A tragic murder-suicide involving 46-year-old Nicholas Myles McIlraith and his 79-year-old mother, Beverley Joan McIlraith, occurred in Christchurch after family members were unable to contact them for over a month. Nicholas fatally attacked his mother, who suffered from dementia and other ailments, with a sword before taking his own life, following years of isolation and control over her.
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The tragic death of 19-year-old cyclist Fyfa Dawson, who was killed in October 2019 after a collision with a concrete truck at a construction site on Springs Rd in Christchurch, has led Coroner Ruth Thomas to call for reforms in temporary traffic management and heavy vehicle operations to prevent future incidents. Dawson's family has also joined the push for change following the coroner's findings. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA woman named Shanelle, who was last seen at 10am today in Renwick, Marlborough, has been found safe and well after a police appeal for sightings. Her family had expressed concern over her disappearance, stating it was out of character for her. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThis evening’s Lotto Powerball worth $17 million was not won and will roll over to $20 million for Saturday’s draw, with winning numbers being 10, 14, 12, 20, 1, and 11, and the Powerball being 10. An Auckland MyLotto player won $1 million in the First Division, while a Strike player won $400,000 in the Strike Four draw. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe coalition Government is midway through its term, with polls indicating equal support for both the centre-right and centre-left. The National Party's re-election strategy may hinge on Labour's proposed capital gains tax and concerns about Te Pāti Māori, while Labour seems to rely on criticizing National's leader, Christopher Luxon, rather than presenting its own agenda. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe mother of a 15-year-old boy attacked and robbed by a gang near Avondale train station in Auckland is urging for the assailants to be identified. The boy was hospitalized after the unprovoked assault, during which his new Nike sneakers were stolen, and he sustained injuries including a cut above his eye. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a 3-month-old baby girl was hospitalized with multiple broken bones, including an unusual broken arm. The Wellington Police’s Child Protection Team initiated the investigation after the baby's injuries were discovered upon her hospital admission on June 14. Want More Context? 🔎
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