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Incident Involving Christopher MillenChristopher Millen arrived at a woman's house in Waihī to collect a $20 debt, armed with a hidden machete, which he used to injure another man during a confrontation. After fleeing and hiding in the Athenree Gorge for five months, where he acquired a firearm and set up a camouflaged campsite, he was eventually apprehended by police in August 2024. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man named Christopher Millen...

As Sonny Bill Williams entered the boxing ring to face Paul Gallen, he displayed both a Palestine flag and a flag representing the Malaysian state of Johor, where he was recently appointed a sports ambassador. The appearance of the latter flag raised questions, with some speculating it might have obscured the New Zealand flag. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Sonny Bill Williams wore two flags during his boxing match with Paul Gallen, one...

Northland police have arrested a 60-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, charging them with four counts of neglect of a child under 18, related to the death of 4-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati in Kaikohe in October 2015. Alestra suffered multiple injuries, including a broken arm and pelvis, prior to her death, prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Two people were arrested for not taking care of a little girl...

Rotorua property developer Tony Bradley has partnered with Kāinga Ora to take over a stalled 36-apartment CBD project from the failed Auckland company Realm Victoria, which went into liquidation owing $3.8 million. Work has resumed at the Victoria St site, with Bradley expressing enthusiasm for addressing Rotorua's housing needs. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Rotorua builder Tony Bradley is working with Kāinga Ora to finish a building with 36 homes after the last...

More than half of the $257 million loan book held by Crown Regional Holdings (CRH), a government entity, is at risk of impairment or default, with 54% classified as significantly at risk, up from 40% the previous year. The annual report revealed that CRH impaired $19.3 million in loans in 2024, following $17.4 million in 2023, amid growth in the loan book due to government funding for regional projects. Explain It To Me Like I'm...

Auri Law traveled to Vietnam to celebrate her 18th birthday but ended up in intensive care due to a potential rare neurological condition, experiencing severe health issues including loss of vision and difficulty breathing. Her mother, Staci Law, rushed to her side, expressing her helplessness in alleviating her daughter's pain during this traumatic ordeal. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A girl named Auri went to Vietnam for her 18th birthday, but she got...