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Progress of Waikouaiti (from left) chairwoman Shelley St James, community worker Sonya Billyard, and secretary and One Coast chairwoman Judy Martin at the community garden near the events centre. PHOTO: JESSICA WILSON The Dunedin City Council grants subcommittee recently allocated $300,000 in funding to seven ‘‘place-based’’ community groups across the city.  The funding, which ranges from $31,000 to $55,000, will be used to help with the costs of building community connection and resilience for the next 12 months. In the coming weeks, reporters will highlight the programmes and projects the funding will support in your communities. The series continues with Progress of Waikouaiti Area.

The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Graeme and Barb Thompson, at the new Wanaka Hub building.

Passengers wait at Christchurch Airport at 3am on Monday after their Sydney-Auckland Jetstar flight was diverted. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald Hundreds of Jetstar passengers face a surprise two-day stay in Christchurch after their flight from Sydney to Auckland was diverted at the last minute.

Passengers wait at Christchurch Airport at 3am on Monday after their Sydney-Auckland Jetstar flight was diverted. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald Hundreds of Jetstar passengers face a surprise two-day stay in Christchurch after their flight from Sydney to Auckland was diverted at the last minute.

At least nine people have been shot in the Californai city of Fresno. Photo: Getty Images Several people have been killed in a mass shooting in the California city of Fresno.

Jamie Joseph (left) and Tony Brown seem set to remain in Japan. Photo: Getty Images The race to be named the next All Blacks coach has lost a major contender.

Winston Peters' lawyer Brian Henry, left, is a founding director of New Zealand Future Forest Products. Mr Peters' partner Jan Trotman, rear, became a director in August. Photo: RNZ A forestry company with close links to New Zealand First has revealed it applied for a $15 million loan from the Provincial Growth Fund, which is overseen by NZ First minister Shane Jones.

Folau claims same-sex marriage and abortion are to blame for Australia's bushfires. Photo: Facebook Scott Morrison has blasted Israel Folau's "appallingly insensitive" comments, while Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese called the sacked Wallabies star "reprehensible".

Vernod Skantha denies murdering Amber-Rose Rush. Photo: Christine O'Connor A doctor accused of murdering a Dunedin teenager hugged the victim's mother and listed possible suspects during a visit a day after her body was found, a jury has been told.

Grace Millane. Photo: Supplied After hearing evidence from 30 witnesses, the jury for the man accused of murdering Grace Millane will this week learn what the defence has to say.

Grace Millane. Photo: Supplied After hearing evidence from 30 witnesses, the jury for the man accused of murdering Grace Millane will this week learn what the defence has to say.

gunman_2.jpg Tolu Ma'anaiama, 33, is standing trial at the High Court in Christchurch accused of attempting to murder police officers during an alleged shootout in February. Photo: Kurt Bayer Police officers under fire in Christchurch from an alleged fleeing gunman returned fire with 35 rounds within seconds, taking him down with three shots, a court has heard.

A Qantas flight from Christchurch to Brisbane was diverted to Auckland on Friday, the day before another flight was sent to Ōhakea. Photo: File A Qantas flight has been diverted, leaving passengers waiting on a plane for two hours due to a suspected navigational computer malfunction.

A St John spokesman said three people have been taken to hospital after a crash in Selwyn. A person has been transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter following a crash in Selwyn.

Police attend the scene of a workplace incident in Earnscleugh today. Photo: Adam Burns One person has died following a workplace incident in Earnscleugh, near Alexandra earlier today.

A person has been transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter following a crash in Selwyn.

Vernod Skantha denies murdering Amber-Rose Rush. Photo: Christine O'Connor A doctor accused of murdering a Dunedin teenager hugged the victim's mother and listed possible suspects during a visit a day after her body was found, a jury has been told.

Two people are injured after a tornado swept through parts of Christchurch this afternoon.

The moment a heavy hailstorm hit Christchurch on Monday. Photo: Barry Clarke A hailstorm has hit Christchurch and a tornado has swept through Waltham.

Unite Union national director Mike Treen. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald McDonald's could owe an estimated 60,000 staff - past and present - "up to $90 million" in holiday pay arrears, according to the union that represents the company's workers.