Govt belatedly backs ‘world class’ offshore wind farms

A Rotorua shoplifter, Leonard Renata Kaaho, 45, was sentenced to over two years in jail after stealing $166 worth of groceries from Woolworths. His getaway was thwarted by a flat battery in his car, leading to his arrest where police discovered a shotgun and ammunition, resulting in multiple charges. Want More Context? 🔎

A woman, Ina Kara-France, attempted to return her second-hand BMW 320i, which she purchased for $12,000, claiming it was falsely advertised as a luxury vehicle. Despite initially expressing satisfaction, she later raised concerns about the car’s quality and condition, ultimately failing to get her money back after canceling the purchase due to various issues. Want More Context? 🔎

Grieving loved ones of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Napier over two months ago, are organizing a public demonstration to seek justice and enhance community safety. Kaea, a talented student and rugby player, was killed in a quiet street after attending a party, and police report they are making progress in their investigation without any arrests yet. Want More Context? 🔎

Tonight’s $15 million Lotto Powerball draw was not won, with the numbers drawn being 19, 29, 28, 40, 31, and 3, along with a bonus ball of 2 and Powerball number 9. Additionally, both First Division and Strike were unclaimed, although two players did split a $700,000 Strike Four jackpot, each receiving $350,000. Want More Context? 🔎

Amo Jr Ioane Papalii, a 21-year-old disqualified driver, was sentenced after his reckless driving led to the death of his passenger, Iesha Heremaia, and a significant power outage in Auckland. Despite being on bail, he illegally drove three more times in eight months, speeding at 122 km/h in a 50 km/h zone before crashing while under the influence of cannabis and alcohol. Want More Context? 🔎

A man was removed from Air New Zealand flight NZ5047, which was set to depart Auckland for New Plymouth, due to "concerning remarks" that raised security alarms. The incident prompted police involvement, and the airline confirmed that the passenger was offloaded before the flight's departure. Want More Context? 🔎