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1 week ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
McDonald's notified application showed an artist's impression of the proposed new outlet at 152 Kepa Rd, Auckland. Photo / consent application to Auckland CouncilA new McDonald’s in Ōrākei has been approved despite community concerns about health and traffic. The application received 381 submissions, of which 331 were opposed and 45 were in support. Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said the panel’s decision must be respected, with conditions applied.
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1 week ago | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
A man is in critical condition after an "extremely violent assault" near a Māngere bus stop this morning. A person was found severely injured on Bader Drive around 2.30am, a police spokesperson said. “Thanks to quick work by a police camera operator, it was established that an altercation between two parties occurred at the location at around 1.40am.
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1 week ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
SubscribeSign InAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. One person is in critical condition after an incident near a Māngere bus stop this morning. The Māngere Town Centre bus stop area remains cordoned off by police, seven hours after the incident is understood to have taken place. Hato Hone St John was notified of an incident on Bader Dr, Māngere, at 2.26am, a spokesperson said. “One ambulance, two rapid response units, and one operations manager attended.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
Footage showed the girl being attacked on the ground. Screenshot / SuppliedThree teenage girls have been charged following a brutal attack on a girl that was videoed and posted on social media. Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie said police were called to a report of a young woman being seriously assaulted in Papatoetoe on Thursday night.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
A 20-year-old from Wellington, known as “Kiwi”, is serving in Ukraine’s Ground Forces. Cass joined the 23rd Separate Mechanised Brigade in January. Despite no prior military experience, he operates drones and has adapted to combat conditions. A 20-year-old from New Zealand with no military experience has joined the Ukrainian Army in the fight against the Russian invasion.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
The FMA has warned Kiwis about a managed investment scheme operated by Jesse Joseph Vaughan and former NZ company Crypto Partners Limited (CPL). Photo / 123RFThe Financial Markets Authority has issued a public warning about a managed investment scheme that may have caused “significant detriment” to Kiwi investors. The FMA says the scheme is operating without a licence and is providing false information about licence applications.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
Auckland shopkeepers foiled an armed robbery attempt on Saturday night. Four armed offenders smashed glass cabinets and stole electronics at Hotspot Electronics in Manukau. Police are investigating the incident, but no injuries were reported. Auckland shopkeepers have been caught on camera foiling an armed robbery attempt, throwing items at the offenders from behind the counter. The incident at Hotspot Electronics in Manukau was captured from various angles on CCTV.
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3 weeks ago | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
Waiheke Island is now the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi live in a major conservation milestone aiming to “take kiwi from endangered to everywhere”. Ten kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island and first welcomed to Waiheke with a pōwhiri at Piritahi Marae, Oneroa, on Friday. The birds were then transported to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Waiheke Island to be released to their new forever home.
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3 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
Waiheke Island is now the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi live in a major conservation milestone aiming to “take kiwi from endangered to everywhere”. Ten kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island and first welcomed to Waiheke with a pōwhiri at Piritahi Marae, Oneroa, on Friday. The birds were then transported to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Waiheke Island to be released to their new forever home.
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3 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Jaime Lyth
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to speak this morning on Newstalk ZB after a busy weekend of policy announcements by the Government. Yesterday, the Government announced drivers who participate in street races will have their vehicles destroyed or forfeited in the majority of cases under new legislation. Luxon also indicated the Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme.
