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PM pays tribute to flood response

Updated 2.10 pm

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the South's flood response as part of a visit to Dunedin today to check on the recovery efforts.

More wild weather on way for some in South

More wild weather on way for some in South

Updated 1.40 pm

Just as parts of the South are cleaning up from widespread flooding, more severe weather is forecast, with possibly heavy, thundery rain and fog for Dunedin from this afternoon.
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Fast-track housing news 'important, challenging'

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Fast-track housing news 'important, challenging'

News of Queenstown likely getting fast-track approval for thousands of new homes was an "important" but also "challenging" day for the town, says the mayor.
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'We need more pumps, we need more pipes'

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Infrastructure gets tick, but more needed: mayor

South Dunedin streets were dry yesterday and only Forbury Park remained under water after the low-lying suburb was once again inundated by an overwhelming amount of rain.

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Protesters' plans for PM thwarted

Protesters' plans to confront the Prime Minister at the Civil Defence bunker in Dunedin today were foiled when they were asked to leave the building.

Region moves into recovery mode

Region moves into recovery mode

State of emergency declarations have been lifted in Dunedin and Clutha but recovery efforts are far from over after the rain, officials say.
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‘Surat’ shipwreck survivors remembered, 150 years on

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‘Surat’ shipwreck survivors remembered, 150 years on

A family's connection with the Surat wreck from 150 years ago is now suitably set in stone at a Dunedin cemetery.
Evacuated resident thanks ‘burly firemen’

Evacuated resident thanks ‘burly firemen’

A Maia resident got a startling wake-up call when a bunch of "burly firemen" came knocking on her door to evacuate her in the middle of the night.

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Shearer Shaun Goosen, of Bloemfontein, South Africa, competes in the senior machine shearing...

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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition

More than 200 competitors flocked to the "capital of the merino wool industry" at the weekend to take part in one of the world’s only fine-wool shows.

New trail linking Arthurs Point and Arrowtown opens

New trail linking Arthurs Point and Arrowtown opens

Another cog in Queenstown’s active travel wheel is in place.
District reopening after ‘unprecedented time’

District reopening after ‘unprecedented time’

A state of emergency in the Clutha District may be lifted, but South Otago is not out of the woods yet when it comes to returning to normality, officials say.
Chantecler gardens’ last hurrah at weekend

Chantecler gardens’ last hurrah at weekend

One of Queenstown’s most spectacular gardens has hosted its final open weekend.

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Let there be Light

The redevelopment of an iconic Dunedin building has given it a new lease on life

Carbon Conversations

As daunting as it is for many homeowners, an award-winning architect says we need to become more environmentally friendly when building or renovating. Siân Taylor is on a mission: to change the...
The Tree House

Forest bathing takes on a new perspective in this holiday home placed amongst the treetops.

National

Labour's acting environment spokesperson David Parker. Photo: RNZ

'Dark day': Alarm over list of fast-track projects

Labour and environmental groups are scathing about the government's list of fast-track projects, saying it's a dark day for nature and democracy.

Govt tight-lipped about sunken navy ship's insurance

Govt tight-lipped about sunken navy ship's insurance

The Defence Minister is staying tight-lipped on what insurance coverage the ill-fated HMNZS Manawanui has.
Cuts looming for 'critical' public health services

Cuts looming for 'critical' public health services

Public health experts fear critical programmes for disease prevention and detection could be lost or downgraded with looming budget cuts at the National Public Health Service.
Whangarei court hears blackmail case linked to stolen car

Whangarei court hears blackmail case linked to stolen car

When a woman’s car was stolen, she decided to take matters into her own hands and wrote a letter to the person she believed was involved, demanding money.

sport

Cam Roigard has fully recovered from a knee injury. Photo: Getty Images

Roigard only change for ABs Northern Tour

A recovered Cam Roigard will take his place at halfback in the All Blacks squad for the end of year tour, while veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara have also got the nod.

Holland with two chances to wear a black jersey

Holland with two chances to wear a black jersey

Dutch dynamite is one step closer to his unusual childhood dream.
Canterbury’s defeat dooms Otago to miss playoffs again

Canterbury’s defeat dooms Otago to miss playoffs again

Blame Canterbury.
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Weakened Whalers no match for Akarana

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Weakened Whalers no match for Akarana

This was perhaps a step too far for the Otago Whalers.

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Sweet as strawberries
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Pancetta grilled asparagus with a soft boiled egg
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Celebrating spring
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Cafe shares its scone-making secrets

Business

The crusie ships Norwegian Spirit (in front) and Noordam docked at Port Chalmers earlier this...

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Cruise ship dip ‘disappointing’

The number of cruise ships entering Dunedin’s harbour has dropped — much to the distaste of some Octagon-based retailers.

Casino celebrates its 25th birthday

Casino celebrates its 25th birthday

Dunedin's casino has celebrated 25 years of operation and expects to hear news soon about its application to run for another 15.
Television’s habit of dramatising legal proceedings

Television’s habit of dramatising legal proceedings

"Someone should write to TVNZ about it!" said a colleague to me over coffee.
Bid to use wool not fibreglass in board

Bid to use wool not fibreglass in board

A Canterbury-based innovation company is exploring the possibility of replacing fibreglass in plasterboard with wool.

Rural Life

Balclutha accountant Jimmy Johnstone is a lover of open spaces. PHOTO: EVELYN THORN

Commitment, innovation key for community, future

We are fortunate indeed to live in a country with so much natural beauty, something never to lose sight of as we contemplate changes and challenges we are less enamoured with.

Enhancing wellbeing builds communities

Enhancing wellbeing builds communities

My role is to support rural people and those who work in the agricultural sector, so I write this with my family and with other rural families in mind.
Reflecting, growing and connecting in our rural areas

Reflecting, growing and connecting in our rural areas

Our industry does so much more than just produce red meat, it creates many other forms of value as well.
Sustainable progress for the next generation

Sustainable progress for the next generation

Nick and Alexis Wadworth farm Bare Hill Farm, a Southland property which spans 2000ha but only 800ha is effective.

Life & style

The carpetbag above is believed to have belonged to Roberts and thought to have travelled with...

Due south by horse and pass

A trip down the island was once a sketchier proposition, Elly Dunckley writes.

Further from the truth

Further from the truth

Conspiracy theories sure do have stamina.
For the love of the environment

For the love of the environment

Sophie Bond reflects on the motivation and rewards for the volunteers whose work she co-ordinates from week to week.
Critical moments in human evolution

Critical moments in human evolution

From at least 3.3 million years ago, when our remote ancestors began to make sharp stone knives and scavenge meat, they made a really important evolutionary breakthrough: they joined the league of...

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Science integral in Taweel’s art
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Cellist set for NZ debut

World

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks next to Republican presidential nominee and former US...

Trump, Musk take stage together at attempted assassination site

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday returned to the rural Pennsylvania site where he was nearly assassinated, rallying a large crowd in the critical battleground state.

Thousands around the world protest as Oct 7 anniversary nears

Thousands around the world protest as Oct 7 anniversary nears

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in major cities around the world on Saturday demanding an end to bloodshed in Gaza and the wider Middle East.
Obituary: Peruvian strongman Fujimori’s legacy hotly debated

Obituary: Peruvian strongman Fujimori’s legacy hotly debated

The death of Alberto Fujimori, the deeply divisive former Peruvian president, comes amid a resurgence of interest in the former strongman — both from supporters and detractors.
Garth Brooks accused of rape

Garth Brooks accused of rape

Country music superstar Garth Brooks has been accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by an unnamed hair and makeup artist.