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SummaryMissing Wellington 12-year-old William Walmsley has been located and safely returned to his parents. He was last seen in the central city around midnight on Saturday but reached out to a friend the following night, assuring them he was okay. His father, Andrew Walmsley, confirmed that police found William in Lower Hutt around 4pm on Tuesday and brought him home. Full Article

Six months after the 37th America’s Cup concluded, the new cycle has already produced significant off-water storylines. Following Emirates Team New Zealand's victory in Barcelona, the 38th edition has begun with notable events, including the split between Sir Ben Ainslie and Jim Ratcliffe, who has announced plans to launch a second UK team. Despite initial uncertainties regarding Ratcliffe's involvement, Ainslie indicated that Ratcliffe would return as a sponsor for the next campaign, though not fully...

SummaryJudy Atkins, the grieving grandmother of 28-year-old Jessica Moser, addressed Daniel Christopher Powell, the man responsible for her granddaughter's death in a June 2022 truck incident at a Hamilton intersection. She expressed her devastation and described the profound impact of his actions, stating, “You not only killed Jessica, but you destroyed my family,” and revealed that she began taking anxiety medication due to the trauma. Atkins emphasized her indifference to Powell's fate, highlighting the careless...

A woman testified in court about enduring severe abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, including being held underwater, describing the experience as dreamlike and relaxing despite the trauma. The accused, a 43-year-old man, faces 33 charges related to violent assaults and sexual violations involving five alleged victims from 2000 to 2015. The trial is expected to include 17 witnesses over the next three weeks, shedding light on the harrowing experiences of the victims. Full...

A 19-year-old Tauranga man, Patrick Paul Moloney, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a series of assaults and the online posting of videos documenting these incidents. Initially entering a not guilty plea in December, he now faces one charge of common assault, two charges of injuring with intent, and one charge of posting harmful communication during a recent hearing at Tauranga District Court. The assault charges could result in a maximum of three...

A new collision sport, set to debut in New Zealand next month via the Runit Championship League, has raised significant safety concerns due to its high risk of head injuries. This sport, which involves two players running at each other full speed in a manner reminiscent of rugby league and AFL, has been condemned by a leading neuroscientist after footage surfaced of a participant being knocked unconscious and experiencing a seizure during an Australian event....