A meeting later this month is set to decide how much time will be needed for the controversial Santana Minerals Bendigo mine application but the company is sticking to asking for a 30-day timeframe. Panel convener Jane Borthwick, a retired environment court judge, had earlier suggested a timeframe of up to 120 working days. Ms Borthwick has now decided to have a meeting of parties to discuss the timeframe for the proposed application and also what qualities would be needed to sit on the panel hearing the application. It would not allow the panel to request further information or commission a report on matters relevant to the application. In a memorandum to the application filed last month by Santana Minerals’ counsel, the company said it favoured a 30-day timeframe, which was the default timeframe under the Act.

After a tie for eighth at the Masters last year, he made it five straight top 10s in majors, including the two wins. He’s a serious contender to complete the Grand Slam in the next few years, if not this year. Since that impressive run, which also included a second placing at the PGA, he’s been chasing the slam. Phil MickelsonNeeds: US OpenThe 55-year-old has seven majors, including three Masters, but he’s 0-34 at the US Open with six runner-up finishes. Koepka has four top 10s at the Open, including a sixth at Royal Birkdale, which hosts the event this year.

Their approach emphasizes cost control, pasture optimization, animal health, and nutrition rather than chasing maximum volume, reinforcing the economic value of high-performing cows in pasture-based systems. Genetics sits at the core of the farm’s success, driven largely by Michelle’s deep involvement in herd improvement and breed governance. Challenges with udder longevity in high-producing cows prompted the Burgesses to expand their gene pool using selected overseas Holstein genetics. While cautious due to historical limitations in New Zealand breeding value verification, improvements by NZ Animal Evaluation have made international genetics more usable. The couple now selects moderately sized, efficient grazers suited to seasonal calving and New Zealand pasture conditions.

According to Umberto Bernabucci of the University of Tuscia, heat and humidity can reduce milk yields by 3% to 20%, and in some cases up to 30%, while also degrading protein and fat levels critical for cheesemaking. Analysis by dairy research centre CLAL shows Italian milk production fell an average of 17.2% between March and September from 2022 to 2024, compared with a 15.5% decline in the prior three-year period. Tourism and exports of Italian cheeses such as burrata and ricotta are surging, yet domestic milk supplies are tightening. Studies suggest cooling can offset at most about half of heat-related production losses, while rising energy and feed costs further erode profitability. Italy’s main farmers’ union, Coldiretti, warns that nearly one in 10 dairy farms nationwide risks closure.

Centrist Publishing has released:Centrist Publishing says it is prepared to respond to dozens of formal complaints following its television campaign forJacinda: The Untold Stories during the Graham Norton show on TVNZ 2, Friday night. The advertisements — which promote the book’s bestseller status under the tagline “The Real Story”, and reference discussion around a potential UN role and a US$20 million philanthropic gift from Melinda Gates — aired multiple times during Ardern’s interview with Graham Norton on TVNZ 2, and again later in the evening.

Neighbourly was temporarily shut down on New Year's Day after the breach was uncovered. Photo: ScreenshotThe owner of a hacked social media platform say they have a court injunction to stop private information being released. Stuff Digital owns Neighbourly and co-owns the Stuff news website, which is reporting they have been granted a High Court injunction to prevent information being shared. The Neighbourly website was temporarily shut down on New Year's Day when the breach was discovered, but is back online. An IT security expert has previously told RNZ that the hack included GPS details which could identify people's homes.

The assault took place in a carpark near Bayfield Park yesterday, police say. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN (file)Dunedin police are seeking more information about an alleged assault in the Andersons Bay area. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police received around 10 calls about a 38-year-old man assaulting his 39-year-old partner near the car park at Bayfield Park about 5pm yesterday. The man allegedly stole a push-bike from a member of the public, then continued to assault the female and drove off in a van. Police were seeking any other witnesses to the incident to come forward and contact them through the 105 number.

Photo: ScreenshotThe owner of a hacked social media platform says they have a court injunction to stop private information being released. Stuff Limited owns Neighbourly and co-owns the Stuff news website, which is reporting they have been granted a High Court injunction to stop the information being shared. The Neighbourly website was temporarily shut down on New Year's Day when the breach was discovered but is back online. An IT security expert has previously told RNZ that the hack has included GPS details which could identify people's homes. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

PHOTOS: ASPIRING MATERIALSChristchurch start-up Aspiring Materials is looking at building a manufacturing plant in Southland converting olivine rock from nearby quarries into valuable materials such as magnesium metal. Christchurch start-up Aspiring Materials’ pilot mineral extraction plant launched in Bromley last March (above and below). "It all points to Southland being the home of Aspiring Materials in the future." Working to provide cleaner energy are Aspiring Materials co-founder Dr Chris Ozes, left, US billionaire and clean energy investor Bill Gates and Aspiring Materials chief executive Mark Chadderton. The Aspiring process produces nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) hydroxides which are essential for making lithium-ion batteries.

PHOTO: ODT FILESVolts captain Luke Georgeson will be sidelined for an indefinite period in the Super Smash. Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones yesterday confirmed the skipper had suffered a side strain and would need some time to recover. "I hope I haven’t put the mockers on him but he’s got off to a good start in every game," Tasman-Jones said. "It was a fantastic game of cricket, and there were periods when we played some really good cricket. "You get a decent crowd on a summer’s evening watching a really good game of cricket, and everyone kind of leaves feeling a bit deflated when it’s a tie.

Speaking to author and lifestyle creator Courtney Adamo for a Godmothers Bookstore livestream, Meghan explained: “It demystifies. People walk in and go, ‘Oh, she’s in this with me.’ And what are they drawn to? She said: “I love people being able to serve themselves, and having things on the stove that everyone can help themselves to. “I always have music on in the background.”When she travels, Meghan always takes along a portable speaker so she can play music, and a scented candle. She said: “We were meant to fly [to Chicago] but here’s why we didn’t: because 9/11 happened on that same day.

Fire crews were called to the Mosgiel building about 9am today. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYFire crews are battling a blaze in a two-storey industrial building in Mosgiel. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said four fire trucks, a heavy aerial appliance and a command unit were called to Silverstream Business Park about 9am today. The fire was located in the roof of the commercial building, about 20m by 50m in size. At this stage, the fire was contained and a heavy aerial appliance was being used to establish better access to the building.

“We are aligning the US childhood vaccine schedule with international consensus while strengthening transparency and informed consent,” Kennedy said in a statement. Officials said coverage in private plans, Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Programme wouldn’t be affected by the new recommendations. The first category includes vaccines recommended for all children, such as to protect against measles and polio and whooping cough. The second category encompasses vaccines recommended for certain high-risk groups or populations, such as RSV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningitis. Danish health officials also questioned the US following its lead.

Gordon Ramsay and daughter Holly Ramsay Peaty sharing a father-daughter dance at Holly's wedding. Photo / Instagram, @hollyramsaypeatyBefore the wedding, Gordon’s daughter Tilly Ramsay, 24, spent time with her father to ensure his speech was spot on, and she revealed it “made everybody cry”. Newlyweds Holly and Adam Ramsay Peaty. “It was a big day for all of us!”Gordon and Tilly also revealed Holly wore her mum Tana Ramsay’s wedding dress as one of three bridal outfits on her big day. Photo / Instagram, @hollyramsaypeatyTilly joked: “Let her do it Dad, it doesn’t matter.”Gordon replied: “I know but three times?

At least 16 sanctioned oil tankers have fled Venezuela in an effort to evade a US navy blockade of the country. The ships, most of which were loaded with Venezuelan crude and fuel, departed the country’s waters in “dark mode” and were spoofing their locations, making it appear as though they are thousands of miles away. The deceptive tactics appear to be part of a coordinated attempt to bypass American naval forces in the region and could open the door for US military action at sea. The ships, which had been in or near Venezuelan ports in recent weeks, had all left by Saturday in the wake of president Nicholas Maduro’s capture by US forces, according to satellite images and ship-tracking data. Donald Trump insisted that an oil embargo on Venezuela was in “full force”, yet the tankers still took the risky decision to leave port.