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NationalSeptember 27

Promises and pledges: election campaigns officially under way

Labour and National each went back to the future on Sunday as they officially launched their election campaigns.

Mike Houlahan, political editor — additional reporting Tim Scott

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Central OtagoSeptember 27

Floats, princesses and trucks bring Alexandra to a standstill

The sun shone, the trucks glittered and the princesses waved as the 69th Alexandra Blossom Festival brought the town to a standstill on Saturday.

Julie Asher

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DunedinSeptember 27

Spirit of Karitāne School still strong after 150 years

A century and a-half after Tame Haereroa Parata started modest classes to educate local children in his Karitāne home, descendants and former pupils returned from around the world to celebrate the 150th anniversary of what later became Karitāne School.

John Lewis

North OtagoSeptember 27

Appeal for witnesses to serious crash involving motorcycle

Police are appealing for information or dash cam footage after a motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a crash in Oamaru.

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DunedinSeptember 27

Ong claims ‘political atrocities’ render legal document null and void

Grant Miller

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DunedinSeptember 27

Fiordland plane recovery remembered as a feat of Kiwi ingenuity

Steve Hepburn

Rural EventsSeptember 27

Agriculture politicians share their vision for southern rural communities

Shawn McAvinue

ODT QuizSeptember 27

ODT quiz: September 28

Dunedin

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DunedinSeptember 27

Dunedin mythical mutts meet for Great Global Greyhound Walk

A group of Dunedin greyhounds gallivanted in their glad rags for the Great Global Greyhound walk at the weekend.

Felicity Dear

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DunedinSeptember 27

Pig problem solved after rowdy hog rehomed

A curly tale has reached its courtroom conclusion.

Rob Kidd

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DunedinSeptember 27

A fishing tale which could have ended in a splash

If Adeline van der Geest told you she managed to hook “a really big fish”, and in turn, it tried to drag her into the water, you could not be blamed for thinking it was just another one of those tall fishing tales.

John Lewis

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DunedinSeptember 27

Rail siding issue comes to the fore again in inland port hearing

The planned rail siding at the new inland port in Mosgiel has come under the spotlight once again with the applicant and panel having differing views on its benefits to the project.

Steve Hepburn

Latest News

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ChristchurchSeptember 27

Person critically injured after falling from moving vehicle

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NationalSeptember 27

‘Hugely alarming’: Ministry delays rules on too hot homes

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South CanterburySeptember 27

NZTA knew about hazards before woman killed in SH1 crash — coroner

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North OtagoSeptember 27

Appeal for witnesses to serious crash involving motorcycle

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ChristchurchSeptember 27

‘They knew what to look for and what to target’: Truck arsonists still at large

Otago

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Central OtagoSeptember 27

Snow exciting: wild weather welcome on surprise birthday trip

Snow falling in Central Otago made a surprise birthday trip extra exciting for a holidaying family from the North Island.

Felicity Dear

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Central OtagoSeptember 27

Public gets to go for gold at champs

The chance to try their hand at finding gold drew people to the Cromwell site of the World Gold Panning Contest on Sunday.

Julie Asher

North OtagoSeptember 27

Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Oamaru crash

A motorcyclist has been seriously hurt in a crash with a car in Oamaru.

Central OtagoSeptember 27

‘Cavalier’ Otago chopper pilot seeks online funding to continue legal battles

A “cavalier” Central Otago pilot who left New Zealand days before going on trial for selling passenger flights illegally is trying to raise funds to continue his legal battles.

Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter

Editor's Picks

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DunedinSeptember 22

‘He’s left a whole lot of love behind’: Dunedin man’s company in liquidation months after death

The widow of a Dunedin man whose death was a “shock to everyone” says the collapse of his company months later has made his passing even harder.

Tim Scott

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Class ActSeptember 21

Class Act 2026: All the recipients

Paul McIntyre

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DunedinSeptember 11

Dunedin hospo boss escapes conviction for street brawl with teen

Rob Kidd

Canterbury

ChristchurchSeptember 27

‘Stupid f******’ idiot’: Delivery driver gets $32k for unjustified dismissal

While delivering furniture to a woman’s home, a Christchurch truck driver allegedly asked if she worked from home before telling her he would see her soon.

Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice Reporter

ChristchurchSeptember 27

Person critically injured after falling from moving vehicle

A person is in critical condition after falling from a moving vehicle in Christchurch late on Saturday night.

South CanterburySeptember 27

NZTA knew about hazards before woman killed in SH1 crash — coroner

A motorist lost her life on a notorious stretch of Canterbury highway which authorities knew was dangerous but had not done enough to make safe.

Al Williams, Open Justice reporter

ChristchurchSeptember 27

‘They knew what to look for and what to target’: Truck arsonists still at large

The arsonists who set fire to a Christchurch arborist company’s trucks in Invercargill late last year are still on the loose.

Southland

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SouthlandSeptember 27

Four rescued after capsize north of Stewart Island

A diver had to free their fellow crew member who became stuck underneath a boat after it capsized north of Stewart Island.

Tim Scott

SouthlandSeptember 25

City honours fallen officer shot in line of duty

An Invercargill police officer killed 50 years ago while serving the community has been honoured with a memorial plaque in the inner city.

National

NationalSeptember 27

NZ musician convinced his music was ripped off with AI

"So much goes into it and then some loser just comes along, clicks a few buttons and claims a song as their own," says the Kiwi musician.

NationalSeptember 27

‘Hugely alarming’: Ministry delays rules on too hot homes

Residents of the glut of townhouses and apartments built in the last few years have repeatedly raised concerns about dangerous heat in their homes during summer due to  common design flaws.

Kate Newton of RNZ

NationalSeptember 27

Labour promises to write off 10% of some student loan balances

Labour is promising to write off 10% of eligible student loan balances, as it launches its election campaign.

NationalSeptember 27

'Job isn't done': Luxon launches National's election campaign

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has launched his party's election campaign, vowing "no new taxes" in front of hundreds of supporters in Auckland.

Sport

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RugbySeptember 27

Otago Spirit dispatch North Harbour with second-half blitz

The Otago Spirit finished strongly to dispatch North Harbour 39-5 in Albany on Saturday.

Adrian Seconi

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BasketballSeptember 27

Promising signs for Hoiho despite opening loss

There were plenty of the bright spots for the Southern Hoiho despite their opening game of the Tauhi season ending in defeat on Saturday night.

Hayden Meikle

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RugbySeptember 27

North Otago set up win with strong opening 30 minutes

North Otago had half an hour in heaven and 50 minutes in purgatory.

Adrian Seconi

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FootballSeptember 27

University make brave start to national league campaign

It is entirely possible for a 5-0 scoreline to be a little misleading.

Hayden Meikle

Lifestyle

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The MixSeptember 25

Festival rocking for democracy

Music will be moving young people to vote at a festival next weekend, Tom McKinlay writes.

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The MixSeptember 25

‘Everything sucks, but that’s why young people’s voices matter’

There is no shortage of reasons to vote in this election, so why are young people not enrolling, Paul Gorman asks.

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The MixSeptember 25

Cauli to brighten any week

I thought the rain would never stop. A bowl of golden hollandaise sauce, shining and buttery, lifted the spirits.

Nigel Slater

The MixSeptember 25

Moon dominates three-course night-sky feast

Head outside on Sunday at 10pm, and you will find a veritable feast of celestial morsels in the northeastern sky.

Ian Griffin

Business

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BusinessSeptember 27

‘Quite sad that it’s leaving Dunedin’: Manufacturer heads to Christchurch after 89 years in city

The owner of a Dunedin manufacturing business says he is sad it is parting ways with the city after nearly 90 years.

Tim Scott

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BusinessSeptember 25

South Island commercial fishing increasing value despite fuel hikes and lower catch rates

Commercial fishing is heading towards topping $2 billion again in export revenue in the year ahead with big contributions from the South Island.

Tim Cronshaw

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BusinessSeptember 25

Diesel hikes hitting commercial fishing in the South

Bluff commercial fisherman Pat Nyhon is running up diesel bills of $1500 a day each time he takes his vessel out because of rising fuel prices.

Tim Cronshaw

BusinessSeptember 25

Interislander ferry Kaitaki back in service

Interislander ferry Kaitaki returns to service on Saturday following maintenance in Singapore.

Fresh

Food & WineSeptember 8

Turning to lighter fare as we go into spring

While winter still has its grips on us, occasional warm days are reminding us that spring is coming.

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Food & WineSeptember 8

Enjoying the day’s catch with family

Alison Lambert

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Food & WineSeptember 8

Lighter, brighter note for spring

Jo Elwin

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Food & WineSeptember 8

Hearty tart for weekend adventures

Sam Sinclair

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Food & WineSeptember 8

Making healthy eating easy

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Food & WineSeptember 8

Gifts of love: Homemade treats perfect for sharing

A passion project that has taken three years to come to fruition is how Allyson Gofton describes “Give”.

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Food & WineSeptember 8

Life is too short to wait for a special occasion

Mark Henderson

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Food & WineSeptember 8

Grilled asparagus and halloumi salad

Rural Life

DairySeptember 23

Fonterra reports $3.4 billion operating profit following sale of Mainland brands

Dairy co-operative Fonterra has delivered a strong full-year operating profit of $3.4 billion, thanks in part to $1.2b from the sale of its Mainland brands.

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Rural Life OtherSeptember 23

El Nino to amplify highs and lows of spring weather in the South

El Nino will amplify the natural rollercoaster of weather southern farmers get in spring, a meteorologist warns.

Shawn McAvinue

Rural EventsSeptember 23

Wool prices lift at auction as bidders battle for limited supply

Wet weather was a factor driving demand for wool, PGG Wrightson national auction manager Dave Burridge says.

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Red MeatSeptember 23

Southern professional director to speak about ongoing battle against barriers hindering ease of trade

Southern professional director Sarah Ottrey is fighting to stop non-tariff barriers and measures hindering trade.

Shawn McAvinue

Food & Wine

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Food & WineSeptember 22

Shipshape chef of the fiords

Mary Williams

Food & WineSeptember 22

Josh Niland’s ‘scale to tail’ approach award winning

Food & WineSeptember 22

Is pasta a type of noodle?

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Food & WineSeptember 22

It takes two to tango

Wine Times: Mark Henderson

World

WorldSeptember 27

Six dead after explosion destroys building in central Athens

Six people have died after a two-storey residential building in central Athens collapsed following an explosion that was likely linked to gas infrastructure.

WorldSeptember 26

Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says he has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the Middle East.

WorldSeptember 26

TV networks resume covering White House as press access fight continues

US television networks resumed coverage of President Donald Trump’s White House events as a legal battle continues over restrictions on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

WorldSeptember 25

Former far-right group member found guilty of murdering Argentina rugby star

A former member of a violent far-right group has been found guilty of murdering former Argentina rugby international Federico Aramburu four years ago in Paris.

West Coast

West CoastSeptember 26

‘Bleeding money’: Frustration as SH6 closure hits hard in Haast

Haast locals are questioning why it is taking so long to restore full access since a storm closed State highway 6 last month.

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West CoastSeptember 25

Rare penguin to make new home on Coast

Next week an unusual VIP passenger will fly to Franz Josef Glacier.

Video

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Central OtagoSeptember 27

Snow exciting: wild weather welcome on surprise birthday trip

Snow falling in Central Otago made a surprise birthday trip extra exciting for a holidaying family from the North Island.

Felicity Dear

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Central OtagoSeptember 27

Floats, princesses and trucks bring Alexandra to a standstill

The sun shone, the trucks glittered and the princesses waved as the 69th Alexandra Blossom Festival brought the town to a standstill on Saturday.

Julie Asher

Rural EventsSeptember 27

Agriculture politicians share their vision for southern rural communities

Why is voting for your party in the best interests of rural communities in Otago and Southland?

Shawn McAvinue

OtagoSeptember 26

Spring snow causing problems on South Island roads

A front that dumped snow in parts of Otago is causing problems for motorists on some South Island roads further north.

Opinion

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OpinionSeptember 27

Cartoonist’s view: September 28

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

YeoCartoonist

OpinionSeptember 27

Stripped titles? Compensating rivals? How the Manchester City cheating scandal could play out

One of the biggest cheating scandals in world sports history has erupted in England: Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of 114 of the 115 alleged breaches of English Premier League financial rules brought against the club in 2023.

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OpinionSeptember 27

The tricky business of being a deserving peace prize winner

Another October coming up, and still the Nobel Peace Prize Committee refuses to give Donald Trump his Prize.

Gwynne Dyer

OpinionSeptember 27

A tent is ok but we can do much better for rolling stock

It was good to see the KiwiRail crew celebrating the 1000th wagon in the new Hillside railway workshop recently. This shows what happens when New Zealand backs practical industry.

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EditorialSeptember 27

Health privacy ongoing concern

Recent health privacy breaches raise questions about whether New Zealand is yet taking this issue seriously enough.

Editorial

OpinionSeptember 25

A big hearted wordsmith will be missed

A wordsmith with wit, charm and tenacity, broadcaster and long-serving councillor Jim Hopkins was a community advocate full of generosity for the rural communities he served.

Jules Chin

100 Years Ago

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NewsSeptember 27

Smaller animals, smaller cuts

100 years ago

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NewsSeptember 25

Shield match shieldless

100 years ago

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NewsSeptember 24

Expo facility moved to garden

100 years ago

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NewsSeptember 23

Hospital’s vital statistics

100 years ago