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In today’s open-plan homes, life inevitably revolves around the kitchen. Sculleries, multi-purpose islands and a connection to the outdoors are often on the wish list and many feature a mix of materials. Kim Dungey reports.

Magnolia Serene (left) and Prunus Accolade in the herbaceous border at Dunedin Botanic Garden. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON Early blossom lifts the jaded winter heart. Two classic main stars at this time are Prunus and Magnolia.

Vegetables

Polson Higgs business development manager Donna Hall, Startup Dunedin general manager Rachel Butler and Petridish co-founder Jason Lindsey. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Dunedin programme Co.Starters, which involves participants creating a business in nine weeks, has been given backing from two experienced operators in the city.

After a rise in sales about the time of the lockdown, Dunedin oats manufacturer Harraways has found a way to give back to the community.

Spend, spend and spend.

A $2000 reward is on offer following the discovery of eight puppies with their throats cut in an Invercargill park.

An important aspect of Maori heritage is its intricate and detailed carvings.

Southland man Lochie Bellerby, one of the two New Zealanders who were on the ship. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The families of New Zealand and Australian crew missing from livestock carrier Gulf Livestock 1 have raised more than $100,000 for a private search and rescue plan.

Kiwi conservation projects are lining up for a $19.7million funding boost from the Jobs for Nature Fund.

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announces new funding for kiwi conservation projects at a conference in Queenstown yesterday. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS New Zealand’s top kiwi conservation workers are sharing ideas at the National Kiwi Hui in Queenstown.

A Bluff worker has been awarded $16,000 in compensation after his unjustified dismissal, saying it was demoralising, affected him deeply and caused his family suffering as a result.

The Southland District Council has appointed a new chief executive.

A band of kereru sit in a blossom tree in Dunedin in 2015. PHOTO: MICHAEL ANDREWES Keep an eye on the sky for flying white singlets.

Taieri loosie Nick Henderson practises last night in preparation for tomorrow’s Dunedin premier club final. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON Who is Nick Henderson?

University celebrate their dramatic victory over Taieri in last year's final. Photo: Gerard O'Brien A year on from an epic battle, University and Taieri will contest the premier club final again. Club rugby writer Adrian Seconi asks whether the outcome will be any different.

Fire crews are battling a large out-of-control fire near the Canterbury resort town of Hanmer Springs.

Fire crews are battling a large out-of-control fire near the Canterbury resort town of Hanmer Springs.

The finding has triggered the commission to send a letter to Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees telling them they should improve consumer choice by providing easier to understand comparisons between plans. Photo: Getty Images The Commerce Commission says thousands of Kiwis are paying too much for their mobile phone bill.