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New Zealand MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson has died at the age of 26.In a statement, police said they attended the sudden death on the morning of New Year’s Day at an address in Einstein Street, Gisborne.”The death is not suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner.”The deceased was Te Hakaraia O Te Rangi Wilson, aged 26, of Rotorua.”Our condolences to his family at this difficult time.”Te Ao Māori News reported that Wilson was in Gisborne attending the Rhythm and Vines music festival.Wilson had seven professional fights, according to the Fight Matrix website.He had a four-win and three-loss record, with…
A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder in relation to the violent incident in Fairfield yesterday in which a baby died.Police were called to the property on Douglas Crescent at 2.10am on Wednesday, following a report of an assault. They found one person dead and two seriously injured.Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders confirmed that a baby had died, and another child and a woman remained in hospital in a serious but stable condition.Saunders said the 34-year-old man remained in hospital in a stable condition under police guard. He would be remanded in custody to reappear before the…
Te Pāti Māori co-founder and former government minister Dame Tariana Turia has suffered a stroke, her iwi says.In a social media post, Te Ranga Tupua said she had a stroke earlier this week and was surrounded by the love and support of her whānau.”She is still with us, but unfortunately hasn’t been given much time with us all.”Dame Tariana joined parliament in 1996 as a Labour Party list MP before leaving the party in 2004 over the foreshore and seabed controversy.She resigned from Parliament and stood again in the Te Tai Hauāuru by-election for the newly formed Te Pāti Māori.The…
Police will be back at a house in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield where neighbours say a child was killed in a New Year’s homicide.Warning: This story includes details about family violence. Helplines are provided at the end of the article.Police said they were called to the property on Douglas Crescent at 2.10am on Wednesday, following a report of an assault. They found one person dead and two seriously injured.A 34-year-old man was found nearby with serious injuries, he was taken to hospital where he remained under police guard.He was expected to face charges.Emergency services were called to a report…
After 11 years in local government — while raising four kids as a single dad and co-parenting two — Gisborne’s deputy mayor will not be seeking re-election in 2025.At the completion of his last term, Josh Wharehinga wants to spend time on his new truck hireage and moving business, supporting his hapū and rekindling the Tairāwhiti boxing scene.“I love my boxing. I have been a judge for many years now and really want to focus on that for 2025 onwards,” he said.”We haven’t had an East Coast Boxing Association tournament for a very long time.”His choice to leave the council…
A Strike player from Auckland has started 2025 well with $800,000 from Strike Four in Wednesday night’s Lotto draw.The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday night — where the jackpot would be $5 million.Two Lotto players from Auckland and Papamoa Beach will also be happy with their start to the year with $500,000 from Lotto First Division. Those winning tickets were sold at Mirrabooka Superette in Auckland and Fresh Choice Papamoa in Papamoa Beach.The Lotto numbers for draw 2443 were: 8, 16, 17, 21, 23 and…
Jobseekers are competing with hundreds of other applicants in a tight labour market, and recruiters warn it is not going to get any easier to land a role.The labour market is expected to become increasingly challenging in 2025, with the number of people on a jobseeker benefit expected to rise before it falls.In a tight employment market, it was important to stand out from the crowd, Frog Recruitment managing director Shannon Barlow said.”We’re seeing a huge increase in the number of applications per job. If you don’t have the relevant skills for that job it can have a negative effect.…
Poland has taken over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months, following Hungary’s controversial tenure. ADVERTISEMENTUnder the slogan “Security, Europe!”, Poland is taking over the presidency of the Council of the European Union, marking the start of a six-month rotation for the second time in Poland’s history. The country in presidency is tasked with guiding the council’s work and representing all member states in negotiations with other EU institutions. The spot rotates among the EU’s 27 member states every six months, with Hungary wrapping up its controversial tenure in December. Marked by the ongoing war…
A 19-year-old was arrested after two people were assaulted and left with “injuries consistent with stab wounds” at a New Year’s Eve party in Whangārei overnight. Police were called to the address on William Jones Drive in Otangarei shortly after 2am.”Two people were located with injuries consistent with stab wounds, and one was transported to hospital in a serious, but not life-threatening condition,” Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer said. The other victim was treated by ambulance staff at the address. The alleged offender, a 19-year-old man, had fled the party before police arrived but was arrested earlier this morning “without…
A man has died following a water related incident off the coast of Omaio, Ōpōtiki.Police responded to the coastal township Omaio in the Ōpōtiki District in Bay of Plenty following reports a man was struggling in the water. In a statement, a police spokesperson said the man was retrieved by members of the public and CPR was commenced prior to police arrival.”Emergency services arrived and continued CPR, however efforts to resuscitate the man were unsuccessful and he died at the scene,” the spokesperson said. Inquiries were ongoing into the incident and his death would be referred to the Coroner.