Khandallah murder trial: First responders found bloodied walls, cupboard and carpet

As a professional summarizer, create a concise summary of A British man who helped steal $337,700 from 21 mostly elderly Auckland scam victims refused to cooperate with police and stands to inherit his share of the loot when he’s released from prison, a judge says. The judge has thrown out Jack Hennessy’s appeal against the length of his sentence, warning the incarcerated fraudster “it could well have been higher”. The 26-year-old is serving three years...

A prototype sports car involved in a secret winter testing program in Cardrona Valley crashed near Queenstown, colliding with a Subaru around 9:30 am on Saturday. The heavily damaged camouflaged vehicle was part of a convoy from the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds, with staff in AMG-branded clothing quickly working to conceal the scene and other test vehicles present. Need More Context? 🔎

David Seymour has served as Acting Prime Minister this week, leading his first post-Cabinet press conference on Monday and his second Question Time on his birthday. This marks his first time in the House as Acting PM and Deputy PM since his previous stint in November when both Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were abroad. Need More Context? 🔎

A young girl discovered a hidden camera in her family's bathroom and threw it out the window, leading her parents to find it and uncover disturbing footage, including images of their child. Daine Arthur Williams has since been sentenced to jail for secretly filming individuals, primarily women and girls, in private settings and public spaces. Need More Context? 🔎

Government officials recommended a controversial retrospective law change to mitigate financial risks posed to ASB and ANZ from a class action lawsuit. Documents reveal concerns that lenders could face severe liabilities for past errors, potentially threatening their solvency and the stability of the New Zealand financial system. Need More Context? 🔎

Foodstuffs is experiencing significant expansion with over $380 million in ongoing or planned projects, including recent openings and the upcoming launch of a new 6000sq m Pak’nSave on North Shore. Other notable developments include a major sale in Tauranga and three deals by Metlifecare, as well as the opening of a new build-to-rent project by Marutūahu-Ockham. Need More Context? 🔎