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A 54-year-old woman faces criminal charges for bringing a cannabis-laced cake to a shared lunch at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, leading to several staff members requiring medical treatment. She is scheduled to appear in court next month after the incident, which occurred on June 30, where at least two individuals were treated in the emergency department. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman brought a special cake with something in it that made some...

A new anti-corruption taskforce targeting insider threats, foreign interference, and AI-enabled fraud is being launched in Auckland by the Serious Fraud Office, as experts warn of increasing corruption risks and New Zealand's declining position in global anti-corruption rankings. This initiative underscores the focus on combating corruption among public officials and addressing concerns regarding foreign bribery. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A new group is being formed to stop bad people from cheating and...

Mother-of-five Terina Pineaha was sentenced for manslaughter after driving intoxicated and at nearly double the speed limit on the wrong side of the road, resulting in the death of 11-year-old Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa. Pineaha's reckless behavior was fueled by rage over suspicions of her boyfriend's infidelity, and she has now faced justice for her actions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A mother named Terina was very upset and made a bad choice while...

An 85-year-old pensioner, Jim Beniston, felt fortunate not to be home when a stolen speeding car crashed through his roof in Whangārei on May 6 at 1:45 am. While recovering from an infection in the hospital, he was informed by police about the incident and is now advocating for the local council to install safety barriers. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: An old man was very lucky because a fast car flew into...

Lotto's newest millionaire, a Lower Hutt woman who wishes to remain anonymous, won $1 million with a bonus ticket and plans to indulge in barista-made coffee instead of instant. Initially in disbelief, she confirmed her win by checking her MyLotto account after receiving an email about her first division victory. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman from Lower Hutt won $1 million in the Lotto and is excited to buy fancy coffee...

Holly Pattison, 36, crashed her car while driving under the influence with her 6-year-old daughter improperly secured in a booster seat, resulting in critical injuries to the child and significant time off work for the other driver. She was sentenced in Hamilton District Court for driving causing injury with an excess blood alcohol level and ill-treatment of a child after the December 15 incident. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Holly was driving her...