Stronger powers sought for derelict buildings

Emergency services have responded to a serious crash involving a car and train in Rolleston, Canterbury. Crews were called to the Kerrs Rd level crossing around 7:20 PM, and one individual is reported to be in critical condition. A police spokesperson confirmed that officers were alerted to the incident shortly after it occurred. Full Article

SummaryShane Richardson, 29, from Lower Hutt, and Owen Jenner, 21, died in an 11-bike crash at Oulton Park during a British Supersport Championship event. Richardson, who leaves behind two young children, was involved in the incident that also resulted in minor injuries to fellow Kiwi rider Morgan McLaren-Wood. The tragic event led to the cancellation of the race, and investigations are currently ongoing with the coroner. Full Article

Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath intervened on behalf of elderly customer Andrew Che Sit Bong, who mistakenly sent $158,000 to the wrong account due to a digit error while attempting an international transfer. The funds ended up in an Auckland woman's account, who reportedly spent the money on luxury items, including two cars, and transferred large sums to others. McGrath directly contacted Barclays Bank in the UK to escalate the situation, emphasizing the need for customers...

The New Zealand Government is planning a significant overhaul of its pay equity regime, which may complicate the process for people to file pay equity claims. This reform is expected to save the Government billions, potentially resulting in lower pay rates for workers in predominantly female sectors. The pay equity regime was established following a pivotal legal case by caregiver Kristine Bartlett, who highlighted gender discrimination in her pay under the Equal Pay Act, and...

A person has died in a single-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway, reported just before 5 am near Onehunga. The vehicle's sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene, leading to significant disruptions for commuters as both SH20 and another motorway were closed for three hours. The Southwestern Motorway has since reopened, allowing traffic to resume between Neilson St in Onehunga and Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Full Article

A 26-year-old woman, whose identity is protected, has received legal approval to "let nature take its course," potentially leading to her starvation in a hospital where she is refusing food and medical intervention. Despite her family's belief that she suffers from gastroparesis, there is no medical evidence supporting this claim; instead, she has been diagnosed with a factitious disorder, a mental health issue characterized by self-induced or feigned symptoms to obtain medical care, which cannot...