Raphael Franks

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

Wendy Li’s new shop in Glen Innes, Auckland was destroyed by a fire at the Work and Income office next door. The fire, understood to be caused by an electrical issue, left the building severely damaged and Li’s uninsured stock ruined. A Givealittle page has been set up to help Li, who now faces finding a new location.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

Transpower proposes a $1.4 billion spend to replace ageing Cook Strait electricity cables. The plan includes installing another fourth cable to enhance capacity and resilience. Feedback on the proposal is due by June 20, before it is submitted to the Commerce Commission. Transpower is proposing a $1.4 billion spend on replacing the ageing electricity cables linking the North and South Islands across the Cook Strait.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

A drone like this was allegedly shot down by a duck shooter at Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury yesterday morning. Police are investigating after a duck shooter allegedly shot down a drone flown by an animal rights activist at Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury. The drone pilot, with Christchurch Animal Save, said he was legally flying the device. The $2500 drone was lost in the lake.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

The man who died after being allegedly assaulted by a bus driver has been identified by his family ahead of his burial tomorrow. Peter Mark Te Kira, 61, died after being allegedly assaulted by bus driver Mikaele Ah Fook on Great South Rd in Papatoetoe, Auckland. Ah Fook, 34, has been charged with assault and stood down from his job at Auckland Transport bus contractor Go Bus. Police say Te Kira and Ah Fook had interacted with each other before; further charges against Ah Fook are possible.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

Wellington residents are urged to seek shelter after a rare red wind warning was issued. MetService predicts 140km/h gales, causing potential widespread damage, power outages and dangerous driving conditions. Lower Hutt woman Julie Paterson in shock after she narrowly escapes being crushed by a tree. A Lower Hutt woman was left trembling and in shock after she narrowly missed being crushed by a falling tree branch.