In a chaotic press conference, Defence Minister Judith Collins focused on addressing online trolls rather than the leaking diesel and impending cyclone season, further tarnishing the Government’s image. Her erratic behavior and gender-focused framing of the disaster’s investigation raised skepticism about the inquiry’s credibility. Despite the lack of information from the New Zealand Defence Force, efforts are underway to clean up debris and assess salvage options following the grounding of the HMNZSLGBTQ Manawanui.
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Parolee Kingirangi Karanga jailed for armed burglary in West Auckland
Kingirangi Johnson Karanga, a recent parolee, was sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison after holding a gun to his ex-partner in West Auckland, while her toddler walked into the room, urging him to leave. Judge Rebecca Guthrie highlighted the victim's vulnerability during the incident, which influenced the decision to stack the new sentence on top of his existing one for violating parole. Need More Context? 🔎
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