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DCC 'all ready to go' after rare red rain warning issued

Updated 5.17 pm

Dunedin's civil defence bunker is being activated and sandbag stations have opened as a red rain warning is put in place for coastal Dunedin and Clutha, while SH8, SH85 and SH87 are closed by snow.

Otago Southland dairy farmer claims Young Farmer crown

Otago Southland dairy farmer claims Young Farmer crown

Otago Southland Young Farmer Tom Slee was crowned the FMG Young Farmer of the Year in New Plymouth last night.
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Cycling paths still knocked off balance

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Cycling paths still knocked off balance

Dunedin’s fragmented cycle network is being tackled by a draft council strategy, but cyclists say solutions are too slow in coming.
Couple sing praises of St John personnel

Couple sing praises of St John personnel

An Oamaru couple say the speedy response of Hato Hone St John helped prevent an escalating situation turning into a tragedy.

ODT quiz: July 5
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‘Irresponsible not to act on’ safety issues
Fundraiser teeing off for little fighter
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Gregg’s items given to Hocken

dunedin

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Confined and abused

Horror conditions at a troubled Dunedin ward should trigger a review of the entire operation of Wakari Hospital, the government watchdog says.

‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers

‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers

As the big cranes arrive and more people begin working at the new Dunedin hospital site, there are going to be changes to the roads around the site.
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Stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’

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New Dunedin stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’

Forsyth Barr Stadium’s new boss is confident a ‘‘golden age’’ of events is on the way for the venue.
Wakari decision welcomed

Wakari decision welcomed

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is welcoming an impending review and closure of a troubled mental health ward in Dunedin.

regions

Information sought after person struck by vehicle in Balclutha

Police are seeking more information after a person was struck by a vehicle in Balclutha.

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How flight-seeing got off the ground

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How flight-seeing got off the ground

Former Queenstown-based Southern Scenic Air Services promoted its Milford flight as the ‘‘Gateway to Magnificence’’.
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Marine scientists putting pieces together

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Marine scientists putting pieces together

A pilot study using Lego-like building block modules to restore marine environments is showing promise, a marine ecologist says.
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Flood-plagued walking track section to be lifted, armoured

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Flood-plagued walking track section to be lifted, armoured

A section of walking track at the southern end of Lake Hayes will be raised and reinforced to protect it from flooding.

National

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to restrict voting rights to only those with New Zealand citizenship.

Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding

Gardener cleared in rental dispute after plants die in flooding

A “prize-winning gardener” planted her late mother’s rose bushes in the garden of a rental property, where she was living.
National promises to pursue trade deals if elected

National promises to pursue seven trade deals if elected

National has promised to prioritise trade deals with seven specific countries if it wins the election.
The North Island town with four Macca's branches

'You can never have too many': The North Island town with four Macca's branches

Golden arches are popular in the city of Palmerston North, where construction of a fourth McDonald's branch in the area is under way.

sport

South Africa's Kurt-Lee Arendse tries to evade the tackle of England's Tommy Freeman. Photo:...

Springboks run in seven tries against England

South Africa’s forward power proved decisive as they scored seven tries in beating England 45-21 in Johannesburg.

All Blacks fend off French for first test win under Rennie

All Blacks fend off French for first test win under Rennie

The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in his first test in charge.
Semis locked in after day of Dunedin premier thrillers

Semis locked in after day of Dunedin premier thrillers

Harbour upset Kaikorai 36-15 at Bishopscourt to seal a spot in the Dunedin division 1 semifinals.
Waitaki Boys' prevail over St Kevin's in Blood Match

Waitaki Boys' prevail over St Kevin's in Blood Match

Waitaki Boys' High School have convincingly beat St Kevin's College 39-17 to win the highly anticipated interschool rugby clash in Oamaru.

Food & Wine

A sweeter winter
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Pear, ginger and oat crumble slice
Low and slow
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Winter warmers

Business

Canterbury arable grower David Birkett knows the cost of a moment’s carelessness after a bad...

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Time off after mishap cost farmer

As farm injuries go it was fairly tame but dismounting from a tractor came at a price for Leeston arable farmer David Birkett.

Australian executive new Dunedin stadium boss

Australian executive new Dunedin stadium boss

Forsyth Barr Stadium's new boss says he was attracted by the stadium's "phenomenal legacy as a world-class, ‘must-play’ destination for major acts touring New Zealand".
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‘Business as usual’ after vineyard sale

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‘Business as usual’ after vineyard sale

A Singaporean has bought a vineyard, which produces award-winning wines, near Cromwell.
Michelin arrival leaves sour taste

Michelin arrival leaves sour taste

Poor selection, a frustrating ceremony and mispronounced names are a few criticisms that one Kiwi chef has for the Michelin Guide team.

Rural Life

Andrew Wright appears at a sentencing in the Invercargill District Court in 2015 after admitting ...

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Southland farmer’s offending ‘deliberate’ — judge

Cows were found standing in ‘‘liquid sludge’’ up to their udders in paddocks owned by a Southland farmer with a record of animal cruelty.

Water quality a constraint and opportunity, milk processor says

Water quality a constraint and opportunity, milk processor says

Water quality is the biggest constraint to growth on dairy farms, a milk processor says.
Future legislation may impact dairy conversions

Future legislation may impact dairy conversions

Now is a good time to apply for a dairy farm conversion, a Southland consent planner says.
Bank requires confidence before approving finance

Bank requires confidence before approving finance

Certainty is necessary before approving finance for a farm conversion, a southern banker says.

Life & style

The voice of the women

I choose to begin and end my kōrero with the words of Linda Tuhiwai Smith.

Her time and place

Her time and place

Francis Hodgkins’ contemporaries provide insights into her work, Lauren Gutsell writes.
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Making good humans

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Making good humans

If we want to reduce the prison population, it’s about starting 15 to 20 years earlier than we do at present, Nathan Wallis tells Kim Dungey.
A genius scheme worth bottling

A genius scheme worth bottling

Plastic Free July would be the perfect time to introduce a container return scheme, Ruth Blunt writes.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Art, by and for the community
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Mural celebrates coast, landscape and community

World

NSW third Aussie state to confirm bird flu

New South Wales has become Australia's third state to confirm a case of H5N1 bird flu. Six infections have now been confirmed across the country.

Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US

Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US

A dangerous heatwave has upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the US, forcing officials to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York

Megastars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, the singer's publicist has announced, as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Kyiv mourns 30 killed in Russian attack

Kyiv mourns 30 killed in Russian attack

Rescuers are clearing rubble in Kyiv in a search for survivors, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people.