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Loafers Lodge murder trial see CCTV of man setting the fire
The Loafers Lodge murder trial today watched CCTV footage of a man setting a fire inside the Wellington boarding house on the evening it burned down. A 50-year-old-man, who has name suppression, is… Audio
International scam artist with $15,000 in hotel debts sentenced in Christchurch
Police say the man who had been victimising people all over the world for years has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison.
Loafers Lodge resident thought he was 'a goner', and then firefighters arrived
The High Court in Wellington has heard from a Loafers Lodge resident trapped by smoke and the firefighter who saved his life, as the trial reaches the final day of its first week.
Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao's murderer appeals conviction
Chinese national Tingjun Cao was jailed for life for killing Bao.
Cockpit 'exploded into bright green light' after laser pointed at plane
The pilot of a Boeing 767 coming into Auckland Airport said his cockpit "just sort of exploded into a bright green light" as it was hit by a high-powered laser.
High-risk sex offender breaches supervision order 14 times
Corrections use an Extended Supervision Order to monitor and manage high-risk sex offenders or violent offenders.
Toxic lollies in food parcels: Man charged over importing meth
Potentially lethal doses of methamphetamine disguised as sweets were unknowingly distributed by Auckland City Mission last year.
High Court blocks consent for Hawke's Bay quarry
The quarry was originally given a resource consent last year by an expert panel under post-Covid fast-track legislation.
'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the animals
A staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.
Man accused of killing partner dies awaiting trial
Duwaine Johnstone, who was accused of fatally shooting Yvonne Chapman at a Whangārei park in February, has been found deceased at his bail address.
'You could hear the cracking, wood, glass': Survivor of deadly fire
The blaze tore through the Wellington's Loafers Lodge, killing five people.
High Court recognises Ruapuke Island Marine Title
But it will need to be reconsidered under an Amendment Bill progressing through Parliament.
Coroner urges mandatory life jackets for rock fishers
It follows the deaths of three men at a notorious Waikato fishing spot.
'You've got me': Policeman accused of striking man during arrest
The former tactical unit officer, who is on trial, claims it was an accident.
'It knocked me to the floor': Firefighter recounts battling fatal Loafers Lodge blaze
Noel Wellington has told the High Court that he narrowly avoided a "flashover" that could have killed him.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26th August 2025
In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the… Audio
The law student who took on Auckland Transport and won
The 20-year-old took the agency to court over 'unlawful' speed bumps. Audio
Five people appear in High Court in relation to death of Tyreece Te Pairi
Five people charged in relation to the death of Tyreece Te Pairi were greeted with cries of support in the High Court at Hamilton on Tuesday morning.
Family's plea for inquest after conveyor belt death turned down
Wesley Tomich fell into a machine his employer had twice been warned about - and was pinned for six minutes.
