Police probe after 3-month-old baby taken to Wairarapa Hospital with suspected non-accidental injuries

Grieving loved ones of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Napier over two months ago, are organizing a public demonstration to seek justice and enhance community safety. Kaea, a talented student and rugby player, was killed in a quiet street after attending a party, and police report they are making progress in their investigation without any arrests yet. Want More Context? 🔎

Tonight’s $15 million Lotto Powerball draw was not won, with the numbers drawn being 19, 29, 28, 40, 31, and 3, along with a bonus ball of 2 and Powerball number 9. Additionally, both First Division and Strike were unclaimed, although two players did split a $700,000 Strike Four jackpot, each receiving $350,000. Want More Context? 🔎

Amo Jr Ioane Papalii, a 21-year-old disqualified driver, was sentenced after his reckless driving led to the death of his passenger, Iesha Heremaia, and a significant power outage in Auckland. Despite being on bail, he illegally drove three more times in eight months, speeding at 122 km/h in a 50 km/h zone before crashing while under the influence of cannabis and alcohol. Want More Context? 🔎

A man was removed from Air New Zealand flight NZ5047, which was set to depart Auckland for New Plymouth, due to "concerning remarks" that raised security alarms. The incident prompted police involvement, and the airline confirmed that the passenger was offloaded before the flight's departure. Want More Context? 🔎

Foreign tourists visiting New Zealand's popular Department of Conservation sites, such as Cathedral Cove and the Tongariro Crossing, will face a new charge of $20 to $40, announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. This fee aims to ensure that international visitors contribute to the maintenance of these locations, where they often make up 80% of visitors. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump has dismissed Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of labor statistics, accusing her of manipulating employment data for political reasons after a report revealed disappointing US job growth. He claimed the jobs numbers were "RIGGED" to damage Republicans and asserted that recent revisions showed the weakest hiring levels since the pandemic. Want More Context? 🔎