Andrew Little launches Wellington mayoral campaign
Former Labour leader Andrew Little has officially launched his bid for Wellington mayoralty. He has pledged to improve council transparency and protect community facilities such as Begonia House, Khandallah Pool, and the Karori Event Centre.
+26 outlets · Funeral held for Napier teenager killed in homicide investigation
A service was held at Napier Boys’ High School today to farewell 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed last weekend. Police have denied rumours that the teenager or his family have any gang affiliations, describing such speculation as damaging and unhelpful.
4 outlets · One person arrested after armed police operation at LynnMall
Armed police evacuated LynnMall in West Auckland on Saturday evening following a reported firearm robbery in New Windsor. One person has been arrested, while police continue to search for a second suspect involved in the incident.
3 outlets · Suspected vandalism causes internet outages for Auckland North Shore homes
Hundreds of homes on Auckland's North Shore have lost internet access following suspected vandalism to six cables. Chorus reported the outages began late Thursday night and has been working to repair the damage. The incident has affected approximately 950 homes across the area.
3 outlets · Heavy rain and severe gales forecast for parts of New Zealand
An active low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds across the country. MetService has issued warnings for heavy rain in parts of the Waikato and Manawatu-Wanganui, with wind gusts reaching up to 120km/h forecast for Wellington.
3 outlets · Black Ferns face Canada in Christchurch Pacific Four Series test
The Black Ferns take on world number two Canada at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. The match marks a return for Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and sees Alana Bremner playing in a new lock position. This test follows a previous defeat to Canada in Christchurch last year.
3 outlets · Auckland FC lead Melbourne Victory in A-League semi-final first leg
Auckland FC secured a 1-0 victory against Melbourne Victory in the first leg of their A-League semi-final at AAMI Park. The win gives the newcomers a significant advantage as they seek a Grand Final appearance in their debut season.
2 outlets · Moana Pasifika defeat Blues in Albany Super Rugby Pacific clash
Moana Pasifika beat the Blues 27-21 during a round 14 match at North Harbour Stadium. Kyren Taumoefolau scored two tries for Moana Pasifika in the encounter. The result comes as both teams faced the risk of ending their play-off hopes with a loss.
2 outlets · Taranaki seabed mining project clears first fast-track stage
Trans-Tasman Resources' application for its Taranaki VTM project has been accepted as complete, moving it to the next stage of the fast-track process. The proposal involves mining 50 million tonnes of the South Taranaki Bight seabed annually for 30 years. Opponents have raised concerns regarding potential threats to marine life.
3 outlets · Dispute over Geedup hoodie leads to Tauranga Youth Court trial
A teenage girl appeared in Tauranga Youth Court following a dispute over a Geedup hoodie. The teen claims she was kicked in the head by another teenager during the incident. Due to statutory suppressions, the identities of those involved have been changed.
2 outlets · Government increases annual funding for Māori Wardens by $1.5 million
The Government has announced an additional $1.5 million in annual funding for Māori Wardens, bringing their yearly total to $2.7 million. The increase aims to improve training, transport, and service expansion in high-demand areas. Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka noted the group's long-standing role in community safety.
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