Running for a change

Angelina Nicole Therese Avisado Reyes, a nurse at Waikato District Health Board, defrauded three colleagues out of over $100,000 by fabricating stories about her mother's death and her father's illness, using the funds for gambling and trips, including a Taylor Swift concert in Sydney. One victim, manipulated by her claims of suicidal distress, transferred $107,000 over six months, draining his savings and inheritance. Need More Context? 🔎

Tongue-tie surgery, aimed at assisting newborns with breastfeeding, has seen a tripling in numbers over the past 20 years, raising concerns about its necessity and associated risks, including potential injury to infants. Dr. Graham Sharpe, a retired anaesthetist, questioned the validity of such surgeries after administering anaesthesia for one, prompting further investigation into the growing trend. Need More Context? 🔎

Anna Keogh's poignant Mother's Day story reflects her journey to parenthood through embryo donation after facing the devastating news of her husband Kyle's infertility. Celebrating their daughters, Tasia Belle and Aeisha Tilly, she shares how the kindness of another couple transformed their lives, turning grief into joy. Need More Context? 🔎

Two young men, Jordan Galuva’a and Ketisemami Tuivai, were sentenced to prison for participating in a burglary at a $5 million Epsom home, allegedly as part of a misguided vigilante plot linked to an $8 million pyramid scheme. The burglary occurred while a university student was home alone, and the judge emphasized that retribution outside the legal system is unacceptable, regardless of any prior wrongdoing by the homeowner. Need More Context? 🔎

Wellington Police are investigating a concerning assault on a woman that occurred on June 18 at approximately 3:30 PM on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking trail in Porirua. Detective Sergeant Ben Evans stated that the victim is receiving support as she is understandably shaken by the incident. Need More Context? 🔎

Lata Visinia, a 31-year-old mother from West Auckland, struggles with daily tasks like taking out the bins since the passing of her husband, James Isaia Visinia, who died from stage 4 gastric cancer in November 2023, just a week after his 33rd birthday. She is raising their two young children, Mia-Elianna, 4, and Elton-James, 2, while coping with her loss. Need More Context? 🔎