David Williams

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

LynnMall in West Auckland has been evacuated this afternoon with armed police spotted at the scene. 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.

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

Seven years ago, paddlers issued a spray against a controversial hydroelectricity scheme planned for the Waitaha River. Westpower, the West Coast electricity lines company behind the development, wanted to establish a $250,000 trust with Tai Poutini Polytechnic to “promote and enhance kayaking”. Already have an account?

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

Shan-le Kearns, 26, is the fourth New Zealander known to have died in Ukraine. Photo / SuppliedA childhood friend of Shan-Le Kearns, recently killed in Ukraine, says he ”was never scared of anything". The 26-year-old died at the start of April while rescuing wounded comrades. Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Ukraine will “remain forever thankful”. A friend of a Kiwi recently killed in Ukraine says he was always the type to fight for the right cause.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Rachel Maher |David Williams

More than 200 schools are set to participate in this year's Lil Gay Out. Photo / 123RF. Lil Gay Out begins this week with more than 200 schools participating to combat rising anti-rainbow hate. Organiser Tabby Besley highlighted the balance between protest risks and celebrating tamariki safely. A recent event was cancelled after protest threats. Lil Gay Out is kicking off this week, with more than 200 schools set to participate, despite fears of pushback and protests.

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

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