Three people saved after boat overturns near Raglan shore
Three men were rescued after their boat capsized off the coast of Raglan, New Zealand. The men were extracted by winch in moderate to minor conditions, as seen in a video released by the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
In a separate incident in Auckland, an AT bus was engulfed in flames in Epsom. The dramatic scene was captured in a video by Jamie Cearns.
Tragic news emerged from Gaza, where nine out of ten children of Gazan doctors were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The devastation of losing so many innocent lives was captured in a video by AFP.
In another heartbreaking event, 13 people lost their lives in strikes on Kyiv. The loss of life prompted calls for radical change in the aged care sector, as reported by NZ Herald.
Concerns were raised by homeowners over low offers and potential displacement in a Parnell redevelopment project for affordable housing. The project, led by former Kāinga Ora boss Andrew McKenzie, stirred controversy among residents, as highlighted in a video by Finn Little.
In sports news, Auckland FC’s dream came to an abrupt end with a shock semifinal exit against Melbourne Victory. The disappointing outcome was captured in a video by Carson Bluck.
Police made an arrest after an alleged robbery at Northcote shops in Auckland. The swift response by law enforcement to the incident was recorded in a video by NZ Herald.
A homeowner in Karaka expressed frustration over cladding on their new $1.27 million home that makes “shotgun” sounds. Karam Pack and Liquan Wang have been dealing with the noise issue since purchasing the property in 2023, as shown in a video by Jason Dorday.
Kiwi producer Joel Little shared insights into his life, work with Lorde, and his contributions to the Kiwi music scene in an interview with Mitchell Hageman. The candid conversation was captured in a video by Alyse Wright.
President Donald Trump faced legal troubles as he was sued by Harvard University, returning to the headlines. Meanwhile, the Cook Islands grappled with a dengue fever outbreak, as New Zealand reacted to the Government’s budget, as reported by NZ Herald.
In a remarkable story, one family embarked on an epic 218-day walk through New Zealand. The Williams family of six braved storms, mud, and even a police case of mistaken identity during their incredible journey, captured in a video by Mike Scott.