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shane_jones_0.jpg Shane Jones Regional Economic Development Minister Minister Shane Jones says he will go to State Services Minister Chris Hipkins with his idea that politicians should be able to pick their own public service bosses, rather than the State Services Commissioner.

2018-04-26t180536z_842596323_rc17bb9c84a0_rtrmadp_3_people-cosby.jpg Bill Cosby after the verdict at the Montgomery County Courthouse. Photo: Reuters Comedian Bill Cosby has  been convicted of drugging and molesting a onetime friend in 2004, marking the first such conviction of a celebrity since the #MeToo movement that has brought down rich and powerful men for their treatment of women.

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ben_smith_2017.jpg Ben Smith will start on the wing for the Highlanders. Photo: Getty Images Ben Smith moves to the right wing and Waisake Naholo drops out of the Highlanders line-up to play the Bulls this weekend.

A Dunedin man who psychologically abused his partner for weeks and bombarded her with graphic sexual photos has been jailed for a year.

Gillian Vine considers tulips to be one of the great delights of a southern spring. 

Now is the time to plant your broad beans in order to bear crops in early summer. Photo: Getty Images Vegetables

The Eastern-Northern Barbarians will tip their hat to their Wyndham connections on Saturday.

Valley fullback Brad McKenzie is tackled by Maheno halfback Robbie Smith during a Citizens Shield match this season. PHOTO: CAROL EDWARDS Valley utility back Brad McKenzie reckons his side can claw its way back despite a rocky start in the Citizens Shield.

After three rounds of the Southern Region Competition, three teams have created a gap on the others.

The Queenstown’s Recreation Ground in drier times. Photo by Guy Williams. Wakatipu hosts competition leader Upper Clutha in the match of round at the Queenstown Recreation Ground tomorrow.

Taieri halfback Kurt Hammer in action during a premier match against Dunedin at Kettle Park last month. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Taieri coach Phil Young was keen to play down his side's prospects early last month.

Alhambra-Union juniors during a march past. Photo: ODT files Is it time?

Rachel Brown The Queenstown Lakes District Council should have more staff based in Wanaka and Upper Clutha.

Wanaka's Sticky Forest. To the right of the forest is the Peninsula Bay subdivision, and Roys Bay is on the far right. Straight ahead in the distance is Pisa Range and Cardrona Valley. PHOTO: JORDAN MCKENZIE A panel of independent commissioners has recommended the case for Wanaka's Sticky Forest to be rezoned for residential development be rejected.

A poetry tour around the South Island by Wanaka writers Liz Breslin (left), Laura Williamson (right) and Annabel Wilson will provide audiences with a fun experience. Photo: Sean Nugent. Three Wanaka poets are taking their talents on a tour to some of their favourite South Island locations.

Allan Dippie Work on the new primary school in Wanaka's Three Parks subdivision is due to begin late this year.

Photo: Mark Price The brightly-coloured rowan trees on State Highway 84 opposite Puzzling World are attracting a lot of tourist traffic.

Pedestrians crossing Dunedin's Museum Reserve on Monday. PHOTO: ANDREW LONIE It was a lovely way to start the working day yesterday - looking through the photographs of Otago's autumn colours which you sent in on Wednesday.