Samurai Bowl owner Xinchen Liu fined $30,000 for selling unsafe food, immigration breaches

A fire broke out in the Ministry of Social Development offices in Auckland's Glen Innes area this morning, prompting a response from a dozen fire trucks and 50 firefighters. The blaze, which started just after 7 am, has caused grey smoke to billow over the suburb, leading to road closures; Mayfair Pl is cordoned off, and Taniwha St and Apirana Ave are closed, while motorists can still use the roundabout. Authorities have advised that drivers...

SummaryWiparera Paraire, a 27-year-old man from Auckland, has pleaded guilty to four charges related to the exploitation of young people, including running a child prostitution ring that involved a 14-year-old girl and her friends. He appeared via audio-video feed in the High Court at Auckland, where he acknowledged his guilt, notably in connection with creating an objectionable video of the minor in 2023. Paraire faces a potential sentence of up to 14 years in prison,...

Chained Dog Awareness New Zealand is actively seeking the identity of a man filmed abusing a dog in Manurewa, offering rewards totaling $7000 for information. The search is concentrated in the Weymouth/Clendon area, but attempts to gather information through door-knocking have been unsuccessful. A video shared by CDANZ shows the man hitting, kicking, and violently swinging the dog by its leash before slamming it onto the path, prompting urgent calls for assistance in identifying him....

Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 55 years, emphasizing the importance of patience, compounding, and investing in companies rather than markets. His successor, Greg Abel, will inherit over US$340 billion in cash for future investments. This year's Berkshire Hathaway Annual General Meeting was particularly notable as it marked Buffett's departure, highlighting the event's role as both an investor relations masterclass and a celebration of Buffett's legacy. Full Article

A woman has alleged that she was quickly drawn into a relationship with a man who "love-bombed" her, leading to feelings of entrapment, isolation, and ongoing sexual demands. The man, whose identity is protected, is currently facing 33 charges of sexual and physical violence in the High Court at Whangārei, involving five female complainants. Between 2000 and 2015, he had consecutive relationships and fathered children with each of the women involved. Full Article

A significant police operation in East Auckland monitored gang members during a memorial drive, resulting in multiple arrests and heightened tensions. Objects were thrown at police at Botany Junction, leading to three arrests and the seizure of three motorbikes. Authorities are continuing their investigation and anticipate further arrests related to driving offenses and aggressive behavior, as expressed by Counties Manukau Police Inspector Adam Pyne, who voiced disappointment over the gang members' conduct during the event....