WARNING: This story contains details that may be upsetting to some readers A Hamilton woman, Sharryn Ngariki, violently abused a child by throwing them off a bed into a wall, causing the child to feel their back crack. In a separate incident, she restricted the child’s breathing by tying a shirt around their head. Over a span of 14 months, Ngariki also assaulted two other young children, inflicting physical harm through punching, slapping, kicking, and using a wooden spoon.
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A man, Lovepreet Gill, 28, led police on a dangerous high-speed chase in Whangārei, reaching speeds of nearly 150 km/h and crashing into another vehicle. He has expressed his intention to return to India but must serve a sentence for two driving incidents before he can leave, with the court noting he was clocked at 140 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA six-year-old boy named Zane Milham tragically lost his life when a boat capsized off the South Taranaki coast near Pātea bar, prompting deep sorrow in his school and community. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, resulting in two fatalities and one person hospitalized, with Milham remembered for his "zest for life." Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreSix individuals were injured during a violent brawl in Tahuna, Waikato, sparked by a confrontation over burnouts performed by three men in a vehicle. Police reported that the altercation, which occurred on Tahuna-Ohinewai Rd around 7:20 PM, involved multiple assaults as bystanders attempted to intervene. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA blind and deaf man, Paige Johnson, critically injured in a hit-and-run at a pedestrian crossing in Rotorua, has died in Waikato Hospital. The 24-year-old was struck by a motorcyclist while walking home, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident while providing support to the family. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreNew Zealand has paused funding to the Cook Islands due to concerns over a controversial deal with China, confirmed by Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The funding will not resume until the Cook Islands Government takes steps to restore trust, following Prime Minister Mark Brown's recent signing of a strategic partnership with China, raising international concerns about China's influence in the Pacific. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe latest Ipsos NZ issues monitor survey reveals that following the Government's Budget, voters have lost confidence in the National Party's ability to manage inflation and the cost of living, favoring Labour instead. Labour is seen as more capable in addressing 11 of the top 20 issues facing New Zealand, while National only leads in three areas: the economy, crime, and defence. Need More Context? 🔎
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