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At least three teenagers were knocked unconscious during a “large disorder” incident involving hundreds of young people at a Wānaka park last night.Police were called to Dinosaur Park at around midnight to reports of about 300 young people gathered there with multiple fights breaking out.Around three serious assaults were reported involving young people being knocked unconscious along with numerous other minor assaults.Acting District Commander Inspector Matt Scoles said it was disappointing that many present appeared to have been supplied alcohol.”We know it’s a time of year where lots of people are out celebrating and having a good time.“But we need…
The UNESCO World Heritage Site attracted 90,000 tourists in 2024. ADVERTISEMENTFamous for its stalactites, rare geological formations and cures for asthma, Ballıca Cave in Turkey’s northern Anatolian province of Tokat attracts thousands of visitors every year.Listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, the cave attracted 90,000 tourists during 2024. According to UNESCO, the cave has formed over an estimated time frame of 3.4 million years.The cave’s interior is made up of karstic crystal lime stones, and its stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. It stands as one of Turkey’s largest and most magnificent caves, preserving its mystery with…
A police officer who was critically injured in central Nelson early on New Year’s Day has been confirmed to be in a stable condition by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers this morning.Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay was struck by a vehicle at around 2.10am while conducting a foot patrol in the Buxton Square carpark alongside his colleague Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who later died of her injuries. The vehicle then turned around and rammed a police patrol car, concussing another police officer and injuring two members of the public.A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene after being tasered by other officers.Senior…
Surf Life Saving rescued 16 people on the first day of the year — marking the start of what it calls the most dangerous month in the water.That number of rescues matched the same time last year.Surf Life Saving worked nearly 5100 hours over the course of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.On Christmas and Boxing Day, 11 people were also rescued, and 31,000 people were warned of the dangers.Water Safety chief executive Daniel Gerrard said people tended to take more risks at this time of year.Often people’s perception of how competent or confident they were in the water…
A man has been arrested after a person was critically injured south of Auckland in the early hours of this morning.Police responded to the incident at an address on Rorotu Ave in Karaka just after 4am.St John said it responded with one ambulance and two rapid response units.”Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition,” a Hato Hone St John spokesperson said.A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene without incident, police said.He would appear in the Manukau District Court on Friday on an assault-related charge.”As the matter is now before…
The recovery of fuel from the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui has begun off the coast of Samoa today.The Navy vessel sank after it ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Upolu and caught fire on October 6 last year. All 75 crew and passengers were safely evacuated.An interim Court of Inquiry released on November 29 found that the direct cause of the grounding was determined to be a “series of human errors” which meant the ship’s autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been.Remaining in autopilot resulted in the ship maintaining a course toward land…
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…