Auckland artist Pascal Atiga-Bridger, daughter admit cannabis resin prison-smuggling plot

Ye “Cathay” Hua laundered at least $18 million for Xavier Valent’s drug syndicate and is currently serving a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence. An investor, Min Hu, who unknowingly invested over $61,000 in Hua's company, is engaged in a complicated court battle to recover her money, which is crucial for her house deposit. This amount, part of which was a wedding gift from her parents, is small compared to the hundreds of millions handled by Hua's enterprise...

Wendy Petrie, a broadcaster, is embracing newfound freedom as her daughters study abroad on sporting scholarships, leaving her with more time alongside her husband, Ross Peebles, and their teenage son, Zach. At 53, Wendy is exploring travel writing and preparing for her first ocean swim, while reflecting on the importance of rekindling her relationship with Ross amid their busy lives. She notes that many friends share similar experiences, emphasizing the need to invest time in...

Tonight's Lotto Powerball draw with a $12m jackpot was not won, but one lucky Kiwi will still receive $1 million. The winning numbers were 23, 10, 15, 22, 32, and 13, with the bonus ball 35 and Powerball 2. While the jackpot went unclaimed, a player did secure the $1m first division prize. Full Article

A tenant fled a Manawatu property after a family harm incident, leaving behind half a tonne of rubbish and a melted knife in the oven. The landlord sought $10,340.41 in rent arrears and compensation at the tribunal. The tenant admitted to leaving the property untidy but disputed the amount being claimed. Full Article

This year, two new curriculums are being implemented in New Zealand schools, causing concerns among teachers about the rapid changes and lack of training and resources for structured literacy and maths. The ageing teacher population and better opportunities in Australia are leading to teacher shortages, with one teacher expressing stress due to the lack of planning and resources in the classroom. Full Article

Jimmy Heremaia was sentenced to a minimum 12-year prison term for the murder of Ariki Rigby and arson of her body. The investigation took two years, with undercover officers playing a crucial role in gathering evidence. Heremaia confessed to the brutal killing, stating that he bashed her, threw her in the back, and then torched the car containing her body. Full Article