How missing teen Maia Johnston’s Upper Hutt rescue unfolded

Police conducted a search on Aoraki Mount Cook for missing climbers Kurt Blair and Carlo Romero, alongside an unnamed Canadian national. The search was previously called off on December 6, but due to a change in weather, a further search was conducted at a "location of interest." While the search was unsuccessful, a ski pole was found, and police remain in contact with the families as they continue the process to formally suspend the search....

A Killer Beez gang member, Joshua Baker, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison by Justice Mathew Downs at the Auckland High Court for multiple incidents involving firearms during a violent feud with the Tribesmen gang in May and June 2022. Baker, along with others, fired shots at homes in Flat Bush and Henderson, narrowly missing occupants including a woman and her young children. The judge emphasized the premeditated and gang-related nature...

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Buildings on the old polytech site in Ashburton have been marked for demolition after failing to secure new homes. The Ashburton District Council decided to redevelop the site into an unsealed gravel car park for $1.6 million, with offers made to community groups to buy prefab classrooms for $1 each. Following failed tenders, the council has decided to demolish the buildings, including the two-storey structures, as part of a programme likely to take place in...

In a holiday-themed message, the author expresses optimism for the upcoming Christmas season and notes a positive shift in the rural sector compared to the previous year. They commend organizations like Groundswell for their contributions to farming communities. The message concludes with a heartwarming Christmas story about a young boy named Wally who, during a pageant, selflessly offers his room to Joseph and Mary, embodying the true spirit of Christmas. Full Article

The NZ Media Council upheld a complaint against The Spinoff for an article promoting an art exhibition featuring vintage cosmetic products labeled "Made in Palestine," citing a lack of clear distinction between fact and opinion under principle four. The article, which highlighted the historical significance of the products and their connection to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, faced criticism from the New Zealand Jewish Council for inaccuracies and bias. The Media Council ruled that the...