Retrofitting the asbestos-ridden Dunedin Hospital was dismissed by engineers as unworkable and more expensive than starting from scratch, documents show.
Authorities across the south-eastern US are facing the daunting task of cleaning up from Hurricane Helene, one of the most powerful storms to hit the country, as the death toll continued to rise.
A crowd estimated at up to 35,000 heard speakers slam government misinformation and tell MPs they will be responsible for deaths caused by a Dunedin hospital downgrade.
Grace DuVal has taken out the Supreme WOW Award with Curves Ahead - a garment made from reflective construction signs and a striking road-cone headpiece.