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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall

A Christchurch shopping mall has been swapped for a lavish Queenstown homestead and garden.
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Bid for council seat ‘bittersweet’

The latest candidate in Dunedin’s by-election is ready to roll her sleeves up and get back to the council table.

Blaze tears through Auckland high school during firefighters strike

Blaze tears through Auckland high school during firefighters strike

Updated 3.15 pm

A large fire raged through the sports pavilion at an Auckland high school at a time when firefighters were taking industrial action today.
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Competition in fuel pricing set to heat up

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Competition in fuel pricing set to heat up

Two new low-cost fuel outlets under construction will only increase competition in what is already an intense market in Dunedin, an industry commentator says.
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Crash caused by tourist which wrecked classic car 'could have been catastrophic'

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Crash caused by tourist which wrecked classic car 'could have been catastrophic'

A Chinese tourist has been ordered to pay his victim more than $7500 after causing a head-on collision in Dunedin.

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Surfer deeply upset as bid to save man fails

A surfer who helped a stricken swimmer at St Clair has been left wondering what more he could have done to keep the man alive.

Confused pedestrian clipped by truck on dark Dunedin highway

Confused pedestrian clipped by truck on dark Dunedin highway

A Dunedin man wandering in the dark along the northern motorway was ‘‘clipped’’ by a truck after walking out into the open road.
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'How do you reconcile his violence with the Christian life?'

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'How do you reconcile his violence with the Christian life?'

A churchgoer who attacked police officers at an alcohol checkpoint has been given some scriptural ‘‘homework’’ by a judge.
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Mayor ‘extremely concerned’ about Ong's conduct

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Mayor ‘extremely concerned’ about Ong's conduct

Dunedin's mayor has warned controversial city councillor Benedict Ong about his conduct, saying she is ‘‘extremely concerned’’.

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An artist’s impression of the new Links subdivision planned for Wanaka. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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Mid-year start on ‘affordable’ subdivision

A Queenstown developer has set his sights on Wānaka, with the announcement of a 257-home ‘‘affordable’’ subdivision.

Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago

Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago

All outdoor fires will be banned in Central Otago from tomorrow amid "very dry" conditions.
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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall

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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall

A Christchurch shopping mall has been swapped for a lavish Queenstown homestead and garden.
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Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’

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Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’

Aviators who had close ties to Wanaka Airport will soon be honoured by a new memorial wall being developed by a group of volunteers.

National

Crash closes highway near Arthur's Pass

A key South Island highway is closed following a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle this afternoon.

Blaze tears through Auckland high school during firefighters strike

Blaze tears through Auckland high school during firefighters strike

Updated 3.15 pm

A large fire raged through the sports pavilion at an Auckland high school at a time when firefighters were taking industrial action today.
UK passports: Call for grace period

UK passports: Call for grace period

Lobby groups are calling on the British govt to urgently delay the deadline for dual nationals to get UK passports.
Flood clean-up response frustrates residents

Flood clean-up response frustrates residents

Community-led clean-ups are continuing in flood-damaged Banks Peninsula, but nagging frustration remains over the response from Christchurch City Council.

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Zoi Sadowski- Synnott anxiously awaits her score after her second run in the Milano Cortina...

Sadowski-Synnott ‘so happy it’s over’

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is looking forward to putting her feet up.

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Tangitau loving being part of a ‘big family down here’

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Tangitau loving being part of a ‘big family down here’

Caleb Tangitau might have a new nickname this season but he hopes to produce plenty of the same magic that made him an instant fan favourite last year.
Dunedin pugilist off to Bangkok

Dunedin pugilist off to Bangkok

Te Ani Rakete might have to upgrade his nickname.
Big Otago presence in finals

Big Otago presence in finals

Nobody can say Otago rowers do not pull their weight.

Food & Wine

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Dinner to lunch
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Quick, crunchy pickled cucumbers
Mixing & matching
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Impressive sextet of Chardonnays from around South Is

Business

Cruise ship Silver Moon docked at Port Chalmers in December last year. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

31% drop in cruise ships hits port’s profit

A 31% drop in cruise ship numbers hit Port Otago’s bottom line and reduced valuable economic benefit to Dunedin and wider Otago, Port Otago's Tim Gibson says.

Fonterra shareholders approve Mainland sale payout

Fonterra shareholders approve Mainland sale payout

The multibillion-dollar sale of dairy co-operative Fonterra's consumer brands business is one step closer.
Reality bites for job seekers as unemployment climbs

Reality bites for job seekers as unemployment climbs

New Zealand's unemployment rate is the highest in a decade, but a leading economist is cautiously optimistic about the country's economic outlook.
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Credit union opens branch in city

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Credit union opens branch in city

While some big banks are closing branches, a credit union in Dunedin is doubling down on face-to-face contact by opening a new premises.

Rural Life

Otago Shears 2026 winner Leon Samuels sweeping his first sheep to the stage. PHOTOS: NICK BROOK

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Premier Otago shearing titles won by Samuels, Henare

Southland shearer Leon Samuels and Motueka woolhandler Joel Henare have claimed titles at this year’s Otago shears.

Southern Field Days well received

Southern Field Days well received

Positivity was in the air at last week's Southern Field Days at Waimumu, near Gore.
Running of Lambs ‘great spectacle’

Running of Lambs ‘great spectacle’

Watching nearly 300 lambs run almost a kilometre made quite a spectacle for the thousands of people attending the Southern Field Days.
Event embraces the rural sector

Event embraces the rural sector

As the crowd poured through the gates on the first day of the Southern Field Days at Waimumu, Steve Henderson was unsure what the conversation starters would be.

Life & style

King Charles attended the opening show of London Fashion Week on Thursday. Photo: Richard Pohle...

Applause for King at first show of fashion week

King Charles III has appeared at a fashion show in London, just hours after his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

My outdoor office

My outdoor office

Marianne Groothuis reflects on a long career at the Dunedin Botanic Garden.
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From the ashes

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From the ashes

New Zealand firefighters are called to almost 3000 dwelling fires a year but the fallout doesn’t end when they roll up their hoses and leave the scene.
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Straying from our lane

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Straying from our lane

Queens Drive: Should we be driving it or using the road for more leisurely pursuits?

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Drawn in by a rule-breaker
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Bringing bold work home

World

Chris Baghsarian was kidnapped from his home in Sydney in a case of mistaken identity. Photo: NSW...

'Grave concerns' after cops hit house linked to botched kidnapping

It is becoming less likely a mistakenly kidnapped Sydney grandfather will be found alive after police raided an abandoned house they believe is linked to the abduction.

Four teens arrested over shooting of former Kiwis star

Four teens arrested over shooting of former Kiwis star

Four teenagers have been arrested over the shooting of a former Kiwis and NRL premiership star and subsequent arson attacks, but the shooter remains at large.
Andrew released after arrest over Epstein ties

Andrew released after arrest over Epstein ties

King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released from police custody after being arrested over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
Hopes royal arrest start of 'domino effect'

Hopes royal arrest start of 'domino effect'

The brother of one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers has welcomed the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, saying he hopes it marks the start of the collapse of a "house of cards".

Opinion

Attorney-General Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

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Above reproach

There is no doubt that soon-to-retire Cabinet minister Judith Collins is highly qualified for the role on the Law Commission, which she will soon take up.