One man is in a critical condition following a serious assault at a property in Otatara, Invercargill. Police were called to a private property in Dunns Rd, Otatara, at about 7am today after reports that a man had been stabbed, a police spokesman said. He was flown to Dunedin Hospital and remains in a critical condition. A 23-year-old woman was taken into custody and has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, the spokesman said. A scene guard remains in place until at least tomorrow while a scene examination takes place.

Photo: RNZ/Nate McKinnonVoting for Bird of the Century - run by Forest & Bird - opens 9am tomorrow. The annual Bird of the Year competition has been renamed to celebrate the conservation group's centennial year. Photo: North Island Piopio, Turnagra tanagra, collected 8 September 1900, Waitotara district, New Zealand. She said these birds would provide a poignant reminder of the many bird species that were still endangered. "Given that 82 percent of New Zealand's bird species are still threatened with extinction, we want to remind people that their survival is still very much at stake," she said.

The Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), which manages apprenticeships in Aotearoa, launched its women in trades campaign in July. Emery-Hughes discovered her passion for the trades when she started to build things she couldn't afford to buy for her children. (Jen Raoult/Supplied)Williams said her message for women thinking of joining the trade industry was that now is the time. “The construction industry creates so many opportunities. Emery-Hughes said she wants to see other women give the trade industry a go.

6 hours ago6 hours agoFor All Blacks fans, it felt like 2007 all over again. A do-or-die Rugby World Cup clash in France refereed by Wayne Barnes and robbed of victory again — so they say. Watch all the action from Rugby World Cup 2023 on the home of rugby, Stan Sport. Sam Cane looks round after the end of the Rugby World Cup final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France. The try couldn't have been allowed and if the shoe had been on the other foot, All Blacks fans would have been irate.

Today is the annual observance of Te Pūtake o te Riri – He Rā Maumahara, the National Day of Commemoration for the New Zealand Wars. The New Zealand Wars took place between 1845 and 1872, with a series of skirmishes and battles at various sites around the North Island. In Tauranga, where the commemorations this year are being held, local New Zealand Wars historian Buddy Mikaere (Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Ranginui) says more people than ever are taking an interest in the wars. “One is that huge numbers of New Zealanders were denied an awareness of New Zealand history in their school years, or if they did learn anything about New Zealand history, it was a rose-tinted version of it. He also hopes in the future the official day of commemoration for the New Zealand Wars could become somewhat akin to Anzac Day in the consciousness of the New Zealand public.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Fans react to the Rugby World Cup 2023 Final | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Cheree Kinnear speaks live from outside the Stade de France’ in Paris after the Rugby World Cup 2023 Final between the All Blacks and South Africa. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

A gallant All Blacks team has battled to second place at the Rugby World Cup- beaten 12-11 by South Africa in Paris. I want to bring a World Cup home,” Mo’unga said. “It’s a question I’ve been asking a lot of senior players because I haven’t been to a World Cup final before,” Barrett said. How to follow the World Cup final actionWhen: 8am, SundayFollow live updates: nzherald.co.nzListen to commentary: join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio, or catch the ACC on iHeartRadio or Hauraki. Get full coverage of the Rugby World Cup.

The Rugby World Cup final is underway as fans descend from across the world to witness history being made at Stade de France in Paris. A record fourth global title for the Springboks by the barest of margins after a controversy and card filled World Cup final. A rumble in the Paris rain gave way to a gripping second half epic as the All Blacks refused to surrender. Kolisi’s head clattered into Savea’s to earn him a yellow card that should have resulted in two captains being sent off in a World Cup final. While it will never win any beauty contests, the Boks once again proved their style is built for World Cup success.

The new owners of the Nugget Point Hotel have plans for an extensive refurbishment, to bring the property up to a five-star-plus standard, over the next year. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDQueenstown's Nugget Point Hotel has sold for just over $20 million to Singapore-New Zealand buyer New Bay Group. Bayleys investment sales director Paul Dixon said the "ground-breaking" resort was "ahead of its time" when it was built in the 1980s. New Bay Group, which also owns hotels in Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga, has committed to an extensive refurbishment, which will restore Nugget Point to a five-star-plus standard over the next year. The hotel will be operated by experienced New Zealand company Capstone Hotel Management, which manages about 14 properties across the country.

South Africa successfully defends RWC title after beating All Blacks 12-11 in a tightly contested finalSouth Africa successfully defends RWC title after beating All Blacks 12-11 in a tightly contested finalImage: Getty ImagesSouth Africa has successfully defended their Rugby World Cup title after overcoming the All Blacks 12-11 in a tightly contested match and also become the second team to win the Webb Ellis Trophy back-to-back. All Blacks’ Richie Mou’nga converted a penalty in the 16th minute to reduce the deficit to 6-3. In the 18th minute, Pollard extended the Springboks’ lead to 9-3 after converting a penalty. In the 33rd minute, Pollard kicked another penalty to increase the lead to 12-3 before Mou’nga replied in the 37th minute with a penalty to reduce the gap to 12-6. The Springboks were flashed yellow cards in the second half to captain Siya Kolisi in the 45th minute and Cheslin Kolbe in the 72nd minute.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Rugby World Cup 2023: Final kicks off in Paris between All Blacks and Springboks | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. The Rugby World Cup final is moments away as fans descend from across the world to witness history being made at Stade de France in Paris. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/57tkhnu3 Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

“Not in my wildest dreams did I think that both my children would ever be gone before me… and not like this. She was known to community mental health and alcohol and drug services and was under the care of a private psychiatrist. However he has not been able to work at all since Daniel died. He felt that no matter how Mia and Daniel died, they were also worth celebrating and remembering. Unfortunately, Garry’s experience is not unique, and it reflects the worsening mental health issues in New Zealand.

It’s a Pōneke lunchtime institution, but which Malaysian roti canai and curry combo is best? We judged each restaurant based on what we know good Malaysian food to be. Here are Wellington’s roti canai combos, ranked from worst to best. The roti canai looked like the frozen stuff I use at home, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing – when cooked well, it’s a solid choice. The best roti canai and chicken curry in the whole of Wellington central.

Pū Rākau blocks feature the Māori alphabet, numbers, atua Māori (Māori gods) and patterns. (Johnson Witehira/Supplied)A set of alphabet blocks in te reo Māori aims to transport the Māori world into people’s homes and normalise it through play. The Paku Pū Rākau blocks feature the Māori alphabet and numbers, along with Māori atua (gods) and designs. Artist Johnson Witehira hopes his Māori alphabet blocks can help tamariki engage with the culture in a fun way. He said by creating the blocks, he wants to normalise te ao Māori in society.

They’ve been described as the Beetles for kids. And now after more than a decade of spreading joy to generations of children, the Wiggles – Anthony, Murray, Greg, and Jeff have reunited on screen to tell how the magic happened. It wasn’t all upbeat and colourful skivvies, as the film sheds light on some of the struggles they faced as individuals. Yellow Wiggle Greg Page and Purple Wiggle Jeff Fatt joined Jack Tame to chat about the documentary, the history, and the success of the Wiggles. LISTEN ABOVE