Murder defence team claim shots fired at Hori Gage were intended to intimidate, not kill him

The 14-year-old boy, who has permanent name suppression, is appealing his conviction and sentence for the manslaughter of Dunedin schoolboy Enere McLaren-Taana, for which he was sentenced to three years and three months in prison. The Court of Appeal confirmed that a notice of appeal was filed on July 31, following his acquittal on a murder charge after a week-long trial. Want More Context? 🔎

Trade Minister Todd McClay indicated that US President Donald Trump may impose tariffs of 15% or even 20% on over 125 countries, including New Zealand, as announced during his Liberation Day speech. While Trump has reached 11 trade deals and paused tariff increases for Mexico, McClay noted a lack of detail regarding the implications of these agreements. Want More Context? 🔎

A construction truck, known to be unroadworthy due to defective brakes, struck and killed road worker Johnathon Walters in Auckland, despite repeated warnings to its owner, Ashik Ali. Ali, 55, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter ahead of his scheduled trial in May 2024. Want More Context? 🔎

Temperatures in New Zealand are expected to drop to single digits as southerly winds replace the current showery weather. MetService forecasts that while the North Island will experience some showers, they will taper off and remain mainly in the eastern and southern regions, with similar easing conditions anticipated in the South Island. Want More Context? 🔎

An ongoing police operation in Maketū is connected to the investigation into the death of 20-year-old Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox, who died in Rotorua Hospital after being dropped off by four men who claimed to have found him critically injured on a roadside. Police are seeking witnesses related to a vehicle incident on State Highway 33, though no charges have been filed regarding his death. Want More Context? 🔎

A teen father has admitted to physically assaulting his newborn son, breaking the baby's ribs and bruising his face, due to feeling "tired and overwhelmed" from night feeds, while the mother struggled with post-natal depression. Reports indicate that the mother occasionally heard the father telling the baby to "shut up" during these difficult nights. Want More Context? 🔎