Anthony Paul Doyle at his court hearing in 2006 where he pleaded guilty to the murders of Michael Douglas O'Sullivan and Toni-Anne Nathan. Photo / Alan GibsonHe became eligible in November 2024 but the Parole Board declined to grant an early release. He was questioned by the psychologist about why he shot his second victim, Toni-Anne Nathan, given she was trying to escape. “He was very aware of the life of pain for the family of the victims,” the Parole Board said. Once his relationship finished around 1998, he began using methamphetamine,” the Parole Board said.

Fonterra has set aside $75 million for building a larger butter line at its Clandeboye dairy factory. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDFonterra has started work on a $75 million butter plant expansion at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury. The larger butter line is part of the co-op’s investment of up to $1 billion over the next three to four years in projects that generate further value and make the operation more efficient. At the same time, work will soon begin to install new pipes linking milk treatment to the butter line. Fonterra said the new butter line would increase capacity and expand the site’s ability to produce a wider range of formats, including halal and kosher options.

Keith Hutton, who won seven gold medals and one bronze medal at the New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin at the weekend, says the key is listening to your body. At the weekend the 76-year-old Wanaka man won seven golds and one bronze at the New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin. After competing in the Games for about 30 years, Mr Hutton said his results this year were his best yet. Having been involved in athletics since childhood, Mr Hutton said he was always involved at appropriate levels. Mr Hutton was told to stop sprinting to protect his hips, so instead he picked up more throwing events.

Another two Canterbury building companies have gone into liquidation after accumulating debts. Alpha Construct Ltd owes a combined $867,000 to Inland Revenue (IRD) and creditors, while unrelated company Gellatly Builders Ltd has an estimated total shortfall of about $297,000. Alpha Construct shareholders and directors Keith Carney and Sarah Browne voluntarily put their company into liquidation after seeking professional advice. He found in his first report, released on January 23, the IRD was owed about $200,000 and unsecured creditors about $100,000. "Subject to further verification, the liquidator estimates that there will be no funds available to unsecured creditors.

A crash between a car and a bus on Sunday morning is the latest in a string of incidents on the section of road, near Doon St.Fortunately, only one person received minor injuries in the incident. Otago Peninsula Community Board chairman Paul Pope next to a section of Portobello Rd, near Doon St, where vehicles have been slipping and losing control recently. "When that work is started, this corner [near Doon St] will be repaired also. A bus and a car block Portobello Rd, near Doon St, after colliding on Sunday. A 30kmh speed limit sign had been put in place in the area and he urged drivers to heed it.

Enjoying the Beaumont Boot Bash are (from left) Richard Ryder, Emma Martin, Cody Waihape, Cody Spicer, Aisha Bain and Kyle Rhodes. PHOTOS: NICK BROOKWomen outnumbered men by nearly two to one at Saturday night’s Beaumont Boot Bash singles ball at the Beaumont Hotel, highlighting a "serious man drought" in the district. "So we have an important announcement to single men across the region — you are very much needed at future events," organiser and hotel owner-manager Alison Mills said. Southern friends (from left) Lizzie Harris, Stacey Anderson, Shantelle Philip, Genevieve O’Donohue and Ben Roberts. Ms Mills began the Beaumont Boot Bash in 2010 in an attempt to bring the area’s widely scattered singles together for a night of socialising, dancing and "fun and games".

Dean Kimpton has not had an easy rise as the boss of Auckland Transport. Photo / Michael CraigFormer Transport Minister Simeon Brown agreed, saying AT would be “surgically changed” to restore democratic control for transport issues in Auckland. Stacey van der Putten, AT’s director of public transport and active modes, is an obvious candidate for the interim leadership arrangements. She is in charge of public transport, has strong communication skills, and is highly respected by the mayor and councillors. Auckland Transport chief executive Dean Kimpton.

Emergency services arrived shortly after midnight on January 14 at the Waitārere Beach Rd property at which Timmins died. “As a result, police now believe one person at the address received a wound consistent with being stabbed,” Sheridan said. When questioned about the possibility of charges against the three survivors, Sheridan said: “Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the Waitārere Beach incident”. Police at a Waitārere Beach Rd property where Ben Timmins died of what police now say was a stab wound. Timmins was killed at Waitārere Beach on January 14.

PHOTOS: ODT FILESTwo former farmers are looking to go head-to-head in the fight to win the Waitaki electorate at this year’s general election. Mr Anderson, a first-term MP, said he was very surprised to hear his possible opposition was running from Dunedin. "The electorate has a clear choice, someone who has lived and worked in the Waitaki and is now privileged to represent our region, or a carpetbagger." Mr O’Connor said Dunedin was a change in scenery, but it was "well served" by the current Labour contingent. "Dunedin is served by two brilliant Labour MPs and I think they will [bolt] in and continue to represent their people well.

Super Rugby Pacific continues to limit the influence of TMOs as part of a broader push to speed up games and cut unnecessary stoppages. Reducing breaks in play and increasing ball-in-play time have been identified as key priorities as Super Rugby enters its 30th year, Stuff.co.nz reports. While the international game continues to grapple with heavy TMO involvement, Super Rugby Pacific administrators remain committed to the guidelines first introduced in 2023. “These innovations reflect our ongoing commitment to deliver the most entertaining and engaging rugby competition in the world,” said Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley. 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squadsPhoto: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Super Rugby Pacific continues to limit the influence of TMOs as part of a broader push to speed up games and cut unnecessary stoppages. Reducing breaks in play and increasing ball-in-play time have been identified as key priorities as Super Rugby enters its 30th year, Stuff.co.nz reports. Even All Blacks legend Richie McCaw has publicly voiced frustration at frequent interruptions, describing repeated TMO interventions as a handbrake on the spec…

New Zealand is in talks with the US about the supply of rare and critical minerals. Photo: Getty ImagesOpposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals. "Most New Zealanders would be upset that talks about mining and exporting critical minerals are taking place without transparency or accountability." Photo: RNZGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said the critical minerals discussions were happening "largely in secret and on terms dictated by the United States". ACT was also supportive of New Zealand's critical minerals talks with the US.

“The response demonstrated the strength of our interagency partnerships and the shared commitment to supporting one another and the community in difficult circumstances.”Rescue choppers searched in the Paekākāriki Hill area for the downed craft. Image / Flight RadarMP for Ōtaki and ex-Air Force helicopter pilot Tim Costley earlier told the Herald he was “really sad” to hear about the “tragic” crash. Costley said members of the public should respect the cordons in place at Battle Hill campground and people who work in the area. “Let’s keep the families first and foremost in our thoughts at this really sad time.”His experience as a pilot meant that once he found out about the crash, it sent his mind wandering. “You look out at the window at what the weather conditions are and then you think, ‘Well, what could have caused this?’”Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

The latest tranche of documents shows a very global social world ... bankers, politicians, philanthropists, across London, New York, the Caribbean, and beyond. University of Otago international relations professor Robert Patman told The Front Page the release shows how deeply Epstein had embedded himself into elite circles. It has huge implications for the US political system, but has huge international implications as well,” he said. I have a feeling the Epstein case will probably make the Watergate case look quite small in comparison. It has huge domestic and international implications,” he said.

A former Olympic rower hopes there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend. He was yet to return home after the robbery and did not yet know the extent of what had been stolen. "All of that pales [in] comparison to the gold medal." You know, I was a world champion for two years before the Olympics, so it was a whole build-up to winning a gold medal... it was hard fought." Despite having championship medals displayed in his home, it was only the Olympic medal that had been hidden that was stolen.