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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’

Running a poppy stand in George St yesterday ahead of Anzac Day next week are HMNZS Toroa maritime operations specialists Max Spiers and Nora Paicu.
'Knew that something stupid was about to happen'

A driver was left dumbfounded after witnessing a car speed toward an oncoming ute while overtaking a truck north of Dunedin yesterday.

Building may soon get new lease of life

Building may soon get new lease of life

Eight years after a professional theatre company closed and vacated a prominent Dunedin heritage building, the city council might put the property on the market.
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‘Social inequity’ claim decried

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‘Social inequity’ claim decried

Dunedin’s mayor has hit back after a government minister accused the city of dragging its feet over solving South Dunedin’s wastewater problems.
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Demand for cycle repairs in city rising as fuel cost goes up

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Demand for cycle repairs in city rising as fuel cost goes up

Dunedin cycle mechanics are struggling to keep up with demand for repairs as people dust off their old bikes in the face of pressure at the pump.

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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families
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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling
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Cable car’s application ‘premature’
ODT quiz: April 18

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Driver stunned by risky overtaking manoeuvre

A driver was left dumbfounded after filming a car speed towards an oncoming ute while overtaking a truck north of Dunedin on Thursday.

Council to debate service for homeless next week

Council to debate service for homeless next week

The Dunedin City Council’s solution to the homeless crisis is back for debate at the council table.
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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor

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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor

A city councillor has backed rehoming Dunedin Botanic Garden’s exotic flock, in favour of a greater focus on native birds.
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Free flyers for firefighter hero

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Free flyers for firefighter hero

If there is one face in the world Angela Gillan will never forget, it is the one that belongs to the man that helped save her stepdaughter’s life.

regions

Forrester Gallery curator Anna McLean stands in the soon-to-be-opened gallery extension. PHOTO:...

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Celebrations for gallery reopening

A host of events to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery and the grand opening of the new gallery extension, will take place from the start of next week.

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Govt ‘misappropriating’ levy funds: deputy mayor

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Govt ‘misappropriating’ levy funds: deputy mayor

The government is ‘‘misappropriating’’ funds from international visitors, the deputy mayor of the Queenstown Lakes says.
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Wool merchants celebrate 70 years with community open day

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Wool merchants celebrate 70 years with community open day

Generations of people involved in the wool industry, from fleece to fashion, will help a family-run wool merchant celebrate 70 years in the industry this weekend.
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Beacon Point issue headache for QLDC

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Beacon Point issue headache for QLDC

Despite reports coming in of public pooping, councils are powerless to stop it due to inadequate legislation, Queenstown’s deputy mayor says.

National

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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling

Hydro lakes are full and one of the country’s main generators says there is a sign that prices will get more affordable as a pipeline of massive investment in renewable projects comes online.

Man shows 'genuine regret' after random cemetery attack

Man shows 'genuine regret' after random cemetery attack

A solemn moment turned suddenly violent for a man visiting his wife’s grave.
Teacher censured for punching bar patron 16 times in the head

Teacher censured for punching bar patron 16 times in the head

A Christchurch teacher with 20 years’ martial arts experience said he was "acting in fear" when he punched a man in the head 16 times.
Teenager in court over elderly woman's murder

Teenager in court over elderly woman's murder

A teenager charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two family members at a rural Canterbury property has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

sport

Otago Nuggets captain Ethan Rusbatch helps out during the basketball camp for junior players at...

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High-energy pitch clinched captain

Ethan Rusbatch was won over by a ‘‘high-energy guy’’ and an enthusiastic sales pitch during a cold call.

Allen inaugural South Island Supercars winner

Allen inaugural South Island Supercars winner

Twenty-year old Kai Allen has become the first driver to win a Supercars race in the South Island, taking out yesterday’s 120km opener at the ITM Christchurch Super 440.
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Daunakamakama buoyed by world cup experience

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Daunakamakama buoyed by world cup experience

Serina Daunakamakama is coming into her own.
Revenge on Black Ferns’ minds

Revenge on Black Ferns’ minds

Lingering wounds could be healed today.

Food & Wine

Business

Universal road user charges are proposed to start in 2027. Photo: RNZ

Trucking Association warns worst is yet to come for consumers

NZ Trucking Association chief executive Dave Boyce warns the real cost of the current fuel shortage has not hit consumers yet, as the industry considers ways to reduce the impact on operators.

Obligation to be constructive in consultation reinforced

Obligation to be constructive in consultation reinforced

While there has been significant media coverage of ongoing industrial action by firefighters over pay offers, it seems there is more to this.
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Family business an opportunity ‘too good’ to pass up

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Family business an opportunity ‘too good’ to pass up

For decades, Dunedin entrepreneur Roger Belton’s name was synonymous with Southern Clams. Now a new Belton is at the helm of the shellfish company, as business editor Sally Rae reports.
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Praise for outgoing chairman as he takes on HNZ

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Praise for outgoing chairman as he takes on HNZ

Mark Darrow has been on many boards but he describes his six-year tenure as chairman of MTF Finance as a career highlight.

Rural Life

Balanced transition wins

For nearly a century, the Kane family have farmed their 668ha property at Tapanui.

Environmental efforts recognised

Environmental efforts recognised

Farmers Tony and Michelle Roberts and Kate Roberts and Mark Lieshout are the Southland regional supreme winners of the 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Big interest in app for pest management

Big interest in app for pest management

Waimate vet Ryan Luckman is not one to shy away from a challenge.
Farm becomes film set

Farm becomes film set

The owner of Glenorchy’s stunning Arcadia Station has sold off all its sheep and cattle to put all its eggs into film and tourism.

Life & style

Pounamu seized by New Zealand Customs at Auckland Airport and the International Mail Centre....

Jade still stirs passions

Humans have been intrigued by brightly coloured stones and minerals for tens of thousands of years, and we still are.

They need no males and no time at all

They need no males and no time at all

I was recently asked to identify greenhouse thrips.
Planets gather as the sky decides

Planets gather as the sky decides

There’s a short window before sunrise when the sky feels undecided.
A region full of positive action

A region full of positive action

There’s nothing empty about the words and actions of the Otago community.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Homecoming for Ngāi Tahu artworks
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Old friends celebrate 60th anniversary

World

Ben Roberts-Smith says he's proud of actions in Afghanistan. Photo: Getty Images

Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

Accused Australian war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of prison for the first time in a week after being granted bail.

US Defense Secretary quotes fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

US Defense Secretary quotes fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus Christ plotting "how to destroy him."
Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl

Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl

Los Angeles police have arrested David Burke, a 21‑year‑old musician known professionally as D4vd, on suspicion of murdering 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas, whose remains were found last year in a car registered to him.
Major investigation begins after Australia fuel refinery blaze

Major investigation begins after Australia fuel refinery blaze

A major investigation and clean-up are under way following a blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries, with the prime minister due to tour the site.

Opinion

Obligation to be constructive in consultation reinforced

While there has been significant media coverage of ongoing industrial action by firefighters over pay offers, it seems there is more to this.

In living memory

In living memory

Miss Kay Thompson (left) and Mrs Joan Cameron, reading resource teachers at Arthur Street School, warm themselves for the last time at the pot belly stove in the school's infant block. The stove...
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Methinks her speech is archaic

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Methinks her speech is archaic

Fascinated by language, what is Civis to make of Prime Ministers Christopher Luxon and Dame Jacinda Ardern?
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Scout hall opened

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Scout hall opened

The ceremony of opening the new hall for Boy Scouts was held on Saturday afternoon outside the hall, which is close to the St Kilda tram terminus. It is a substantial wooden structure 50 feet by...

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