolled

There are just days left to enrol to vote and the Electoral Commission is sending teams out to try to enrol the 350,000 New Zealanders yet to sign up.

NationalOctober 21

'Seagulls fighting over the last chip': GP says no parties have answers for health

A Northland doctor says no political parties are going far enough to tackle problems in the health system, and their debates are like "seagulls fighting over the last chip".

NationalOctober 21

'We've been really generous': Qiulae Wong on Opportunity’s bottom lines

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong says she would walk away from government rather than support through to first reading a policy that her party doesn't believe in.

ChristchurchOctober 20

The impact of AI ads on the election campaign

The AI generation of fear-based messages is finding an audience in this year's election campaign, a University of Canterbury professor of digital marketing says.

Southland

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SouthlandOctober 21

Man with 14-page conviction list back in court for burglary

A Invercargill man was sentenced on Tuesday to six months home detention after stealing from three different properties in rural Southland.

Tayler Mutton

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SouthlandOctober 21

Invercargill cyclist sets world record at 95

Tayler Mutton

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SouthlandOctober 21

Big weekend gets Teretonga season under way

Lindsay Beer

National

NationalOctober 21

Man shot by police after threatening them with gun

A man who prompted an Armed Offenders Squad callout in West Auckland was shot after he threatened officers with a gun, police say.

NationalOctober 21

TVNZ staff to strike for first time in 20 years

TVNZ staff will walk off the job next week over pay negotiations.

RNZ

NationalOctober 21

Baby Ru: Police renew plea on three-year anniversary of toddler's death

Police are urging people withholding information about Baby Ru to come forward on the three-year anniversary of the Lower Hutt toddler's death.

NationalOctober 21

Puberty blocker restrictions for gender-diverse youth overturned by High Court

The High Court has ruled regulations banning new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria were unlawful.

Sport

NetballOctober 21

Silver Ferns thump Australia to take Constellation Cup lead

The Silver Ferns will jump on the plane with a two-game lead as they head into their toughest battle against the Australian Diamonds.

Kayla Hodge

RugbyOctober 21

All Blacks back in red and black for NPC final

All Blacks Chay Fihaki and George Bell will return to Canterbury’s lineup on Monday as the red-and-blacks chase consecutive NPC titles.

Sam Coughlan

CricketOctober 21

Black Caps plot downfall of 'incredible' India teen at Hagley Oval

The Black Caps have done their homework on India prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and expect the home conditions in Christchurch will be a challenge for the 15-year-old batting sensation.

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RugbyOctober 20

The good, the bad and the in-between — Otago’s season unpacked

How are we feeling, Otago?

Adrian Seconi

Lifestyle

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The MixOctober 22

Spring feasts for a long weekend

Now’s the time to linger over dishes, to cook more elaborate meals simply for the pleasure of doing so, writes Kate Young.

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EntertainmentOctober 21

Being able to be yourself and finding a creative outlet key to Artsenta’s success

Dunedin creative space Artsenta is one of the longest running in the country and is celebrating its 40th birthday. Rebecca Fox talks to some of those who have been part of its history.

Rebecca Fox

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EntertainmentOctober 21

Artistic approach to film-making works within boundaries for Germany-based artist

Juliet Carpenter is fascinated with light in all its forms. Her latest and most comprehensive work to date, 'Heaven’s Blade' is being exhibited concurrently in Dunedin and Hastings.

Rebecca Fox

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EntertainmentOctober 21

Art Seen

James Dignan reviews three Dunedin galleries' new exhibitions

James Dignan

Business

BusinessOctober 21

Inflation eases to 3.7 percent in September quarter

Inflation has eased from a two-year high as a temporary fall in fuel prices offset other price rises.

BusinessOctober 20

Crowdfunding pledges for independent supermarket top $1.3m

Crowdfunding pledges for an an independent supermarket in Upper Hutt have grown by nearly $1 million overnight, its founder says.

BusinessOctober 20

‘I don't think there's a great future’: Ongoing cost increases behind cafe closure

A Whangārei cafe owner says the decision to close the business is the result of increasing cost pressure from multiple directions.

BusinessOctober 20

Labour Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge

As Kiwis look forward to the long weekend, it's worth looking to see what's open and where they may have to pay a little extra.

Rural Life

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Red MeatOctober 21

A $46,000 sale of ‘one-of-a-kind’ yearling Angus bull sets stud record in northern Southland

A syndicate’s $46,000 bid on a standout yearling Angus bull set a new stud record in northern Southland.

Shawn McAvinue

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Rural EventsOctober 21

Committee seeks public feedback in face of rodeo code changes

A “fight” is on to keep rodeo part of rural communities, a cowboy says.

Shawn McAvinue

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HorticultureOctober 21

Recent heat helping, but damage from wet start to spring remains, southern growers say

A spell of sunshine has southern growers smiling, but the scars of waterlogged crops remain.

Shawn McAvinue

Rural EventsOctober 21

Call for more Otago farmers and growers to enter Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Southland farmers have put their hands up in strong numbers for the next Ballance Farm Environment Awards season, proving that even an atrocious spring cannot dampen their enthusiasm.

Alice Scott

Food & Wine

Food & WineOctober 20

Fond memories inspire chook book featuring NZ’s favourite protein

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Food & WineOctober 20

Picnic Salad

In Season — Alison Lambert

Food & WineOctober 20

Leek and ricotta tart with asparagus

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Food & WineOctober 20

New Zealand Chardonnays fit for seat at the table

Mark Henderson

World

WorldOctober 21

House prices plummet across Australia, govt points to bigger picture

Australia has just recorded a house price slump the likes of which it has only ever seen twice, but the government has urged home-owners to keep the faith.

AAP

WorldOctober 21

France’s Macron vows order amid spate of violent protests

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to prevent a repeat of last weekend's violence at protests planned in the coming days.

WorldOctober 21

Australian MP loses both legs after vehicle attack in Victoria

Independent Australian MP Helen Haines has lost both legs in hospital after allegedly being rammed by a four-wheel drive outside her electoral office in Victoria.

AAP

WorldOctober 21

Accused in court, more charges possible after attack on Aussie MP

The man accused of deliberately running down independent Australian MP Helen Haines has appeared briefly in court, and police say more serious charges may follow.

AAP

West Coast

West CoastOctober 20

Teen has nightmares after three injured in 12m fall from Ferris wheel

A teenager has had nightmares since watching her friend fall 12m from a Ferris wheel at a West Coast agricultural show after a seat broke.

West CoastOctober 18

Backroads to the Beehive: Coal, politics and division on West Coast

The West Coast's wild ancient forests and vast mineral wealth gave rise to the country's labour movement.

Tim Brown and Nathan McKinnon of RNZ

Video

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DunedinOctober 21

Dunedin kids get down with earthquake drill

A national earthquake and tsunami drill is helping Dunedin school children feel more prepared for natural disasters.

Felicity Dear

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DunedinOctober 21

‘Sizeable start’: Concrete pour at hospital

The first concrete for the floors of the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building was poured on Wednesday.

Felicity Dear

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DunedinOctober 21

Tunnel Beach track starts a new chapter with upgrades and cultural focus

Dunedin’s Tunnel Beach track, which attracts more than 200,000 visitors per year, has a new look

Steve Hepburn

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Red MeatOctober 21

A $46,000 sale of ‘one-of-a-kind’ yearling Angus bull sets stud record in northern Southland

A syndicate’s $46,000 bid on a standout yearling Angus bull set a new stud record in northern Southland.

Shawn McAvinue

Opinion

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OpinionOctober 21

Seeking order despite the universe’s best efforts

‘Order!’ cries the Speaker of the House, and he speaks for us all. We crave order.

Joe Bennett

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OpinionOctober 21

Israeli election: no change

According to the 1970s anarchist slogan, “No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in”.

Gwynne Dyer

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OpinionOctober 21

The fever dreams of exam season

Exam season is the time when each student feels estranged from life. The real world, outside of our fever-dream days filled with mechanical revision, is a foreign concept.

Eleanor Wong

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EditorialOctober 21

ED problems not going away

Editorial

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OpinionOctober 20

Solving the big sheep little sheep problem

Our wannabe leaders want us to believe they have the answer to everything but I was loath to set them loose on my big sheep little sheep problem.

Elspeth McLean

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OpinionOctober 20

Cartoonist’s view: October 21

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

YeoCartoonist

100 Years Ago

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NewsOctober 21

Ironing out the competition

100 years ago

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NewsOctober 20

Steamin’ and shovelin’

100 years ago

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NewsOctober 19

Dodgshun does OK at golf

A heavy sky with a very light wind greeted the ladies at Balmacewen links yesterday morning when the fourth round of the championship was played on a heavy course.

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NewsOctober 18

Waikato railway station flooded

Auckland, October 18: The flood in the Waikato River at Mercer reached its maximum height to-day, and remained practically steady throughout the day.