David Williams

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | David Williams

The young boy who died when a boat capsized off the South Taranaki coast is being remembered for his “zest for life”. Six-year-old Zane Milham, his father and stepmother were aboard the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea bar on Sunday morning. Two people died and their bodies were recovered about 11.30am. A third person was taken to hospital. Pātea Area School principal James Davidson told the Herald Milham’s death had “deeply affected” the school and community.

3 weeks ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | David Williams

A West Auckland mall has been evacuated this afternoon, with armed police descending on LynnMall and scores of shoppers ushered outside after a threat was made. Police say a person is in custody after they were called to a commercial premises on Great North Rd around 4:20pm after a report of a suspicious item. “The premises was evacuated by staff as a precaution for public safety while police attended.

3 weeks ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | David Williams

A West Auckland mall has been evacuated this afternoon, with armed police descending on LynnMall and shoppers ushered outside. Photos from the scene show crowds of people standing on the footpath of the evacuated LynMall. A shopper told the Herald she had to leave her supermarket shopping on the conveyor belt about 20 minutes ago when a loud announcement came over the mall intercom.

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | David Williams

New Zealand soldier Shan-Le Kearns has been killed fighting in Ukraine. The 26-year-old’s mother told 1News it would take at least six months for her son’s body to be recovered. Images of the soldier’s body have been shared on Russian Telegram channels. Kiwi soldier Shan-Le Kearns has died fighting in Ukraine. The 26-year-old’s family confirmed to 1News he wasn’t on the front line but had been trained in combat when he arrived there so he could help rescue those who were injured on the battlefield.

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | David Williams

MetService says the wild weather is forecast to ease today. Severe winds gusting up to 150km/h battered Wellington, ripping off roofs and cancelling flights. Selwyn and Christchurch declared states of emergency after heavy rain caused widespread flooding. Kiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country, bringing flooding and slips and forcing self-evacuations yesterday. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they received 85 total weather-related calls overnight.