Caleb Clarke discharged without conviction for dangerous driving
All Blacks and Blues winger Caleb Clarke has been discharged without conviction following a guilty plea to dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. The 26-year-old was riding a motorbike at 110km/h in a 50km/h residential area in Auckland late last year.
+15 outlets · Trial begins for woman accused of killing her mother in Khandallah
Julia DeLuney, 53, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of her mother, Helen Gregory, in January last year. The Crown alleges DeLuney violently attacked Gregory at her Khandallah home and staged the scene to look like a fall. The trial commenced at the High Court in Wellington on Monday.
+26 outlets · Spectrum Care criticised after woman found dead in South Auckland flat
A woman with an intellectual disability lay dead in her supported accommodation for up to two days before staff noticed. The Health and Disability Commissioner found that Spectrum Care failed to ensure the woman was taking her prescribed medication.
+15 outlets · Minister condemns Destiny Church protest in Auckland
Police and Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell has criticised a Destiny Church march held on Queen Street this past Saturday. Led by Brian Tamaki, the protest targeted foreign religions. Mitchell described the group's behaviour and rhetoric as vile and stated the rally was neither Kiwi nor Christian.
+15 outlets · New Zealand gathers facts following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has described recent military action in the Middle East as extremely worrying. The New Zealand government is currently assembling facts regarding United States airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities before stating an official position. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is preparing to speak on the tensions.
4 outlets · Four charged after Wellington drug syndicate investigation
Four men face serious charges following a joint police and Customs investigation into a Wellington-based drug syndicate. The operation, named Operation Armani, resulted in the seizure of 23kg of methamphetamine, valued at over $8 million, and more than 1,000 MDMA pills.
4 outlets · Julia DeLuney on trial for alleged murder of her mother
Julia DeLuney is appearing at the Wellington High Court facing murder charges regarding the January 2024 death of her mother, Helen Gregory, in Khandallah. Witnesses have described complicated relationships and financial issues, while the jury has been shown graphic photos of the scene.
+26 outlets · Body found of missing Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls
Police have confirmed that the body found in a vacant central city house is 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls. She disappeared from the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village in Riccarton on 4 June, shortly after being admitted for respite care. The property where she was found has reportedly been empty for years.
4 outlets · Two people injured in Takanini assault
Two people sustained minor injuries during an assault in Takanini on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at a sports complex next to the Takanini Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib. Police are currently investigating the matter and say they are following positive lines of inquiry.
3 outlets · Luxon says US strike on Iran creates opportunity for dialogue
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites create an opportunity for diplomacy. The strikes occurred following air and missile exchanges between Iran and Israel. President Donald Trump has also raised the possibility of regime change in Iran.
4 outlets · Man sentenced for leaving boys alone with loaded rifle
Aaron Grant Pickering was sentenced in the Nelson District Court after leaving a 10-year-old and a 15-year-old with a loaded .308 rifle on d'Urville Island. The man left the boys to go fishing and drinking. A judge described the incident as a recipe for disaster.
4 outlets · Aorere College lockdown following altercation between family groups
Aorere College in Papatoetoe went into lockdown on Monday afternoon as a precautionary measure after an altercation occurred between two family groups on the school grounds. Police attended the incident, and no injuries or formal complaints were reported. Students have since left the school.
3 outlets · Middle East conflict poses threat to New Zealand economy
Escalating tensions in the Middle East following US strikes on Iran may impact New Zealand's economy. Commentators suggest the conflict could affect petrol prices and KiwiSaver balances. While petrol prices have seen slight increases, the long-term economic impact depends on how Iran responds.
4 outlets · New Zealand announces $16 million aid package for Ukraine
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced $16 million in additional support for Ukraine ahead of the NATO Summit in the Netherlands. The funding will be split between two multi-national funds to provide both lethal and non-lethal military assistance.
3 outlets · Scott Robertson names All Blacks squad for France series
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has announced a 35-man squad for next month's series against France. The selection includes five new players and has prompted discussion regarding squad balance and notable omissions.
2 outlets · Nearly 50 roles remain vacant after Environment Southland restructure
Environment Southland has nearly 50 unfilled positions following a major organisational shake-up earlier this year. The restructure disestablished 51 roles and created 56 new ones, affecting almost a quarter of the staff. The council chair expressed surprise at the high number of vacancies.
3 outlets · Wellington mayor calls for investigation into David Seymour's comments
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has written to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon requesting an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Whanau alleges Seymour has led an online harassment and intimidation campaign against academics and compared Christchurch council staff to Vladimir Putin.
3 outlets · Scott Robertson names first All Blacks squad of 2025
Coach Scott Robertson has announced his first All Blacks squad for the 2025 season at Coastal in Taranaki. Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new selection in the backs, while Ethan Blackadder and David Havili are among those omitted.
2 outlets · South Wairarapa District Council seeks new Martinborough wastewater disposal site
The South Wairarapa District Council is searching for an alternative location to dispose of treated wastewater in Martinborough. This follows the withdrawal of a wastewater disposal designation for Pain Farm after the council could not provide necessary information to a commissioner. The move comes after local backlash regarding the use of gifted land.
3 outlets · Southern Steel defeat Central Pulse in close Wellington match
The Southern Steel overcame a nine-goal deficit in the final quarter to beat the Central Pulse 58-57. The ANZ Premiership match took place at the TSB Arena in Wellington. Georgia Heffernan was noted for a defining performance during the comeback.
2 outlets · Crusaders celebrate 15th Super Rugby title with Christchurch parade
The Crusaders held a parade in central Christchurch to celebrate winning their 15th Super Rugby Pacific title. Fans gathered in the city to see the players and coaching staff following the team's recent final victory against the Chiefs.
2 outlets · Craig West appointed as Tainui Group Holdings chief executive
Business leader Craig West (Ngāti Apakura) has been named the new chief executive of Tainui Group Holdings. The appointment marks a return to New Zealand for West, who previously managed a trans-Tasman schedule for two decades.
2 outlets · Lorenzo Tangira pleads guilty to murdering Auckland security guard
Lorenzo Tangira has admitted to the murder of Ramandeep Singh, who was beaten to death in a west Auckland car park in December 2023. Mr Singh was attempting to lock a gate at Massey's Royal Reserve when the attack occurred. The guilty plea was entered on the morning of the trial.
2 outlets · Nearly 200 applications received for investment residency visas
Immigration New Zealand has received 189 applications for 'golden visas' following government changes in April to ease residency access for wealthy investors. Economic growth minister Nicola Willis stated that the increase follows efforts to liberalise the investment migration process.
2 outlets · Woman charged with manslaughter following death of six-year-old girl
A woman in her 30s has appeared in Dunedin District Court facing a manslaughter charge. The charge relates to the death of a six-year-old girl in Wellington in August 2023. Court documents allege the woman neglected her legal duty to provide necessaries for the child.
3 outlets · Police search for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run in Rotorua
Police are seeking information regarding a motorcyclist who fled after striking 24-year-old Paige Johnson in Rotorua on 15 June. The pedestrian, who was sight- and hearing-impaired, died in hospital on 19 June. Authorities have released images of the rider and motorcycle to assist with the investigation.
2 outlets · David Seymour holds post-Cabinet media conference as acting Prime Minister
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour addressed the media following a Cabinet meeting. While Christopher Luxon is in Europe, Seymour is performing the role of acting Prime Minister. He also noted that overseas investment decisions are being processed twice as fast following his directive to Land Information New Zealand.
2 outlets · Luxon open to exploring the removal of regional councils
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is considering whether New Zealand's regional councils should be scrapped during Resource Management Act reforms. He suggested the government should explore disestablishing these councils to reduce the number of layers of government.
2 outlets · Two teenagers arrested after New Lynn convenience store robbery
Two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, were arrested following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store on Parker Avenue in New Lynn on Monday morning. One offender was reportedly armed with a knife during the incident, which involved stealing the till. Police located the pair in a stolen vehicle nearby.
2 outlets · Rotorua teenager claims third place at mountain biking world series
Seventeen-year-old Kate Hastings secured a third-place podium finish in the junior women’s final at the UCI downhill world series in Italy. The event took place on the Black Snake track at Val di Sole. This follows the Rotorua rider's recent European Cup win.
2 outlets · New inland port and industrial park to boost South Island economy
Developers Calder Stewart say a new inland port and industrial park will create a multibillion-dollar logistics and manufacturing network. The integrated projects in Otago and Southland are expected to support the regional economy. The privately funded developments could eventually cost as much as $5 billion.
2 outlets · Former fishing company director jailed for illegal fishing operation
Glen Owen Wright has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his role as a former director of All Weather Fishing Company Limited. The company illegally caught nearly 15 tonnes of snapper, along with kahawai and mullet, for profit.
2 outlets · Tertiary Education Union warns of job and course cuts in polytechnics
The Tertiary Education Union estimates that approximately 300 jobs are at risk across eight polytechnic institutions. The union described the proposed cuts to courses and positions as a nightmare. Restructuring plans are expected from two additional institutions shortly.
2 outlets · Former Lake Alice nurse dies aged 93
Dempsey Corkran, the only staff member prosecuted for the ill-treatment of children at the Lake Alice unit in the 1970s, has died. The Marton man passed away at home on 14 June, according to death notices.
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