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Middleditch sculpture removed from university

The University of Otago has removed a sculpture by disgraced Dunedin artist John Middleditch from public display.
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'What in the AI ... ?': DCC ad monstered by critics

An unethical eyesore or a quick bit of promotional fun?
Nothing to Hyde at annual student street party

Pirates and sailors mingled with cowboys, fairies and various other colourful characters at Dunedin’s annual Hyde St Party and the volume of the music was turned up loud.

Man reported car stolen after crashing into house - police

Man reported car stolen after crashing into house - police

A Dunedin man who crashed his car into a house allegedly tried to fool police by calling 111 to report it stolen.
Four injured in chaotic scenes after cattle wander on to SH1

Four injured in chaotic scenes after cattle wander on to SH1

A stray cow caused chaos on SH1 north of Dunedin leaving one car in a ditch, another skidding on its roof and four people in hospital.
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'Vicious cycle': Rural GPs facing increasingly abusive patients

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'Vicious cycle': Rural GPs facing increasingly abusive patients

High demand for healthcare at rural Otago and Southland general practices, combined with an insufficient workforce, has created a "pressure cooker" environment, with unhappy patients becoming increasingly abusive.

dunedin

Teens in beat-up farm vehicle stopped by police

A "beat-up Honda" had part of its bumper hanging off as it was driven by a Dunedin teenager taking three mates for a cruise, police say.

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Budget for uni's new Chch build blows out by $100m

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Budget for uni's new Chch build blows out by $100m

"Unprecedented" circumstances have led to the University of Otago’s Christchurch campus redevelopment project blowing its initial budget by $100 million.
Mural honours famed musician

Mural honours famed musician

The late Dunedin singer/songwriter Martin Phillipps has been celebrated in a new mural.
Pupils raise the dead at school’s fundraiser

Pupils raise the dead at school’s fundraiser

There were zombies, but no apocalypse, at Green Island School, because an event there was more about fun than fear.

regions

Oxford farmers John and Sharon Chynoweth compete in the horse class at the New Zealand ploughing...

Ploughing ahead to come out on top

Southland man Mark Dillon is probably wondering how the soil turns in Croatia.

Preferred water services option agreed on

Preferred water services option agreed on

The Waitaki district mayor and councillors agreed on a preferred option for public consultation regarding the future of local water services.
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner

‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner

Since he was young, Southland man Cameron Smith knew farming would always be part of his life.
Trombone remains top brass

Trombone remains top brass

Invercargill man Ken Wellington started to play trombone 67 years ago when he was just a boy in England.

National

Govt 'dreaming' over massive pine-planting plan

The government claims to be on track for net zero emissions by 2050 but official figures show 280,000ha of public land would need to planted with pines to do it.

Tradie suspended for dodgy bedroom gas cooker

Tradie suspended for dodgy bedroom gas cooker

A tradesman disciplined after he was burned in a fire while altering a gas pipe has fallen foul of regulations again, this time for installing a gas cooker in a bedroom that could have poisoned the...
Waikato's 'sweetheart deal' needs competitive tender - Dunedin MP

Waikato's 'sweetheart deal' needs competitive tender - Dunedin MP

The Greens are urging the government to go back and carry out a competitive tender process as Cabinet considers whether to push ahead with a new Waikato medical school.
NZDF drops entry requirements in bid to boost numbers

NZDF drops entry requirements in bid to boost numbers

The New Zealand Defence Force has made it easier for people to apply for a job in a bid to get more boots on the ground.

sport

Liam Lawson had another disappointing outing, finishing 17th in Japan. Photo: Getty Images

F1: Liam Lawson gamble misfires in Japan

The Racing Bulls gamble for Liam Lawson to race long before a pit stop misfired in the Japanese Grand Prix as he finished 17th of the 20 cars.

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Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens back, eyeing Landers

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Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens back, eyeing Landers

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is ready for the good times to roll again.
Bombers shrug off absences to retain penant lead

Bombers shrug off absences to retain penant lead

The Otago Bombers maintained their grip on top of the Metropolitan Senior Pennant series after a hard-fought away win to Island Park while St Clair and Chisholm Links all recorded wins on Saturday.
University Albion too strong, accurate for Physed B

University Albion too strong, accurate for Physed B

University Albion B powered to a 69-34 win over Physed B in the second round of the Dunedin premier netball competition on Saturday.

Food & Wine

Easter treats transformed
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Easter dishes inspired by Provence
Sicilian inspiration
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A bit of a mishmash, but all have great flavour, merit

Business

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

NZ 'incredibly well-positioned' to weather tariff storm - Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is "incredibly well-positioned" to deal with global tariffs rolled out by the US.

All Woolworths stores close over price tag glitch

All Woolworths stores close over price tag glitch

All 185 Woolworths stores closed for a time on Monday morning due to a problem with electronic price tags.
Inland Revenue seeks to reduce complexity of FBT regime

Inland Revenue seeks to reduce complexity of FBT regime

Inland Revenue (IR) released an issues paper on reform of the FBT regime on April 1, the 40th anniversary of the regime’s introduction.
Trump's tariffs take effect

Trump's tariffs take effect

US President Donald Trump's unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries have taken effect, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners to start next week.

Rural Life

New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kirehe president’s award recipient Mark Bryan, of...

Dedication to animal welfare, veterinary science recognised

Central Southland veterinarian Mark Bryan will receive a top industry award for his work advancing veterinary science and animal welfare.

Sheep returning home from mountains

Sheep returning home from mountains

Shareholders of the Soldiers Syndicate and helpers draft about 5000 sheep near Naseby yesterday, on a glorious autumn morning, following a more than century-old pilgrimage.
Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry

Disquiet over farm conversions to forestry

In the past seven years, an area larger than Stewart Island has been converted into forestry across New Zealand, and Eastern Southland has not escaped its impact.
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Bigger things to worry about

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Bigger things to worry about

A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.

Life & style

iD International Emerging Designer winner Ciaran Naylor (right) poses with a model during last...

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Working class-inspired outfit a cut above

A collection inspired by 20th-century workwear has netted a Dunedin designer two awards, including the top prize, at this year’s iD Dunedin Fashion Show.

The right people for a crisis

The right people for a crisis

People need to take back the power to address climate change, Benjamin McKean tells Tom McKinlay.
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Feeling less than neighbourly

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Feeling less than neighbourly

Canada have launched the "elbows up" campaign — rallying the country to unite against their bad neighbour, red hat man.
A new beginning

A new beginning

For more than a decade, I have called Portobello home.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Finding magic in the light
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Meshing poetry and theatre

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Natural feeding preferred
Cork tree soon to showcase autumn colours

World

A screenshot taken from a video published by the Palestinian Red Crescent and obtained from the...

Israel changes account of paramedic killings after video found

The Israeli military has provided new details that change its initial account of the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza last month but said investigators were still examining the evidence.

Cheap batteries pledge powers Labor re-election push

Cheap batteries pledge powers Labor re-election push

Home owners in Australia are being offered thousands off the cost of household batteries as Labor tries to woo voters with promises of cheaper energy.
South Korean president ousted over martial law move

South Korean president ousted over martial law move

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been ousted by the Constitutional Court, which upheld parliament's impeachment motion over his imposition of martial law.
Remains found in months-long search for missing mum

Remains found in months-long search for missing mum

Human remains have been found near a missing mother's vehicle, months after she disappeared in rural Queensland.

Opinion

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

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Rural health woes

Health Action Wānaka (HAW) will want Health Minister Simeon Brown to pay serious attention to the findings of its report on the state of Upper Clutha health services released last week.

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
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Letters to the Editor: climate, lamb and lunch

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Letters to the Editor: climate, lamb and lunch

Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the death of the Paris Agreement, the cost of a leg of lamb, and who is responsible for school lunches?
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The third wave looms, with no deterrence in sight

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The third wave looms, with no deterrence in sight

The "third wave" of nuclear weapons countries is beginning, and it will be at least as dangerous as the previous waves.

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