Explosive ordnance disposal workers walk along the construction site at the demolished Carola Bridge on the banks of the Elbe against the backdrop of the historic old town. Photo: Getty ImagesAbout 18,000 people will evacuate an area of central Dresden today after a World War 2 bomb was discovered in the city, police said yesterday. The fire brigade said two suspicious objects were found on the banks of the Elbe river near the Carola Bridge. Authorities said the evacuation would be the largest in Dresden since World War 2. The objects were discovered in an area where the Carola Bridge, which collapsed in 2024, is to be rebuilt.

An Oamaru man was seriously injured after he was trapped under a car outside Mitre 10 Mega in Oamaru on Monday. PHOTO: JULES CHINAn Oamaru man faces a long recovery after his femur was shattered when he became pinned under a car while trying to leave a hardware store. The 76-year-old woman’s car rolled backwards off the man, then he was caught between it and the building’s concrete wall. Emergency services were called to assist and it was discovered his leg was broken, Sgt Lee said. He was transported to Oamaru Hospital in a serious condition, Sgt Lee said.

A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl? Teacher Jason Morgan made multiple sexual comments to students while working as a boarding house assistant in 2023. During term one and two, Morgan made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature while in his capacity as house assistant. During this exchange, the decision says Morgan told the student he’d "come on your mum’s back". Later that month, Morgan made inappropriate comments in front of several students when speaking about hunting.

"The way it's recorded in the consumer price index (CPI) is it's quality adjusted … there are two things going on. Both of those things are happening at a great pace, particularly in things like technology. Now, for probably relatively the same dollar price, you're getting quite a bit more in terms of what it can achieve. "You're getting much more efficient vehicles over time, their technology is of a higher standard and there are more safety features. "If you want an old vintage one you are probably getting it for $2 at the op shop or something ... compared to what it might have originally retailed for.

PHOTO: JULES CHINAn Oamaru man faces a long recovery after his femur was shattered when he became pinned under a woman’s car while trying to leave a hardware store. The 76-year-old woman's car rolled backwards off the man, and he was then caught between it and the building's concrete wall. Emergency services were called to assist and it was discovered his leg was broken, Sgt Lee said. Inquiries revealed the woman had been attempting to enter a car park when her foot slipped off the brake and on to the accelerator. He was transported to Oamaru Hospital in a serious condition, Sgt Lee said.

The University of Otago has confirmed a case of meningococcal disease within the student community. In an email to students, vice-chancellor Grant Robertson said the university was working with public health to contain the infection. "Although the bacteria can be passed from person to person, it is relatively uncommon for even family contacts to become ill," Robertson said. He said it was important to know the symptoms and seek medical help quickly if students felt unwell. "If you experience fever together with headache, neck stiffness, or feel suddenly very unwell, please seek medical help immediately."

The smell of coffee wafting from the Gregg’s factory in Forth St, Dunedin, could soon be a thing of the past. Dunedin’s Gregg’s coffee factory is in line for closure under proposed changes from its parent company. The proposal would result in the closure of the Dunedin manufacturing facility, Heinz Wattie’s said in a press release. The press release said redundancy packages, career transition and outplacement services, as well as wellbeing support would be offered to employees. We’ve seen it with Carter Holt Harvey at Eves Valley, Sealord in Nelson, Kinleith Pulp and Paper, and now Heinz Wattie’s.

The two people who died in a crash in rural Southland were employees of a Southland blueberry farm. In a social media post, Blueberry Country Southland said "with sadness" two members of their local blueberry picking crew died while on their way to work yesterday. ‘‘We are all devastated — they were [and] are valued members of our . A police spokesman said despite extensive efforts by emergency services, the two people died at the scene of the crash. The road was closed for much of the day while a scene examination was carried out by the Serious Crash Unit.

Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. They are seeking judicial review of Deputy Chief Coroner Brigitte Windley's decision to call him as a witness. "This is an exceptional case, these are extraordinary circumstances, this particular witness is like no other witness." The therapeutic nature of the coroner's court was highly visible in this specific inquest, and calling the terrorist as a witness would breach that, Pender said. The coroner should have started from a presumption of whether it was absolutely necessary to invite Tarrant as a witness, Pender said.

“Today is a deeply sad day for our Windsor Park community,” the church wrote last night. Sarah Clark has been identified as the victim after a car crashed into an Auckland cafe in Forrest Hill on March 11, 2026. Photo / Windsor Park Baptist ChurchLead pastor Grant Harris said the outpouring of grief from the community reflects the giving, kind and compassionate person she was. Photo / Michael CraigThe Windsor Park Baptist Church said their hearts ache for Clark’s husband and children after their “devastating loss”. The single-vehicle crash was on William Souter St in Forrest Hill just before 9am.

Photo: istockResidential property owners in Central Otago have seen average capital values rise about 9% since 2022, according to new district-wide valuations. Quotable Value (QV) reassessed 16,070 properties for the Central Otago District Council, estimating what each property would likely have sold for on September 1, 2025. Excluding that change, the district’s capital value increase was about 8.1%, a statement from QV said. Residential properties — the district’s largest property category — increased an average of 9% in capital value and 8.1% in land value. She said Central Otago continued to attract buyers seeking more affordable housing or a lifestyle change compared with neighbouring Queenstown.

In 2026, all America’s Cup teams are limited to 45 days of sailing on their AC75s, and they will look to maximise every second available to them. Shoebridge confirmed they have entered two teams into that regatta – one featuring the main America’s Cup team and another featuring youth and women’s team sailors. Next week, French outfit K-Challenge will announce their sailing team – which will feature a couple of surprising additions. The pair will look to juggle America’s Cup, Olympic and SailGP commitments over the next few years. “The America’s Cup represents an enormous professional challenge and a huge opportunity to grow as sailors,” Botin said.

“We’ve seen the fuel price move around quite a bit.”She said New Zealand’s fuel reserves were fairly robust, with jet fuel stored across the system at airports and Marsden Pt terminal. But O’Brien said airlines had to raise prices because jet fuel had already become more expensive. Jet fuel prices have been volatile, at one point late last week around US$85 ($143) a barrel more than Brent crude. Even before Monday’s crude price spike, jet fuel prices were up. The International Air Transport Association said the global average jet fuel price last week rose 58.4% compared with the week before.

After viewing the video, the member of the public instantly recognised that it had been recorded at the school. In a third video, Edmondson, who was recognised by her voice, was recorded urinating on a hat in a lost property box. The IT provider found a pornographic website account which had more than 30 pornographic videos and several pornographic photographs on its home page. The videos showed Edmondson urinating in various places, including in public settings, and sometimes masturbation. However, the smell returned a year later in Term 1 when Edmondson had resumed teaching full-time at the school.

“Police also discovered a ‘chop shop’ and have been able to recover several stolen vehicles.”A further five vehicles were seized by the courts due to unpaid fines. “As a result, two men, who are both patched Mongrel Mob members, were arrested,” he said. Both are facing charges relating to driving matters, possession of methamphetamine for supply, possession of cannabis, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Over the past two weeks, police executed search warrants at various properties linked to Mongrel Mob gang members in Canterbury. Photo / SuppliedWells said police were committed to disrupting and minimising the social harm caused by gangs in the community.