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He was given a sentence indication of three months in prison followed by a 12-month community corrections order.

Melbourne father jailed for 'profoundly stupid' fatal gun misfire

"In a stroke of terrible misfortune" the loaded gun hit the floor tiles and fired a single shot, which hit 27-year-old Kiara Ferguson below her eye.

Police said the man arrived at a house on Wyllie Rd in the suburb of Papatoetoe and attempted to open the front door just before lunchtime.

Crime and Justice

Man charged over speargun carjacking spree in Auckland

The man allegedly threatened two drivers with a speargun before stealing a car.

Drugs seize as part of Operation Matata earlier this year.

Crime and Justice

'Corrupt' baggage handlers, gang members arrested amid massive drugs probe

"Intelligence revealed that these criminal groups were actively exploiting trusted border workers with access to the airport supply chain."

World

Kiwi skipper dies in sailing accident on round-the-world trip

British authorities released on Friday the findings of their investigation into 74-year-old Lyall Babington's death.

1:30

Fiona was found at a rural lifestyle block in Auckland.

New Zealand

Where there's a wool, there's a weigh: 6kg fleece shorn from neglected sheep

The ewe – dubbed Fiona in a nod to the world famous Shrek whose 27kg fleece once made global headlines – had been abandoned at the property for two years.

Lifeguards on an Inflatable Rescue Boat.

New Zealand

Surf lifeguards scramble to patrol a week early after crowds hit beaches

The Paid Lifeguard Service is set to roll out in Tauranga from Monday December 1, with volunteer patrols commencing from Saturday, November 29.

Simon Dallow at the desk of 1News at Six for the final time.

New Zealand

Simon Dallow signs off 1News for the last time with a final message

The veteran broadcaster, who has presented the nation's leading news bulletin for 20 years, thanked viewers "for letting me be a small part of your evenings".

7:36

The design included 28 pools and wellness experiences such as saunas, reflexology, gardens, walks and pavilions.

New Zealand

Plan unveiled for $50m revival of Waiwera Thermal Springs

The design includes 28 pools and wellness experiences such as saunas, reflexology, gardens, walks and pavilions.

Crime and Justice

Housing, patrols, and cleaner streets: New action plan for Auckland CBD

The plan was announced by Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.

4:34

The first test train travels through Auckland's City Rail Link at Karanga-a-Hape station.

New Zealand

Auckland's long-awaited City Rail Link to open in second half of 2026

New Zealand’s biggest transport project will transform Auckland’s rail network – but thousands of safety tests remain before opening.

New Zealand

Plan unveiled for $50m revival of Waiwera Thermal Springs

The design includes 28 pools and wellness experiences such as saunas, reflexology, gardens, walks and pavilions.

Crime and Justice

Housing, patrols, and cleaner streets: New action plan for Auckland CBD

The plan was announced by Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.

4:34

New Zealand

Auckland's long-awaited City Rail Link to open in second half of 2026

New Zealand’s biggest transport project will transform Auckland’s rail network – but thousands of safety tests remain before opening.

Crime and Justice

Melbourne father jailed for 'profoundly stupid' fatal gun misfire

"In a stroke of terrible misfortune" the loaded gun hit the floor tiles and fired a single shot, which hit 27-year-old Kiara Ferguson below her eye.

Crime and Justice

Man charged over speargun carjacking spree in Auckland

The man allegedly threatened two drivers with a speargun before stealing a car.

Crime and Justice

'Corrupt' baggage handlers, gang members arrested amid massive drugs probe

"Intelligence revealed that these criminal groups were actively exploiting trusted border workers with access to the airport supply chain."

World

Kiwi skipper dies in sailing accident on round-the-world trip

British authorities released on Friday the findings of their investigation into 74-year-old Lyall Babington's death.

1:30

New Zealand

Where there's a wool, there's a weigh: 6kg fleece shorn from neglected sheep

The ewe – dubbed Fiona in a nod to the world famous Shrek whose 27kg fleece once made global headlines – had been abandoned at the property for two years.

New Zealand

Surf lifeguards scramble to patrol a week early after crowds hit beaches

The Paid Lifeguard Service is set to roll out in Tauranga from Monday December 1, with volunteer patrols commencing from Saturday, November 29.

The opening of IKEA's first New Zealand store is expected to cause traffic chaos across Auckland.

Business

'Plan ahead': Traffic delays expected for IKEA's Auckland opening

Transport authorities warned of a worst-case scenario of 40-plus-minute queues at the motorway exit near the store's Mt Wellington location.

MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said it had been a mixed bag this week, with "warm, wet and thundery" conditions.

New Zealand

'Very warm November' brings record-breaking temp for one region

MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said the "warm, wet and thundery” conditions had also been paired with "record-breaking heat".

5:33

New Zealand

Plan unveiled for $50m revival of Waiwera Thermal Springs

The design includes 28 pools and wellness experiences such as saunas, reflexology, gardens, walks and pavilions.

Crime and Justice

Housing, patrols, and cleaner streets: New action plan for Auckland CBD

The plan was announced by Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.

4:34

Business

'Plan ahead': Traffic delays expected for IKEA's Auckland opening

Transport authorities warned of a worst-case scenario of 40-plus-minute queues at the motorway exit near the store's Mt Wellington location.

New Zealand

'Very warm November' brings record-breaking temp for one region

MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said the "warm, wet and thundery” conditions had also been paired with "record-breaking heat".

5:33

New Zealand

Auckland's long-awaited City Rail Link to open in second half of 2026

New Zealand’s biggest transport project will transform Auckland’s rail network – but thousands of safety tests remain before opening.

Crime and Justice

Melbourne father jailed for 'profoundly stupid' fatal gun misfire

"In a stroke of terrible misfortune" the loaded gun hit the floor tiles and fired a single shot, which hit 27-year-old Kiara Ferguson below her eye.

Crime and Justice

Man charged over speargun carjacking spree in Auckland

The man allegedly threatened two drivers with a speargun before stealing a car.

Crime and Justice

'Corrupt' baggage handlers, gang members arrested amid massive drugs probe

"Intelligence revealed that these criminal groups were actively exploiting trusted border workers with access to the airport supply chain."

World

Kiwi skipper dies in sailing accident on round-the-world trip

British authorities released on Friday the findings of their investigation into 74-year-old Lyall Babington's death.

1:30

New Zealand

Where there's a wool, there's a weigh: 6kg fleece shorn from neglected sheep

The ewe – dubbed Fiona in a nod to the world famous Shrek whose 27kg fleece once made global headlines – had been abandoned at the property for two years.

Crime and Justice

Melbourne father jailed for 'profoundly stupid' fatal gun misfire

"In a stroke of terrible misfortune" the loaded gun hit the floor tiles and fired a single shot, which hit 27-year-old Kiara Ferguson below her eye.

Crime and Justice

Man charged over speargun carjacking spree in Auckland

The man allegedly threatened two drivers with a speargun before stealing a car.

Crime and Justice

'Corrupt' baggage handlers, gang members arrested amid massive drugs probe

"Intelligence revealed that these criminal groups were actively exploiting trusted border workers with access to the airport supply chain."

World

Kiwi skipper dies in sailing accident on round-the-world trip

British authorities released on Friday the findings of their investigation into 74-year-old Lyall Babington's death.

1:30

New Zealand

Where there's a wool, there's a weigh: 6kg fleece shorn from neglected sheep

The ewe – dubbed Fiona in a nod to the world famous Shrek whose 27kg fleece once made global headlines – had been abandoned at the property for two years.

New Zealand

Surf lifeguards scramble to patrol a week early after crowds hit beaches

The Paid Lifeguard Service is set to roll out in Tauranga from Monday December 1, with volunteer patrols commencing from Saturday, November 29.

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