Finn Blackwell

Auckland

Reporter at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

I write things. Reporter for RNZ. Screaming into the void since 2018. [email protected]. Views are my own

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Articles

New Lynn stabbing attack: Supermarket visits 'insurmountable obstacle', inquest told

3 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Content warning: This report contains content some may consider disturbing. The inquest into the LynnMall terror attack will see further analysis of video showing how the assault unfolded, when it resumes on Thursday. Ahamed Samsudeen stabbed five people and injured two others at a Woolworths supermarket in Auckland's New Lynn, before he was shot and killed by police. Survivors at the inquest on Wednesday watched a video of Ahamed Samsudeen pausing to put on a red glove inside the supermarket.
New Lynn stabbing attack: Supermarket visits 'insurmountable obstacle', inquest told

3 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Content warning: This report contains content some may consider disturbing. The inquest into the LynnMall terror attack will see further analysis of video showing how the assault unfolded, when it resumes on Thursday. Ahamed Samsudeen stabbed five people and injured two others at a Woolworths supermarket in Auckland's New Lynn, before he was shot and killed by police. Survivors at the inquest on Wednesday watched a video of Ahamed Samsudeen pausing to put on a red glove inside the supermarket.
The Post

4 days ago | thepost.co.nz | Finn Blackwell
Privacy commissioner inquiry finds supermarket facial recognition tech's use is justified

4 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

The Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition technology in supermarkets has potential safety benefits, despite raising significant privacy concerns. An inquiry from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner into facial recognition trialled by Foodstuffs in the North Island found any business using facial recognition tech, or considering doing so, must ensure the system is set up correctly to stay within the law.
Unauthorised vehicle inspector sentenced after issuing 677 fraudulent WOFs

5 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

The New Zealand Transport Agency says a man sentenced to 10 months and two weeks home detention for fraudulently issuing warrants of fitness put vehicle owners, their passengers and other road users as risk. The owner of Newmarket Automotive Repairs, Imroz Taki, was sentenced in the Auckland District Court in May, after NZTA investigators found he had issued 677 warrants of fitness despite not being an authorised vehicle inspector, between December 2022 and June 2023.
Unauthorised vehicle inspector sentenced after issuing 677 fraudulent WOFs

5 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

The New Zealand Transport Agency says a man sentenced to 10 months and two weeks home detention for fraudulently issuing warrants of fitness put vehicle owners, their passengers and other road users as risk. The owner of Newmarket Automotive Repairs, Imroz Taki, was sentenced in the Auckland District Court in May, after NZTA investigators found he had issued 677 warrants of fitness despite not being an authorised vehicle inspector, between December 2022 and June 2023.
Ellerslie murders: Shu Man Poon to serve 19 years in prison after guilty plea

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell |Victor Waters

The man who admitted to murdering an Ellerslie couple has been sentenced to at least 19 years in prison in the High Court at Auckland on Friday. Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok his and wife Mei Han Chong were killed at their home in November 2023. Shu Man Poon, 43, was meant to stand trial for their murder at the beginning of this month, before pleading guilty on the day his trial was expected to start.
AT brings on new camera cars to manage city parking, avoid anarchy

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Auckland motorists who park without paying may want to think twice, now the city has a full fleet of parking enforcement vehicles that can catch you out in a split second. The cars, which have advanced plate recognition cameras, digitally "chalk" the wheels of vehicles and assess whether they're parked illegally or not. AT has raked up $3.8 million dollars in fines in the year to April alone.
AT brings on new camera cars to manage city parking, avoid anarchy

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Auckland motorists who park without paying may want to think twice, now the city has a full fleet of parking enforcement vehicles that can catch you out in a split second. The cars, which have advanced plate recognition cameras, digitally "chalk" the wheels of vehicles and assess whether they're parked illegally or not. AT has raked up $3.8 million dollars in fines in the year to April alone.
Hairdressing changes welcomed by customers, raising hairs with some in industry.

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Regulations for hairdressers are being trimmed, with announced changes welcomed by customers, but raising hairs with industry. A review by the Ministries for Regulation and Health examined the rules governing the industry and whether any of them are unnecessary or creating problems for businesses. They included rules prohibiting dogs from barber shops - other than guide-dogs - and a ban on refreshments for people getting their hair done.