Liam Lawson prepares for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Photo / Red BullDid Red Bull get it wrong? In Shanghai, Hadjar found himself in unnecessary contact with Kimi Antonelli in the sprint, and Ollie Bearman in the grand prix. Red Bull have no wingsIn pre-season, Red Bull and Racing Bulls’ new Ford power units looked to be immediately up to standard in their maiden campaign. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has yet to even start a grand prix race thanks to his problems in and out of the cockpit.

A police officer tasked with helping a vulnerable pensioner who had $14,000 stolen from her bank cards went on to steal a further $68,000 from her. Victim told to contact policeIn July last year, the then-officer was stationed in a small Waikato town as its community liaison officer. The officer went to the woman’s house eight more times, and, without her knowledge, used her mobile phone to access her online banking. On October 20, the victim went to her bank in a distressed state, advising that a substantial sum had gone from her account. The next day, the officer went to the victim’s house twice.

Otago skier Adam Hall has finished second in the slalom on the final day of the Winter Paralympics in Italy. The 38-year-old improved from fourth after the first run to the silver medal position thanks to an impressive second run that produced a combined time of 1min 31.38sec. It is Hall's sixth Olympic medal from six games taking him level Patrick Cooper as the most decorated New Zealand Winter Paralympian. Dunedin Paralympian Adam Hall with his slalom silver medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics. Photo: Getty ImagesHall has now claimed four Paralympic medals in the Men's Slalom Standing (two gold, one silver, one bronze).

In the interim, Luxon must say he will lead the party into the November 7 election – because to do otherwise would appear defeatist. The pair of them together could have a chance to lead the party in the future, but not this year. He is already playing a leadership role in the party, as Leader of the House and the election chair. Whether or not National wins or loses the election, she has a chance to become its leader next term. The hesitancy about elevating her is whether she has what it takes to be more than just a competent minister, but a competent Prime Minister.

"During the arrest process, the male spat in the face of the arresting officer," Acting Snr Sgt Notman said. None of the windows were ultimately smashed, Acting Snr Sgt Notman said. Earlier in the day, about 5.30am, an off-duty police officer witnessed two male youth crashing an allegedly stolen vehicle in Andersons Bay Rd. Police arrested one of the youths at the scene and another at his home address, Acting Snr Sgt Notman said. Both of the arrested youth were scheduled to appear in the Youth Court this week.

Photo: RNZDrivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel as motorists worry about rising prices. Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rise. She said she was closely looking at the cost of living impacts the rise in fuel prices has on lower-income working New Zealanders. "I simply don't accept the idea that giving subsudies to millionaires in Remuera would help those afflicted by high petrol prices," Willis said. Howie said students could miss out on school trips if fuel prices keep going up.

A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom by another resident suffering from dementia, a coroner has found. Leonard Ralph Hewgill suffered a head injury in the attack at the Ryman Healthcare-run Hilda Ross Retirement Village in Hamilton and died in hospital three days later. Coroner Dunn said Hewgill was a resident at Hilda Ross Special Care Unit, a 40-bedroom unit offering specialist dementia care. The care provided by Hilda Ross is paid care, residents are often vulnerable, and families place their trust in the residential care provider." ​"This resulted in changes across all our dementia care units, reinforcing our commitment to providing safe, respectful, high-quality care.

Miles Hurrell. Photo: FonterraFonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has announced he is leaving the dairy co-op after 25 years. Appointed the chief executive officer in 2018, he was tasked with leading a reset of the business to turn around Fonterra's financial performance and rebuild farmers' trust. Hurrell said while it's not an easy decision to step away, the time is right for the co-op and him personally. There's an exceptional team of people who will carry the co-op forward and continue to drive value for farmers," Hurrell said.

Simon Watts Photo: RNZA landmark legal case that argues the government's plan to tackle climate change is unlawful and risky will go ahead today. Lawyers for Climate Action and the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) are jointly taking the case against Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Under New Zealand's climate laws, the government must produce five-yearly emissions reductions plans, which set out how the country will meet its domestic climate targets. 'Phenomenal' reliance on pine plantingThe latest emissions reduction plan, which kicked in at the start of this year, was not really an emissions reduction plan at all, Prestidge-Oldfield said. "[There have been] two significant cases in the UK where environmental interests have successfully challenged the UK government's emissions reduction plans, or their equivalent," Rive said.

After 8 years, ‘the time is right for both the Co-op and me personally’ says Hurrell, plus details of Datagrid’s 220 million litre water right. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Isabella Bolton talks about skiing in Canada. The video was played at the service for Isabella after her death in an avalanche in Japan in 2024. Video / Jane Broughton

Isabella Bolton talks about skiing in Canada. The video was played at the service for Isabella after her death in an avalanche in Japan in 2024. Video / Jane Broughton

Isabella Bolton talks about skiing in Canada. The video was played at the service for Isabella after her death in an avalanche in Japan in 2024. Video / Jane Broughton

Liam Lawson finished seventh place finish in the Chinese Grand Prix. Photo: Getty ImagesNew Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits to being a little surprised with his success at the Chinese Grand Prix. Lawson had arguably his best weekend in Formula 1, capping off the weekend with a seventh place finish in the Grand Prix. "It turned out to be a really enjoyable race and we managed to pull off a few overtakes. "We were unlucky with the Safety Car as we pitted Liam the lap before, but he drove a really great race.

Pacific nations already experience typically high and volatile fuel prices because of their reliance on imports and shipping distances. “I think a major thing will be the fuel security in the Pacific,” Luxon said. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers (left) and Police Minister Mark Mitchell will be joining the Prime Minister's trip to the Pacific. Luxon said transnational drug crime was a “major, major issue” for the leaders of Samoa and Tonga. New Zealand’s transnational crime unit works with the Pacific Transnational Crime Co-ordination Centre in Apia and other units throughout the region.