Broken emergency comms led to delay in ambulance dispatch to fatal Hillpark fire

Traffic to and from Auckland Airport is heavily congested due to a car fire on the Southwestern Motorway. A witness reported that the vehicle, a classic model Land Rover, emitted dark grey smoke and flames were seen engulfing its bonnet, with fire rising from underneath the engine and around the wheel wells. The incident occurred just after the Massey Rd interchange on State Highway 20, causing significant delays for motorists in the area. Full Article

New Zealand is bracing for its coldest morning of the year, with Auckland facing potential frosts as a polar blast sweeps the country. This weather event has resulted in strong winds and significant snowfall across the South Island, with heavy waves around Wellington and showers in the North Island. MetService predicts continued frosty conditions, with temperatures dropping as low as -3°C in Wānaka by Tuesday morning. Full Article

A lucky punter has the chance to become the 10th millionaire of the year with a $15 million prize in tonight’s Lotto Powerball draw, with the winning numbers being 2, 16, 6, 22, 11, 34, and a bonus ball of 8, while Powerball is 4. This draw coincides with a day of mourning in New Zealand for former co-host Marise Wipani, which Lotto host Sonia Gray acknowledged in a tribute before the draw. The event...

SummaryJames Kirkpatrick jnr, CEO of James Kirkpatrick Group, shares his ambitious vision for New Zealand's largest new warehouse hub, located on a 65ha site in Wiri. Initially met with skepticism by his father, who thought the project would be too challenging, Kirkpatrick's determination eventually won his father's confidence. The site, seen as a phenomenal location, marks the company's most significant investment in over 65 years of business. Full Article

Former Lotto co-host and actress Marise Wipani has passed away on her 61st birthday, as announced on her Facebook page. Known for her role in the classic Kiwi film Came a Hot Friday and as a former Miss New Zealand runner-up, she died peacefully surrounded by family and friends. In her final message, she humorously referenced the movie Driving Miss Daisy, stating, “I have shuffled off this mortal coil. Good byyye, good luuuck, good God!!!”...

A van crashed into the Junior Junction Child Care centre in Kumeū, West Auckland overnight, injuring one person. The incident occurred around 9 pm on Access Rd, with images showing the black van embedded in the building and debris scattered near children's swings. An ambulance and rapid response unit were dispatched to the scene, and the injured individual was taken to North Shore Hospital in moderate condition. Full Article