Armed police swarm into New Lynn after four offenders spotted

A laptop technician discovered hundreds of explicit images of children in sexual positions on a device brought in for repair by an elderly man named Ton Kaan. Kaan appeared in the Whangārei District Court before Judge Taryn Bayley on 18 charges of knowingly possessing objectionable material, following a police search warrant executed in March 2023. The material found on Kaan's device was deemed to involve the sexual exploitation of children, leading to his sentencing for...

The latest environmental update in New Zealand highlights declining water health and biodiversity, while also showing improvements in air quality. The Ministry of the Environment's report, Our Environment 2025, covers key areas such as air, atmosphere, climate, freshwater, land, and marine, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's environmental status. The update serves as a stark warning about the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect New Zealand's unique species and ecosystems. Full Article

In his 'Liberation Day' speech, President Trump announced 34% in new tariffs against China, prompting Beijing to respond with 34% duties on US goods. Trump later threatened new 50% tariffs on China, causing global stocks to plummet for a third consecutive trading day, with Hong Kong experiencing a 13.2% collapse and the Dow Jones down 1.6% in the US. This escalation in the trade war has raised concerns about an international recession and drawn criticism...

An architectural designer pleaded guilty to money laundering charges after aiding scammers in stealing $235,000 from investors, including victim Carla O’Neil who lost $100,000. The designer seeks a discharge without conviction and permanent name suppression, fearing the repercussions on his livelihood. O’Neil criticized the suppression bid, emphasizing the personal impact of the scam. Full Article

Paul Thistoll accused Brian Tamaki of inciting chaos at Te Atatū Community Centre, but police found insufficient evidence to prosecute Tamaki for the February 15 incident. Hannah Tamaki dismissed the claims as targeting her husband, while senior police officers concluded there was not enough evidence to charge Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki with allegedly inciting violence at a children’s drag science show at the Te Atatū Library. Full Article

Two lower North Island district courts, Wellington and Palmerston North, were evacuated due to alleged bomb threats, with police clearing the buildings this afternoon and allowing people back inside. Police have not confirmed whether the two incidents were linked. The Wellington District Court was emptied around 10.45am, followed by the evacuation of the Palmerston North District Court about an hour later in response to an unspecified "incident." Full Article