Southland District Council is clamping down on bad dog owners.

Its infringements issued to those flouting the rules in the past year have risen by nearly 50 percent  - to 150.

Many are attributed to unregistered dogs and biting is a growing issue.

Mayor Rob Scott says staff take dogs from owners as a last resort, but he hopes infringements have taught people a lesson.

"And for those that don't - we've actually got to look at their ability and if they should be owning a dog. Because they're letting the side down for everyone." 

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Southland District Council is clamping down on bad dog owners.
Its infringements issued to those flouting the rules in the past year have risen by nearly 50 percent&nbsp; - to 150.
Many are attributed to unregistered dogs and biting is a growing issue.
Mayor Rob Scott says staff take dogs from owners as a last resort, but he hopes infringements have taught people a lesson.
"And for those that don't - we've actually got to look at their ability and if they should be owning a dog. Because they're letting the side down for everyone."&nbsp;
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Rob Scott: Southland mayor on the council's crackdown on irresponsible dog owners

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Tributes are flowing in from fans following the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne. 

The 31-year-old fell off a balcony at an upmarket hotel in Buenos Aires - and was later pronounced dead.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's been outrage directed at TMZ, who posted pictures of the body directly on their website.

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Tributes are flowing in from fans following the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne.&nbsp;
The 31-year-old fell off a balcony at an upmarket hotel in Buenos Aires - and was later pronounced dead.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says there's been outrage directed at TMZ, who posted pictures of the body directly on their website.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the tributes flowing in following the death of Liam Payne

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According to new reports, one in four New Zealand adults have bought something off Temu in the last three months.

The Chinese e-retailer, alongside similar fast-fashion giant Shein, has experienced a significant rise in popularity thanks to cheap prices and free shipping.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this boom in demand is harming traditional retailers, who are experiencing loss in demand during the current economic downturn.

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According to new reports, one in four New Zealand adults have bought something off Temu in the last three months.
The Chinese e-retailer, alongside similar fast-fashion giant Shein, has experienced a significant rise in popularity thanks to cheap prices and free shipping.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this boom in demand is harming traditional retailers, who are experiencing loss in demand during the current economic downturn.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on Temu's harmful impact on local businesses

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There's growing concerns that the current shortages in New Zealand's aviation sector could do long-term harm to the industry.

New reports show more pilots and engineers are needed every year, but the costs of tertiary study are locking prospective students out of training courses.

Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand CEO Simon Wallace says the Government needs to increase the amount students can borrow to complete their training.

"As far as domestic students are concerned, the student loan cap is set at $70,000. Tuition fees for training to be a pilot are $120,000 - students are having to fund $50,000 themselves." 

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There's growing concerns that the current shortages in New Zealand's aviation sector could do long-term harm to the industry.
New reports show more pilots and engineers are needed every year, but the costs of tertiary study are locking prospective students out of training courses.
Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand CEO Simon Wallace says the Government needs to increase the amount students can borrow to complete their training.
"As far as domestic students are concerned, the student loan cap is set at $70,000. Tuition fees for training to be a pilot are $120,000 - students are having to fund $50,000 themselves."&nbsp;
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Simon Wallace: Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand CEO on the pilot and engineer shortage threatening the sector

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Rob Scott: Southland mayor on the council's crackdown on irresponsible dog owners

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