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RNZ News
12 hours ago
- RNZ News
One dead after Otago farm crash, one in critical condition after car fire
(File photo) Photo: RNZ One person has died, after a crash on an Otago farm, and another has been critically injured, after a car fire in Otago. Police said one person died at the scene of a crash on a farm near Millers Flat in Central Otago, about 10:30pm Thursday. Three other people had minor to moderate injuries and were taken to hospital. Police are investigating what happened. Meanwhile, another person was flown to hospital in a critical condition, after the car fire at Karitane, north of Dunedin. Emergency services were called to the blaze on Coast Road, shortly after 6am Friday. A St John ambulance spokesperson said crews - including a helicopter - responded and one critically injured patient was flown to Dunedin Hospital. Fire and Emergency shift manager Lyn Crosson said the car was 'well alight' when firefighters from Waikouaiti arrived. "We didn't have to remove anyone from the car," Crosson said. Police said they were making enquiries and that the fire did not appear to be suspicious. Emergency services have also been kept busy in Tasman , where three people have been critically injured in two different car crashes, on Thursday. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person in critical condition after car fire
(File photo) Photo: RNZ One person has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after a car fire in Otago. Emergency services were called to the blaze shortly after 6am on Coast Road in Karitane, north of Dunedin. A St John ambulance spokesperson said multiple crews responded including a helicopter, and one critically injured patient was flown to Dunedin Hospital. Fire and Emergency shift manager Lyn Crosson said the car was 'well-alight' when firefighters from Waikouaiti arrived. "We didn't have to remove anyone from the car," Crosson said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Otago Daily Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
NZ men reach semifinal
Finn Ward of the Black Sticks during their Nations Cup game against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Black Sticks men pulled off another remarkable comeback at the Nations Cup in Malaysia yesterday. The New Zealanders fought back from 3-1 down at halftime to beat Pakistan 4-3 in their final pool game. That made it three wins from three in pool play. They finish top of pool B and will play Korea in a semifinal tomorrow morning (NZ time). New Zealand came out firing and dominated the opening minutes yesterday. The pressure paid off early, Nic Woods converting a penalty corner flick to give his side the lead. But Pakistan responded in style. They took control of the midfield, forcing turnovers and countering hard, and their defence was solid, shutting down every circle entry. Three unanswered goals put Pakistan in charge going into halftime. The third quarter was all Black Sticks, however. After several penalty corner chances were denied, Scott Cosslett finally broke through with a powerful flick. Just a minute later, he did it again, and the two goals in quick succession had the game at 3-3 heading into the final quarter. Cosslett was not done. Six minutes into the fourth, he scored from a penalty corner to complete his hat-trick. There were more chances to extend the lead — a rocket from Sean Findlay and a diving effort from Finn Ward were denied by some outstanding goalkeeping from Pakistan. Ward was making his third appearance for the Black Sticks and was joined by brother Patrick, who was activated from the travelling reserves due to illness to team-mate Gus Nelson. Fellow Otago players Benji Culhane and Malachi Buschl also saw some action. — APL
RNZ News
a day ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Major Cardrona expansion almost ready to open
It has been 10 years and tens of millions of dollars in the making, now Cardrona Alpine Resort is set to show off a whole new side of the mountain. Skiers, snowboarders and the resort's staff are rejoicing as the major expansion into Soho Basin is almost ready to ride. Otago Southland Reporter Katie Todd went up for a look. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
a day ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Otago school expansion targeted in $27m Government spend
Education Minister Erica Stanford visits Queenstown's Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau. Photo: RNZ/Katie Todd The Government has announced another $27 million spend to expand school infrastructure in Otago, easing pressure on a Queenstown primary school that had repurposed its library for teaching to fit extra students. Education Minister Erica Stanford said the investment would add 12 new classrooms to Queenstown's Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau, as well as six at Dunstan High School in Alexandra. Construction was expected to start in the next year. Stanford made the announcement on Thursday afternoon at Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau, which opened at Jack's Point in 2022 and was already just over its capacity of 450 students. "We've seen classrooms that weren't supposed to be classrooms, because of the huge growth that's happening here, so we need these classrooms built as soon as they can be," she said. The 12 extra classrooms form 'Phase II' of the school's three-part long-term plan and, eventually, could accommodate more than 1000 students. Principal Tania McNamara said she was "very excited" that the Government had recognised the school's need. She said the community had been supportive with the makeshift learning arrangements, but was looking forward to having purpose-built spaces. Last year, the Government also purchased a site at Ladies Mile in Queenstown to accommodate a new primary school. Stanford said funding for its construction would be considered in future years. "Securing the land at this time means that we will be able to hit 'go' on construction, when capacity is needed," she said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
