Burnouts and vandalism at Hastings intersection contributed to death of Canadian tourist Helen Poon

Auckland's CBD is experiencing a revitalization with significant projects like the $5.5 billion City Rail Link and the $1 billion New Zealand International Convention Centre nearing completion. However, many sites remain vacant, some for nearly four decades, raising concerns about the city's development and the fate of planned projects that are delayed or abandoned. Want More Context? 🔎

The family of a woman charged in a shocking case involving a toddler found in a bus's luggage hold expressed surprise, claiming they were unaware of the incident until approached by the media. The tight-knit Northland community is in disbelief, as the accused is from a well-known local family and was previously viewed as a bright and promising individual. Want More Context? 🔎

A convicted murderer, Sydney Bristow, has been found guilty of two charges of sexual violation against a child he was caring for, stemming from incidents that took place before he participated in the murder of Aucklander David Taylor in 1999. This unrelated sexual offending has only recently been brought to court, revealing a disturbing aspect of his criminal history. Want More Context? 🔎

A three-car crash near Auckland Airport resulted in the death of Arvind Kummar, 45, who was dropping his wife, Jashoda Goundar, off for a flight to Fiji to attend a funeral. While Kummar died in the accident, Goundar sustained serious spinal injuries and is currently recovering in Middlemore Hospital. Want More Context? 🔎

A significant development occurred in a trial involving nappy entrepreneurs when Grant Taylor, a former high school friend of Nick Mowbray and co-founder of Rascals, settled just before the trial began. Taylor's exit from the company, which Zuru acquired for $30 million in 2020, was complicated, with Zuru's legal representation attributing the brand's success primarily to Mowbray's contributions. Want More Context? 🔎

Police are seeking photos or videos from a hip-hop event at Cloud 9 Bar in Hamilton on the night of July 19, prior to the alleged murder of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi, who died in the hospital on July 20 after an altercation involving two groups; an 18-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with his death. Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke urges attendees to come forward with any recordings from the event. Want...