Auckland Police are seeking public assistance to identify an individual seen near a fatal house fire in Onehunga on May 22. The blaze at a Trafalgar Street property, which claimed the life of 70-year-old Geoffrey Rollinson, occurred at approximately 7.20am. Authorities are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire, which required a significant … Read more
Auckland’s $1.66 billion Central Interceptor is now fully operational, marking the completion of a 16.2km wastewater tunnel designed to reduce overflows into city waterways. According to Watercare, the project has already prevented 741,000 cubic metres of wastewater and stormwater from entering the environment since its southern section went live in early 2025. Infrastructure Scale and … Read more
Former Marist Brother Charles Afeaki received an additional 18-month sentence in the Whanganui District Court last week for the sexual abuse of three students. According to court records, this latest sentencing brings Afeaki’s total accumulated time for historic child abuse offences to 13 years and 11 months, with his final release date now subject to … Read more
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is reviewing security arrangements for his home and office following a physical altercation at a political fundraiser last month. A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed that a man “took a swing” at Brown during the event for National’s Auckland Central candidate Candace Kinser, prompting the mayor to seek enhanced protective measures. … Read more
A High Court judge has declined to dismiss a case against two former police officers charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to the 1985 murder conviction of Alan Hall. Justice Ian Gault ruled against the defense’s application for dismissal at a judge-alone trial in Auckland, according to 1News. Case Background and Allegations … Read more
An Auckland police officer remains on the force after a criminal charge was withdrawn following an investigation into his disposal of seized cannabis and drug paraphernalia in a station skip bin. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) released a summary today confirming the officer discarded the evidence because he “could not be bothered” to complete … Read more
Alice Bayley and Sione Teu took over the Four Square store in Ōtaika in September 2024, aiming to revitalize the business and engage the local community. Since their arrival, the pair has expanded the staff from five to more than a dozen employees and introduced new community-focused initiatives, including hot meal services and school attendance … Read more
New Zealand experienced its coldest night of the year so far in the early hours of this morning, with temperatures plummeting to -12.5C at Lake Tekapo. According to MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley, the widespread cold snap brought sub-zero air temperatures as far north as Auckland, with frosty conditions reported across much of the country. Temperatures … Read more
Auckland’s $5.5 billion City Rail Link (CRL) will open without plans for full-day maintenance closures for at least three years, according to KiwiRail. Officials confirmed the project will launch on a reduced, transitional timetable, with plans to reach full service within six months. While the official opening date remains unannounced, the project is expected to … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to New Zealand marks a high-profile diplomatic effort to strengthen bilateral ties, centered on a potential free trade agreement and business collaboration. The visit, which Prime Minister Christopher Luxon describes as a “historic event,” has proceeded amid internal government friction over immigration policy and heightened security measures across the … Read more