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Black Sticks huddle before their game against Malaysia at the Nations Cup. PHOTO: SUPPLIED One goal was not enough for Finn Ward.

Methven resident Paul Dixey is calling on the council to impose stricter regulations on holiday rentals. Photo: LDR / Jonathan Leask By Jonathan Leask, Local Democracy Reporter A Methven resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas.

Frances Anne Phelps - known as Faye - with her late husband Bill. Photo: Supplied A murdered woman's body was not found for three days after the emergency call to police was given the wrong code.

The Port Hills fires in 2017. Photo: File image A forestry firm previously removed from the company registry has been cleared to appeal its exclusion from an insurance settlement for the Port Hills fires in Christchurch.

Frances Anne Phelps - known as Faye - with her late husband Bill. Photo: Supplied A murdered woman's body was not found for three days after the emergency call to police was given the wrong code.

Elliot Cameron was sentenced in the High Court at Christchurch to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 10 years for murdering Faye Phelps. Photo: Pool/ NZME / George Heard via RNZ By Sam Sherwood of RNZ

The six-bedroom manor on Tai Tapu Rd. Photo: Supplied A large Canterbury home with an indoor climbing wall and 18-car garage has been snapped up by a local family after interest from as far away as the US and UK.

Health Minister Simeon Brown says 10-year contracts with private hospitals would "improve the cost effectiveness of delivery". Photo: RNZ By Anusha Bradley of RNZ

A veteran policeman has been "shockingly" shot dead at a rural property while delivering a home repossession order in a tragedy that has rocked the community.

Elliot Cameron was sentenced in the High Court at Christchurch to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 10 years for murdering Faye Phelps. Photo: Pool/ NZME / George Heard via RNZ By Sam Sherwood of RNZ

Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School student led his choir at a regional singing competition.

Jules Radich. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich appears to have no councillors backing his bid for re-election as two former allies jump ship to support a rival.

It is elation 10 times over — well, 11 actually.

Evan Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The merry-go round of leaders of the delayed new Dunedin hospital project continues with Evan Davies jumping on for another ride.

Judge Hermann Retzlaff is ready to start work at the Dunedin District Court after his song-filled mihi whakatau yesterday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON Dunedin's newest judge is ready to work hard, although he might not be a Highlanders fan just yet.

Hard To Find Books Dunedin manager Blaze Forbes peruses the aisles at the Dowling St second-hand bookshop. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN Half a million books could be bound for Dunedin if the closure of a prominent second-hand bookshop goes ahead, its owner says.

Spice King, Frankton. PHOTO: ODT FILES The directors of a Frankton international grocery business have blamed staffing issues, online competition and high transport costs for the company’s insolvency.

Chris Gallaher. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON Pacific Edge chairman Chris Gallaher has delayed his retirement for the second time to ensure stability and continuity on the cancer diagnostics company’s board.