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SummaryAlmost three weeks after the death of Napier teen Kaea Karauria, his killer remains unidentified. In a show of respect for the 15-year-old, Hawke's Bay rugby star Jonah Lowe honored Kaea during Super Rugby by wearing his name on his strapping, which a relative praised as a gesture reflecting Lowe's "heart of gold." Kaea lost his life on an Onekawa street on May 11, despite the efforts of ambulance staff, as police continue to seek...

Shu Man Poon was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of imprisonment of 19 years, for the murder of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong.Poon pleaded guilty to the November 2023 killings.Suppression orders remain until co-defendant Lok Fung Lorrence Li’s retrial in August 2026.Shu Man Poon, 43, was sentenced to life in prison for the double murder of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong, after pleading guilty to the offenses committed...

Alinghi, initially stating they would not compete in the next America's Cup, have hinted at a potential change of heart. They issued a statement criticizing Emirates Team New Zealand for announcing a host venue without a confirmed protocol and expressing concerns about the Cup's management. This follows similar sentiments from other challengers, indicating a growing unease about the organization of the event, despite welcoming Naples as the selected venue for the 2027 Cup. Full Article

UK police have charged 53-year-old Paul Doyle with seven offences, including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, for allegedly ramming a car into crowds celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title on Monday. The incident, which occurred in the northwestern city, resulted in injuries to 79 people aged between nine and 78. Doyle has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday, according to Merseyside Police's assistant...

Lorde surprised fans at the Aotearoa Music Awards after releasing her new music video today.She expressed excitement about her upcoming album, Virgin, and hinted at a future tour.Lorde’s new single, Man of the Year, explores themes of independence and moving on after a break-up.Lorde made a surprise appearance on the Aotearoa Music Awards red carpet after releasing her new music video, arriving about 15 minutes late in a dark grey outfit and silver shoes. She...

The 60th edition of the legendary Aotearoa Music Awards was held at Auckland’s Viaduct, featuring surprise guests, stunning performances, and heartfelt speeches. Two major Kiwi music acts, Lorde and SIX60, were among the top award winners, with SIX60 receiving the inaugural Aotearoa Charts Icon award and the Te Taumata o te Hokona for Highest Selling Artist for a record seventh time. SIX60’s impressive chart history includes 586 weeks on the Singles Chart and 1232 weeks...