Senior Mongrel Mob Barbarian Tamati Carter admits role in Black Power shooting plot; drug-dealing
He asked a fellow gang member if he had a .22 calibre rifle, and any “machine guns”. Between early 2023 and April 30, 2024, he was working for a more senior gang member, and during that time, he offered, possessed and supplied 169.5g. Carter’s phone call to police, and a Black Power burglaryOn the morning of October 10, 2024, another gang member was in Whakatāne Hospital, where there were also Black Power members present. Carter was made aware of Black Power’s presence, and an alleged assault by an East Bay Barbarians member on a Black Power member. Four Black Power hoodies, a Black Power patch and a PlayStation were taken from the address.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 05:08 UTC
Online harm report a flawed call for powerful new regulator – David Harvey
The structure of the report confirms this, with conclusions announced early and evidence marshalled selectively to support them. At the centre of the report is Recommendation 3: the creation of an independent national regulator for online safety. Age restrictions require age verification, which in turn requires identity disclosure to the very platforms the report deems untrustworthy. Evidence from Australia offers no compelling support for age restrictions reducing harm rather than merely shifting it. Perhaps the most alarming recommendation is the suggestion that the regulator explore ways to prevent young people from using VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to bypass age restrictions.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 05:02 UTC
Emborg Emmentaler cheese batch recalled due to possible Listeria presence
If that’s not possible, throw it out.”Arbuckle said a Listeriosis infection could be serious among vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. For those in the vulnerable groups, it usually takes two to three weeks – or even longer – before symptoms appear. However, if you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice, NZFS said. “As is our usual practice, NZFS will work with Goodfood Group Limited to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Arbuckle said. Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:54 UTC
Road now reopened after fatal crash on Lindis Pass
The Omarama-Lindis Pass Rd (SH8), between Omarama and Tarras, has reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon. Police have confirmed one person died following the serious two-vehicle crash, which also left three others injured. A Police spokeswoman said the incident happened between Old Faithful Rd and Omarama, near the Lindis Pass scenic lookout, about 12.20pm. The road remained closed until about 6.50pm while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 04:48 UTC
Road reopens after fatal crash on Lindis Pass
The Omarama-Lindis Pass Rd (SH8), between Omarama and Tarras, has reopened following a fatal crash this afternoon. Police have confirmed one person died following the serious two-vehicle crash, which also left three others injured. A Police spokeswoman said the incident happened between Old Faithful Rd and Omarama, near the Lindis Pass scenic lookout, about 12.20pm. The road remained closed until about 6.50pm while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination. Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 04:44 UTC
Police dive squad searching for missing Southland boatie in Lake Manapōuri
NZ Herald Morning News Update | US Marines moved to Middle East, Israel strikes kill 800 in Lebanon, one dead in crash near Whanganui Airport. Video / NZ HeraldAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Police are still searching for a person who fell into Lake Manapōuri last night. “An initial search last night was unsuccessful and later paused at around 10pm,” Southland search and rescue Sergeant Alun Griffiths said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:42 UTC
Formula 1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
The Gulf has been battered by two weeks of Iranian drone and missile attacks after the United States and Israel started their war on Iran. Saudi Arabia has also weathered scores of strikes, some of them targeting the oil infrastructure that is crucial for the world’s biggest exporter of crude oil. “The FIA will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first,” FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said. “Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are incredibly important to the ecosystem of our racing season and I look forward to returning to both as soon as circumstances allow. The Formula Two, Formula Three and F1 Academy rounds will also not take place during their scheduled slots in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:33 UTC
Convicted sex offender Brodie Kingsford found with child sexual abuse material
‘52 images, nine videos’Police found Kingsford with two cellphones that had objectionable and child exploitation material. ‘750,000 sexual predators online’Court documents state there are more than 200 new child sexual abuse images circulated daily on the internet. The number of sexual predators online at any one time was estimated at 750,000. Demand for new child sexual abuse images resulted in a cycle of abuse for existing victims and demands for new ones. Since 1997, the number of child pornography images on the internet has increased by 1500%.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:31 UTC
Formula 3: Kiwi racer Louis Sharp admits luck after season-opening crash
“To be honest, there’s probably stuff we both could have done differently,” Sharp told the Herald. “I had so much pace but in hindsight I probably didn’t need to get the move done right then. “I got pushed off [turn four] and came into turn five and two into one didn’t really go. I’m not really allowed to do much, but I’m mobile and able to walk, so that’s a positive. “It’s a really big positive to know how strong the pace is, and to take that forward as a big confidence boost is really positive,” said Sharp.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:31 UTC
A 'fine line' between rough sex and sexual assault - report
The report said in some cases, the patients did not think what happened to them was sexual assault. The committee said it had been told there can be a "fine line" between rough sex and sexual assault and that some young people were presenting to accident and emergency departments rather than specialist sexual assault services. New sexual violence capability frameworks are expected to be published next year to help health professionals recognise more nuanced signs of sexual assault. Sexual health educators warn that violent pornography is normalising rough and dangerous sex among young people. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa chief executive Jackie Edmond said pornography often portrayed rough sex as normal.
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 04:30 UTC
Black Ferns Sevens secure back-to-back World Series crown in New York, chase third straight US Sevens title
NZ Herald Morning News Update | US Marines moved to Middle East, Israel strikes kill 800 in Lebanon, one dead in crash near Whanganui Airport. Video / NZ HeraldBlack Ferns Sevens secure back-to-back World Series crown in New York, chase third straight US Sevens titleThe Black Ferns Sevens have won the World Series title again, after making it to the semi-finals of the New York tournament. No other team can catch them in the overall standings after they reached the semis, which meant the Black Ferns have defended their regular season title. Three wins in Pool A have set the team up with a match against the USA to make the final and attempt to win the American Sevens title for the third straight year. “Winning the series has definitely been a goal of ours this season,” Black Ferns Sevens captain Risi Pouri-Lane said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:23 UTC
Fuel crisis: Gull stations run out of petrol, again
Photo: RNZ/Pretoria GordonSeveral Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. Gull has 113 petrol stations, mostly in the North Island and said they were very busy on Sunday. Locals said the self-serve Gull petrol station at Rosebank roundabout in West Auckland ran out of fuel on Saturday night and the Gull at Rosebank East has a sign up saying "no fuel". Photo: RNZ/Pretoria GordonThe Tasman petrol station in Epsom, which was offering unleaded petrol at $2.72 on Saturday, also had a sign on the pumps saying "no petrol containers". Gull respondsIn response, Gull told RNZ customers continued to "flock to our stations in search of fair fuel prices".
Source:Otago Daily Times
March 15, 2026 04:20 UTC
Ireland keep Six Nations title dreams alive in dashing Scotland’s, only to be denied by France
Finn Russell converted to reach the 300-point mark in the Six Nations. Crowley converted for 14-7. Russell converted for 19-14. Russell converted to make it a five-point game again. Crowley converted for 33-21 with 12 minutes remaining.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 04:15 UTC
Do we owe our Covid conspiracy friends an apology? – Heather du Plessis-Allan
Hardly any of us listened when our conspiracy theorist friends and family tried to convince us the Government knew the risks but wasn’t telling us. The document explicitly advising against mandating the second jab never reached them. On another document, Verrall noted in the margins that there were safety concerns about the second jab. If not an outright apology, at least a small acknowledgement that they weren’t completely imagining things after all. Heather du Plessis-Allan is the Drive host for Newstalk ZB.
Source:Stuff
March 15, 2026 04:03 UTC
Changing sexual norms among young people a growing concern, report warns young people harmed by rough sex may be sexual assault victims
The report said in some cases, the patients did not think what happened to them was sexual assault. Photo / 123rfThe report said in some cases, the patients did not think what happened to them was sexual assault. The issue was raised in a report by the Justice Committee, reviewing the work of the Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence. The committee said it had been told there can be a “fine line” between rough sex and sexual assault and that some young people were presenting to accident and emergency departments rather than specialist sexual assault services. In some cases, the patients did not consider what happened to them to be rape or sexual assault.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2026 03:46 UTC