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The copyright rules are designed to take account of the growing role of online platforms. Photo: Getty Images Google, Facebook , Microsoft and other tech giants could face more curbs on their market power after a European Parliament committee voted in favour of tougher copyright rules.

The South has once again woken to freezing temperatures and warnings of icy conditions on the roads.

Melania Trump asked many questions, seeking assurances the children are being properly cared for. Photo: Reuters Melania Trump has gone on a damage-control mission near the Texas border with Mexico, visiting children displaced by the country’s immigration crisis and showing a softer side than the hardline policies of her husband, US President Donald Trump.

david_seymour_561d5e1496.jpg David Seymour Should New Zealand do away with public holidays and just let Kiwis decide when to have a break?

croatia_players_v_argentina.jpg Croatia players celebrate a goal during their drubbing of Argentina. Photo: Getty Images Croatia eased into the World Cup knockout stage after handing woeful Argentina a 3-0 drubbing.

France players celebrate the goal against Peru which sent them to the round of 16. Photo: Getty Images France beat Peru 1-0 with a goal from Kylian Mbappe to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Former top Dunedin police officer Tania Baron has joined a foundation aimed at reducing reoffending through prisoner rehabilitation. Photo: ODT The influence of the Sensible Sentencing Trust appears to be waning with a key member leaving and Justice Minister Andrew Little labelling leading figures as "loopy" and "callous".

Mike Jedinak takes the equalising penalty for Australia against Denmark. Photo: Getty Images Captain Mile Jedinak has riden to Australia's World Cup rescue.

Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Friday, June 22. Look for a fresh ODT online quiz every Monday and Friday.

Gillian Vine looks at the tools that are needed to start gardening. 

Photo: Christine O'Connor The crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes) is an Australian native and quite a handsome one at that. Widespread throughout Australia, they are a common sight there.

Crop rotation results in better vegetables and flowers. Photo: Gillian Vine Vegetables

All parties need to work together to provide a better standard of accommodation for students. PHOTO: ODT FILES Do not just blame students for the mouldy state of their flats, writes Sara Walton. 

Referee Andres Cunha reviews a incident on VAR before awarding a penalty to France during its first round match against Australia. PHOTO: REUTERS Is digitalisation taking the magic out of sport, asks Olatunbosun Olaniyan. 

Photo Stephen Jaquiery The boys are back in town

This is the heart of South Dunedin, for many in the community. But NZ Post and Kiwibank are pulling out of King Edward St and we've been wondering what the local politicians are doing about it. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Since yesterday morning's column berating Dunedin South MPs past and present for their lack of voice over the closing of the NZ Post and Kiwibank there, I have been told in no uncertain terms, by them, they are actually doing something about it.

Taieri loose forward Nick Henderson rises high in front of Southern skipper Kyle Harris in a lineout at Bathgate Park last Saturday.PHOTO: CHRISTINE O'CONNOR Josh Casey is back looking like his old self and playing like it too.

Jack McHugh escapes Thomas Johnson and makes his way into our form XV. Photo: Peter McIntosh With the Duneidn premier rugby competion nearing the business end, club rugby writer Adrian Seconi names his form XV.

Old Boys flanker Maene Mapusaga runs away from Kurow defenders (from left): Hamish Thompson, Harvard Fale and Marshall Smith. Photo by Carol Edwards. Old Boys has top spot sealed with three rounds of the Citizens Shield remaining.

Wakatipu forward Henry Youngman looks to break through the Cromwell defence in a match at Queenstown last Saturday. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH The White Horse Cup game between Cromwell and Arrowtown should prove to be the highlight of the latest round of the Central Otago premier competition tomorrow.