Nine-year battle for fiscal hole unit ends as Act and NZ First block Nicola Willis’ proposal

A convicted murderer, Sydney Bristow, has been found guilty of two charges of sexual violation against a child he was caring for, stemming from incidents that took place before he participated in the murder of Aucklander David Taylor in 1999. This unrelated sexual offending has only recently been brought to court, revealing a disturbing aspect of his criminal history. Want More Context? 🔎

A three-car crash near Auckland Airport resulted in the death of Arvind Kummar, 45, who was dropping his wife, Jashoda Goundar, off for a flight to Fiji to attend a funeral. While Kummar died in the accident, Goundar sustained serious spinal injuries and is currently recovering in Middlemore Hospital. Want More Context? 🔎

A significant development occurred in a trial involving nappy entrepreneurs when Grant Taylor, a former high school friend of Nick Mowbray and co-founder of Rascals, settled just before the trial began. Taylor's exit from the company, which Zuru acquired for $30 million in 2020, was complicated, with Zuru's legal representation attributing the brand's success primarily to Mowbray's contributions. Want More Context? 🔎

Police are seeking photos or videos from a hip-hop event at Cloud 9 Bar in Hamilton on the night of July 19, prior to the alleged murder of 20-year-old Tyreece Te Pairi, who died in the hospital on July 20 after an altercation involving two groups; an 18-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with his death. Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke urges attendees to come forward with any recordings from the event. Want...

A former Deputy Police Commissioner of New Zealand, Jevon McSkimming, can now be publicly identified as he faces eight charges related to possessing child exploitation and bestiality material. Initially granted name suppression, McSkimming's lawyer has opted to discontinue this suppression, allowing for the publication of his identity and charges. Want More Context? 🔎

A prominent New Zealander facing serious criminal charges is scheduled to return to court today, with heavy suppressions in place that prevent the publication of his name, identifying details, and the nature of his charges, to which he has yet to enter pleas. Today's hearing in the Wellington District Court will address whether these suppressions should continue. Want More Context? 🔎