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A second person has been arrested in relation to a shooting incident in Wellington’s Brooklyn earlier this month, where the victim of a “targeted attack” jumped from a balcony to escape a balaclava-wearing offender armed with a shotgun.Police were called around 3.35pm to the Pukehinau Flats on November 2 after receiving reports of an altercation in which a shot was fired towards a man.A person wearing a balaclava and armed with a shotgun allegedly entered the apartment and confronted the victim before firing a shot in his direction, prompting him to jump from the balcony to escape.The man was not…
This story discusses suicide.A woman whose adult son was discharged from a mental health unit into an Auckland boarding house says the living conditions were appalling and unfit for such a vulnerable person.Tragically, he died in a suspected suicide after moving in with her.Lisa Hawkeswood said her son Jack lasted three days in the lodge before pleading to live with her because he hated his accommodation.”He was discharged alone,” she said. “Within 72 hours of discharge, he felt like he was having a breakdown and he didn’t feel safe, he didn’t feel safe living there.”Her son had addiction and mental…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has brushed off talk of cracks forming in the Government coalition after Winston Peters and David Seymour exchanged barbs over a flagship law.Just days after voting for it, Peters last week vowed to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill championed by Act leader Seymour. Some commentators have seen that as a pre-election move by the New Zealand First leader, and Seymour has accused him of eyeing up a deal with Labour.But Luxon, when asked this morning if he had concerns about Peters given NZ First had voted for the bill and praised it at its third reading,…
Published on 24/11/2025 – 7:32 GMT+1 •Updated 7:39 The controversial 28-point US-Russia plan for Ukraine, the Russian frozen assets to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine, and the future of Europe’s security are hot themes under discussion this week in Brussels. To get up to speed, Euronews’ EU editor Maria Tadeo will give the latest updates on the EU’s counterproposal to give Kyiv more space to negotiate a better peace deal. But the clock is still ticking towards a deadline set by President Trump for this Thursday. Our first Europe Today’s guestis Michal Baranowski, the Polish Trade Minister, commenting on the…
The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including a dramatic late night rescue in a posh Auckland suburb, the White House says Elon Musk’s pet project doesn’t exist, and what Britain’s PM thinks former prince Andrew should do now. Two people have been taken to hospital after being rescued from an Auckland beach. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says all is well in the coalition, despite recent tension. The White House says Elon Musk’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ no longer exists.Talks about ending the war in Ukraine have been described as ‘productive and meaningful’.British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said Andrew…
A Disney cruise ship bound for Auckland will dock a day late after an hours-long search for a passenger who went overboard in the Tasman Sea.A 73-year-old Melbourne man went into the water at around 4.30am on Saturday as the ship sailed towards Auckland, 7News reports.The Disney Wonder ship turned around in the Tasman to try to find the man, but he could not be located.Victoria Police said it was “understood the man died” after going into the sea.Passenger Mitch Talbot said cruise guests were informed about the incident over the ship’s intercom.”The captain came on and updated the boat…
TVNZ’s local drama, comedy and factual series programmes dominated at the New Zealand Screen Awards, with the broadcaster’s shows and staff amassing 19 prizes.The second season of crime drama The Gone claimed four prestigious awards – Best Drama Series, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Score. The series’ success follows that of the show’s first season, which claimed five awards at the 2023 New Zealand Television Awards. Stephen Lovatt won Best Actor for his portrayal of Max Hoyland on Shortland Street (Source: TVNZ)Stephen Lovatt was named Best Actor in a Series for his work on Shortland StreetTaskmaster New Zealand…
Auckland councillor Julie Fairey has become accustomed to abusive comments — but she was still shocked by what she saw on social media after she was hit by a car while cycling and suffered a broken leg.Fairey has spent several years in local politics — and has been called all sorts of things.”I’ve been called communist scum, which I find interesting.”I get a fair bit of abuse about my husband, who is a former cabinet minister, that I’m just his appendage and not my own person, which is difficult. We’ve both been involved in politics for a long time, well…
A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) failed to get him desperately needed help after a traumatic stint training Ukrainian civilians for war.Jack Wesley says he was a ticking time bomb when he got back from Operation Tieke in the UK, drinking heavily and haunted by the deaths in Ukraine of people he helped prepare for the front line.Following his six-month deployment in 2023, he was diagnosed with PTSD.Wesley said if the Defence Force had given him the support he so badly needed, the awful assault could have been…
Donald Glover is opening up about a recent health scare that forced him to cancel his tour last year. At the time, he described it as an “ailment”, but Glover said Sunday at a performance that a doctor told him he’d had a stroke.Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, shared the information on stage at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles. His remarks were shared widely on social media.”You guys voted for a ‘where have I been monologue’,” Glover, 42, said. “I had a really bad pain in my head in Louisiana and I…