Judges can spot a good sheep
Mr Wallace was judging merinos at the Wānaka A&P Show along with fellow Australian judge Michael Corkhill. Mr Wallace had bred several other rams which he believed had influenced the industry more than he did. The runner-up was a ewe hogget owned by the Paterson family, of Armidale Merino Stud, near Ranfurly. There were some quality sheep entered in the show and it was refreshing to see paddock presentation, Mr Wallace said. Mr Corkhill said he and Mr Wallace shared a similar breeding philosophy and quipped that they had not had a fight over their deliberations.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 16:32 UTC
Residents frustrated by lack of notification
PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIENResidents of a Dunedin street are frustrated at the lack of notification about an all-hour road closure that has been imposed at one end of their road. One end of Glenross St in Kaikorai Valley has been closed for less than a week for cable upgrades by Aurora Energy. Meanwhile, Aurora Energy is warning residents to respect the workers on site after a motorist ignored traffic management instructions and instead chose to drive through the active worksite. Glenross St resident Richard Stewart, 89, is incensed at the lack of communication ahead of the closure. He said he was not opposed to the works, but was wanting ‘‘answers’’ about the lack of notification, and the ‘‘lack of an alternative’’.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 16:32 UTC
Nicola Willis urges motorists not to panic-buy fuel as oil prices spike
Some Gull stations have run out of fuel for the second time in three days. Gull told RNZ that customers have continued to “flock to our stations in search of fair fuel prices”. Photo / Mark MitchellKharg Island is located about 30km off mainland Iran and handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. That would see oil prices continue to rise up towards $180-odd a barrel. I mean, right now our fuel companies appear to be able to access supplies.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 12:27 UTC
Are the days of big Kiwi raids on Sydney’s Autumn Carnival fading?
Cover image courtesy of Hawkesbury Race ClubFor decades, Sydney’s autumn carnival has been a natural extension of the New Zealand 3-year-old season. Kiwi staying strength has been well established in the pastIf several contenders do arrive in Sydney this autumn, history suggests they will command respect. The following years delivered further success, including Volkstok’n’barrell (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}) in the 2015 G1 Rosehill Guineas, and Mongolian Khan (NZ) in the 2015 G1 Australian Derby. Later winners in the G1 Australian Derby include Tavago (NZ) (Tavistock {NZ}), Jon Snow (NZ), and the G1 Rosehill Guineas winners includes Gingernuts (NZ) (Iffraaj {GB}). Calendar tweak opens fresh pathwaysUnderlying the shifting nature of the carnival is a notable change to the New Zealand autumn calendar.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 10:43 UTC
Formula 1 result: Liam Lawson completes double points race weekend, takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix
Only Williams’ Carlos Sainz in ninth made up more places in the grand prix than Lawson, who qualified 14th on Saturday. Having become the youngest driver to take pole position for a grand prix 24 hours earlier, Kimi Antonelli turned starting first into his maiden victory, continuing 2026’s trend of Mercedes winning every race. Teammate George Russell finished second to complete Mercedes’ second one-two in as many grands prix, while Lewis Hamilton came home third for his maiden grand prix podium for Ferrari. Eight points across the weekend takes Lawson to ninth in the drivers championship, level with Verstappen, while Racing Bulls are sixth in the constructors after Lindblad’s eighth in Melbourne. Formula One now takes a week off, before returning for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka at the end of this month, as the final race before a five-week break after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix were cancelled due to the Iran war.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 10:10 UTC
East Tāmaki crash: One person critical, three injured after three-car smash
The three-car crash happened at the intersection of Smales Road and Te Irirangi Drive, East Tamaki. East Tāmaki crash: One person critical, three injured after three-car smashThe three-car crash happened at the intersection of Smales Road and Te Irirangi Drive, East Tamaki. One person is critical and another three injured following a serious accident in the Auckland suburb of East Tāmaki. Emergency services were called to the intersection between Smales Rd and Te Irirangi Drive at 8.05pm after a three-car crash. “We transported one person in a critical condition and another in a moderate condition to Auckland Hospital, and two people in a moderate condition to Middlemore Hospital.”
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 09:47 UTC
Cheese recalled due to Listeria concerns
The 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese that is the subject of the recall. Photo: suppliedA batch of cheese from Goodfood Group Limited is being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria. Food Safety says the affected product is a 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese with a best before date of 5 November. People are being advised to return the cheese to its place of purchase for a refund or throw it out. Food Safety said there had been no reports of illness.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 05:18 UTC
Cheese recalled after Listeria concerns
The 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese that is the subject of the recall. Photo: suppliedA batch of cheese from Goodfood Group Limited is being recalled because of the possible presence of Listeria bacteria. Food Safety says the affected product is a 200-gram packet of Emborg Emmentaler cheese with a best before date of 5 November. People are being advised to return the cheese to its place of purchase for a refund or throw it out. Food Safety said there had been no reports of illness.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 05:14 UTC
Senior Mongrel Mob Barbarian Tamati Carter admits role in Black Power shooting plot; drug-dealing
He asked a fellow gang member if he had a .22 calibre rifle, and any “machine guns”. Between early 2023 and April 30, 2024, he was working for a more senior gang member, and during that time, he offered, possessed and supplied 169.5g. Carter’s phone call to police, and a Black Power burglaryOn the morning of October 10, 2024, another gang member was in Whakatāne Hospital, where there were also Black Power members present. Carter was made aware of Black Power’s presence, and an alleged assault by an East Bay Barbarians member on a Black Power member. Four Black Power hoodies, a Black Power patch and a PlayStation were taken from the address.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 05:08 UTC
Online harm report a flawed call for powerful new regulator – David Harvey
The structure of the report confirms this, with conclusions announced early and evidence marshalled selectively to support them. At the centre of the report is Recommendation 3: the creation of an independent national regulator for online safety. Age restrictions require age verification, which in turn requires identity disclosure to the very platforms the report deems untrustworthy. Evidence from Australia offers no compelling support for age restrictions reducing harm rather than merely shifting it. Perhaps the most alarming recommendation is the suggestion that the regulator explore ways to prevent young people from using VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to bypass age restrictions.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 05:02 UTC
Emborg Emmentaler cheese batch recalled due to possible Listeria presence
If that’s not possible, throw it out.”Arbuckle said a Listeriosis infection could be serious among vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. For those in the vulnerable groups, it usually takes two to three weeks – or even longer – before symptoms appear. However, if you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice, NZFS said. “As is our usual practice, NZFS will work with Goodfood Group Limited to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Arbuckle said. Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:54 UTC
Road now reopened after fatal crash on Lindis Pass
The Omarama-Lindis Pass Rd (SH8), between Omarama and Tarras, has reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon. Police have confirmed one person died following the serious two-vehicle crash, which also left three others injured. A Police spokeswoman said the incident happened between Old Faithful Rd and Omarama, near the Lindis Pass scenic lookout, about 12.20pm. The road remained closed until about 6.50pm while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 04:48 UTC
Road reopens after fatal crash on Lindis Pass
The Omarama-Lindis Pass Rd (SH8), between Omarama and Tarras, has reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon. Police have confirmed one person died following the serious two-vehicle crash, which also left three others injured. A Police spokeswoman said the incident happened between Old Faithful Rd and Omarama, near the Lindis Pass scenic lookout, about 12.20pm. The road remained closed until about 6.50pm while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 04:44 UTC
Police dive squad searching for missing Southland boatie in Lake Manapōuri
NZ Herald Morning News Update | US Marines moved to Middle East, Israel strikes kill 800 in Lebanon, one dead in crash near Whanganui Airport. Video / NZ HeraldAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Police are still searching for a person who fell into Lake Manapōuri last night. “An initial search last night was unsuccessful and later paused at around 10pm,” Southland search and rescue Sergeant Alun Griffiths said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:42 UTC