Formula 1 result: Liam Lawson finishes 17th in Japan as tyre strategy costs Kiwi, Max Verstappen wins at Suzuka

A 44-year-old man was arrested in Auckland for allegedly breaking into multiple homes armed with a knife, stealing two cars, and crashing three times early this morning. The crime spree began on Udys Rd in Pakuranga after 5am, where police responded to reports of a break-in and subsequent confrontations with the suspect. Need More Context? 🔎

A serious crash involving four cars on Auckland's Southern Motorway near the Highbrook offramp has caused significant traffic delays for northbound motorists. The collision occurred around 2:25 PM, resulting in two injuries—one moderate and one serious—as police urge drivers to be patient amid long queues at the scene. Need More Context? 🔎

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? 🔎