Two lower North Island district courts, Wellington and Palmerston North, were evacuated due to alleged bomb threats, with police clearing the buildings this afternoon and allowing people back inside. Police have not confirmed whether the two incidents were linked. The Wellington District Court was emptied around 10.45am, followed by the evacuation of the Palmerston North District Court about an hour later in response to an unspecified “incident.”
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Emmy-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71 after cancer battle
Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in Desperate Housewives, Big Sky, and Northern Exposure, has passed away at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Her husband, Joseph Kell, expressed his profound loss, stating, “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses.” Mahaffey won the supporting comedy actress Emmy in 1992 for Northern Exposure and received an Independent Spirit Award...
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