Jacob Johnson

Wellington

Journalist at 1News

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Second person in court over alleged mishandling of burials

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Jacob Johnson

A second person has appeared in court charged with inappropriate handling of human remains and obtaining more than $18,000 by deception. The 53-year-old denied all charges and has elected trial by jury when he made his his first appearance in Auckland District Court today. Court documents show the Auckland man faces two charges of obtaining money by deception, amounting to more than $18,000, between 2015 and 2022. He also faces a charge of neglecting to properly seal and line a casket.
Accused in court over Destiny Church-linked Pride protest

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Jacob Johnson

Seven people have appeared in court following a Destiny Church-linked protest at an Auckland library during a Pride event last month. Protesters stormed the Te Atatū Community Centre and Library during a children's event hosted by a drag king on February 15. Around 30 children and adults were barricaded inside during the incident. Those who appeared this morning faced a range of common assault charges.
Seven appear in court over Destiny Church-linked pride protest

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Jacob Johnson

Seven people have appeared in court following a Destiny Church-linked protest at an Auckland library during a Pride event last month. Protesters stormed the Te Atatū Community Centre and Library during a children's event hosted by a drag king on February 15. Around 30 children and adults were barricaded inside during the incident. Those who appeared this morning faced a range of common assault charges.
New figures show rising crime on transport network nationwide

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Jacob Johnson

New figures have revealed the rate at which crime is steadily rising on transport networks nationwide. Police data released to 1News under the Official Information Act shows an increase of crime on transport and at transport hubs over the last year. The numbers show reported crimes against victims – whether in transit or at a transport terminal – increased by 6% between 2023 and 2024. That’s a total of 3277 offences last year, including acts intended to cause injury, burglary and theft.
Stillwater Warriors win Class C Sectional Championship

1 month ago | poststar.com | Jacob Johnson

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Half of kiwis believe road rage intensified in last year - survey

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Jacob Johnson

With so-called 'March Madness' on the roads, as students head back to school and workers get back to business, road rage has emerged as a growing concern for kiwi motorists. A nationwide survey from AA Insurance finding around half of kiwis – 49% of respondents – believe road road has become worse in the last year. That's especially true in Auckland – 60% of residents say it's a growing issue.
Hartford boys basketball team falls in return to Glens Falls for Class D semifinals

1 month ago | poststar.com | Jacob Johnson

GLENS FALLS — The Hartford Tanagers made it back to Cool Insuring Arena for the first time since 2014 on Tuesday night. The return did not go the way they wanted, as Hartford dropped a 67-37 Class D semifinal loss to top-seeded Loudonville Christian in the Section II Boys Basketball Tournament, at the venue formerly known as the Glens Falls Civic Center.
Former Auckland undertaker admits interfering with human remains

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Jacob Johnson

A former Auckland undertaker accused of improperly handling human remains and deceiving people to buy vaccines for their dead loved ones has pleaded guilty to 14 charges. Fiona Bakulich, 48, a former employee of Tipene Funerals, admitted to two charges of interfering with human remains and 12 charges of obtaining by deception. Bakulich was required to correctly line and seal coffins with zinc prior to interment as part of her job.
Former Auckland funeral director admits interfering with human remains

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Jacob Johnson

A former Auckland funeral director accused of improperly handling human remains and deceiving people to buy vaccines for their dead loved ones has pleaded guilty to 14 charges. Fiona Bakulich, a former employee of Tipene Funerals, admitted to two charges of interfering with human remains and 12 charges of obtaining by deception. Bakulich was required to correctly line and seal coffins with zinc prior to interment as part of her job.
Former POAL boss fined $190k in legal first after workplace death

2 months ago | 1news.co.nz | Jacob Johnson

Former Port of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson has been fined $130,000 and ordered to pay Maritime NZ $60,000 in relation to the workplace death of a stevedore. He was earlier found guilty of failing to comply with health and safety regulations, putting port workers at risk of death or serious injury, in a landmark conviction. Father-of-seven Pala'amo Kalati, 31, was working a night shift in August 2020 when a container fell on top of him and killed him.