Lead story
Aoraki courses spared the knife, legal claim avoided
Dunedin Aoraki film and television students are relieved their courses are no longer being cut, but suspect the motive for the polytech decision.
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Features
Rising star has the dope on politics
He doesn’t look like a seasoned political campaigner, but then the issue he cares so passionately about is not really known for its glamour.
Whistle-blower strong on smoke free message
A man who helped make Russell Crowe famous won’t be blowing the whistle on his anti-smoking campaign.
Dumped ACT List MP Hilary Calvert gives Julian Crawford her views on politics, the law, and getting her life back
An 80-year-old triplet tells Claire Emmerson about losing the family farm and finding the value of a loving family.
Mates endure to protect their community
They are tradespeople, professionals, neighbours and mates who drop everything to save lives. Rachel Harris finds out more about the Twizel Volunteer Fire Brigade.
News
Occupiers unmoved in face of opinion Dunedinites are heavily in favour of the Octagon being reinstated for the whole community, Mayor Dave Cull says.
Welfare reforms will stress solo mothers, beneficiary saysA Dunedin solo mother is unconvinced the National Party’s welfare reforms will result in a reduction of solo parents on the domestic purposes benefit.
Security paramount as e-voting considered Before any changes were made to the way the visually impaired can vote there would need to be assurances that security and privacy would not be compromised, Commissions communications adviser Anna Sutherland says.
Bill of Rights cited as blind seek private vote Visually impaired voters will have to rely on other people if they want to vote in November’s election.
Dunedin network supports Saudi women driversSocial networking in Dunedin has been harnessed to show support for Saudi women who are not legally allowed to drive in their own country.
Student fires cost ratepayers $61k, councillor claimsThe Dunedin City Council is spending a lot of money on repairing city roads after damage from student fires.
Sport
No women, please, it’s the Tour of Southland The international cycling event Tour of Southland is not open to female cyclists and will not change in the future, tour manager Bruce Ross says.
Press man hopes fists are mightier than the penChristchurch man Sam Sachdeva is more familiar with a notepad and pen than a pair of boxing gloves.
Hawks soar to league competition victoryA rampaging Hawks team soared to a consecutive Otago Rugby League spring competition title after a commanding 32-10 win over the South City Dragonz at Tahuna Park on Saturday.
Hawks and Dragonz set for exciting finals rematchThe Hawks will hope history repeats when they play the South City Dragonz in the final of the Otago Rugby League spring competition at Tahuna Park tomorrow.
Otago football teams tournament boundTwo Otago football teams are gearing up for the 11th grade South Island championships next month.
Whalers upset Coast in South Island leagueThe Otago Whalers upset the West Coast Chargers 30-20 in their third round clash in the Southern Zone Regional rugby league competition at Wingham Park in Greymouth.