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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia at a depth of 10 km, with the potential for hazardous tsunami waves affecting areas within 1000 km of the epicenter, according to the US Geological Survey. However, officials from New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency confirmed that there was no tsunami risk to New Zealand. Want More Context? 🔎

Unseasonably cold temperatures are expected across much of the North Island, with Auckland dropping to 6°C overnight on Friday and Hamilton potentially reaching freezing. While early rain is forecasted for Auckland and Waikato, sunny weather is anticipated later, accompanied by road snowfall warnings in several regions including Desert Rd and Lewis Pass. Want More Context? 🔎

Two vans collided in front of a busy hotel near Auckland Airport, resulting in one person suffering serious injuries and causing significant road blockages. Police responded to the incident on Kirkbride Rd, which is now completely blocked with diversions established via Ascot Rd and Viscount Rd. Want More Context? 🔎

Michael John Benjamin Clark, a member of the Head Hunters gang, was arrested for dealing methamphetamine while on bail at a rehabilitation facility, awaiting sentencing for similar charges. During a police search of his Wairarapa home in March 2023, authorities found 666g of meth, electronic scales, $37,110 in cash, and a notebook suggesting drug-related transactions. Want More Context? 🔎

A jury has found Teina Williams, president of the Taupō Mongrel Mob, guilty of murdering Black Power member Ryan Woodford, following a four-week trial in the High Court at Rotorua. The jury reached a unanimous verdict in half a day, with the verdict announced just before 5 PM. Want More Context? 🔎

Daniel Patrick Livingstone, a convicted child rapist, shot a dog named Brownie in a supermarket car park after it barked at him, also wounding its owner in the arm during the confrontation in Hamilton. Livingstone, who had previously served an eight-year sentence for abducting and raping a 10-year-old girl, cut off his ankle bracelet, leading to a manhunt after being released under a seven-year Extended Supervision Order. Want More Context? 🔎