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The opening date for an estimated $200m equine stud and equestrian training centre at Lake Hood, Canterbury, has been pushed out to late 2027.Southern Parallel Equine Centre (SPEC) chief executive Catherine Stuart has also announced plans for stage 2, the Southern Parallel Life Skills Academy, to open at the same time.Stuart said she is working with Ashburton District Council on building consents for SPEC and aims to commence construction in the second quarter of 2026.“We are aiming to open the event and competition aspects of SPEC in the fourth quarter of 2027 and in readiness for major Ashburton equestrian events…
Tesla’s popular Model Y electric SUV has been recalled in New Zealand and Australia due to a software fault that could cause injury to drivers.The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) issued the recall on August 26 for certain 2025 Model Y vehicles running software versions earlier than 2025.26.6.The issue stems from a firmware feature that was not enabled. As a result, the window may not detect obstructions properly, raising the risk of injury.The fault would be resolved via an over-the-air software update and affected owners did not need to schedule a service appointment.While NZTA did not disclose how many vehicles…
A high profile sportsman accused of serious family violence – crushing the ribs of an infant in July 2023 – has given evidence at his trial in the Dunedin District Court, on occasion, breaking down in tears.The Crown has argued the injuries were not intentional, but were reckless, and a squeezing movement around the torso of the victim was an unreasonable risk, requiring “significant force”.X-rays from when the victim was taken to Dunedin Hospital showed at least a dozen rib fractures and a broken clavicle.When asked this afternoon about the date he was accused of hurting the child, the accused…
A family-owned used car dealership has made the “huge” move from Dunedin to Mosgiel after spending more than 40 years in the city. Yesterday was the first day Midway Motors, formerly based in Kaikorai Valley Rd, operated from its new premises in Gladstone Rd South. Managing director Chris Henderson said relocating the business had not been easy and was “emotional”. He had worked at the old site for 35 years, since he was a child. “This is pretty huge. “Forty-five-odd-plus years the building was there, and now it’s going to be something different. “But that’s change, right?” His family had…
Two high-profile Reserve Bank appointees have resigned this year, well ahead of their terms ending and amid ongoing concerns with the cost of living – but the Prime Minister says it’s “not unusual”.Christopher Luxon’s Finance Minister Nicola Willis released a statement on Friday announcing chairman Neil Quigley’s resignation, saying it was “the appropriate time for him to hand over” but, soon after, told RNZ she would have demanded his resignation had it not been offered.Quigley’s resignation stems partly from his mischaracterisation of the resignation of the central bank’s governor Adrian Orr in March.And, despite the Reserve Bank’s statutory independence, top…
By Gregoire Lory & Yolaine de Kerchove Published on 01/09/2025 – 18:21 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The issue of abortion is making its way onto the European Commission’s agenda. As part of a European citizens’ initiative, the “My Voice, My Choice: For Safe And Accessible Abortion” movement submitted a petition with over 1 million signatures to the Commission on Monday. The petition calls on the Commission to present a proposal to set up a funding mechanism to guarantee safe and affordable access to voluntary termination of pregnancy. The coordinator of this initiative, Nika Kovač, recalls the situation of many women in Europe. “In Europe, 20…
A 40-year-old “serial spitter” who has been causing trouble in Auckland’s North Shore has been arrested.Police said inquiries into several incidents across Devonport and Bayswater began in June this year as allegations “spiralled” on social media.Waitemata east area prevention manage acting inspector Tim Williams said: “Today, we located a person of interest walking on Wairoa Rd in Narrow Neck, and he was promptly arrested.”While being arrested, police said the man allegedly attempted to spit at police staff.The man, from Belmont, would appear in the North Shore District Court tomorrow. He faced three common assault charges, and one count of resisting…
A man has been taken into custody after shots were fired at police in Palmerston North in two incidents over the past 48 hours. The 20-year-old man was arrested this morning and charged with using a firearm against a law enforcement officer as well as having a warrant for outstanding driving offences.Police central district commander Dion Bennett said patrolling officers were notified of a speeding vehicle near Highbury Ave at 1.30am today.”The driver failed to stop, and as police pursued the fleeing vehicle, a passenger leaned out of the window and aimed a firearm at police, firing five or six…
ADVERTISEMENT The French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, accused Italy of pursuing a policy of ‘fiscal dumping’, just days before the vote of confidence in his government scheduled for 8 September and following the accusations made against President Macron by the Italian deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini. Fiscal dumping is a term used to describe the act of creating more favourable conditions, or lowering taxes, to attract foreign business or investment in some countries, in comparison to others. During a media briefing on Sunday with franceinfo, Lci, Bfmtv and Cnews, the French PM pointed the finger at so-called “fiscal nomadism”, underlining…
Local voices in South Auckland warn the boy racer bill risks targeting Pacific families and cultural gatherings.The Government’s Anti-Social Road Use Bill has been criticised in South Auckland as heavy-handed and unfair, with Pacific car enthusiasts warning it risks criminalising family-friendly gatherings and cultural expression.Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia said events he attended with his children were being wrongly lumped in with boy racers.”The Government should not be using a hammer… it needs to be more targeted and ensure it’s well-defined what type of group they’re trying to target.”Otherwise, this seems to be curbing the freedoms of people…