IPCA: No evidence for sexual assault, stalking claims against top cop
It comes after Richard Chambers was cleared of criminal wrongdoing following a police investigation into the complaints.
3 outlets · Motorcyclist dies after colliding with truck in Invercargill
A motorcyclist died at the scene following a collision with a truck in Invercargill on Thursday night. The crash occurred around 9.30pm near the intersection of Clyde and Crinan streets. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene, and the road was closed for investigation.
3 outlets · Auckland Airport domestic terminal evacuated following electrical burning smell
Passengers were evacuated from Auckland Airport's domestic terminal this morning after an electrical burning smell was detected around 6.15am. The evacuation occurred after sprinkler sensors were activated, leading to travel delays across the domestic network. Emergency services, including police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, attended the scene.
2 outlets · Motorcyclist killed in Invercargill crash identified as Whetu Taylor
Police have identified 41-year-old Whetu Taylor as the motorcyclist who died in an Invercargill crash on Thursday night. Emergency services were called to Clyde Street around 9.30pm, where Taylor was found dead at the scene.
2 outlets · Minister accepts responsibility for MSD payment errors
Social Development Minister Louise Upston has apologised for policy and operational errors that left tens of thousands of New Zealanders underpaid. A review found that over 16,270 superannuitants and veterans missed winter energy payments, with warnings reportedly raised in April but not escalated until August.
2 outlets · Court rejects bid to remove Ellie Stone's name from media reports
An Auckland judge has dismissed an application by Ellie Stone to have her name removed from media articles regarding her criminal history. Stone, who served prison time for mortgage fraud, sought to scrub the reports, but the Crown and media outlets opposed the move.
2 outlets · Winston Peters committed to hosting Pacific Islands Forum without Cabinet approval
Treasury advice reveals Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters offered to host the 2027 Pacific Islands Forum without seeking prior Cabinet approval. The commitment, made during a meeting in Fiji, includes a $20 million budget allocation for the next two years. Treasury noted the public announcement has resulted in unavoidable costs.
2 outlets · No, it wasn’t a rogue poll. Chris Hipkins and Labour’s trend is down – Heather du Plessis-Allan
OPINION: Labour's poll slide suggests Chris Hipkins faces a steep path to victory.
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