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SouthlandSeptember 23

Stoush between space agency and industrial developer with billions at stake

A rich-list southern family is in a stand-off over a multi-billion dollar development with a Southland space agency, which says signal interference could be “reputationally and financially disastrous”.

Steve Hepburn

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DunedinSeptember 23

Dunedin cancer patient failed by health system gets $200k drug lifeline

A Dunedin man has been given rare access to a cancer drug after New Zealand’s health system failed to diagnose his blood cancer for about three years.

John Lewis

DunedinSeptember 23

Ed Sheeran blinded with dollar sign stickers as Dunedin mural hit again

The Ed Sheeran street art in Bath street has been defaced for the second week in a row, this time with dollar sign stickers and a Star of David.

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DunedinSeptember 23

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

Students are calling on the University of Otago to dump its anti-cheating software over concerns their assignments will be used to train artifical intelligence.

Jonathan McCabe

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BusinessSeptember 23

International investors eye rare parcel of Cromwell land valued at nearly $37m

Tim Scott

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DunedinSeptember 23

Man who robbed Mosgiel pub goes on run after cutting off ankle monitor

Felicity Dear

NationalSeptember 23

Principals going potty as fewer kids start school toilet trained

ODT QuizSeptember 23

ODT quiz: September 24

Dunedin

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DunedinSeptember 23

‘A unique gift’: Tertiary student urges peers to join bone marrow registry

When University of Otago student Thomas Douglas came back to Dunedin after his summer break, he got a phone call that would save a stranger's life.

Laine Priestley

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DunedinSeptember 23

Community group’s funding reduced after Dunedin council bungle

An “administrative error” led to the Dunedin City Council imposing a funding cut on a community group without realising it, but the decision appears set to stand.

Grant Miller

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DunedinSeptember 23

Take a holiday — don’t spoil it with a break

As students count down the hours, minutes and seconds until the term 3 school holidays begin, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is urging them to take extra care around activities that could give them a “break” that would spoil their time off.

John Lewis

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DunedinSeptember 23

Young sparkies wiring their way to transtasman final

The hunt for Otago’s best and brightest sparky has started in Dunedin, with electrical apprentices from across the region competing for a place at this year’s Master Electricians' Trade Master Apprentice Challenge national final.

John Lewis

Latest News

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NationalSeptember 23

Firefighters' union says FENZ shake-up can't wait until after election

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DairySeptember 23

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

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SelwynSeptember 23

Drone used to monitor car wrecking business

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DunedinSeptember 23

Ed Sheeran blinded with dollar sign stickers as Dunedin mural hit again

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NationalSeptember 23

Principals going potty as fewer kids start school toilet trained

Otago

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WānakaSeptember 23

Sewage spreading a ‘mistake ORC can’t admit’

Granting consent to spread Wānaka’s wastewater on Central Otago farmland is a mistake Otago Regional Council can’t admit, Otago regional councillor Michael Laws says.

Ruairi O'Shea

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North OtagoSeptember 23

Waitaki district homelessness rate higher than Dunedin’s

The number of those living without shelter in the Waitaki has increased by 320% in recent years and is higher than the rate in Dunedin.

Charley-Kai John

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South OtagoSeptember 23

Milton pool receives further $1.9m funding confirmation boost

A further funding boost for Milton’s new pool has been greeted with a mix of relief and delight by project stakeholders.

Richard Davison

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South OtagoSeptember 23

Coastal erosion prompts flush of concern

Coastal erosion threatening a public toilet in Taieri Mouth is earmarked for “urgent” attention, officials say.

Richard Davison

Editor's Picks

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DunedinSeptember 18

‘Utterly terrified’: Prison officer cut with shank in OCF attack

An Otago prison guard bravely fought off a shank attack by an inmate who had just scalded two other officers with hot tea.

Felicity Dear

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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 23

Orana park marks 50 years as it battles major financial challenges

Orana Wildlife Park turns 50 on Friday, September 25, marking half a century as one of Canterbury’s best-known wildlife attractions.

ChristchurchSeptember 23

From the cricket pitch to the principal's office

Former international cricketer Haidee Tiffen will take the reins as principal at Riccarton High School in Christchurch on Friday.

David Hill

ChristchurchSeptember 23

‘There was always speculation that Ron’s got a few bob’: Unassuming investor leaves lasting legacy

Ron Gillatt lived a quiet life. He rode his bike to work as a bank manager, caught the bus later in life and enjoyed day trips to Sumner with his wife, Joan. But the Christchurch investor was quietly amassing a fortune worth more than $60m.

Raphael Franks

North CanterburySeptember 23

Summers’ sculptures to be auctioned off for good cause

Sculptures by two generations of one of Canterbury’s most celebrated artistic families will be a standout feature at the upcoming BIG Art Auction Fundraiser.

Robyn Bristow

National

NationalSeptember 23

North Korea uses remote IT worker to clandestinely earn NZ currency

North Korea has used an IT worker to clandestinely obtain remote work with a New Zealand business to earn foreign currency.

NationalSeptember 23

Firefighters' union says FENZ shake-up can't wait until after election

The firefighters' union says an inquiry into Fire and Emergency (FENZ) can't wait until after the election, and a sacking of leadership needs to happen now.

NationalSeptember 23

One seriously injured in cliff fall onto rocks

Two people have been rescued from the bottom of a cliff in Auckland's Castor Bay.

NationalSeptember 23

OIA subversion: Chief Ombudsman seeks urgent meeting with Education Ministry boss

John Allen says he has significant concerns about allegations ministry staff tried to circumvent the Official Information Act

John Gerritsen of RNZ

Southland

SouthlandSeptember 23

West Otago students wig out for child cancer

West Otago school Blue Mountain College raised over $16,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation in their 10th annual Wig Wednesday fundraiser on Wednesday.

Gemma Sinclair

SouthlandSeptember 23

Invercargill council boycotts companies connected to Israeli occupation

Invercargill City Council has voted to boycott companies connected to illegal Israeli settlements, despite the mayor’s push for the status quo.

Matthew Rosenberg

Sport

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SportSeptember 23

Wheelchair rugby gives Mihaka new passion

Levi Mihaka was soaking up the summer.

Kayla Hodge

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SportSeptember 23

Otago teams return from NHC with mixed emotions

Expectations change everything.

Adrian Seconi

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SportSeptember 23

Key lineout forward Oliver Haig missing for crucial game

Otago’s best lineout forward Oliver Haig will miss the crucial game against North Harbour in Albany on Saturday.

Adrian Seconi

RugbySeptember 23

Trying time for NZ Rugby

NZ Rugby is holding a critical summit this week as it weighs major decisions over the future of Super Rugby and the NPC, as it seeks to cut $20m a year in costs.

Joe Porter of RNZ

Lifestyle

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EntertainmentSeptember 23

Creating together on the spot with joy and spontaneity

Standing on stage, with an audience in front of you and no rehearsed lines, having to react on the spot to a colleague’s comments, is an adrenalin rush for some.

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EntertainmentSeptember 23

Art Seen: September 24

Three Dunedin exhibitions reviewed by arts reviewer James Dignan.

James Dignan

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EntertainmentSeptember 23

Musical dedication creates ‘unique’ bond for German musicians

Music is the linchpin of Tanja Tetzlaff and Florian Donderer lives.

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TravelSeptember 21

Secret wonders in Asia — rats, coffins and caves

These secret wonders often escape mass attention as some are out of reach — too remote or dangerous even for the more adventurous traveller — others are overshadowed by more famous sites or just too bizarre.

Business

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BusinessSeptember 22

South Island economy performing so well North Islanders are migrating: Reserve Bank governor

The South Island economy is doing so well people are migrating from the North Island to escape the struggle, the governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand says.

Tim Scott

BusinessSeptember 22

Growers warn shake-up could backfire on vege prices

The NZ Vegetable Council wants more transparency across the supply chain so consumers know what they are paying for.

BusinessSeptember 22

Reserve Bank kept interest rates low too long, Covid-19 review finds

The Reserve Bank's response to the Covid-19 started well, but went on much too long.

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BusinessSeptember 21

Christchurch’s Onside buys Assura to expand its operational software platform for agriculture

Christchurch agri-tech company Onside has bought local workflow software business Assura to head into its next phase of growth.

Tim Cronshaw

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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DairySeptember 23

Dairy sector is about more than producing milk and employing people, Southland farmer says

Southern dairy farmers are part of a sector strengthening regional communities, growing export earnings and help build a more productive and prosperous economy, a report shows.

Shawn McAvinue

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Rural EventsSeptember 23

Call for calves to support people with intellectual disabilities in rural communities

Southern farmers’ generosity continues to fuel the IHC Calf and Rural Scheme fundraiser.

Shawn McAvinue

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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

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 23

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault

A New York judge sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a former production assistant in 2006

WorldSeptember 23

Greenland welcomes US military pact but trust remains shaky

Greenland's government and residents have expressed relief that a military pact with the US and Denmark may end anxiety over President Donald Trump's threats to seize their Arctic island, but many remain distrustful of Washington.

WorldSeptember 23

Broad support for buying homes with super, Aussie poll shows

Most Australians want to be able to tap into their retirement savings to buy a home, a new poll has found, as parties jostle over how much control people should have over their superannuation.

AAP

WorldSeptember 23

UK ready to lead global push on AI standards: PM

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told the UN that Britain is ready to lead an international effort to establish AI standards, citing concerns the technology could outpace safeguards and pose mounting national security risks.

West Coast

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West CoastSeptember 22

Family keeps vigil over search for missing plane

Three generations of family members were on the shores of Lake Moeraki yesterday as the search for missing aircraft ZK-EBU got under way.

Janna Sherman and Arianna Stewart

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West CoastSeptember 22

Sex offender who sparked manhunt sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment

A sex offender sent to prison on Monday for 14 years sparked a South Island manhunt earlier this year after he cut off his ankle bracelet and went on the run.

Video

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EntertainmentSeptember 23

Musical dedication creates ‘unique’ bond for German musicians

Music is the linchpin of Tanja Tetzlaff and Florian Donderer lives.

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DunedinSeptember 23

Young sparkies wiring their way to transtasman final

The hunt for Otago’s best and brightest sparky has started in Dunedin, with electrical apprentices from across the region competing for a place at this year’s Master Electricians' Trade Master Apprentice Challenge national final.

John Lewis

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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

West CoastSeptember 22

Divers investigate object found in hunt for missing Dunedin plane

Search crews looking for a plane that went missing in 1978 in South Westland are sending divers to take a closer look at an object in Lake Moeraki north of Haast.

Opinion

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OpinionSeptember 23

If uttering last words, make them good ones

An old man lay sick in bed. His doctor warned him not to get up or he might die.

Joe Bennett

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OpinionSeptember 23

Carney enjoying the poetry, awaits the prose

Forty years ago former New York Governor Mario Cuomo said: ``You campaign in poetry. You govern in prose.”

Gwynne Dyer

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OpinionSeptember 23

Gearing up to brave the new world of flatting

With each passing fortnight, I become more and more convinced that this timeframe is, in fact, shrinking.

Eleanor Wong

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OpinionSeptember 23

Cartoonist’s view: September 24

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

YeoCartoonist

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EditorialSeptember 23

OIA row not over yet

The hullabaloo over a Ministry of Education official appearing to encourage circumventing the requirements of the Official Information Act may not dissipate as quickly as the government might have hoped.

Editorial

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OpinionSeptember 22

Space war and other distractions

When Troy Meink, the chief of the US Space Force, announces for no obvious reason that the United States “now has on-orbit space-control weapons”, people naturally assume that something is up.

Gwynne Dyer

100 Years Ago

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NewsSeptember 23

Hospital’s vital statistics

100 years ago

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NewsSeptember 22

Dodge at the door

100 years ago

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NewsSeptember 21

Opening a fine edifice

100 years ago

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NewsSeptember 20

Missionary gets send-off

100 years ago