Caleb Lynn. Photo: NZ PolicePolice are still looking for a man wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery thought to be in Dunedin and urge people not to approach him.On Tuesday, police appealed for information on the whereabouts of Caleb Lynn, wanted over aggravated robbery and other alleged offences. A spokeswoman confirmed last night the appeal was still active. Contact police on 105, reference number 251219/6171 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111. — Allied Media
She admitted that Bardot, who died in late December, aged 91, had “a small streak of racism too, but it wasn’t malicious – she wasn’t just that”. No frills eventBardot’s best-known associations – to the heyday of the New Wave French film industry, animal rights campaigning, and far-right politics – were all represented at Friday’s church service. Well-wishers take pictures as they arrive to lay wreath of flowers and photographs to pay a tribute to late French actress Brigitte Bardot at her grave at the marine cemetery. Photo / Valery Hache, AFPA host of fellow campaigners against animal cruelty and the son of late film star Jean-Paul Belmondo attended, as did French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen. A dog sits among wreath of flowers and photographs of late French actress Brigitte Bardot placed around her grave at the marine cemetery, following the funeral ceremony at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church.
The rules-based international order rests on the same insight. Do we still care about the international rules-based order? When tyrants fall, appeals to sovereignty and international law suddenly multiply. When China, Russia, and Iran are the countries demanding respect for the rules-based order, it is quite possibly an indicator you are on the right track. Treating it as such empties the rules-based order of meaning and hands its language to those most eager to destroy it.
The United States military on January 7, 2026, announced the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic for sanctions violations, bringing an end to a multi-week pursuit by American forces. The North Atlantic operation came despite Russia reportedly sending a submarine and other naval assets to escort the tanker. Since then, Trump has said that the United States will run Venezuela and US companies will control its critical oil industry. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright added on Wednesday that Washington will control sales of Venezuelan oil indefinitely, while state oil company PDVSA said negotiations for the sale of crude to the United States were underway. Leavitt said proceeds from the sale of Venezuelan crude will go to US-controlled accounts and then “will be dispersed for the benefit of the American people and the Venezuelan people”.
“I would say it will be quite likely we will be issuing heat alerts.”In Auckland, temperatures are forecast to reach into the high 20s during the weekend. Fire and Emergency Hawke’s Bay assistant fire commander Jason Hill said firefighters were concerned about the Napier-Heretaunga [Hastings] area, through to Central Hawke’s Bay and northern Te Rerenga areas. There are fears of more fires this weekend with high temperatures forecast. MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the western areas of Fiordland about and north of Doubtful Sound, and Westland south of the Haast River. “The heavy rain will spill over a bit to places like Invercargill, Dunedin, and maybe Christchurch could see a few showers as well,” White said.
One claimed the SUV driver caused the crash and another said the SUV was struck by another vehicle. The driver doesn’t remember taking photos of the crash scene or the man later accused online of being responsible. Checkpoint page used in social huntCheckpoint Watch Auckland is a Facebook page dedicated to alerting followers where police stage checkpoints, including those for testing drivers for intoxication, allowing them to avoid being processed. They believed they were asked because posts on the Facebook page could go viral. Numerous comments highlighted the irony of posting a search for an alleged drunk driver on a Facebook page that could be seen to help intoxicated motorists avoid police detection.
University of Otago researchers are working to harness the power of peptides in a spray to help the red meat industry combat bacterial contamination and spoilage. The red meat industry in New Zealand contributes $10.8 billion annually to the economy, accounting for about 15% of the country’s total export earnings. However, up to 1% of exported products are returned or rejected due to bacterial spoilage or contamination, resulting in financial losses amounting to tens of millions of dollars each year. Because biofilms were stubbornly effective at blocking traditional cleaners and antibiotics, scientists had engineered solutions like anti-biofilm coatings for surfaces, Assoc Prof Pletzer said. The country’s primary sector stood out as an obvious area that could benefit, and they started working with major red meat co-operative, Alliance Group NZ.
A climate activist attempted to pay a court levy with a hand-drawn $50 note in a publicity stunt. It came after he held an A3 paper sign saying "it’s a climate emergency" at Dunedin Airport in July last year. Yesterday, outside the Dunedin Courthouse, he explained the $50 note he drew featured a portrait of Shane Jones, a vulture instead of kōkako and cannabis leaves. Bruce Mahalski holds the $50 note he drew to pay his court levy. The listing noted the highest bidder would also receive the payment receipt and an "it’s a climate emergency" T-shirt.
Australian-based real estate investment company Marprop plans to convert Queenstown’s The Forge building into a 264-bed backpackers’ hostel. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGHAn Australian real estate investment company has snapped up one of Queenstown’s most central buildings, planning to turn it into a 264-bed "premium backpackers". The ODT understands Marprop recently bought The Forge, a three-level, mixed-use commercial building which fronts Athol, Shotover and Camp Sts. It is Marprop’s second property interest in Queenstown, the company having previously bought a mixed-use building, home to Patagonia clothing store, which fronts Beach and Shotover Sts. Thirteen rooms, in different configurations, are planned for the first floor, along with communal bathrooms and an entry/self check-in/lounge, and another 17 rooms and communal bathrooms on the second floor.
Unlike many on the circuit, Jovic never planned to be a professional tennis player. “I would say it’s more like tennis chose me a little bit,” said Jovic. “During Covid, I couldn’t play soccer anymore, so I decided to just play tennis,” Jovic said. So then I just got addicted to the winning and then you win some more, you win some more, and then the [going to] college thing just went out the door a little bit. It’s been a novelty to visit new cities but the job – and the pressure – is unforgiving, especially for younger players.
Chris Swann. PHOTO: ODT FILESLiquidators of a property development business, owned by Dunedin businessman Chris Swann, have identified areas of concern that require further investigation. Shares were held by CJS Nominees (owned by Mr Swann) and Mr Swann, who is a former chairman of Waitaki District Health Services and listed cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge. Mr Swann previously told the liquidators that Covid-19 and the lockdown in 2020 impacted the project. The liquidators would continue investigations in order to make a decision as to any further action required.
“They were just down the road from us, so I decided we’d turn this one into their little memorial garden.”Field, speaking publicly for the first time since her children’s funeral, said she is touched by the heart-warming memorial. “It means so much to me that Viv’s Kitchen has chosen to create this memorial for my children. The cafe was local to us and their kindness and generosity is so appreciated,” the mother said in a statement. “We hope this little memorial will help Chelsey to know those little lives mattered and will always be remembered,” her post read. Police issue update on investigationPolice are now describing the incident as a “triple homicide and arson”, saying their initial inquiries have concluded.
A Doctors Point garden has been turned from broom, gorse and pine trees into a five-star property, planted with 1400 species from all over the world. His property has just been named by the NZ Gardens Trust as a five-star garden. It was a mighty turnaround for a property which resembled a "complete wilderness" when he first viewed the site. Dylan Norfield’s Doctors Point property has recently been appointed a five-star garden by the NZ Gardens Trust. Dylan Norfield is dwarfed by a Gunnera manicata, or Brazilian rhubarb, at his Doctors Point property.
The superyacht Pangaea Ocean Explorer off Roseneath yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYAn Australian billionaire’s $69 million superyacht, which doubles as a marine research vessel, has cruised into Dunedin. The Pangaea Ocean Explorer arrived in Port Otago yesterday from Port Lyttelton, sailing under the Jamaican flag. In 2023, his Minderoo foundation partnered with the Australian government to monitor the health of marine parks, contributing $8.4m and using the Pangaea Ocean Explorer which was adapted for use as a research vessel. In December, the 49.1m superyacht Teleost, owned by former Microsoft chief technology officer Nathan Myhrvold, docked in the harbour.
The suspect accused of fatally shooting two Brown University students and an MIT professor in December admitted in videos found on an electronic device to having planned the attack for several months, officials said Tuesday. Prosecutors said that in the videos, Valente stated that his intended target was Brown, which is in Providence, Rhode Island. But, prosecutors said, “based on initial review of the evidence collected,” Valente did not provide a motive for either shooting. In the videos, the transcript says, Valente said he had long “planned this.”“It was, it was six months, man. On Monday, Brown University President Christina Paxson said in a message to the campus community that the school will beef up security in the wake of the tragedy.
