Woman charged after toddler found in bus luggage compartment
A 27-year-old woman has appeared in court following the discovery of a two-year-old girl in a suitcase. Police were called to a planned stop in Kaiwaka on Sunday afternoon after a passenger requested access to the bus luggage compartment. The woman has been charged with ill-treatment or neglect of a child.
+15 outlets · Two arrested after vehicle hits pedestrians in Auckland CBD
Police have arrested two people following a crash on Queen Street in central Auckland around 6am on Sunday. A vehicle reportedly hit three pedestrians, leaving one person with serious injuries and two others with minor injuries. The driver allegedly fled the scene on foot after the incident.
+15 outlets · Man charged after fatal street fight in Ōtara
A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged following a group fight on Wymondley Road in Ōtara on Friday night. One man died after being found with critical injuries. Police have launched a homicide investigation and stated more charges may be forthcoming.
4 outlets · Megan Woods to stand as list-only candidate in 2026 election
Senior Labour MP Megan Woods has announced she will not contest the Wigram electorate in the 2026 general election. Having represented the Christchurch seat since 2011, she intends to stand as a party list candidate instead. Woods stated it is time to pass the torch for the electorate.
+26 outlets · Man arrested for allegedly stealing $2 million in Auckland burglaries
A 51-year-old man has been arrested following a series of more than 50 burglaries across Auckland over two years. Police intercepted the man on Friday during an alleged burglary attempt in Remuera after months of gathering evidence. The total value of the stolen property is estimated at $2 million.
4 outlets · Man critically injured in suspected Stokes Valley shooting
A man was left in critical condition following a suspected shooting on Hanson Grove in Stokes Valley on Sunday morning. Police are investigating the incident and seeking footage of a dark-coloured vehicle seen fleeing the scene at speed. One man has since been taken into custody.
+15 outlets · Three people injured in serious single-vehicle crash in Marlborough
Three people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Riverlands, south of Blenheim, early Sunday morning. Emergency services used hydraulic cutting equipment to free one person from the vehicle. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, and the highway remains closed between Riverlands and Redwood Pass.
4 outlets · Cam Roigard to miss start of Rugby Championship due to injury
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard will miss at least the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship after fracturing his right foot. He joins Noah Hotham, who may be sidelined for up to eight weeks with an ankle injury.
3 outlets · One person critically injured in Auckland overbridge crash
A two-car collision occurred on the St Lukes overbridge in Auckland at 6.30pm on Sunday. One person was reported to be in critical condition following the incident. The crash has resulted in the closure of the northwestern St Lukes off-ramp, making northbound access unavailable.
3 outlets · Couple seek High Court order to remove former Pāpāmoa Beach homeowner
Benjamin and Chelsea Brown have taken former owner Terina O’Connell to the High Court after she refused to vacate a property purchased at a mortgagee sale. Settlement for the Pāpāmoa Beach home occurred in May, but O’Connell claims she did not consent to the sale and was attempting to negotiate with the bank.
3 outlets · Seventeen greyhounds died during the 2024/25 racing season
The greyhound racing season has concluded with 17 deaths and over 800 injuries reported. The final fatality was a two-year-old dog named Opawa Justin, who suffered a catastrophic injury after winning a race at Addington Raceway. Animal welfare group SAFE stated this was the deadliest year for the sport since 2021.
3 outlets · Government seeks urgent advice as rough sleeping increases
Housing Minister Chris Bishop is seeking urgent advice to address rising homelessness and rough sleeping. He stated he is open to changing emergency housing eligibility rules if it would make a difference. Service providers have reported a 90% increase in homelessness in Auckland.
2 outlets · Police appeal for sightings of missing 75-year-old Auckland man
Police are searching for Anitele Viliamu, who was last seen on Banff Avenue in Epsom around 9am on Sunday. Authorities have concerns for his welfare due to health issues. Viliamu is now reported to be clean-shaven.
2 outlets · Selling gang insignia online is not illegal, according to police
Police have stated that buying or selling gang insignia is not illegal after products featuring various gang logos were found on Temu. The online retailer has since removed items such as blankets and plaques that displayed the insignia. This follows a government ban on displaying gang patches in public places last year.
4 outlets · Hawke's Bay defeats Counties-Manukau in NPC season opener
Hawke's Bay secured a 54-14 victory against Counties-Manukau at McLean Park in Napier on Sunday. The match marked the beginning of the 2025 NPC campaign for both teams.
2 outlets · Northland man finds $200,000 Lotto ticket in car glovebox
A Northland man discovered a winning $200,000 Lotto Strike ticket while cleaning his car last week. The ticket, which was purchased at Pak’nSave Kaitaia, had remained unclaimed since November.
2 outlets · Classic television programme A Dog’s Show to be adapted into film
The 1970s and '80s New Zealand television series A Dog’s Show is being made into a movie. Production is set to begin later this year, with filming taking place on farms across the Wellington region. Actor Graham McTavish is scheduled to star in the production.
2 outlets · Five injured in serious two-vehicle crash in Clive
Five people were injured, including one person critically, in a two-vehicle crash in Hawke's Bay on Sunday morning. Emergency services responded to the intersection of Mill and Richmond roads shortly before 9.30am. Five patients were treated and taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital.
2 outlets · Canterbury organic vegetable farm loses $250,000 in flood damage
Untamed Earth Organic Farm lost approximately $250,000 worth of crops during the flooding in early May. Co-owner Penny Platt stated that the farm at Coes Ford was completely underwater, with the deluge also causing damage to other sites.
2 outlets · Bus driver hospitalised after alleged assault in central Auckland
An Auckland bus driver was taken to hospital with a facial injury following an alleged assault by three young people in the CBD. The incident occurred around 2.25pm on Saturday. Young people have been apprehended in relation to the attack.
2 outlets · Charles Leclerc takes pole position at Hungarian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc secured pole position for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will join him on the front row, while Liam Lawson qualified ninth. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with his performance during the session.
2 outlets · Dunedin Night Shelter supports call for coordinated homelessness response
The Dunedin Night Shelter has joined the Salvation Army in calling for a coordinated response to increasing homelessness in New Zealand. Recent reports indicate a rise in the scale and severity of the issue, with some individuals and families facing crisis conditions.
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