Why David Seymour’s upcoming stint as Deputy Prime Minister has nerves on edge – Audrey Young

Cabinet minister Chris Bishop expressed regret for his remarks during the Aotearoa Music Awards in Auckland, where he said “what a load of crap” in response to a performance by pop singer Stan Walker. Video footage captured him seated with a drink while attendees nearby danced and waved tino rangatiratanga flags, symbolizing self-determination. In a statement, Bishop clarified that his comment about “performative acclaim” referred to what he perceived as overtly political branding at the...

SummaryPolice are investigating an alleged assault during a schoolboy rugby game between Napier Boys’ High School and Gisborne Boys’ High School, where a hooded man punched a Napier player following a high tackle that initiated an on-field altercation. Gisborne Boys’ headmaster Tom Cairns stated that the assailant was not affiliated with the school community. The incident occurred in the first half of the Super 8 Rugby First XV game, causing significant disruption as players reacted...

SummaryBoy racers are planning a gathering in Levin this long weekend, marking a year since a previous event turned violent with over 200 attendees clashing with police. Authorities are gearing up for a strong response with a focus on proactive enforcement and a zero-tolerance stance, as expressed by Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden, who is confident in the police's preparedness. This anticipation contrasts with the attitude of last year's event organizer, who publicly dismissed threats of...

SummaryAlmost three weeks after the death of Napier teen Kaea Karauria, his killer remains unidentified. In a show of respect for the 15-year-old, Hawke's Bay rugby star Jonah Lowe honored Kaea during Super Rugby by wearing his name on his strapping, which a relative praised as a gesture reflecting Lowe's "heart of gold." Kaea lost his life on an Onekawa street on May 11, despite the efforts of ambulance staff, as police continue to seek...

Shu Man Poon was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of imprisonment of 19 years, for the murder of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong.Poon pleaded guilty to the November 2023 killings.Suppression orders remain until co-defendant Lok Fung Lorrence Li’s retrial in August 2026.Shu Man Poon, 43, was sentenced to life in prison for the double murder of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong, after pleading guilty to the offenses committed...

Alinghi, initially stating they would not compete in the next America's Cup, have hinted at a potential change of heart. They issued a statement criticizing Emirates Team New Zealand for announcing a host venue without a confirmed protocol and expressing concerns about the Cup's management. This follows similar sentiments from other challengers, indicating a growing unease about the organization of the event, despite welcoming Naples as the selected venue for the 2027 Cup. Full Article