Four family members are accused of the kidnapping and manslaughter of Shulai Wang, whose body was found wrapped in black plastic bags at the Gulf Harbour Marina in 2024.
Crime and Justice
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MetService said a front with heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms was expected to move over the northern North Island this afternoon and evening.
New Zealand
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A mother and son found guilty of trying to take 18 kilograms of pounamu to China have been fined $5000.
Te Ao Māori
2:08pm
A 38-year-old is due to appear in Auckland District Court today after police arrested him in a Pt Chevalier swamp.
2:06pm
The band, best known for defining hits including Bring Me To Life, Going Under and My Immortal, will bring their world tour to New Zealand in 2027.
Entertainment
10:35am
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Lightning has already lit up the skies over Nelson overnight, with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain now threatening large parts of the upper North Island.
10:20am
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Freight train going through Auckland’s Westfield rail yards passed a stop signal and came to a halt close behind a passenger train on the same track.
6:00am
Police said the guard allegedly dragged the victim down the road, leaving him by a bench.
Thursday 12:21pm
Emergency services were called to the small fire yesterday morning.
Politics
Thursday 10:52am
The body of the 70-year-old was found wrapped in layers of rubbish bags in Gulf Harbour by a fisherman two years ago.
Wed, Jun 3
A trial from the police investigation, dubbed Operation Jasper, was scheduled to begin in February 2028.
Fire and Emergency NZ said it was called to the office on Millhouse Dr at 9.30am and sent one truck from Howick.
This decision came amid surge in passenger numbers, with patronage for March and April up 52% compared to last year.
A forensic pathologist says 70-year-old Shulai Wang's body was moderately decomposed when it was found and a time of death couldn't be determined.
Tue, Jun 2
Police have urged an alcohol licensing committee to shut down a bottle shop in Ōtara town centre, which they say is Auckland’s worst for anti social behaviour and public drinking.
A boatie who survived a 2024 capsize while crossing the Manukau Bar says the proposed Auckland Council lifejacket bylaw should cover more vessels.
Seven people have been killed so far on New Zealand’s roads this long weekend – including three in a crash near Waiouru this morning.
Mon, Jun 1
Shara-Lee Porter wants to put a park bench at Arkles Bay where her son Tyler’s body was found in 2025, 11 days after he disappeared.
The first crash happened north of Taupō at around 7.15pm, and the second on Auckland's Waiheke Island at around 1.30am.
Heavy rain and strong winds are battering large parts of the country, with Golden Bay in Tasman already recording nearly 280mm in 24 hours and more to come.
LaPread – who played on 11 Commodores albums – spent the last 40 years of his life living in NZ after falling in love with a Kiwi woman.
Sun, May 31
Police said it had observed a motorcycle travelling at speed and undertaking dangerous manoeuvres on Highbrook Drive this afternoon.
"Nobody wants to turn up and give their time and drive long distances to cop flak from the sideline."
Rugby
Patronage has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with cost-of-living pressures, rising fuel costs and a 35% surge in student travel driving Aucklanders back onto public transport.
Sat, May 30
The group "occupied" the two 80km/h lanes on the structure with speeds no higher than 40km/h.
