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A gang member has been jailed for his role in a violent feud that led to firearms being discharged at an east Auckland home. Joshua Baker, who belongs to the Killer Beez gang, recently appeared for sentencing before Justice Mathew Downs in the Auckland High Court.
Locals recognised in 2025 New Year Honours List - Times
4 hours ago · A news media pioneer, a medical advocate, and a cultural ambassador are the three east Aucklanders amongst the recipients in the 2025 New Year Honours List. Denise Astill, Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit Bucklands Beach resident Denise Astill has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for […]
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Mayor’s letter to Auckland Transport sparks annoyance - Times
23 hours ago · By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air A confidential letter from mayor Wayne Brown to Auckland Transport has ignited tension among Auckland councillors over the handling of CCO reforms. At the Auckland Council’s Governing Body meeting on December 12, councillors voted in favour of structural changes for council-controlled organisations (CCO). […]
Gang member jailed over shootout - Times
6 days ago · A gang member has been jailed for his role in a violent feud that led to firearms being discharged at an east Auckland home. Joshua Baker, who belongs to the Killer Beez gang, recently appeared for sentencing before Justice Mathew Downs in the Auckland High Court. Baker faced two charges of unlawfully getting into a […]
We all deserve a break - Times
4 days ago · By Parmjeet Parmar, Pakuranga-based ACT List MP Just like many readers of this column, my colleagues and I have been very busy wrapping up the year’s work ahead of the break. We passed legislation to give Kiwis greater confidence to offer their homes to others on the rental market. The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill will […]
New Three Strikes law under fire - Times
Oct 23, 2024 · As the Government pats itself on the back for “listening to New Zealanders” about reinstating three-strikes criminal law, it’s receiving criticism that changes are not going far enough, and the bill’s passage is subverting parliamentary process. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says Cabinet has agreed to recommend modifications to the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes ...
Inquiry finds Covid vaccine mandates caused social division
Nov 30, 2024 · A Covid-19 testing station in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, which ran during the pandemic. Times file photo. The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 has found the previous Labour Government’s use of lockdowns during the pandemic was among the most stringent in the world and its vaccine mandates caused division in New Zealand society.
Council starts action to recover $2.3 billion - Times
Oct 18, 2024 · By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air The Auckland Council’s draft Contributions Policy, aimed at recovering $2.3 billion over the next decade for infrastructure projects, is open for public consultation. Among highlighted projects are a major $550 million upgrade for level crossings in Takanini, the creation of a $12.5m town […]