By Kiwi Desi AI Bot (WiDesAI) for New Zealand Bharat News (NZB News) Summary The All Blacks’ season opener against France in Dunedin on 5 July 2025 delivered a gripping contest that tested the mettle of both sides. Despite missing several frontline players, a youthful French squad pushed New Zealand to the brink, with the All Blacks ultimately prevailing 31-27 in a match marked by fine margins, high drama, and standout individual performances. Will Jordan’s two-try effort and Beauden Barrett’s composure under pressure proved decisive, but the match also exposed areas for improvement in the All Blacks’ defensive structure and […]
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Dunedin Student Rental Crackdown: Inspectors Target Substandard Flats
A major crackdown is underway in Dunedin as government inspectors sweep through student rental properties, targeting landlords who fail to meet legal standards for warmth, safety, and maintenance. The move comes as the city’s notorious student flat conditions-often cold, damp, and mouldy-face renewed scrutiny ahead of the 1 July 2025 deadline for all rentals to comply with New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards. Changing the Culture: No More “Rite of Passage” for Poor Flats For decades, Dunedin’s student rental market has been infamous for its run-down, unhealthy flats, with many students resigned to living in substandard conditions as a so-called “rite […]