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Photo: Antonio Olmos for The Observer Russian-Ukrainian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky talks to The Observer’s dance critic Sarah Crompton about the rebirth of Kyiv’s art scene, his regrets over Crimea, and why he plans to sue the Bolshoi.

No Stars in Berlin, by Pippi Miller. "Taking Advantage of Poor Light", Pippi Miller (Olga) A visit to Europe has been the inspiration for an interconnected series of gouache paintings by Pippi Miller.

Formerly Dunedin-based opera singer Anna Leese performs with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra and Simon O’Neill at the Celebrating 2021 concert, in February 2021, in Dunedin’s Town Hall. Photo: DSO/Pieter du Plessis Former Dunedin-based opera singer Anna Leese is back performing with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra this month.

The wife of Australia's most-wanted man was present when he allegedly shot and killed two officers, police have revealed as their search effort grows.

A 16-year-old boy is assisting police after a female rideshare driver was repeatedly stabbed and left for dead in a car park.

Southern Water Done Well partners (from left) Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan and chief executive Steve Hill; Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley and chief executive Peter Kelly; and Gore District Mayor Ben Bell and chief executive Debbie Lascelles marked a milestone last week by signing a joint water services delivery plan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A southern mayor says a near-doubling of water rates in Waitaki was "predictable", but central government should shoulder much of the blame for what he called a "cluster stuff".

(from left) Steve Gillies, Kevin Rumler, Doug Couling, Paul Boatwood and Andrew Johnston with a coffin they have been working on in their workshop in Edendale. PHOTOS: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING A Wyndham man has a workshop open to Southland woodworkers and their DIY projects, alongside his own — building coffins for a fraction of the price.

Photo: ODT Files A serious multiple-vehicle crash has closed a road near Wānaka.

The wildfires in Manitoba, Canada, were the worst seen for 30 years. PHOTO: SUPPLIED By Dellwyn Moylan Five long weeks of battling wildfires in Canada day after day had an impact on seasoned Canterbury volunteer firefighter Tim Clark.

Eloise Adorian has opened a gluten-free food caravan in Rangiora, catering to those suffering from Coeliac. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE Three years ago, Canterbury pastry chef Eloise Adorian finally discovered what was making her sick all the time.

The wildfires in Manitoba, Canada, were the worst seen for 30 years. PHOTO: SUPPLIED By Dellwyn Moylan Five long weeks of battling wildfires in Canada day after day had an impact on seasoned Canterbury volunteer firefighter Tim Clark.

Police say they do not condone the behaviour. Photo: ODT files West Coast police say there is not a lot they can do about online death threats to Grey District councillors.