The 13-year-old accused of a fatal stabbing at Dunedin’s bus hub has been bailed. The defendant, who previously pleaded not guilty to the murder of 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana, appeared in the High Court at Dunedin last week seeking electronically monitored release pending trial and continuation of his name suppression. Justice Lisa Preston reserved her decision Read more
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Christchurch considers aggressive begging bylaw
Monday, July 8th, 2024
Aggressive begging is on the rise in Christchurch. The Council is considering the pros and cons of a bylaw to tackle the problem. It is out of control in some areas, some people say. “I’ve been here 27 years and the last two years have been shocking – we’ve got homelessness, we’ve got people harassing Read more
Guam’s new archbishop well known to NZ bishops
Monday, July 8th, 2024
Guam’s new archbishop is well-known throughout episcopal conferences in Oceania and the Pacific. Pope Francis has confirmed the appointment of Most Reverend Ryan P. Jimenez, Bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agaña. Locally known Philippines-born Archbishop-elect Jimenez is currently the president of CEPAC, the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific Read more
Housing reforms will deliver ‘Extremely ugly buildings’: Developer
Monday, July 8th, 2024There’s no chance Kiwis will soon be offered the lovely tiny apartments seen in the likes of Paris and Rome, a housing developer says. Housing Minister Chris Bishop said on Thursday the government’s plans to make it easier to build in urban areas and city fringes will flood the country with new homes. He has Read more
Trinity Catholic College victim’s accused stabber’s name still suppressed
Monday, July 8th, 2024The identity of a 13-year-old accused of stabbing a Trinity Catholic College teenager to death at Dunedin’s bus hub will remain under wraps as he waits to hear if he will be granted bail. The defendant, who previously pleaded not guilty to murder, appeared in the High Court at Dunedin yesterday following the death of Read more
Hunters filling foodbank freezers feed 40,000 – so far…
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Hunters for Hope are filling Canterbury foodbank and community group freezers with what could be called haute-cuisine ingredients: fresh venison offcuts. So far, the group has dished out 40,000 meals across Canterbury. Steve Hill and Adam Kreisel are the brains behind the not-for-profit organisation. They say that 500kg of venison mince has been donated to Read more
Community housing providers raring to work with Government
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Community housing providers are ready and waiting to work with the Government says Monte Cecilia Housing Trust’s former CEO Bernie Smith. Smith was talking on Tuesday with NewsTalkZB’s Mike Hosking. Locked out Smith told Hosking that community housing providers had previously been prevented from buying houses from developers. Instead, Kainga Ora sought out the developers Read more
Tears and gratitude as Rarotonga’s Catholic bishop retires
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Bishop Paul Donoghue was sent off in style from his 13-year term as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga. Tears flowed as the bishop led the procession in St Joseph’s Cathedral for the final time last Sunday. 80-year old Akava Toki (pictured) was one whose eyes glistened with tears of thankfulness and sadness as Read more
City mission apartments not to blame for Auckland’s crime rates – residents
Thursday, July 4th, 2024People blaming high crime on those who live at a city mission apartment block have the wrong end of the stick, residents say. Rupert D’Arth is among 80 residents of Auckland City Mission apartment block, Te Ao Mārama, on a side street in the city’s red light district near Karangahape Road. He was at a Read more