Young man killed in Cromwell crash named
Young man killed in Cromwell crash named
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The young man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named.
Dunedin joins protest against pay equity law change
Dunedin joins protest against pay equity law change
Hundreds of protesters braved wet weather in Dunedin to voice their outrage at the government’s changes to the pay equity process.'Light seen' as search for tramper intensifies
'Light seen' as search for tramper intensifies
The family of missing tramper Eli Sweeting say a light was spotted near where he went missing in Fiordland as they seek support to help find him.
dunedin
Oval fire: 'Luckily a tragedy did not occur'
A fire which destroyed tents at the Oval homeless camp this morning appears to have started in a flue before spreading.
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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū
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Settlers association against charging out-of-towners visiting Toitū
The trust which backs Toitū Otago Settlers Museum has come out against charging out-of-town visitors, saying the move would lead to confusion.SUBSCRIBER
'Lack of talent and general weirdness'
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Email feud over landfill revealed
A withering attack on councillors in a private email was revealed as a business heavyweight and a Dunedin mayoral candidate squared off at a public hearing.Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins
Trust relieved as stabilisation work begins
Restoration work on the ruins of Cargill’s Castle began this week, parts of the deteriorating structure getting some much-needed support.
regions
Young man killed in Cromwell crash named
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The young man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named.
Next moves by councils over water
Next moves by councils over water
The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.SUBSCRIBER
Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
Clutha's mayoral contest has begun, after a "steady pair of hands" yesterday threw his hat into the ring for this year’s local government elections.Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament
Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament
A plea for volunteer firefighters to be covered by ACC was delivered to the capital yesterday.
National
Boy attacked by roaming dogs in South Auckland
Warning: graphic images. Residents are becoming increasingly concerned as unsupervised and aggressive dogs roam the streets.
Woman hurt in petrol station drive-off
Woman hurt in petrol station drive-off
A Wellington woman is recovering at home after she was forcefully flung to the ground while trying to stop someone stealing fuel from a petrol station.Volunteers needed for whale count
Volunteers needed for whale count
Tourists are being encouraged to help with counting whales during their stay in Kaikōura next month.Police name victims of Little River fatal crash
Police name victims of Little River fatal crash
Police have named the two people who died in a crash on Christchurch-Akaroa Rd at Little River.
sport
Wrexham lock in date for Phoenix
Hollywood-backed Welsh football club Wrexham will play the Wellington Phoenix in Wellington on July 19.
Man appears in court over stolen Highlanders equipment
Man appears in court over stolen Highlanders equipment
An Auckland man has been arrested and two others are on the run after allegedly stealing almost $40,000 worth of equipment belonging to the Highlanders rugby team.SUBSCRIBER
Mystics ready with key replacements
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Mystics ready with key replacements
The ANZ Premiership finally returns tomorrow. Netball writer Kayla Hodge has all you need to know.SUBSCRIBER
Schools set to face off in championship
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Schools set to face off in championship
The Southern Schools Rugby Championship technically started on Wednesday — Southland Boys' beat John McGlashan 67-19 in Dunedin — before the first full round this weekend. Adrian Seconi...
Business
Millions of unpaid property tax discovered: Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue (IR) says the property sector failed to pay at least $150 million in tax in the first nine months of the current financial year.
Bremworth in U-turn over synthetic carpets
Bremworth in U-turn over synthetic carpets
New Zealand carpet manufacturer Bremworth has done a U-turn a few weeks after the departure of former CEO Greg Smith to announce it will go back to making synthetic carpets.Trump, Starmer hail limited trade deal
Trump, Starmer hail limited trade deal
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have announced a limited bilateral trade agreement.National MPs briefed two days before pay equity announcement
National MPs briefed two days before pay equity announcement
Officials warned ministers of 'legal risks' if the govt talked about its intentions to make changes to pay equity laws ahead of new legislation being passed.
Rural Life
Bremworth in U-turn over synthetic carpets
New Zealand carpet manufacturer Bremworth has done a U-turn a few weeks after the departure of former CEO Greg Smith to announce it will go back to making synthetic carpets.
‘Remarkable’ turnaround in lamb prices
‘Remarkable’ turnaround in lamb prices
Fewer breeding ewes is spiking demand for lambs, a southern agent says.Deer sector to mark milestone
Deer sector to mark milestone
No-one should be expecting oysters to be served at the Deer Industry Conference in Queenstown next week.SUBSCRIBER
Regulation loopholes exploitable: farmer
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Regulation loopholes exploitable: farmer
While the government says farm-to-forestry conversions will not get away with continuing to plant despite restrictions, a southern farming leader says the horse may have already bolted.
Life & style
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Colourful makeover for artists’ home
The owners of this Dunedin house wanted to honour the 1970s architecture while adding their personal touches. Kim Dungey reports.
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Coffee became a career
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Coffee became a career
Celeste Wong caught the coffee bug working after school at Strictly Coffee in Dunedin. Two decades later, she just released her first book Coffee Creations.SUBSCRIBER
Raising AI
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Raising AI
Your fears about artificial intelligence (AI) might be well-founded, Assoc Prof David Rozado says.SUBSCRIBER
All that glisters is not always Gold
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All that glisters is not always Gold
After you’ve seen a hundred rainbows you start to think maybe you’ve found your pot of gold.
World
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a little known missionary from Chicago, has been elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Gates to give away most of fortune, slams Musk
Gates to give away most of fortune, slams Musk
Bill Gates says he'll give away a vast amount of his wealth via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world's richest man of "killing the world's poorest children" through aid cuts.Ukraine ready to implement 30-day ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Ukraine ready to implement 30-day ceasefire: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said he told US President Donald Trump that a 30-day ceasefire was a "real indicator" of moving towards peace with Russia.Trump, Starmer hail limited trade deal
Trump, Starmer hail limited trade deal
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have announced a limited bilateral trade agreement.
Opinion
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The dire pitfalls of making a desert and calling it peace
Unconditional surrender doesn’t leave those demanding it very much in the way of wiggle-room.
Solutions for Q’town waste water woes
Solutions for Q’town waste water woes
Councils need to work together on wastewater issues, Selva Selvarajah writes.Questions of independence arise if care not taken to ensure impartiality
Questions of independence arise if care not taken to ensure impartiality
Judicial independence is an important consideration, Gerrard Eckhoff writes.SUBSCRIBER
Safety, rights and practicalities
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Safety, rights and practicalities
It is tempting to cheer on the proposed social media ban for children under 16.