“You’ve gone 89 kilometres per hour over the speed limit, and you’ve had your licence ... what’s that? A 17-year-old received multiple fines and had his licence suspended after Queensland Police clocked him driving 189km/h in a 100km/h zone. Photo / Queensland Police“I think, to be honest, you need to go home and have a long look at yourself. Photo / Queensland PoliceThe teenager was fined $2162.38 for driving more than 40km/h over the limit. Police noted the infringement is the highest category of speeding offence in Queensland, and comes with an automatic six-month licence suspension.

Johnston also faces three charges of committing an indecent act on a young person aged 12 to 15, and one of grooming. Sexual connection with a young person carries a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment, the indecent act charges carry a maximum of seven years. Cole Johnston denies allegations, vows to clear his nameJohnston has performed internationally and spent years teaching child performers. In a statement after he lost name suppression last year, Johnston said he was “devastated, deeply shaken and utterly shocked”. Kerr said the charges were serious, the conduct alleged was not “fleeting” and naming him was in the public interest.

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Claims it is responsible for any flooding in South Dunedin are wrong, the Dunedin City Council says. ‘‘We have pipes that don’t work and pumping stations that don’t work. ‘‘That’s the story.’’The council spokesman said there were plenty of waterways in South Dunedin. Water follows the path of least resistance, typically downhill and South Dunedin lies at the bottom of the catchment. Mrs Newell suggested people affected by flooding should approach the council to pay for any repairs or property damage, but the council said it was ‘‘not responsible ... for insurance payments’’.

Jessie McFadzien holds an 8-week old cockatiel that has had quite a journey after a tree fall led to it fleeing Gore Aviary last week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/MARION MCFADZIENA cockatiel on the loose from the Gore Aviary has been found on a dairy farm 20km away. The cockatiel escaped last week after a golden elm tree, which was built into the aviary, fell and broke the enclosure. Searching around Gore, many birds were recovered, but the cockatiel was not found until last Sunday night. About half a dozen birds are still at large, including Mack, another cockatiel, who has been at the aviary for 18 years.

Photo: ODT filesA government-mandated district plan variation aimed at enabling denser, more affordable housing in the Queenstown Lakes district’s urban areas has been approved. They were considering a report and recommendations on the variation by an independent panel, which held public hearings over three weeks in Arrowtown, Queenstown and Wanaka last July and August. The council had to approve the panel’s recommendations in full, without amendments, or start the variation process from scratch. He supported the panel’s recommendations, which gave the council some control over how the district’s urban areas developed — ‘‘growing up and not so much growing out’’. She expected the Friends of Arrowtown Village group would appeal that part of the variation in the Environment Court.

Conrad StedmanHe latest person to announce their candidacy for the Dunedin City Council by-election is calling for balance to be restored at the table. He felt the council had more progressive leanings, rather than conservative, since the death of councillor Jules Radich last month. Pamela TaylorMs Taylor wanted Dunedin to be a great place for families and to have affordable rates, she said. He was part of the Future Dunedin ticket in last year’s council elections and finished 18th in the race for 14 councillor positions. His nomination form for the by-election was signed by ticket leader and councillor Andrew Simms and Future Dunedin candidate Bruce Ranga.

Jane BorthwickA decision on the Bendigo goldmine should be made by the end of October. A decision would require 140 working days and would be made on October 29, she said. The Waihi extension was approved after 112 working days. Judge Borthwick said 60 working days was‘‘insufficient given the scale, nature and complexity of the approvals sought and matters arising’’. She also noted Kā Rūnaka sought a separate hearing on the need for consideration of cultural evidence.

A public workshop was held on Thursday to discuss how the new $45million civic building in Cromwell should be named — and how the community should be consulted on that decision. The session preceded the Cromwell Community Board meeting and followed a December call from Central Otago District Council for residents across the district to suggest a formal name for the venue, due to open in July. Councillor Sarah Browne said strong views were expected and the consultation needed to be wide-reaching. Deputy mayor Tracy Paterson noted the decision affected the whole district. A consultation on how to get community input for the name was held yesterday.

PHOTOS: NICK BROOKThe Owaka Bandits claimed a six-wicket win over the Milton King Crabs as the South Otago 40-over competition moved into its second round on Saturday. Milton were asked to bat and were bowled out for 137 in the 38th over, before Owaka chased that down inside 27 overs. Parker finished with four wickets for 15 runs off seven overs, while Gray managed three for 23 off eight. Bradley took another wicket in his next over, before Jacob Jenkins took two more to leave Owaka reeling at 16 for four. Opening bowlers Jared Hayes and Jared Cunningham took seven wickets between them for Waihola, Hayes taking five for five.

Rhys Taylor’s sudden death late last year has left Repair Cafe organisers on the hunt for someone to keep his legacy alive. The organisation’s monthly repair cafe has been left without a host, after its founder Rhys Taylor died in a sudden medical event late last year. ‘‘We want to continue Rhys and Anne’s legacy by continuing the repair cafe. ‘‘We are looking for a volunteer host to help support the event going forward — a role that doesn’t require repair skills, just a friendly face and good communication. ‘‘If this might be you, we would love to hear from you.’’‘‘We are committed to continuing the repair cafe in a way that honours his vision, his dedication, and the legacy he leaves within our community.’’The repair cafe took place on the second Sunday of each month.

Hoiho chicks after feeding at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most distinctive seabirds — and one of our most threatened. For many years, dedicated conservationists have been working hard to give every hoiho the best possible chance of survival. Across several breeding seasons, the management of hoiho nests, eggs and chicks has become increasingly intensive. The goal is simple: protect nests of adult penguins, support vulnerable eggs and chicks,and strengthen survival outcomes for these precious taoka.

The coalition leaders advancing across the Waitangi Treaty Grounds during the welcome pōwhiri. Luxon addresses fiery crowdPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was a "tremendous privilege" to be back at Waitangi. Speaking from the mahau, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson said Tiriti justice was the only way the country could achieve social and climate justice"Honour Te Tiriti. Although niceties were being exchanged at Waitangi, the government continued to trample on Te Tiriti and Te Taio while corporations benefited, Davidson said. "Te tiriti is about equity and unity and care and dignity for everyone."

Today's inspection showed the damage was "as bad as we feared", he said. Wellington Water said a rāhui (ban) is in place and covers anything the water can touch with the high or low tides. Cameras would be sent down the beginning of the long outfall pipe and divers would then check the end of it underwater. The worst part was not knowing when the water would be safe, he said, and wants clear communication from Wellington Water about that. McCaskill worried it would be a return to decades prior before the long outfall pipe was built.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDThe demand for food parcels and meals climb as food prices continue to rise, support agencies say. Last month a Statistics New Zealand (StatsNZ) release announced food prices had increased 4% for the past year. “Our agencies report having food support requests from more elderly than ever before and working families who are on minimum wage.”Food prices had increased more 10% in the past three years, she said. ‘‘This has caused significant strain on those needing food support.”The organisation could save more food if it was not for food safety regulations, she said. “For families with young children, illness, or sudden life changes, even small price increases can quickly tip them into food insecurity.”