The book also details the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, during which the couple entered strict isolation together at Windsor, overseen by a reduced household staff. The book by Hugo Vickers details Elizabeth and Phillip's private life, health struggles and isolation during the pandemic. Photo / Getty ImagesHugo wrote: “The Queen let the Duke do exactly as he pleased. In a sense, they had separated.”During the pandemic, Elizabeth and Philip were brought together at Windsor Castle, living in what staff referred to as “HMS Bubble”, a restricted environment with limited personnel. “The following morning, he got up, had a bath, said he did not feel well and quietly slipped away.”The biography also describes Elizabeth’s reaction to his death.

Antoine Richard was last seen in Cromwell late on March 21. Photo: NZ PoliceThe family of French national Antoine Richard is appealing for more help in the search for the 21-year-old reported missing in Cromwell. Richard was last seen on March 21, about 11.45pm at the Victoria Arms Hotel on the corner of Achil St and Melmore Tce. "We have been devastated with worry since we heard the news," the family said. Richard was last seen also wearing light-coloured knee-length shorts and a black t-shirt, police said.

A few decades on he is winning awards for his dairy-free chocolate bon bons. Mind Your Temper then uses that raw product to create its specialty chocolates, bon bons and dipped pralines. For the bon bon, different shapes would mean different fillings. In 2022 he won the best bon bon in the Vegan Chocolate Awards. In the past, many of his alcohol-flavoured bon bons have won medals, such as his maple, bourbon and pecan and Cointreau and hazelnut bon bons.

A mammoth helicopter rescue operation to find a beloved border collie in remote back country near Hokitika had a heart-warming ending yesterday when the pooch was found alive and well. Over $11,000 was raised in less than a day by people hoping to see Molly reunited with her owner. Border collie Molly looks at the view from her rescue helicopter. Last week the West Coast Rescue Helicopter flew to the Campbell Range to rescue Molly’s owner, who was badly injured after tumbling 55m over a waterfall. She was picked up from Campbell Bivouac and flown back to hospital in Greymouth, but Molly was lost in the accident.

Auckland councillors have finally decided what to do with Western Springs Stadium after years of debate. Photo: Auckland CouncilPlans to build a Hollywood Bowl-inspired structure for live music events at Western Springs Stadium have been given the green light by Auckland Council. Eccles said with a few tweaks, Western Springs could become a world-class concert venue, attracting overseas artists. The Speedway Association was represented by their lawyer Bronwyn Carruthers KC, who argued the council had not given speedway at Western Springs adequate consideration. That was despite an upcoming legal challenge over the decision to end Speedway at Western Springs.

PHOTO: TONI MCDONALDThe long-awaited Sir Peter Beck Science and Innovation Centre opened at James Hargest College yesterday. The opening marked the end of a decade-long project and honoured one of the school’s distinguished former students, Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck. Deputy principal Anna McDowall said Sir Peter had immediately accepted the honour of the naming of the centre when asked. Sir Peter said returning to James Hargest felt ‘‘super weird to turn up back to school as an adult’’. ‘‘Never ever combine a Bunsen burner, a stainless steel sink and a manila folder in the science room.

Dozens of police officers, ambulance staff and firefighters rushed to the incident, which spread across a number of streets. Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor Julie Fairey watched the full video and said the footage gave a sense of the chaos and violence. Photo / SuppliedFairey told the Herald that councillors were shocked by the street violence and thankful that emergency services attended. Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa ward councillor and former Auckland mayor Christine Fletcher told RNZ the situation was completely unacceptable. Photo / Corey FlemingPolice investigations are continuing, with Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill saying the behaviour of some in attendance was clearly unacceptable.

University of Otago (Wellington) researchers found hospital admissions for the condition rose 78% between 2000 and 2019, increasing from 217 admissions per 100,000 people in 2000 to 386 admissions per 100,000 people in 2019. Research leader and public health PhD student Sharla McTavish said Māori were 1.7 times more likely to be admitted to hospital with sepsis than non-Māori, and Pacific peoples were 2.3 times more likely to be admitted to hospital with sepsis. Globally, sepsis is estimated to be responsible for one in three deaths, and more than 166million cases were reported in 2021. Ms McTavish said the Otago study was the first to report long-term epidemiological trends for all public hospital admissions for sepsis in New Zealand. A long-term, comprehensive national sepsis action plan was needed, to address early recognition and treatment, careful use of antibiotics, wider public health surveillance and equitable and effective wraparound support for sepsis survivors.

The pool and Port Chalmers Pool both closed for the season yesterday, after opening in October and September, respectively. A Dunedin City Council spokesperson said attendance at the St Clair pool was down slightly compared with the previous season - 37,491 visitors this summer, compared with 40,250 in 2024-25. ‘‘There were fewer ‘bumper’ hot days compared to the previous season, reducing the number of peak visitor days,’’ the spokesperson said. In contrast, Port Chalmers Pool recorded a 19% increase in visitors from the previous season - 4975 visitors this season, compared with 4160 in 2024-25. ‘‘Highlights for the season included a number of school triathlon events at the pool and continued support from regular lane swimmers.’’

File photo: ODTA Dunedin taxi driver accused of detaining and sexually assaulting two women says the allegations against him are ‘‘totally, very untrue’’. The defendant, aged in his 30s, is on trial at the Dunedin District Court facing two charges of kidnapping, two of indecent assault and one of harassment. On Monday, the court heard from two victims who were passengers in the defendant’s car only two months apart in 2023. While nothing seemed amiss at first, the complainant told the court she became uncomfortable when the driver began complimenting her on her appearance. That’s totally, very untrue.’’The defendant told police the only kiss came from the complainant at the end of the ride.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDTapanui dairy farmers Luke and Nicole Kane were last night named the Otago regional supreme winners in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. The couple were recognised for their farming system that balanced performance with environmental stewardship and respect for family legacy, a statement said. For nearly a century the Kane family have farmed their 668ha (580ha effective) property. Smart technology was used across the dairy herd to monitor animal health and performance, improving efficiency while reducing waste. Other award winners: —Ben and Rebecca Trotter (Black Peak Farming, Alpine Fresh and Red Bridge Berries, Luggate): Ballance Agri-Nutrients Soil Management Award; Hill Labs Agri-Science Award; Beef+Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award; FMG Risk Management Award; NZFET Innovation Award.

Anna NelsonSilver Fern Farms Ltd is back in the black, having posted a $29.1million net profit after tax for the year ended December 31 on revenue of just over $3m. ‘‘Cautious confidence’’ was being seen among farmers and there was a lot more work to be done to keep building confidence. The sector continued to face challenges across an increasingly volatile trade environment and plenty of scenario planning was going on. Mr Boulton said SFF was looking to finish the first quarter of 2026 on track. Silver Fern Farms Co-op, which jointly owns Silver Fern Farms Ltd with Bright Meat Group, recorded an after-tax net profit of $14.2m, after last year’s $10.9m loss.

Methanex gas has a much more strategic purpose than being squandered to produce and export methanol. The second foolish decision is to abandon the feasibility study for the Lake Onslow pumped hydro project. The government abandoned the Lake Onslow feasibility study with a lot of petulant rhetoric and shamefully misleading comment on costs. Investment in a facility such as Lake Onslow would immediately provide opportunity for new generator entrants to buy storage, or ‘‘firming’’. Because the Lake Onslow project sets out to correct a market failure, some regulatory or contractual changes would be needed for it to proceed.

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