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A pair of shoplifters, aged 37 and 28, have been arrested in Auckland for stealing over $250,000 worth of goods from stores, shortly after the launch of a new police team focused on retail crime. The man faces five counts of shoplifting and is scheduled to appear in court on July 29, while the woman is charged with nine counts of shoplifting and burglary, set for court on July 30. Explain It To Me Like...

The mother of Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta, a Mongrel Mob member fatally stabbed by his partner Te Waiariki Te Uaahiahi Grace during a fight, recalls the traumatic police visit following the incident. Grace, who has been under name suppression since her court appearance in January 2024, stabbed Wickliffe-Heta in the chest as he arrived at her home in an agitated state. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman accidentally hurt her partner during a...

At a Coldplay concert in Boston, a viral clip emerged featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR director Kristin Cabot in a seemingly romantic moment, despite both being married to other people. Their awkward reaction upon being caught on the kiss cam, which prompted laughter from the audience, led to speculation about their relationship, as Chris Martin quipped about their shyness or potential affair. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary At a Coldplay...

A 54-year-old woman faces criminal charges for bringing a cannabis-laced cake to a shared lunch at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, leading to several staff members requiring medical treatment. She is scheduled to appear in court next month after the incident, which occurred on June 30, where at least two individuals were treated in the emergency department. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman brought a special cake with something in it that made some...

A new anti-corruption taskforce targeting insider threats, foreign interference, and AI-enabled fraud is being launched in Auckland by the Serious Fraud Office, as experts warn of increasing corruption risks and New Zealand's declining position in global anti-corruption rankings. This initiative underscores the focus on combating corruption among public officials and addressing concerns regarding foreign bribery. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A new group is being formed to stop bad people from cheating and...

Mother-of-five Terina Pineaha was sentenced for manslaughter after driving intoxicated and at nearly double the speed limit on the wrong side of the road, resulting in the death of 11-year-old Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa. Pineaha's reckless behavior was fueled by rage over suspicions of her boyfriend's infidelity, and she has now faced justice for her actions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A mother named Terina was very upset and made a bad choice while...