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PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN Harley Davidson duo Jane and Owen Jones, of Dunedin, prepare to take their motorcycle on a United We Ride charity event for the Salvation Army on Saturday.

A Dunedin man’s stalking behaviour forced his victim out of her home and caused her to give up "what felt like everything" for her own safety, a court has heard.

Custom Fencing crew leader Galen Monks, of Dunedin, won the emerging talent award at the Fencing Contractors Association New Zealand industry awards in Taupō last month. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Dunedin fencer Galen Monks continues to nail it after teaching himself the trade as a boy.

Southern farmers are optimistic about the future of the fibre they grow after touring several sheep and wool operations in Western Australia.

Jo Cribb says women are often the unsung heroes in communities. PHOTO: SUPPLIED "I'm going to run until somebody says stop and they better not — there’s too much to do."

Canterbury celebrate taking the Ranfurly Shield from Southland in Invercargill on Saturday. PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY The Ranfurly Shield is on the move.

Otago Spirit fullback Olivia Fowler leaves Taranaki defender Hayley Coogan in her wake as she takes off to score during their big win at Tahuna Park on Saturday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN Make that five.

Mariah Williams of Australia. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Australia turned the tables on the Black Sticks women with a 1-0 win in the second game in the Oceania Cup in Darwin on Saturday.

North Otago flanker Toni Taufa celebrates after scoring a try against Thames Valley at the Oamaru Showgrounds on Saturday. PHOTO: KAYLA HODGE That must be some kind of record.

William Unitt and his daughter Dora depart Plymouth, England for New Zealand in their 20-foot yawl Merganser. — Otago Witness, 20.10.1925 London, September 6: A liner spoke to Mr Unitt in the middle of the Bay of Biscay. The voyagers reported "All well."

Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.

The government needs to rethink its clumsy approach to collective bargaining in the public sector.

File photo: ODT Hato Hone St John Ambulance says a person has been airlifted to hospital, after being seriously injured in a rural area north of Christchurch.

Hamilton's Smith and McKenzie steakhouse was hit by armed robbers. Photo: Facebook Armed robbers have left a restaurant crew shaken and tearful, as they geared up for a busy Father's Day.

Emergency services vessels and a helicopter at Long Reef Beach where a surfer died after being attacked by a large shark. Image" Robert Joodat/Instagram/Reuters A surfer fatally mauled in a shark attack has been remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, mate and the favourite son of a local boardriders' club.

Sir Brian Roche warned there was no room for movement on remuneration. Photo: Supplied/ Public Service Commission Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche says the latest pay offer for primary school teachers is strong, fair and addresses cost-of-living pressures.

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Firefighters have helped a person who fell into trash at a rubbish transfer station in Christchurch.