The family of 11-year-old Emma-Jane Kupa, who was fatally struck by drunk driver Terina Pineaha, is calling for a longer sentence than the four years and five months handed down for manslaughter. Emma-Jane’s mother, Shannon Davis, expressed that the sentence feels like a “slap in the face” and does not deliver true justice.
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Fire-hit New World Victoria Park: Foodstuffs North Island reveals plans for repair, reopening
Auckland's fire-damaged New World Victoria Park will undergo repairs and is expected to remain closed for about two years, with a planned reopening in 2027. Foodstuffs North Island's general manager, Lindsay Rowles, stated that the existing three-level store may be repaired rather than demolished, and design teams are already working on the project. Want More Context? 🔎
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