Auckland North Shore fire: Helicopter crew captures extent of devastating inferno

The Act Party and its MP Nicole McKee campaigned in 2023 to abolish the firearms registry and expand access to military-style automatic firearms. However, a review of the firearms registry, completed months ago but not yet released, reportedly recommends maintaining it. As Associate Justice Minister, McKee acknowledges the challenges ahead in her push for reform, stating that while she will advocate for her constituency, achieving their goals may not be guaranteed, especially given police support...

A tribute was held for American entomology student Kyle Whorrall at bus stop 7435, where he was tragically killed while returning home with groceries. Friends and family honored him with flowers, stuffed animals, and personal items that reflected his passion for bugs and board games. A GoFundMe campaign was also established to assist Whorrall's family with travel, funeral, and legal expenses during this difficult time. Full Article

Auckland's traffic congestion is a significant issue, costing the economy up to $1.39 billion annually in lost productivity, with average commuters spending five days a year stuck in traffic. The proposed Land Transport Management (Time-of-Use Charging) Amendment Bill aims to introduce congestion pricing to enhance traffic flow, although critics express concerns about its potential impact on lower-income commuters, while noting it could improve public transport reliability. While Auckland faces the greatest challenge, other major cities...

Police are investigating a dangerous act of vigilante behavior after a disabled woman named Jo discovered that two of her car's tyres had been deflated for legally parking in a disability space, where she had displayed her permit. The incident occurred in Wellington when Jo found a nasty note accusing her of not being disabled, despite her legitimate use of the designated parking. She emphasized the potential serious consequences of the act, particularly as she...

A 16-year-old appeared in court charged with aggravated robbery and murder after the death of Kyle Whorrall. Whorrall, a 33-year-old PhD student, was attacked at an Auckland bus stop. A 32-year-old North Shore woman has also been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder. The teenager accused of murdering 33-year-old American entomology student Kyle Whorrall has been remanded in custody. He appeared in the Auckland District Court today charged with aggravated robbery...

SummaryJohn Tekuru, a 19-year-old, appeared in the Rotorua District Court charged with abducting a 3-year-old girl from a local early childhood center for sexual purposes. He did not enter a plea to the charge of unlawfully taking the girl on March 10 and has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on May 14. Judge Joanne Wickliffe granted permanent name suppression for the daycare center to protect the identity of the victim. Full...