The Ministry of Health does not believe routine blood lead surveillance testing is necessary in the wake of the East Otago drinking water scare.
Tony Brown says returning flanker James Lentjes now weighs 'more than 110kg' as he makes his long-awaited return from a serious ankle injury.
The Yak-3M was the "sports car" of vintage aircraft and like a member of the family for pilot Arthur Dovey.
About 40,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event and bring the region an economic boost of up to $40 million.