Raphael Franks

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

Footage has emerged of a brawl at an Auckland night market, showing a plastic stool and goods flying as one man slams another against a stall. Two people were critically injured in what police described as an assault at the Pakūranga market in Auckland last night. A witness described one injury as a stab wound but officers have not confirmed the nature of the incident. Video shared with the Herald shows one man struggling as another holds the sleeves of his jacket.

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

The supermarket owner who sold one of last night’s $15 million Lotto Powerball ticket tells the Herald he is “so thrilled” and is planning a small celebration with his staff. Last night’s $30m Powerball draw was won by two tickets, one bought by a MyLotto player in Wellington and the other from Plaza SuperValue in Invercargill, each taking home a $15m share of the top prize. Each player also won $83,000 from Lotto First Division, along with 10 others.

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

Due to a police incident a section of White Swan Rd, between Ellis Ave and Richardson Rd, is currently closed. Photo / Goole MapsArmed police are descending on a Mt Roskill street with roads closed and cordons erected. A section of White Swan Rd, between Ellis Ave and Richardson Rd, is currently closed. Motorists are advised to avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic, including bus services.

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

"South Island regions are benefiting from strong commodity tailwinds and resilient export demand, especially across dairy, meat, forestry and horticulture," says ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley. Photo / Mark MitchellSouth Island regions have powered into the lead in ASB’s Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard. ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley said southern regions were benefiting from strong commodity prices and soaring food and fibre exports.

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

The median house price in New Zealand is continuing to drop, according to just-released figures for May, and it’s taking longer for houses to sell. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (Reinz) issued its Monthly Property Report today, showing the median national house price had fallen 0.9% over the year. That puts the median national price at $763,000 in May. And on a month-to-month basis to May, national median prices dropped 2.2%.