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DunedinSeptember 28

Dunedin lawyer’s courthouse theft leaves career in tatters

A Dunedin lawyer who stole from a colleague while inside the courthouse can finally be named after a near-four-year legal battle

Rob Kidd

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DunedinSeptember 28

‘It was always going to fail’: Taieri residents fed-up after SH1 detour road crumbles in five days

Residents are saying "told you so", after a road used as a detour for State Highway One has been “destroyed” within five days as it could not handle the heavy traffic.

Steve Hepburn

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DunedinSeptember 28

164-year-old Otago school to shut doors after all pupils leave in single term

An Otago school that plummeted from eight pupils to none in a single term will close permanently after more than 160 years.

Laine Priestley

DunedinSeptember 28

150-year-old pavers uncovered during Albany St works may find future use

A section of recently uncovered Dunedin paving estimated to be more than 150 years old during may find a future use in council projects.

Ruby Shaw

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DunedinSeptember 28

Bashed and beaten billboards no replacement for political debate, candidates say

Ruby Shaw

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SouthlandSeptember 28

Rich-lister-owned company close to agreement over stoush with Southland space agency

Steve Hepburn

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QueenstownSeptember 28

Controversial University of Otago course put on hold

Matthew Littlewood

ODT QuizSeptember 28

ODT quiz: September 29

Dunedin

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DunedinSeptember 28

Putting her best self forward on the ice

82-year-old double amputee Jessica Elworthy is a believer in giving everything a try.

Matthew Littlewood

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DunedinSeptember 28

Dunedin urged to adopt some of Wellington’s approach for managing cats

If Dunedin is to bring in rules around owning cats, at least some of what is done in Wellington is worth a look, the SPCA says.

Grant Miller

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DunedinSeptember 28

Unspent money set to kick-start heritage fund contingency

Financial reserves could be built up for the Dunedin City Council’s heritage fund after almost $150,000 went unspent in the past year.

Grant Miller

DunedinSeptember 28

Otago scientists uncover how a mind-controlling parasitic worm is forcing its hosts to drown

A mind-controlling parasite is infecting brains and forcing its hosts to throw themselves into the nearest body of water to their deaths.

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WorldSeptember 28

Pope says concerns about AI doom not 'fake news'

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WorldSeptember 28

Suspects released after apparent plot to attack UK airbase

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NationalSeptember 28

'Long way to go' - Act, Greens on gains in polling, and working with Opportunity

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DunedinSeptember 28

Dunedin lawyer’s courthouse theft leaves career in tatters

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DunedinSeptember 28

164-year-old Otago school to shut doors after all pupils leave in single term

Otago

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WānakaSeptember 28

250-home Mt Iron Junction development gets fast-track approval

The 250 home Mt Iron Junction development has been approved by the fast-track panel, with Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop praising the process, and the development.

Ruairi O'Shea

North OtagoSeptember 28

Oamaru Penguins and North Otago Rugby team up to prevent tourist scrum

Local rugby players are pitching in to help Oamaru Penguins with safety measures along the waterfront ahead of an influx of tourists

Charley-Kai John

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North OtagoSeptember 28

North Otago artist wows judges at World of Wearable Arts

Symbolic of the spirit and resilience of women, North Otago designer Tracey Vickers’ World of Wearable Arts (WOW) entry, Acantha, wins the New Zealand Design Merit Award.

Jules Chin

WānakaSeptember 28

Hundreds of homes given fast-track green light near Wānaka

A 250-home development has been granted fast-track approval near Wānaka.

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DunedinSeptember 22

Construction company selected for $4.6m Dunedin dino park upgrades

Multimillion-dollar upgrades to Dunedin’s dinosaur park have taken an exciting step forward, project officials say.

Ruby Shaw

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Class ActSeptember 21

Class Act 2026: All the recipients

Paul McIntyre

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DunedinSeptember 23

Otago students fear controversial proposal will use their coursework to train AI

Jonathan McCabe

Canterbury

Mid CanterburySeptember 28

Tourists pooping behind toilet block to avoid user-pays loos

Visitors are pooing behind the public toilets and swarming to cafes to avoid the user-pays loos in a Canterbury district - but the mayor wants more pay-to-go toilets in the area.

ChristchurchSeptember 28

Mayor says ‘market will sort out’ surge in Airbnb properties

Christchurch's mayor says he is confident the property market will deal with the disproportionate number of inner city homes being rented as short-stay accommodation.

ChristchurchSeptember 28

100 groups looked through beach home before it sold for $1.6m

A beachfront property in Southshore, Christchurch, has sold for $1.6 million, a record price for the coastal neighbourhood.

ChristchurchSeptember 28

Tsunami sirens being taken down across Christchurch

Christchurch’s 45 tsunami sirens will be removed from next week after the city council opted to use Emergency Mobile Alerts as the primary warning method.

Southland

SouthlandSeptember 28

‘Keep your doors and windows closed’: Fenz responding to 1000 litre chemical spill in Gore

Two roads have been closed and nearby premises evacuated after a chemical spill at Mainfreight Transport, in Gore, on Monday.

Gemma Sinclair

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.

National

NationalSeptember 28

'Long way to go' - Act, Greens on gains in polling, and working with Opportunity

The Greens and Act are both playing coy about their respective gains in the latest polling - and on working with the Opportunity Party.

NationalSeptember 28

Greens surge in latest poll, Opportunity hold balance of power

New polling from TVNZ-Verian shows a Green surge and the left bloc able to win government - presuming National refuses to work with the Opportunity Party.

NationalSeptember 28

Man found guilty of brutally killing couple, nearly a year after minor traffic accident

The man accused of murdering an Auckland couple and plotting to murder his former landlord has been found guilty.

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NationalSeptember 28

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

Sport

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RugbySeptember 28

Familiar faces could return to All Blacks squad

Do not expect too many seismic shocks when All Blacks coach Dave Rennie names his Bledisloe Cup squad on Tuesday afternoon.

Hayden Meikle

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NetballSeptember 28

Settled Silver Ferns squads for series

Noeline Taurua has opted for experience as the Silver Ferns look to wrestle the Constellation Cup off Australia next month.

Kayla Hodge

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RacingSeptember 28

Gore Harness Racing Club states case for course survival

Almost half of the harness racing trainers based in Gore would leave the industry altogether if the racecourse was closed.

Hayden Meikle

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SportSeptember 28

Rowers in fine form to start the season

Dunstan Arm rowers dipped their oar back in the water and picked up where they left off.

Kayla Hodge

Lifestyle

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TravelSeptember 28

Blissful sense of calm in the age-old lanes of Greenwich

Greenwich Village is a star specimen for leisurely snacking and exploring, because it embodies so many classic elements of the Big Apple, steeped in history and foodie fabulousness.

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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

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

BusinessSeptember 28

Current AI strategy doesn’t give Kiwis the security they deserve, says Labour’s Davidson

In Reuben Davidson's eyes the world is looking at potentially the most significant industrial revolution of a generation with Artificial Intelligence.

BusinessSeptember 28

Should it be tougher to withdraw KiwiSaver money?

New Retirement Commissioner David Boyle is seeking information on whether it is possible to tackle unnecessary KiwiSaver hardship claims.

NationalSeptember 27

Seymour claims promises to break up NZ’s supermarket duopoly are 'unethical'

ACT leader David Seymour has hit out at promises to break up the supermarket duopoly, calling them “unethical” and a betrayal of “free enterprise”.

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

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

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.

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 28

Pope says concerns about AI doom not 'fake news'

Pope Leo says concerns that artificial intelligence could destroy the world are not "fake news" and should be taken seriously.

WorldSeptember 28

Suspects released after apparent plot to attack UK airbase

British police said they were investigating whether individuals acting for a foreign state were involved in an apparent plot to attack an airbase used by the United States, but said five suspects they had arrested would be released on bail.

WorldSeptember 28

Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters amid widespread, deadly flooding in Thailand

Thousands are sheltering in evacuation centres in the Thai capital, parts of it still flooded after havoc brought by intense weekend rain, while swelling reservoirs in an eastern province trigger orders for more to leave their homes.

WorldSeptember 28

South Africa reels after 27 fatally shot in one night

South African police are hunting the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 people within hours of each other, highlighting the country's rampant gun violence.

Reuters

West Coast

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West CoastSeptember 28

Troubled tourist attraction to reopen to cyclists

Cowboy Paradise is expected to re-open to West Coast Wilderness Trail cyclists next month.

Janna Sherman

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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DunedinSeptember 28

Putting her best self forward on the ice

82-year-old double amputee Jessica Elworthy is a believer in giving everything a try.

Matthew Littlewood

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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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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

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

Opinion

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OpinionSeptember 28

Cartoonist’s view: September 29

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

YeoCartoonist

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OpinionSeptember 28

Don’t lose the past ‒ keep those family and local histories coming

Knowing about the history of where you live is essential if you ever expect to feel part of the place.

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EditorialSeptember 28

The campaign (really) starts now

Some might suggest that politicians start campaigning for re-election the day after they get elected in the first place.

Editorial

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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

100 Years Ago

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NewsSeptember 28

Money pit: empty shells filled

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