Hamish Kerr examines his trophy after winning the men's high jump final as part of the Diamond League in Zurich. Photo: Getty Images Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr has had the perfect warmup to the World Championships with victory at the Diamond League final in Zurich.
He earned $85,000 for his victory, just 1cm below his season best.
It will impact the beginning of the whitebaiting season.
Two people were airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after a ute rolled in a remote area near Lake Hāwea.
Dunedin District Court. File photo: ODT A paediatrician and child-abuse expert says a baby’s 13 rib fractures were "most likely" inflicted rather than accidental.
It's a cold end to winter with snow warnings for roads down south and rain, squally thunderstorms and hail forecast in the upper North Island.
There is so far no actual threat to any school, police say.
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Police are making inquiries after several schools across New Zealand received emails of a threatening nature this morning. While police did not disclose the number of schools impacted, they said the email was sent right across the country. “We know emails of this nature can cause significant fear and concern, however it is important to note that so far we have not established any actual threat to any school,” police said. The Ministry of Education has been approached for comment. The Herald is aware of at least three primary schools in Auckland and one in Queenstown that received the email. Police could this morning be seen entering Queenstown Primary School. They said when a threat is sent to multiple schools across the country, it is up to that individual school to determine if they enter a lockdown.
The High Court in Wellington has heard from a Loafers Lodge resident trapped by smoke and the firefighter who saved his life, as the trial reaches the final day of its first week.
"They turned down the opportunity to take butter," says the owner of a superette Phillips is accused of breaking into with an angle grinder.
Tamaiti Williams. Photo: Getty Images All Blacks and Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams will remain in New Zealand until after the 2027 World Cup and the next British and Irish Lions tour.
Tamaiti Williams. Photo: Getty Images All Blacks and Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams will remain in New Zealand until after the 2027 World Cup and the next British and Irish Lions tour.
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