Police appeal for sightings of missing man

As Danny and Roberto Jaz appeal their jail sentences for raping and drugging women at the Mama Hooch bar, survivor Alice Lichtnecker has waived her name suppression to share her story. She recounts the trauma of encountering Danny Jaz after her assault in 2018, emphasizing the shock of seeing him free while she continues to seek healing and justice. Want More Context? 🔎

Auckland police seized a record 40,800 tabs of LSD worth over $1 million during Operation Spin, which targeted the importation and supply of Class A drugs from the U.S. Detective Senior Sergeant Reece Sirl noted that this is the largest LSD seizure in New Zealand from a single individual. Want More Context? 🔎

In her first week of life, baby Zita experienced a head injury and methamphetamine exposure while in the care of her birth parents. After being adopted by a non-blood relative who became her mother when she was just seven days old, Zita continues to face health challenges but now enjoys the security of lifelong support following the granting of her adoption order. Want More Context? 🔎

A couple, Michael John Heron and Hayley Lewis, have lost their fight against the Crown to keep their two properties valued at $1.7 million following a police raid in September 2020, which uncovered a large-scale hydroponic cannabis operation. Heron pleaded guilty to multiple cannabis-related charges and was sentenced to 12 months of home detention, leading to the confiscation of their properties and cash. Want More Context? 🔎

Sky has filed trademark applications for a new name and logos while confirming it will retain the popular Three and Three Now brands after acquiring them from Warner Bros Discovery for $1 in a cash-free, debt-free deal. The company indicated that it will take several months to finalize the logistics surrounding this transition. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced boos from the audience during the ANZ Premiership grand final at Trusts Arena, where the Mainland Tactix secured their first title by defeating the Northern Mystics 58-46. Luxon, who presented the trophy to winning captain Erikana Pedersen, has been under scrutiny this year, including regarding a pay equity controversy, and this is not his first experience of being booed at a sporting event. Want More Context? 🔎