Eight youths come down from Auckland youth justice facility roof
Eight young people have come down from the roof of the Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility in Wiri. Police were notified that the youths had gained access to the roof on Monday evening. Oranga Tamariki confirmed that all individuals are now off the roof.
Lightning strike sparks tree fire in Marlborough
A lightning strike ignited trees at a property on Kaiuma Bay Road in Marlborough on Monday afternoon. The Canvastown Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to the blaze at 4.37pm. The incident occurred during severe thunderstorms that also affected parts of the upper South Island.
