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Keen interest in historic Cardrona Hotel

The iconic Cardrona Hotel is topping the property charts with over 90,000 online views and counting.
'We found a way': Robertson praises All Blacks effort

It wasn't always pretty - and sometimes downright frustrating - but the All Blacks are off to a three-win start to the season.
'Life’s work’: Museum on show for 30 years

When Gerald and Jason Rhodes bought 16 acres of land beside the Wānaka Airport 32 years ago, they had a vision much more imaginative than what could be seen of the barren block.

Feedback sought on draft freedom camping bylaw

Feedback sought on draft freedom camping bylaw

Community feedback is being sought as the Queenstown Lakes District Council finalises a draft bylaw which will allow freedom camping only under specific restrictions.
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Birthing unit fully staffed: HNZ

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Birthing unit fully staffed: HNZ

After several Wānaka mothers were turned away from the local birthing unit, health authorities say the facility is now fully staffed.
Frustration as Tomahawk plans stall

Frustration as Tomahawk plans stall

Locals are frustrated that plans to turn the former Tomahawk School site into a recreation space have gone nowhere.

ODT quiz: July 20
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Cinema’s worldwide Lord of the Rings coup
Saints edge Sharks as Harris dominates final
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage

dunedin

Regent Music Sale co-ordinator Mark Burrows is looking forward to welcoming music-lovers to next...

Pristine vinyl in music sale

A mountain of donated music and entertainment material has been sorted and priced ready for bargain-hunters at next weekend’s giant Regent Music Sale.

Obituary: A teacher, a mentor and leader

Obituary: A teacher, a mentor and leader

Beyond all the medals and awards, lay a steely and quiet (mostly quiet) determination, a focus, a stubborn perseverance.
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Ozone data fears as satellites’ time runs out

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Ozone data fears as satellites’ time runs out

The clock is about to run out on the lifespan of several ozone detection satellites, which could have a major impact on the precision of the southern hemisphere’s weather forecasts.
Removal of churches from protected list decried

Removal of churches from protected list decried

Dunedin is "sleepwalking" into a heritage desert, an advocate says.

regions

Alyssandra Skerrett with her two NZ Pride in Print Awards gold medal-winning entries

Stationer has the Midas touch

A solo Queenstown stationer/printer — competing against the ‘big boys’ — has once again struck gold at the recent New Zealand Pride in Print Awards, held in Auckland.

Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’

Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’

Youth Parliament was in session at the Beehive earlier this month.
First couple of ice hockey

Queenstown’s first couple of ice hockey

Queenstown ice hockey is much the richer for a couple from the sport’s powerhouse nations, the United States and Canada.
Coffee fuels dreams of award-winning barista

Coffee fuels dreams of award-winning barista

Some children dream of being firefighters or astronauts, but Bonnie Lam used to dream of coffee.

National

Police set up checkpoints at known meeting points across Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday night. Photo...

Auckland street racer clampdown

Police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a large "antisocial road user event" in Auckland on Saturday night.

Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending

Taranaki rapist denied parole due to risk of reoffending

Allan Neil Rosewarne has been described as a sex monster.
Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage

Patients' families asked to help cover staff shortage

The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff.
Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt

Infrastructure boost for jobs and growth, says govt

The government has released an infrastructure update showing that $6b of govt-funded construction is due to start between now and Christmas.

sport

Kaikorai celebrate winning the Speight's Championship Shield at Forsyth Barr Stadium this...

Kaikorai survive to win Shield

Kaikorai clinched a 46-41 win against Harbour to claim the Championship Shield at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

British men finally get relay gold medals

British men finally get relay gold medals

Britain's men’s 4x400m relay team have finally been presented with their gold medals from the 1997 World Championships.
Ill-discipline costly for U20 Kiwis in final

Ill-discipline costly for U20 Kiwis in final

A first-half red card proved the undoing of the NZ Under-20 team, beaten 23-15 by South Africa in the final of the world champs.
McTaggart leaps to lifetime best

McTaggart leaps to lifetime best

New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart has produced the performance of her career, winning the Diamond League event at London's Olympic Stadium.

Elevating a notch with crunch
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Brussels sprout, leek and bacon spaghetti
Getting loose in the kitchen
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Wine a pleasure to embrace rather than dumb down

Business

Ikea's new store at Sylvia Park is taking shape. Photo: supplied

Ikea cagey about opening date for first NZ store this year

Global furniture giant Ikea is due to open its first New Zealand store in Auckland some time this year, but has not yet told Auckland Council when.

Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?

Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?

An organisation representing financial mentors around the country is worried that proposed changes to the Working for Families scheme could leave some families worse off.
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‘Noticeable uptick’ as mall attracts new brands

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‘Noticeable uptick’ as mall attracts new brands

Dunedin's Meridian Mall has seen a "noticeable uptick" in retail inquiries over the past year.
Providing intimate health care solutions

Providing intimate health care solutions

It could be the start of a riddle. Wānaka woman Shannon Phillimore gave birth to two babies within a short space of time, yet they were not twins. Confused?

Rural Life

Jim Ward, former manager of Molesworth station. Photo: PAMU / SUPPLIED via RNZ

Concern as long-serving livestock station manager resigns

Worry and speculation about the future use of New Zealand's largest livestock station are rising following the sudden resignation of its long-term manager.

Butter prices surge 120% over a decade

Butter prices surge 120% over a decade

Increases in dairy prices are having a big impact on food bills.
Number of livestock deaths after floods unknown

Number of livestock deaths after floods unknown

The government is responding to animal welfare issues at flood-affected farms at the top of the South Island, but concedes the number of livestock deaths is unknown.
Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting

Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting

A public meeting is being held in Omarama to discuss bovine tuberculosis risk following concerns about Ospri’s response to Tb in the nearby Lindis Pass.

Life & style

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Looking sharp

A Dunedin couple tell Kim Dungey how they overcame the odds to create one of the city’s most unique homes.

Flowering on track

Flowering on track

Louise Frampton asks Delta gardener Nicola Kerr how she keeps the Anzac Square at the Dunedin Railway Station looking its best.
History provides solid foundation

History provides solid foundation

Access to Dunedin’s past has never been easier, Paul Gorman writes.
Voting on the pressing issues

Voting on the pressing issues

Voters need to know where local body candidates stand on climate change, writes Sara Walton.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Chance to perform at the Globe ‘insane’
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Photo in exhibition a source of pride

World

Emergency services attend to a capsized tourist boat, which was believed to be carrying more than...

Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 38

The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said.

Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire amid clashes

Syria struggles to enforce ceasefire amid clashes

Sectarian clashes have escalated in Syria's Druze region of Sweida, with machinegun fire and mortar shelling ringing out as the Islamist-led govt struggles to implement a ceasefire.
CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert

CEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert

The chief executive of an American IT company captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned.
Rare mpox strain detected in Australia

Rare mpox strain detected in Australia

Authorities in Australia fear the number of hospital contacts could grow as they trace health staff after a rare strain of mpox was detected in an overseas traveller.

Opinion

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The costs of keeping City Hall

Anyone who has ever embarked on significant home renovations will know there are always two givens — it always takes longer and it always ends up costing more, than initially expected.

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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 Editor: water, Al Jazeera, Ardern

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Letters to Editor: water, Al Jazeera, Ardern

Today's letters to the editor include discussions concerning the Waitaki District Council, Al Jazeera, and opinions on Dame Jacinda Ardern.
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The secret diary of...the letters to the United Nations

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The secret diary of...the letters to the United Nations

The secret diary of... by Steve Braunias.

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