The Serious Crash Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash on Browns Bay Rd on Auckland's North Shore One person has died on Auckland’s North Shore following a serious crash Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle incident on Beach Rd, near where it joins with Browns Bay Rd, about 7.50pm last night. The sole male occupant of the vehicle died, a police spokesperson said. The Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination last night. Traffic was diverted around the scene at the time. A Hato Hone St John spokesperson referred all questions to police. An NZME photographer at the scene said the Serious Crash Unit could be seen investigating the incident and traffic management had established cordons on either side. Enquiries will be made on behalf of the Coroner into the man’s death. Mark Cameron, Richard Lindroos, Dr Frank Mitloehner, and Rick Ladd. 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And he just took it and ran," the shopkeeper said. (Source: Supplied) A jeweller on Auckland's North Shore ended up in a footrace with a thief who swiped a $6900 watch from his hands. The shoplifter took to his heels with the timepiece but left what might prove a vital clue for police. Gerhard Augenstein, owner of Augenstein's Jewellers & Watch Makers in Browns Bay, was working at his store at 3.50pm on Tuesday when a man came in and asked to look at a watch. "I showed it to him. And he just took it and ran," Augenstein told 1News. Augenstein bolted after him, chasing the man down the street for 50m before another customer eventually tackled him. "I'm old, but I'm fast. I'm 59 but I still caught up with him. "He got up and he ran, and we knocked him over again, and he dropped his shoe, so [police] have DNA evidence." The man then made his escape, with Augenstein seeing him get into a grey SUV with a group of other men. Augenstein said it was not the first time he had dealt with thieves in his store. "A few years ago, and I didn't let go of the item [that was getting stolen], and I was dragged along by the car." Although the latest thief managed to get away, Augenstein was confident the evidence of the man's shoe would help police to find him. He thanked the Browns Bay community, who came out of their stores to help him with the chase. "He did get a fright because of the other people after him. You could see it in his face." Homicide investigation after man dies in Auckland's Manurewa Emergency services were called to the property on Mahia Rd just before 10am to a report of a man "seriously injured" Crime and Justice Vandals in 4WDs mow down The damage was done overnight on Saturday after the vandals first removed new vehicle barriers in front of the trees Owner prosecuted after dog starves to death SPCA inspectors found evidence suggesting Mike had been tethered to the same spot "for an extended period" Blaze at McDonald's in east Auckland treated as suspected arson Counties Manukau CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie said a scene guard has been in place at the restaurant overnight Person dies following morning crash on Auckland motorway A person has died following a crash on Auckland's south-western motorway this morning New Zealand Two men's shared name brings years of trouble and a hefty bill to one but one has spent years breaking the law while the other just pays a steep price for sharing his name Homicide investigation after man dies in Auckland's Manurewa 15 mins ago Vandals in 4WDs mow down, destroy 38 pōhutukawa trees in Napier 34 mins ago DOC apologises after non-toxic pellets spark warning at Nelson sandflats 40 mins ago Ex-NZ police head Mike Bush appointed to overhaul Victoria force 50 mins ago Photos: Lorde among stars at 2025 Met Gala 12:44pm Owner prosecuted after dog starves to death 7 mins ago 1Photos: Lorde among stars at 2025 Met Gala Two men's shared name brings years of trouble and a hefty bill to one Govt halts all current pay equity claims, makes it harder to lodge new ones Kiwi motorcyclist killed in 11-bike British Supersport crash National introduces members' bill to ban social media for under 16s Photos: Lorde among stars at 2025 Met Gala A$AP Rocky and Rihanna also revealed they are expecting their third child. Two arrested over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in RioBrazilian police said they thwarted an alleged bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with free concert for over 2 million fansSun, May 4 Lorde announces new album name, dateThu, May 1 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robberyMon, Apr 28 Chubby Checker, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of FameMon, Apr 28 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robberyMon Vandals in four-wheel drives have mown down 38 pōhutukawa trees on Napier’s Marine Parade She said the council was concerned at the behaviour and said an early estimate to replace the damage came to $20,000 "These trees were planted for our community by the Rotary Club as a gift over the past five years," Wise said "There are lots of community groups who work alongside us to make sure Napier has places and spaces that are beautiful and welcoming and Rotary is a key partner in projects like this one "It is heartbreaking to see community resources time and energy treated in this way," she said "The damage was done by people in 4WD vehicles after removing the vehicle barriers and driving over the trees Our parks' team is looking closely at the cost to replace them and at how to ensure the trees are kept safe." recently erected along Marine Parade to keep vehicles off the beach but there was no evidence to suggest the vandalism was related to that to be installed from the National Aquarium of NZ to the Pump Track were to prevent vehicles from tearing up the grass and destroying trees fishermen profiled in a Hawke’s Bay Today article last week said it was a case of blocking their access to prevent "idiots" "It’s not going to stop the idiots doing the damage," one noted Napier City Council has reported the incident to police Local Democracy Reporting is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air A Southland man whose dog was found starved to death has been sentenced to community work was found dead in his kennel by Invercargill City Council Animal Control officers in June 2023 SPCA inspectors executed a search warrant and found evidence which suggested Mike had been tethered to the same spot "for an extended period" with a rusty chain He was prosecuted for failing to seek veterinary care for the severely malnourished dog The ground Mike was restricted to was described as "worn down" "His body was in extremely poor condition and pelvis were clearly visible," SPCA said A post-mortem confirmed the dog had the lowest possible body condition score which suggested Mike had been starved over several weeks His stomach and intestines were "almost entirely empty" The offender admitted he had not checked on the dog for "about a week" The man claimed he had not contacted a vet or the SPCA because he could not afford to do so He was sentenced to 200 hours of community service at the Invercargill District Court after pleading guilty to charges relating to the treatment of Mike He was also ordered to pay reparations of $233.88 for veterinary costs and $500 towards legal costs He was disqualified from owning dogs for a period of five years SPCA chief executive Todd Westwood said Mike's death was the result of neglect that could have been avoided This case is a clear reminder that if an animal is unwell It’s a basic responsibility of pet ownership,” he said He said prolonged tethering was "unacceptable and heartbreaking", which was why the SPCA advocated for new regulations that would be released later this year "The prolonged tethering of dogs is an issue that our inspectors deal with daily While it is difficult to gather accurate numbers it is safe to say this issue impacts the lives of thousands of dogs in New Zealand." Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard said in April that the new regulations would give animal welfare inspectors the tools to intervene quickly when dogs are suffering harm from being tied up for long periods Hoggard said he had "been hearing a lot from members of the public" who want to see action taken" on the issue of dog chaining "Most dog owners in New Zealand treat their animals well and these regulations will have little to no impact upon them," he said "I’m confident these regulations will result in better outcomes for those dogs "We have a few steps to follow to get these proposals ready to become law but it is my expectation that these will be finalised by the end of the year That will be followed by a short period with a focus on education so that all dog owners understand their obligations and to allow those who need to make changes time to adapt." The changes agreed on through Cabinet included: A law change was first proposed and consulted on two years ago Nearly 30,000 people signed a petition to Parliament on the issue in 2021 Police say a fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga is being investigated as a suspected arson Emergency services attended the fire on Pakuranga Rd just before 3pm yesterday Large plumes of smoke could be seen and explosions heard at the fast food restaurant which has "sustained significant fire damage as a result" "At this point in time we are treating this fire as a suspected arson "A scene examination is being conducted this morning and police will work alongside a fire investigator," she said Gillespie said part of these inquiries would be working to understand how the fire began She said police would like to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity prior to the fire Anyone with information was urged to contact police online or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 A person has died following a crash on Auckland's south-western motorway this morning The single vehicle crash was reported to police shortly before 5am the sole occupant of this vehicle died at the scene," a police spokesperson said "Earlier closures of northbound lanes have now lifted and police advise motorists to continue to expect delays as earlier backlogs clear "We appreciate motorists' understanding this morning while emergency services carried out their work." Police said the serious crash unit examined the scene this morning and an investigation was underway into this morning's crash on behalf of the Coroner This is in addition to an earlier crash on Auckland's northern motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge Emergency services responded to a two-truck collision on the northern motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge shortly after 5am New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said all lanes south on State Highway 1 were open again following this earlier crash with five lanes available on the Harbour Bridge "Allow extra time for delays on the Northern Motorway to slowly ease this morning three lanes going south were now open again between Onewa Rd and the Harbour Bridge," NZTA said Shane William Pritchard has been charged with crimes he didn’t commit and chased for debts he doesn’t owe That’s because the Dunedin man is not the only Shane William Pritchard in town While the duo’s shared name and age has sometimes been a handy loophole for one Shane for the other it has caused problems for 36 years It’s been years of fearing every knock on the door Years of wondering if he’ll be hand-cuffed and taken to jail to be honest,” says Shane William Pritchard a scout and a member of the Air Training Corp remembers getting quite a shock when her friend called one evening She'd been acting as a referee for a gun licence for Shane whose friend informed her that the police had a long list of offences against Shane’s name Not long after that the police turned up to where Shane was working at the local tannery to arrest him “You're scrambling in your head to think of ways that you can prove it's not you.” Another Shane William Pritchard had been born in Otago They were separated by just two weeks and about 50 miles – one growing up in Mosgiel the other in Milton – but also by the lives they’d been leading To watch the full video story go to TVNZ+ Shane from Milton had huge problems focusing at school He was raised in foster care and then boys’ homes I just wanted to look cool and get in trouble,” he tells Fair Go Milton Shane was used to run-ins with police he got pulled over in his car and asked about his driving licence one’s got a licence and the other hasn’t.’ And I’m like ‘obviously it must be the one with a licence’.” he went to his bank to draw out an ACC payment and was asked which bank account was his He says that at that point he was trying to figure out what was going on “I thought it was just an error.” But he took advantage of the situation and withdrew a large sum of cash Mosgiel Shane became aware of the withdrawal when a scheduled car payment was declined and when Milton Shane turned up at the bank to withdraw more money Identity fraud was considered but Milton Shane was legitimately expecting an ACC payment so the withdrawal appeared to be a genuine mistake and the police couldn’t take any action 'Anything I could get away with Mosgiel Shane thought the bank incident would have alerted police to the problem But his nemesis had cottoned on to the advantages of having a second identity to use Milton Shane acquired a suite of furniture on hire-purchase Milton-Shane clocked up more driving offences Mosgiel Shane thought about changing his name but realised he’d have to provide his previous name in the process the courts and debt collectors such as Baycorp should be able to distinguish between himself and Milton Shane The police first addressed the issue in the 1990s after Mosgiel Shane went to the media He was given a letter to carry with him should he be apprehended He and his parents felt his situation wasn’t being taken seriously Mosgiel Shane went to the media a second time in the mid-2000s the police gave their word that a record in their system would stop the misidentification from happening again This does appear to have worked as far as police action goes But while Mosgiel Shane was given the same reassurance by the Ministry of Justice he continued to receive demands from the courts for unpaid fines He’d also get stopped and questioned whenever he left the country for work trips or holidays It took a huge toll on Mosgiel Shane’s mental health not realising the constant stress it placed on his life John Pritchard says that at times his son felt his life wasn’t worth living worrying about what he was going to do to himself and that really ate me up.” he and his son were in tears as Shane admitted he was at breaking point He described going for days at a time unable to eat or sleep wondering what might happen next "Am I going to be in a position where they've got me in handcuffs or I've got debt collectors coming to the door?" ...You're spiralling into this black hole." He started taking anti-anxiety medication which helped And events regarding Milton Shane seemed to settle Milton Shane was charged for fishing without a licence in Twizel and failing to comply with fisheries officers But a court registrar incorrectly entered the birth date of Mosgiel Shane in the system both Shanes were being chased to pay the $1530 fine It was Mosgiel Shane who spotted the error and rang the court He also sent a statement from his manager saying he’d not been fishing in Twizel that day The reply he got was to say he’d been given the wrong form and that they wouldn’t accept his proof They just wanted to know how I was going to pay the fine.” The first Milton Shane knew about this was when Fair Go told him Mosgiel Shane had been chased for the fine He was told to pay up or face the consequences feeling he shouldn’t have to pay good money to correct someone else’s mistake But it cost Mosgiel Shane over $5000 in legal fees and took months of back and forth between him “Why should anybody have to pay their own money to right somebody else's wrongs and prove who they are I’m sick and tired of proving who I am all the time.” He wanted the Ministry of Justice to take responsibility and reimburse him for his legal costs saying court staff such as the registrar in this case have immunity if they make mistakes such as the one made here and if I make a mistake and it's affecting my client that it's going to cost them money to rectify a mistake that I've made.” he deserves a million apologies from those guys,” she says Milton Shane told Fair Go he still gets in trouble but wants the other Shane to know he doesn’t use his birth date anymore And he had a message for him: “We’ve got to get it sorted for you so you can have a good life with you and your family because I’m trying to get my life together with my son and my grandson” He offers to meet to see if they can sort it out together but I’m not interested in meeting him,.” says Mosgiel Shane He says he doesn’t hold any grudges and accepts Milton Shane’s apology And he believes the only way for that to happen is for the courts and the Ministry of Justice to give him a guarantee that mix-ups won’t occur in the future Fair Go asked the Ministry of Justice to appear in person to apologise and provide reassurance to Shane of its plans to guard against these mistakes The Ministry declined our request to be on camera saying any comment on an individual case would compromise the independence of the courts as the Ministry operates separately But it did send a written apology directly to Mosgiel Shane It also admitted mistakes can occur in clerical records but said instructions were clear and the importance of getting things right had been emphasised to staff Mosgiel Shane isn’t totally convinced that’s the end of it “All I want is for the Ministry of Justice and the courts to do their job I'd like to live without this hanging over me all the time his criminal check has come back showing a clean slate The Department of Conservation has apologised to Nelson City Council and members of the public after non-toxic pellets left behind following a drone trial sparked concern among residents who believed them to be poisonous The incident unfolded following a drone-based experiment conducted last week at the Wakapuaka sandflats located northeast of Nelson DOC terrestrial biodiversity director Hilary Aikman said the trial was part of an ongoing study to test the effectiveness of aerial detection methods "They used non-toxic pellets for this research dyed blue to make them easier to see," she said a drone was used to photograph the area where the pellets lay leading to a member of the public walking their dog reporting them to Nelson City Council on Monday The council issued a warning shortly before 3pm yesterday that green or blue poisonous pellets which were "highly toxic" to animals and humans had been located in the area "There is no indication of how they got there and the matter has been reported to the police," said community services group manager Andrew White in a statement to 1News last night once DOC had clarified the origin and nature of the pellets the council said this morning that the issue had been resolved "The area is safe for recreational users and dog walkers." Aikman said DOC would like to apologise to Nelson City Council and members of the public "We acknowledge the non-toxic pellets should have been removed on the day of the trial and we made an error in judgement by leaving them there." The team would remove any pellets remaining in the area today Former police commissioner Mike Bush has been tasked with leading one Australian state's troubled force out of the mire after months of internal woes Bush has been named Victoria's next chief commissioner and will take over on June 27 Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan said her government had "picked the right man for the job," pointing to his job performance across the ditch "Mike Bush will bring new leadership to Victoria Police," she told reporters "He made the community safer in New Zealand and he'll make the community safer in Victoria." Opposition police spokesperson in Victoria said the new commissioner must not be set up to fail and be able to carry out the job without political interference and the powers required to do the job effectively," Southwick said Bush retired from the New Zealand police force in 2020 after six years in the top job Victoria Police was thrust into leadership turmoil in February with a no-confidence vote from officers costing chief commissioner Shane Patton his job The state government installed Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent as acting chief while it searched for a replacement Nugent was viewed as a frontrunner for the vacant role but pulled out after admitting he didn't have the drive to commit to a five-year term The force has not appointed a top cop from outside Victoria Police since former NSW police assistant commissioner Christine Nixon in 2001 Nixon described Bush as a calm and considered leader "He'll be very focused on working with the Victorian community members of Victoria Police and the government to .. push things to the future," she told ABC Radio Melbourne Bush joined the New Zealand police in 1978 spending his career on the frontline and the criminal investigation branch Bush oversaw the police response to the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings led the force during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Whakaari volcano eruption he became a private investigator and ran his own international consulting firm Bush made headlines in 2022 when he unsuccessfully applied to become the head of the Metropolitan Police in the UK and it was uncovered he had a drink-driving conviction He was a 23-year-old detective constable at the time and disqualified from driving for six months The government is making it harder to make a claim for pay equity that will cut costs There have been massive pay equity claims in recent years for nurses and resthome workers Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden announced the moves to raise the threshold for proving work has been historically undervalued to support a claim on Tuesday saying changes back in 2020 had created problems "Claims have been able to progress without strong evidence of undervaluation and there have been very broad claims where it is difficult to tell whether differences in pay are due to sex-based discrimination or other factors." Claims were concentrated in the public sector with costs to the Crown of all settlements so far totalling $1.78 billion a year "The changes I am proposing will significantly reduce costs to the Crown," she said "The changes will discontinue current pay equity claims." Van Velden told Midday Report she believes in pay equity but the current thresholds were "a bit too loose" Asked how she ensure women were not hurt by this the minister said "I'm a woman and I support women who work" "I also support removing gender based discriminations from our workforces but what I don't support are muddied laws and unclear laws," she said "So these changes are better for all women who are working where we can genuinely say hand on heart that what they are finding with their claims is genuine gender based discrimination." Van Velden told reporters at Parliament any current claims would be stopped and need to restart under the new threshold to show "genuine" gender discrimination and make sure the comparators were right She gave a figure of 33 current claims that would be stopped as the legislation was put through under urgency "You have librarians who've been comparing themselves to transport engineers We have admin and clerical staff at Health New Zealand comparing themselves to mechanical engineers." Social workers had compared themselves to air traffic controllers "We don't believe we have that setting right." Any comparison would now be between female employees and male employees at the same employer "But you cannot go fishing for discrimination across the New Zealand workforce." All current settled claims would continue but the government was drawing "a line in the sand" "We're not stopping claims." The nurse's union has this year had at least 10 pay equity claims in play The PSA union has said pay equity claims and settlements had resulted in significant improvements in pay and working conditions for many workers The union said the changes would make it "impossible for people in female-dominated professions to be paid fairly" "Women across the country will pay the price for this," PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said "The government's changes today are a dark day for New Zealand women as the government says it will repeal the pay equity law and extinguish 33 existing claims in a constitutional overreach "The PSA is exploring all possible avenues to oppose these unconstitutional amendments and stop this attack on women We will not be deterred in our fight to achieve pay equity for all." "This is a blatant and shameful attack on women," New Zealand Nurses organisation chief executive Paul Goulter said "Women in workforces predominantly performed by female employees have been underpaid and undervalued for generations That is what pay equity claims seek to rectify," he said "This move by the government will widen the pay gap between men and women." The union had at least 10 pay current pay claims across Aged Care These cover many nurses and support workers The E tū union also called the changes an attack on women and a green light to pay them less for work of equal value The government was pulling the rug out from under a 13-year-long fight in aged care "These changes are not about evidence — they are about saving money by keeping women underpaid," national secretary Rachel Mackintosh said in a statement A number of unions have called a snap rally at Parliament at 1pm today in light of the announcement the Council of Trade Unions and representatives of other unions say they will be "protesting the government's attack on women and the destruction of progress on pay equity..." rnz.co.nz The National Party has introduced a new members' bill to ban social media for those aged under 16 Christopher Luxon announced the bill alongside National Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd this morning Wedd said the My Social Media Age-Appropriate Users Bill "puts the onus on social media companies to verify that someone is over the age of 16 before they access social media platforms" Key aspects of the Bill would include obligations for the social media platforms defence for providers to rely on reasonable verification measures regulatory oversight and a review after three years there are no legally enforceable age verification measures for social media platforms in New Zealand Members' bills are introduced by MPs who are not Ministers and need to be drawn from a ballot to be debated in Parliament Luxon said he was hopeful of gaining bipartisan support He had spoken with coalition partners ACT and NZ First about it but would let them speak about their position He said this was an issue he had been passionate about since 2018 and as a dad he felt the party needed to do more to keep young people safe from online harm We want to protect our kids from the harms of social media. That’s why today National has introduced a members bill to ban social media for kids under 16 years old. pic.twitter.com/TiQJs87DhQ "It's time that New Zealand acknowledged that for all the good things that come from social media it's not always a safe place for our young people to be and we need to do something about it." He said teachers and parents had raised issues with him including cyber bullying exposure to inappropriate content and exploitation and social media addiction "Social media should not be exempt from social responsibility and it is time we put the onus on these platforms," he said Wedd said social media was "an extraordinary resource" “As a mother of four children I feel very strongly that families and parents should be better supported when it comes to overseeing their children's online exposure The bill closely mirrors the approach taken in Australia which passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill in December 2024 At the end of last year, a 1News Verian Poll found more than two-thirds of New Zealand voters supported restricting social media access for under-16s The poll results showed that 68% backed introducing similar legislation in New Zealand as in Australia and 10% were undecided or preferred not to say National Party supporters and women showed the strongest support for the proposed restrictions while opposition was highest among 18-34-year-olds and men Wedd said "other jurisdictions are also taking action" "Texas recently passed legislation which bans under 18s from social media use and the UK the EU and Canada all have similar work in train," she said "This bill builds on National’s successful and successful cell phone ban in schools and reinforces the Government's commitment to setting our children up for success." Family First chief executive Bob McCoskrie welcomed the introduction of the bill but questioned why it was not a government priority "or at the very least have a parliamentary and public discussion via a Select Committee process" "Family First thanks Catherine Wedd for drafting the Bill but once again calls on all the coalition parties in the Government (ACT and NZ First) to adopt the bill as a Government bill and ultimately walk the talk when it comes to protecting children online “This important discussion needs to be a priority for the Government and not left in a biscuit tin." ACT leader David Seymour said the party shared concerns over young people and social media but opposed the bill "because it is not workable" we ask the Education and Workforce Committee to hold an open The inquiry should hear all voices to find a workable solution that respects parental responsibility," he said He cited concerns about the practicalities of a ban including privacy issues and the general definition of ‘social media’ to encompass a large part of the internet "Similar legislation has been passed in Australia and no-one yet knows how the ban will be implemented We would be better to learn from the Aussies' mistakes than make the same mistakes at the same time as them." Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career (...) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd kicked off the show at around 22.10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag Some fans – many of them young – arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot “Today is the best day of my life,” said Manoela Dobes a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019 Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years’ Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John’s Day celebrations in June “It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars generating jobs and income for the population,” said Osmar Lima the city’s secretary of economic development in a statement released by Rio City Hall’s tourism department last month Rio’s City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people were expected to attend Lady Gaga's concert and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (NZ$178.3 million) into Rio’s economy Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028 Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012 Rio’s metro employees danced to Lady Gaga’s 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for today in a video A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport Rio’s City Hall said in a statement yesterday made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show “I’ve been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,” said Serrano who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga’s outlandish costumes over the years the mega-star represents “total freedom of expression – being who one wants without shame” Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach Madonna’s show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year’s Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994 that was the biggest free rock concert in history sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach Rio state’s security plan included the presence of 3300 military and 1500 police officers Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017 when the artist cancelled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues “She's the best artist in the world,” the 25-year-old said I love you” in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him whose real name is Ella Yelich O'Connor which also displayed what appears to be the album cover art — an X-ray of a pelvis "100% written in blood," the website read The new album's announcement came a week after she released her latest single What Was That The song's music video was filmed at a mysterious pop-up event in New York City's Washington Square Park that was initially shut down by police. The event ended up going ahead after all, and fans who stayed got to hear the new song for the first time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorde (@lorde) It was the first sign of a follow-up to Lorde's previous album, 2021's Solar Power. Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama. Last year, she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl, so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat. Virgin is Lorde's fourth studio album. Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris, tied her up and stole more than US$6 million in jewellery. More than eight years later, 10 people will go on trial in Paris over the robbery, abduction and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week the night of October 2, 2016. Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial starting Monday and scheduled to run through May 23. "Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time," they said. "She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities. "She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion, in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case." In interviews and on her family’s reality TV show, Kardashian has described being terrified as robbers pointed a gun at her. In a 2020 appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show, she tearfully recalled thinking: "This is the time I’m going to get raped. I’m like, ‘What is happening? Are we gonna die? Just tell them I have children. I have babies, I have a husband, I have a family.'" Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box. One of them has died, and another is seriously ill and can't be tried. According to the investigation, five of the 10 defendants were present at the scene of the robbery. The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records. Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom next to her bedroom and placed in the bathtub. Her attackers fled on bicycles or on foot and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth. She had also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist’s room. She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft. Shortly afterwards, Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured. She filed a complaint, adding that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children. According to her testimony and that of the concierge, at least one of the suspects had a handgun, with which he threatened the victims. The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery, including a ring of great value, estimated to be worth more than US$6 million (NZ$10 million). Only one piece of jewellery — a diamond cross on platinum that was lost during the suspects' escape — has been recovered. Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime, as their DNA was found at the crime scene. The alleged ringleader, 68-year-old Aomar Aït Khedache, is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment. Nicknamed "Old Omar", his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian. He left the hotel on a bicycle, as did two other robbers, then met his son, who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station. The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Kardashian’s apartment. Yunice Abbas, 71, said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area, making sure the escape route was clear. He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian, but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime. Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision. In 2021, he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian. Didier Dubreucq, 69, known as "Blue Eyes", is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat. He denies any involvement, although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement, according to the investigation. The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Kardashian’s presence in the apartment. Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp, Belgium. First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — in a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status, and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award. The late record producer Thom Bell, pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award. The late Cocker, who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends, had the backing of Billy Joel, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Pete Thomas, a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions, who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets". Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination. They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin’ Love, Can’t Get Enough and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy. The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker, a former head of Warner Bros. Records who signed Prince and R.E.M., and had a part in records from Madonna, Randy Newman, the Doobie Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones, Paul Simon and Gary Clark Jr. Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey, Phish, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, the Black Crowes and Oasis. Checker’s recording of The Twist, and subsequent Let’s Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before, including telling the AP in 2014: "I don’t want to get in there when I’m 85 years old. I’ll tell them to drop dead, so you better do it quick while I’m still smiling." Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want To Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots. OutKast, made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees were voted on by more than 1200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include "an artist’s impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique". Last year, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted. North Shore CityPrice by Negotiation633665m²Big Home (& Income) light-filled home with panoramic views and rare layout flexibility this elevated residence offers architectural flair and true multi-generational living - all tucked into a quiet On the market for the first time in nearly 20 years Spanning three thoughtfully designed levels space and privacy - perfectly suited to extended families The main residence showcases a grand sense of scale Two expansive living zones and the kitchen in the heart of it all offer flexibility for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living - flowing to generous outdoor spaces including a sunny rear deck and a covered balcony that captures wide urban and sea views the top floor is a true master retreat - complete with walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony with beautiful views towards the Hauraki Gulf The self-contained two bedroom flat offers incredible flexibility Positioned on the ground floor with its own private entrance and internal access garage is ideal for extended family Featuring its own kitchen and dining space Currently tenanted by a fantastic long-term occupant (currently paying $525 per week) who would love to stay on this is a ready-made income stream from day one Zoned for both Rangitoto College and Long Bay College this is a rare opportunity to secure a spacious family home and income in one of the North Shore's most sought-after family suburbs Property documents available to download here: https://www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/RJAA Get a renovation loan up to $70K and bring your vision to life Police said they shared the community’s concerns about the 'unacceptable behaviour' An 11-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly hurling rocks at an elderly man in the Auckland North Shore suburb of Browns Bay A police spokesperson said they were aware of a “concerning incident” on Anzac Rd on Wednesday evening, during which an elderly man had rocks thrown at him. The spokesperson said the incident had generated a “large amount of discussion” on a local community Facebook group. The anonymous post to Facebook – about 6.41pm on Wednesday – shared a picture of four young boys, with the caption; “These kids went up behind a man sitting on the grass and threw rocks at his back. They’re swearing at passersby who tried to intervene.” Commenters on the post alleged the group were involved in several other incidents in the Browns Bay community. “Need to stand together as a community and do something when you see this happening,” one person wrote. Police said they shared the community’s concerns about this “unacceptable behaviour”. “Our Browns Bay Community Officers have since identified the young boy involved, an 11-year-old, and he has been apprehended,” the spokesperson said. The boy was “being dealt with” through Youth Aid. Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. He has worked for the Herald since 2022. North Shore CityBy negotiation42400m²Live in and Love or Home Business PotentialGreat opportunity to buy in this fabulous location at an affordable price: live in and love or home business owners—come and seize this opportunity You'll love this gorgeous home set on a fully fenced and gated freehold site of 400m² with the possibility of exploring options for potential subdivision and use for a home business This beautifully designed home is spacious and comfortable and has been built to high-quality standards and style spacious kitchen and a very open feel throughout with great outdoor flow to the generous deck You are in a prime position to take advantage of all this suburb has to offer and the fast-growing neighbouring suburb of Long Bay A sunny and beautiful home like this is always in demand Seize the opportunity to purchase a home like this today See this listing on Barfoot & Thompson North Shore CityBy negotiation434717m²Family Haven - Built to LastWonderfully elevated with a sun-drenched 717m² freehold site this solid two-storey brick and block home blends reliability with versatile living spaces it has been designed to suit a range of lifestyles bathroom presents an ideal setup for extended family low-maintenance gardens that blend seamlessly with Northcross Reserve located just over the fence It feels like an extension of your backyard — a peaceful green space perfect for weekend picnics or extra room for the kids to stretch their legs and play Upstairs are three more bedrooms and two bathrooms are ideal for all-weather dining or hosting summer BBQs with friends With an internal access double garage and an added bonus of a carport there’s plenty of parking for the family fleet You’re a short stroll from Sherwood Primary and Northcross Intermediate and in zone for the sought-after Long Bay College and safe swimming beach are all just a hop See this listing on Barfoot & Thompson North Shore CityPrice By Negotiation525761m²Solid Build - Motivated Seller!Our Owners Are Expanding Their Business and Must Sell This price offers incredible value - welcoming all offers Don't miss this exceptional single-level opportunity in a peaceful Browns Bay cul-de-sac Positioned on a spacious 761sqm freehold corner section with dual street frontages and on-site wastewater and stormwater connections Whether you want to enjoy the generous space or explore its subdivision potential and move-in ready and double glazed -designed for effortless family living - 5 Bedrooms: Includes a master with en-suite plus two bedrooms tucked away-ideal as a rumpus room functional space with a separate pantry and built-in laundry - Indoor-Outdoor Flow: Sun-filled living areas open seamlessly to a large wrap-around deck and landscaped garden - Double Glazing & Central Heating: Enjoy year-round comfort with energy-efficient windows and a warm - Beautifully Landscaped Grounds: A low-maintenance yet stunningly designed garden perfect for families and entertainers alike - North-Facing Sunny Backyard with Privacy: Bask in all-day sun while enjoying a peaceful and private outdoor retreat - Backyard Potential: Ample space to add a swimming pool and create your dream outdoor oasis on flat land Convenient Lifestyle: Moments from Browns Bay Village Mixed Housing Suburban Zoning - A prime opportunity to subdivide or develop in a high-demand area This is an opportunity you won't want to miss North Shore CityBy negotiation315701m²School Drop Offs Just Got EasierNestled in one of the most desirable and family friendly locations this beautifully light filled three bedroom home is the perfect place to create lasting memories Recently modernised with a refreshed kitchen the home offers a comfortable blend of contemporary living with spacious open plan areas designed for family connection and ease Whether you're working from home or looking for a space to unwind the flexible office or hobby room provides an ideal retreat to suit your lifestyle The generous garden offers an expansive space for children to play while the large deck is perfect for alfresco dining this home provides all the space you need for both indoor and outdoor living Imagine the convenience of being just seconds from Sherwood Primary and Northcross Intermediate The vibrant Browns Bay town centre is only a short drive away everything you need is right at your doorstep This is an incredible opportunity to secure a home that offers space and convenience in one of the North Shore’s most coveted spots this home is ready to welcome a new family to start their own chapter Don’t wait to experience all that this wonderful home and location have to offer Contact us today to arrange your private viewing See this listing on Barfoot & Thompson North Shore City$1,650,000532223m²Spacious Brand-New Homes in Rangi ZoneWelcome to 144 Oaktree Avenue brand-new homes are nestled away from the main road perched on an elevated section that offers breathtaking views over the valley Far from being just another set of new builds these homes stand out due to their impressive size and thoughtful design With a generous floor area of approximately 223m² the homes feature top-quality kitchen appliances and a separate butler's kitchen-perfect for culinary enthusiasts offers a luxurious sense of space and comfort The layout of these homes is both functional and flexible with ample large storage space under the staircases for added convenience which is ideal for additional income (with its own separate entry) or as a teenagers' retreat or extended family living area-providing great separation for privacy and convenience Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with the open-plan kitchen and living areas The home also boasts a big and private backyard providing the perfect area for outdoor activities this property offers excellent educational opportunities for your children with a choice of Sherwood and Pinehill Primary Schools Murrays Bay and Northcross Intermediate Schools The central location is unbeatable-just a short drive to Browns Bay Beach Living here means embracing a lifestyle of convenience and comfort Don't miss the opportunity to secure one of these exceptional homes today North Shore CityAsking price $1,775,000534664m²Love the location Sea Views & Rangi ZoneIn a sought after location this modern family home masterfully blends style its design creates a seamless flow between inviting indoor spaces and an expansive outdoor area Set on a gently sloping 664m² block and just 23 years young the north east facing property enjoys abundant natural light and stunning views all day long The heart of the home is its contemporary kitchen which opens to spacious living areas that extend onto generous decks overlooking low maintenance landscaped gardens ideal for year-round entertaining Entry Level Features: Open plan living with seamless indoor-outdoor flow including a master suite with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe a stylish family bathroom and an internal access double garage Lower Level Highlights: three generous double bedrooms with garden access ensuring a safe space for children and pets Conveniently located within a short stroll to transport links and top rated schools this impeccably maintained home comes with a comprehensive builder’s report for added peace of mind See this listing on Barfoot & Thompson North Shore CityBy negotiation431Your Dream Home in the Heart of Browns Bay!Step into luxury and comfort at these brand new freestanding freehold houses located in the prestigious Rangitoto College school zone Immerse yourself in high quality materials and modern design where every detail has been carefully crafted to perfection Enjoy the convenience of a built-in Bluetooth background music system perfect for setting the mood for any occasion Never worry about charging your electric car again with the electrical car charger in the garage Indulge in the finest Kohler and Smeg appliances as you create culinary masterpieces in your gourmet kitchen Feel the elegance beneath your feet with stunning herringbone floors that add a touch of sophistication to living room Located just a stone's throw away from Albany Mall and Browns Bay Beach this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this exquisite property your own Contact us today to schedule a viewing and experience luxury living at its finest See this listing on Barfoot & Thompson North Shore CityPriced at $925,000313Your first home awaits!Nestled in a peaceful and elevated location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac this charming 3-bedroom home is the ideal choice for first-time buyers Offering a spacious living design with ample natural light this home provides a welcoming environment perfect for relaxing and entertaining The open-plan living/dining area flows seamlessly while an elevated vantage point adds privacy and sunshine Step out from the lounge onto your private deck ideal for outdoor dining or enjoying morning coffee while taking in the garden views the outdoor space allows you to enjoy a care-free lifestyle Lovingly cared for over the last 20 years with a recent new roof (within last 6 months) this home provides the perfect opportunity to add your personal touch Minutes from Browns Bay and all it has to offer beach and library etc and also not far from the motorway This home has looked after its current owners well offering a cosy located in a family friendly area and now it's ready to do the same for you - schedule a viewing today or come to the open homes to discover the potential of this unique property For Documents: www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/39LY including LIM North Shore CityPriced at $1,870,00053626m²Home and Income in Rangi ZoneElevated to capture all day sun and ready for another family to make memories The Main home features 3 double bedrooms with 2 bathrooms (including ensuite) and 2 living areas dining and kitchen areas flow effortlessly to expansive sun-drenched outdoor entertaining areas The sunlit living provides a warm and inviting atmosphere whether you're preparing a meal for the family or entertaining guests this space is as functional as it is stylish The charming Granny flat has a separate entrance a separate laundry and open plan living flowing out to the private outdoors It's a great way to make extra income to pay the mortgage Tucked up a right of way with generous off-street parking for a boat or tailer along with a double garage with internal access and a single carport There is an abundance of storage space ready to store all the toys' families accumulate and a short walk to stunning Browns Bay beach All of the above and sited on a freehold 626 sqm (more or less) section it is the ultimate home to accommodate families of all sizes https://www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/HICX Get a renovation loan up to $70K and bring your vision to life. With no need for quotes from tradies, we can approve your home improvement loan quickly and get your renovation started. North Shore CityAsking price $749,000212Brick Beauty in the BaysPositioned in the heart of Browns Bay this single-level home offers unbeatable convenience combining a fantastic outlook with a warm and inviting feel in a prime location Built with classic brick and tile construction * open-plan living and dining area provides a seamless flow Northcross Intermediate and Long Bay College or secure a low-maintenance home in a fantastic location See this listing on Barfoot & Thompson North Shore CityPriced at $1,325,000426Last Chance! Our vendors' preference is to sell rather than go to the rental market Be quick to make your offer on this Immaculately presented 4-bedroom family home with sea views which is the rear house situated down a ROW off the road and is perfectly positioned to absorb all day sun where you can relax enjoying the peace and quiet Low maintenance/easy-care grounds will make you feel like you are on holiday every day of the year whilst being so close to beautiful Browns Bay Beach good schools and all the wonderful Bays shops It is the perfect lock up & leave where you will enjoy the sun It offers easy living with a perfect layout to suit extended families or provide an ideal work-from-home situation where you can set up a home office in the storeroom off the spacious double garage or in the office off the front entrance There is a bonus of another small room which is a perfect private study or library where you can curl up enjoying reading your favourite novel whilst enjoying your morning cup of coffee This home is perfect for entertaining with its open plan kitchen (which the chef of the home will love) The family room from the kitchen flows out to the deck where you can entertain family & friends taking in the amazing sea vista The combination of the two living rooms and separate dining can be used whichever way best works for your situation You will be surprised by the off-street parking as well as ample room for the boat or motorhome our seller has to let go of this wonderful family home His instructions are that this home must be SOLD! Don't Delay - Call Us Today - It's Got to Go! Please copy and paste the below link into your browser to download property files: https://www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/VS2T North Shore City$1,495,000321135m²Luxury Beachside Living - 3 bed 2 bathBe quick to view as this is the only three-bedroom apartment available Experience the pinnacle of luxury at Kauri Residences stunning apartments in the heart of Browns Bay on Auckland's North Shore this is an opportunity you won't want to miss located on the second floor with beautiful sea views and a secure parking spot This spacious three-bedroom apartment boasts high ceilings and a seamless blend of comfort and style Beautiful designer kitchen featuring top-of-the-line Miele appliances Floor area of some 135m2 including two decks and a private patio area Start your day with a relaxing walk on Browns Bay beach and enjoy the convenience of having everything within reach savouring the coastal breeze and your favourite drink it's a showcase of exceptional design and luxury this boutique development redefines luxury living in Browns Bay To download property files please visit:- https://www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/RN95 North Shore CityAsking Price $2,900,000322145m²BEACHFRONT PENTHOUSE WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWSPremium penthouse apartment located right across from Browns Bay Beach restaurants and cafes that Browns Bay has to offer * Best in the block being one of four apartments * Open plan architecturally designed kitchen * Spacious and sunny balconies on both the upper and lower level perfect to unwind and enjoy the sea views out over the Hauraki Gulf * Master bedroom with premium ensuite and walk-in-wardrobe * Brand new joinery with a combination of double and triple glazed windows * Recently renovated exterior including new cladding and long lasting hard wood decking Don't miss out on the opportunity to snap up this stunning penthouse With its spacious design and perfect location it truly offers the best of both comfort and functionality The vendors are very motivated to sell so get in touch today Contact Shane 027 544 5939 or Mackenzie 021 071 9599 for more information and to arrange a viewing Palms Educare in Browns Bay is licensed for 97 children. It sits within a popular retail complex beside major tenants such as Woolworths, Snap Fitness and St Pierre’s Sushi. The purpose-built, single-level facility of some 514 square metres is fully leased to Choice Education Limited, trading as Palms Educare. The site generates an annual net rental return of $262,278 plus outgoings and GST, on a current lease that runs through to 2030 with two further six-year rights of renewal. The lease agreement incorporates annual rent reviews to CPI, or 1.5 percent annual increases, whichever is greater. The unit-titled property at 8/26 Anzac Road, Browns Bay, Auckland, is being marketed for sale by Tony Chaudhary and Michael Nees of Bayleys Real Estate. It will be sold by deadline private treaty closing on Wednesday 30 October, unless sold prior. Chaudhary said the approximately 514-square-metre property was designed and purpose-built for optimal use as a childhood education facility. “The centre is configured with a reception lobby/entry foyer, kitchen, staffroom and office, along with three separate activity rooms, a sleep room, storeroom, staff bathroom, laundry and two children’s bathrooms. The activity rooms open onto covered play areas enabling a easy flow into outdoor activities,” Chaudhary said. The property was constructed in 2014/2015 with concrete foundations and floor slab supporting a timber frame with fibre cement panel and feature weatherboard cladding, double glazed windows, aluminium joinery and metal roofing. There is plenty of shared parking in the adjacent carpark and the area is well served with public bus services. Town Centre zoning under Auckland’s unitary plan is designed to provide a focus for commercial activities and growth. It permits an array of activities, from commercial and residential to tourist, cultural, community and civic services. Chaudhary said Browns Bay’s town centre had been rejuvenated in recent years with an influx of new service-based retailers and hospitality operators catering to population growth driven by immigration and the area’s large Chinese, Korean and South African communities. “A lot of the new operators are of a high quality, adding amenity consistent with the new demographic that will occupy the area’s proliferating new apartment developments, such as The Victor and The Pines,” Chaudhary said. The Kauri Residences complex completed recently on a neighbouring site contains 48 apartments and five luxury penthouses. Nees said the property for sale was well placed to benefit from growth in childcare demand driven by this ongoing residential intensification. “Being neighboured by two supermarkets and within three minutes’ walk of Browns Bay Beach adds further to the attractiveness of this strategic location,” he said. Nees said childcare was attracting increasing attention as an appealing long-term commercial property investment. “Investors in childcare premises enjoy an added confidence in their returns that comes from knowing that a large portion of the fees payable to operators are government-funded. “The sector received a fresh shot in the arm from 1 July with the Government’s new FamilyBoost payment of up to 25 percent of households’ weekly childcare fees,” said Nees. North Shore CityPrice by Negotiation434269m²326m²Coastal Charm in Rangitoto ZoneWelcome to Bayside a development that is proudly known for its unbeatable views and in zone for the highly sought-after Rangitoto College Last available lot for this stage of the development don't miss your chance to secure a high quality brand new home here newly-built family residence featuring multiple living spaces The beautifully designed open-concept kitchen boasts high-end Bosch appliances and a spacious butler's pantry Extensive large decking on all three floors effortlessly connects the indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces with uninterrupted views visible from the living DOWNLOAD INFO: https://rwmilford.co.nz/MFD30076 or scroll down to 'Documents' - Stamford Insurance - Full coverage for added security & peace of mind - Freehold section of approximately 326sqm - Four spacious bedrooms including two with ensuites kitchen with Bosch appliances & a butler's pantry - Two living spaces offering separation for extended families or granny flat potential - Extensive private decks spread across all three levels - Close proximity to Bayside Drive Reserve Northcross Intermediate & Rangitoto College Situated in one of the North Shore's most desirable locations this home offers an effortless family lifestyle North Shore CityPrice by Negotiation4121,849m²Present all Offers - Landbank for your futureOwner says SELL and wants all offers presented a very rare offering just moments from Browns Bay beach *Future zoning to Mixed Housing Urban (subject to council PAUP) Astute investors and developers will recognise the potential – whether you design a new vision for the site or hold for future gains Contact us today for more information or to view Two men have been arrested after an alleged assault at a sushi shop on Auckland’s North Shore Bay Sushi is on the same Browns Bay street where a woman was stabbed earlier this year at another sushi shop A 22-year-old man whose family own Bay Sushi said his father was a victim of a “random attack” by two men “We had just finished preparing everything to start the business day when my dad noticed this random person on his phone sitting in front of our shop and talking very loudly,” he said so my dad was just curious and had a peek to see what was happening and asked if he wanted anything.” He said they “matched eyes” and the man became very aggressive and started swearing at his dad and then another person “came out of nowhere” and sucker punched him but it was lucky he didn’t suffer any fractures or head injuries,” the man said “Several people saw what happened and a bystander called the police as the two men fled the scene.” Police obtained CCTV footage from a neighbouring shop we were told by the police that they had managed to arrest both men,” he said A police spokesperson said police were called to Clyde Rd at 10.39am The spokesperson said there were several witnesses to the assault The victim did not require medical attention “The two men were taken into custody at a nearby address without further incident.” A 35-year-old is due in North Shore District Court today charged with assault “Charges for the other man are being considered,” the spokesperson said A post on a community social media page said the victim’s family “were in shock” “These violent attacks are happening too much and it’s about time for a change.” It comes after a woman was stabbed multiple times by a man in March and the attacker died at the scene from self-inflicted wounds One witness told the Herald he saw the woman lying on the ground with blood pooling around her head “She was outside the door of the sushi shop lying on the pavement She was not responding but she was moving her legs and she was in pain.” Rachel Maher is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read China Construction Bank (New Zealand)’s mortgagee sale of 33 Browns Bay apartments in The Victor has resulted in all the places being sold to a single buyer for more than $25 million Davies said the transaction was settled just before Christmas Davies and Zhang had sold the properties as the sole agents a Barfoot & Thompson agent who works at a North Shore branch office said Luxury Living Apartments Trust had bought the properties on Bute Rd in the 64-unit block Qu said he had now re-listed the properties for sale The bank put the units up for mortgagee sale via JLL last year Andrew Shao of lawyers Shao & Co said today he had acted for Luxury Living Apartments Trust but could not confirm the sales He would seek instructions from his client and say more only if he was allowed Qu said settlement occurred on December 21: “The mortgagee sale was very quickly under contract.” The Companies Office shows Luxury Living Apartments Trust is owned by Yanju Zhang of Parnell The company was only incorporated in November last year describing its line of business as “apartment renting or leasing The Herald reported on November 3 that the bank’s sale was a sign of distress in the apartment market Auckland agents at global real estate business JLL said the mortgagee appointed them The apartments were planned to be sold by tender and each came with car parking A title check showed many units in the block were owned by East Tamaki No 70 It’s not the only trouble in the apartment sector Ockham Residential repaid deposits on one huge new Auckland block it planned recently Mark Todd of that business said buyers in the 165-unit Auckland’s apartment market has declined sharply with some projects abandoned partway through and an 83 per cent pre-sale drop in the past six years Tamba Carleton of CBRE prepared a chart last year which showed the recent peak in apartment pre-sales was in 2016 when more than 3000 units across the city were pre-sold She is an associate director within CBRE’s New Zealand research department specialising in high-density residential research with a focus on the apartment market She said 2016′s figure fell 83 per cent to just 500 Auckland apartment pre-sales last year On November 7, the Herald reported how the new but empty Takapuna apartment development was being sold as a mortgagee sale. Bayleys’ Corey Knapp advertised all places in the never-lived-in, three-level units at 42-44 Byron Ave. CDF Wealth owns 42 and 44 Byron Ave, with a mortgage over the titles to Brilliant Luna Opportunity V. CDF Wealth is owned by Hong Liu of Pt England. The company was only incorporated in 2019. Brilliant Luna Opportunity is not registered with the Companies Office in this country. Before the development of units on the Takapuna sites began, older homes now demolished to make way for the units were empty and neighbours complained about copper being stolen. Anne Gibson has been the Herald’s property editor for 23 years, has won many awards, written books and covered property extensively here and overseas. Reminder, this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read. 'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years. North Shore City$1,049,000322Available Now Exceptional Apartment LivingThis beautifully renovated three bedroom ground floor apartment in sought after Bay Palms complex offers modern perfect for relaxing or sharing with friends and family Floor to ceiling doors open onto a north facing a peaceful retreat to enjoy the sun and unwind The apartment features two generously sized double bedrooms including a master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite The third bedroom is ideal for guests or an office making it easy to work from home It also comes with two undercover carparks and a large storage locker for all your treasures This special location offers more than a place to live it is also a fabulous lifestyle it has a resort style felling to it making you feel like you are on holiday all year round Safe and secure and set within park like surroundings the Bay Palms complex has a swimming pool Your own private entrance makes it effortless to take advantage of the coastal location as Browns Bay shops This apartment offers not just a special place to live but a special lifestyle Properties this exceptional are in hot demand Contact me today to schedule a viewing or come and see me at this weekends open homes North Shore City$799,0002168m²75m²Affordable Rangi Zone!This architecturally designed 2 bedroom freehold townhouse offers effortless living with a functional floor plan that caters to a range of lifestyles - families this near new townhouse offer exceptional living in a vibrant coastal community Nestled in a boutique development you are minutes from major transport links & retail centres Elevated with wide sea views & boasting open plan living stylish bathrooms and seamless in/outdoor flow to private decks and fully fenced garden area Well serviced with easy access to the northern motorway and public transport Approximately 10 mins drive to Albany Mall Massey University and private schools Kristin and Pinehurst Property files: https://www.harcourtsfiles.co.nz/listings/DVR9 * Conjunctions from all Agents welcome from day one A 99-year-old man who was missing from his North Shore home overnight has been found safe and well The 99-year-old missing from his retirement home overnight has been found “safe and well” Police were asking for the public’s help to find a North Shore man who was last seen at the home on Woodlands Cresc A police spokeswoman said he was believed to be close to the area The spokeswoman thanked the public who provided information that helped them find the man Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. Located on the corner of Clyde Road and Inverness Road the property boasts of a land area of 1,487 sqm and approx 71m of prime retail frontage with tenancies ranging from 36sqm to 226 sqm. A total net lettable area of 1,092 sqm and 12 carparks which are accessed via Inverness Road. A loading bay at the rear of the property provides internal access to the tenancies. With a healthy effective rental income of $437,724 + GST p.a. this opportunity is one you don't want to miss. - 1,092 sqm of net lettable area (more or less) For more detailed property information or to arrange a private viewing contact Isaac 027 702 0663 or Nick 021 070 9850. In a statement, a police spokesperson said the single vehicle crash on Beach Rd was reported shortly before 8pm. "Sadly, police can confirm that the sole male occupant of the vehicle has died," the spokesperson said. The serious crash unit has carried out a scene examination. Police said inquiries would be made on behalf of the Coroner into the man's death. Earlier yesterday, two people died in a two-vehicle crash on Main North Road Onaero (State Highway 3) near New Plymouth shortly before 2pm. The pair were found dead in one of the vehicles. Another person from the other vehicle was hospitalised with moderate injuries. The serious crash unit has carried out a scene examination. (Source: 1News) One person has died following a serious crash in Browns Bay on Auckland's North Shore last night. 'Wake up call': Businesses warned over lithium battery fires Authorities urge the public to avoid putting lithium batteries in the rubbish or recycling but have also told merchants to "take responsibility for disposal" Sheep killed more euthanised after stock truck rolls in Southland Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Tokanui Gorge Rd Highway near Fortrose at around 7.45am on Monday Explosions heard in 'suspicious' blaze at east Auckland McDonald's Pakuranga Rd was closed in both directions and buildings were being evacuated around the immediate area as a precaution 17 mins ago 36 mins ago 43 mins ago 52 mins ago 9 mins ago One person has died following a serious crash in Browns Bay on Auckland's North Shore last night a police spokesperson said the single vehicle crash on Beach Rd was reported shortly before 8pm police can confirm that the sole male occupant of the vehicle has died," the spokesperson said The serious crash unit has carried out a scene examination Police said inquiries would be made on behalf of the Coroner into the man's death two people died in a two-vehicle crash on Main North Road Onaero (State Highway 3) near New Plymouth shortly before 2pm The pair were found dead in one of the vehicles Another person from the other vehicle was hospitalised with moderate injuries A string of fires linked to highly combustible lithium-ion batteries has been deemed a "wake-up call" for waste businesses by Auckland officials with the public facing exposure to toxic smoke from repeat blazes Auckland Council is urging "industry vigilance" around the problem after a scrap metal company was fined $30,000 over a 2023 fire that released toxic smoke near Ōtāhuhu A fire at a recycling plant near Glenfield last month was also initially linked to lithium batteries although investigators were continuing to probe the blaze Auckland Council compliance field operations manager David Pawson emphasised "the importance of remaining vigilant despite the novelty of the issue" Authorities urged the public to avoid putting lithium batteries in the rubbish or recycling The batteries were inside most portable electronic devices Pawson said in a statement: "We recognise this is a new issue and we’re all finding our way with lithium-ion batteries and those handling them "But businesses still need to take responsibility for their disposal — this is their business Emergency alerts were issued to tens of thousands on Auckland's North Shore last month after the largest fire "for a few years" broke out at an Abilities Group recycling plant Residents were urged to close windows to avoid fumes and some beaches were closed due to chemicals released into waterways Takapuna fire station officer Steven Callagher said there were reports that flames broke out in the area of the facility where batteries were recycled and an official cause had not been determined Other recent battery-linked fires have broken out in rubbish trucks in Auckland caused by the ignition of a lithium-ion battery within a large scrap metal stockpile highlighted a "growing national and international issue surrounding battery disposal and fire risk," according to Auckland Council recognised the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion batteries He noted: "There has been considerable difficulty in finding a technical solution to the problems with batteries catching on fire "This is not only a national problem but an international one; these orders form a workaround solution until more technical solutions The judge described the situation as “a new and emerging issue" While acknowledging Sims Metal’s cooperation and the absence of intentional wrongdoing reduced from an initial starting point of $50,000 The enforcement orders issued require Sims Metal to implement several improvements at the James Fletcher Drive site in Favona "The orders are registered with the Environment Court and will remain in place unless superseded by conditions with a new resource consent," the council said Pawson said the council viewed the 2023 case as an "important precedent in balancing empathy for emerging challenges with the necessity of regulatory compliance "It also highlights the importance of proactive risk management and industry-wide collaboration to adapt to evolving environmental risks." A Sims Metal spokesperson said: "Following the May 2023 fire at our Favona facility we have implemented more stringent control measures to support the ongoing management of potentially concealed materials like lithium-ion batteries "We are grateful to the communities and businesses in and around Ōtāhuhu We want to reiterate our appreciation to FENZ and all those who acted diligently to extinguish the May 2023 fire safely and continue to refine and improve our processes." Sheep have been killed and others have had to be euthanised after a stock truck rolled in Southland this morning The road was completely blocked and expected to be closed for sometime while the scene was cleared however the road is completely blocked," a police spokesperson said Southland District Council confirmed some animals were killed in the crash while others had to be euthanised due to injuries Fire and Emergency responded with crews from Waimahaka It's the second incident of sheep being killed after a stock truck rolled in Southland in a little over a week A small number of lambs had to be euthanised after a stock truck rolled near Balclutha on April 27 A large fire which caused "significant damage" to a McDonald's restaurant in east Auckland this afternoon is now being treated as suspicious Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 3pm on Monday Fire and Emergency NZ said the building was "totally involved" in flames by the time crews arrived and Papatoetoe were in attendance at the blaze "Everyone was out at the time and there are no reports of injuries." FENZ said the fire was being treated as suspicious "A fire investigator is attending to determine cause and origin." Pakuranga Rd was closed for nearly two hours in both directions with road users advised to avoid the area "Investigations into the cause of the fire at the McDonalds are underway," police said told 1News he heard a couple of explosions coming from the restaurant as the blaze began He said he heard "one or two" explosions The restaurant was adjacent to a Z petrol station and 250 metres along the same road from Pakuranga College A staff member at the service station said they had closed their fuel pumps and there was "huge fire and huge smoke" coming from the fire The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre Courts were also closed this evening due to the blaze Auckland Transport said several bus routes Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown thanked emergency services who had been responding to the incident "Please follow the advice of emergency services A McDonald's spokesperson said the McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga had "suffered significant damage" in the fire "Procedures were followed to raise the alarm and safely evacuate staff and customers McDonald’s is assisting emergency services as they begin the investigation into the cause of the fire." Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Browns Bay last night. The crash involved a single vehicle and was reported on Beach Road at around 7.50pm on 18 March. Sadly, Police can confirm that the sole male occupant of the vehicle has died. Enquiries will be made on behalf of the Coroner into the man's death. A large fire has engulfed a shed at the back of a property in the Auckland suburb of Browns Bay and can be seen across East Coast Bays. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews were sent out to the Arran Rd address at 7.45pm with three fire trucks. “It was initially made a second alarm but that was cancelled,” he said. “Crews are still there and we have a fire investigator attending. A neighbour said the shed was on fire first then flames spread to the “knee-high” dry weeds and brush and rubbish around the house, which was “very well known in the community”. “[The fire] eventually caught on to the surrounding trees before fire engines made it to us.” She said ongoing issues with the “abandoned” property had been “hell for the houses surrounding this one”. The mother of a child attacked with a wine bottle in a Browns Bay restaurant last year says her son is still suffering and she fears the incident will have a lasting impact on him Marc Fata, 39, was sentenced at the North Shore District Court today to eight months in prison however given the time he has already spent incarcerated Judge Anna Fitzgibbon granted him a “time-served” sentence Fitzgibbon said the child’s mother wrote in a victim impact statement that while it had been nearly a year since the assault he was still suffering psychological effects of it She said they tried to get professional help for him but after two psychologist sessions he came home crying and said he didn’t want to talk about it any more Before the attack he was a happy and carefree boy and now she fears the attack will have a long-lasting impact on him Fitzgibbon considered a 16-month starting point was appropriate as well as his lack of previous convictions she gave him an end sentence of eight months as well as six months post-sentence conditions carries a maximum prison sentence of five years the child was dining with his family at the Yummy Dumpling restaurant in Browns Bay on July 30 2023 when the defendant entered with a wine bottle in hand the strike caused “immense pain” and swelling to the victim and he bit down on his tongue which caused bleeding A photo taken at the scene showed a boy being comforted by a woman on a chair and two police officers standing nearby A wine bottle can also be seen on the ground nearby while plates and food are scattered across the restaurant floor Fata was then apprehended by patrons at the restaurant A man accused of murdering a woman at her North Shore home has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty appeared before Justice Matthew Downs in the Auckland High Court after allegedly killing the woman on Friday entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Hepi Cassidy said Hepi was not seeking to continue the interim name suppression granted at his first appearance The woman’s name was suppressed at the man’s first appearance in the North Shore District Court That suppression continued until September 18 by order of Justice Downs who set a trial date of September 22 next year was arrested and charged with her murder soon after appearing in the North Shore District Court on the Saturday where he was granted interim name suppression Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Sherer said the woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition and did not survive when police tape remained up around the unit a man who arrived at the scene with a bunch of white flowers paid tribute to the woman Detectives and forensic specialists conducted a lengthy scene examination at the home where the woman lived in the downstairs flat a dead-end street nestled in bush next to Eskdale Reserve “It’s really unusual [to have police here] because it’s a really quiet street … so we knew something was wrong,” said a man living across the street from where police had put emergency tape around a two-storey home “We don’t have much crime down here because it’s a cul-de-sac People come down here and they get stuck.” He knew a woman he believed was aged in her 50s lived in a ground-level flat residents were also alarmed by the woman’s death China Construction Bank (New Zealand) has called for the mortgagee sale of 33 luxurious apartments in a multimillion-dollar Auckland block The apartments are being sold by tender and come with car parking “The Victor apartments are located in the heart of Browns Bay Village excellent school zones and a short stroll to beautiful Browns Bay Beach,” advertising from JLL’s John Davies and Tommy Zhang said Davies said he was still finding out more about the sale and couldn’t talk about it Tenancy and vacancy details are to be confirmed The upmarket units have been finished in a palette of patterned concrete GMC Architects and Archi_ON designed the building which has ground-floor retail and a central atrium The block has 56 units and eight penthouses The interiors were by Nicola Manning Design A title check showed many units in the block are owned by East Tamaki No 70 Ockham Residential repaid deposits on one huge new Auckland block it planned recently Mark Todd of that business said buyers in the 165-unit The Feynman would be repaid Tamba Carleton of CBRE prepared a chart which showed the recent peak in apartment pre-sales was in 2016 when more than 3000 units across the city were pre-sold High interest rates and the recession are driving down the numbers as developers plan fewer new units due to indications they won’t be able to sell those off the plans They need those off-the-plan deposits as one of the funding mechanisms to build pre-sales and either mainstream bank or non-bank lending funds construction and apartment project completion low launches alongside abandonments and completions are all interrelated overlaid with changing household structures and priorities,” Carleton said “Launches have been low for a while now and lately the supply pipeline has been getting smaller and smaller I am expecting fewer than 1500 apartments to be completed in 2025,” she said referring to projects which are under construction now or about to start The Government’s gazette notices are filled daily with liquidations of builders and subcontractors Anne Gibson has been the Herald’s property editor for 23 years written books and covered property extensively here and overseas Bank reports $525 million profit in six months The SPCA is investigating after dozens of birds were found dead at Sherwood Reserve in Browns Bay The results of tests done on dead birds found in the Auckland suburb of Browns Bay have been released but go no further in helping the community learn if a poisoner is amongst them Locals have been sharing their fears after birds were found dead or dying at Sherwood Reserve late last month, with fevered speculation appearing on social media that suggested that pigeons and ducks had been deliberately targeted with poison Dead pūkeko were also found and that saw the Department of Conservation (DoC) become involved and Biosecurity New Zealand part of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) send the pūkeko to a laboratory for necropsy and sampling Results of those tests are now available - but they did not determine if the birds had been poisoned the biosecurity surveillance and incursion manager for Biosecurity New Zealand told the Herald that its only role was to determine if exotic (introduced) disease is involved in the deaths of the birds “Biosecurity New Zealand has completed its necropsy and sampling such as high pathogenicity avian influenza as the cause of the deaths,” McDonald said this concludes our role in the investigation.” Tāmaki Makaurau operations manager for DoC said the organisation is not pursuing further testing or lines of investigation noting that they supported an Auckland Council request to the public not to feed birds at the reserve The SPCA confirmed that their investigation is ongoing and inspectorate team lead Andre Williams said no further comment could be offered at this time A local resident told the Herald last week that “some in the community are suspecting natural causes due to the algae in the water while the majority are certain one person is to blame” “The only evidence people have on this person is that they feed the birds cat or dog food and about half an hour later The anonymous resident said people deserved to know what was causing the animal deaths “While the birds have been removed from the park the community deserves to know what the cause is - especially if someone innocent is being blamed “There needs to be an investigation to confirm the bird deaths by poisoning.” Hibiscus and Bays Local Board member Alexis Poppelbaum shared a public message to locals on social media addressing the suspicion and calling for calm “I know there has been a lot of speculation from the community regarding a particular person who could be deliberately poisoning the birds The person in question has mental health issues and as far as I’m aware hasn’t been witnessed doing anything suspicious,” Poppelbaum wrote “I’ve spoken with the local constable and they are aware of this person and the concerns people have for her safety etc If you see this person in a situation you’re concerned about I’d kindly ask the community to refrain from making assumptions about this person’s involvement in the poisoning of birds Police confirmed to the Herald that the bird deaths were not “currently a police matter” “We are aware of some discussion on social media platforms however there is nothing at this stage to suggest this person is involved,” police said in a statement They also advised anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour to report that to police “instead of just posting to social media so that information can be reviewed appropriately” Auckland Council said it had installed new signage on January 26 asking people not to feed birds at Sherwood Reserve and were conducting an ongoing daily sweep of Sherwood pond perimeters to carefully monitor the situation “We’re taking this matter seriously,” the council said in a statement and asked the public to report any issues affecting animals and birds in council parks by calling the council directly on (09) 301 0101 also echoing police messages to report suspicious behaviour directly to police This is not the first time that poisoning has been suspected in the deaths of birds in Browns Bay In 2018, dozens of dead birds were found by beachgoers at Rothesay Bay and Browns Bay A resident who spoke to the Herald feared that poison had been put down and expressed concern for local dogs Five years earlier, birds began turning up dead on footpaths around Browns Bay locals suspected that a chemical called alpha chloralose anaesthetises birds and locals believed the affected animals had then been dying from the cold as they lay on the ground at night Renowned local bird rescuer Sylvia Durrant said at the time that this sort of poisoning was not unusual but somebody’s been very insistent down in Browns Bay.” saying the support the family received has kept them strong Emergency services responded to reports of the assault at Neco Sushi in Browns Bay Marie was transported to Auckland Hospital with serious injuries while the offender, her estranged husband, died at the scene from a self-inflicted injury according to police said his mother was still rehabilitating but she is recovering well and getting stronger and we as a family are getting stronger by the day which is good,” Sam said Sam said he was not able to disclose Marie’s location or whether his mother was still in hospital “We have received a lot of support from the community from letters and even financial donations to help with rent and overheads while we were unable to operate,” Sam said flowers and messages that were left outside our shop have been passed on to Mum Sam said both he and his brother David often helped Marie with her Neco Sushi business which will reopen today for the first time since the attack “We’d just like to extend our heartfelt thanks to those in the community who have given us their support,” he said “What happened is not something we’d like to talk about if that makes sense it’s not something that we take pride in telling if that makes sense as well.” Sam said after discussing the future of the business with his mother reopening Neco Sushi was what Marie wanted The staff have spent the last few days cleaning up and preparing for the reopening today They are planning a special with selected sushi priced at $1 as a way to say thank you and give back to the community A handwritten note attached to the door of the shop said Marie has received all the letters and flowers “which kept her mind strong and positive throughout her recovery” “She is currently getting rehab and is getting stronger every day,” it said “The shop will be reopened on the 7th of May to alleviate some of the outgoings we are incurring Marie’s staff will be looking after this until she is well enough to return.” In a separate note by the Browns Bay Business Association it said Marie and her sons had asked it to “extend a massive thank you to everyone who has so generously made donations” “The money will go towards shop rent and overheads whilst it is closed,” the note said “They are overwhelmed by the community’s continued support not only via donations but also the outpouring of prayers messages of concern and tokens of care that have been left at Neco Sushi.” speaking and gets a little stronger every day” A Givealittle page https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/tragic-family-event-at-neco-sushi set up by the association has raised $7205 from 440 donors Warning: This story contains graphic content A construction worker who was first to respond to a horrific sushi shop stabbing at Browns Bay says he saw the victim crawling from the shop covered in blood moments after she was brutally attacked by her estranged husband As he tried to stem blood loss from the woman’s severe knife injuries his colleagues barricaded the assailant inside until armed police arrived and entered the store The men - hailed as “heroes” for what they did on the Thursday night - said they had to “switch off their emotions” as the incident unfolded to give the badly injured sushi shop owner any chance of survival “What we did was what anyone in that situation would have done,” builder Laurence Park “My only wish and hope is that what we did is enough to help Marie survive and fully recover.” Emergency services responded to reports of an assault in the North Shore suburb on the evening of March 28 the victim was taken to Auckland Hospital with serious injuries while the offender responsible died at the scene from self-inflicted injuries Park, who is the director of Brave Construction Ltd, was working on a shop fit-out of a nail bar next to Neco Sushi when he saw the victim covered in blood and crawling out of the store “At first I didn’t know what I was seeing, I saw something on the floor that I thought was a black apron but then I realised it was a person crawling and covered in blood,” Park said “There was so much blood that I couldn’t see a face I just dropped everything and rushed to her Park said the woman was bleeding heavily from a neck wound so he applied pressure with his hand in an attempt to stem the blood loss and yelled for his workers to come out “She was slumped on the ground with part of her legs still inside the shop she was so badly injured she couldn’t say anything at all,” Park said rushed to a barber shop across the street to get clean towels and returned to attend to the victim while Park called police It was around this time when another of his crew saw that the alleged attacker was still in the shop sitting on a chair and also covered in blood Park said he moved the injured woman out of the shop and shouted for his men to secure the shop door so the attacker couldn’t escape Another of the men then ran to block the back exit A man, who Park recognised as the sushi shop owner’s son then arrived and rushed to his injured mother It is unclear if the son was at the shop during the attack The shop owner’s other son arrived not long after “He was literally shaking and just yelled for his mother to hang on and don’t die and assuring her that the ambulance is on the way,” Park said the man’s brother arrived and I think they were more in a state of panic than us.” It was about 10 minutes before police arrived the first was a woman officer armed with a Taser gun but she didn’t enter the shop until back-up arrived “After police went inside we heard shouting asking the attacker to drop the weapon and what followed was a lot of noise We were then told that the attacker had died.” the ambulance arrived and attended to the victim In a handwritten note attached to the shop door the family thanked the “heroes who were present at the time of the incident” we sincerely thank each and every one of you for your support throughout this tragic event,” it said The Browns Bay Business Association also placed a note at the shop saying the quick action of those passing by “no doubt assisted in giving Neco Sushi’s owner a chance of survival” “We salute them for acting so bravely under extremely stressful circumstances,” the letter read The association said the attack was not random but “an act of domestic violence” said he and his men were no heroes and did what anyone else would have done under those circumstances “It was just lucky that myself and Vincent who had undergone military training in South Korea Park said about six men from Brave Construction who were working on site that Thursday evening helped in the aftermath of the attack “We just had to switch off our emotions and do what needed to be done,” Park said He and his colleagues hoped their efforts were enough to help the victim pull through Her family said in the written note that doctors had advised them their mother’s condition was stable and they had “the utmost faith that she will make a full recovery” Police are yet to the name the man who died the Herald understands the assailant is the victim’s estranged husband who had previously been a part of the sushi business one of whom was working at the business doing food deliveries for Neco Sushi a multimedia journalist for New Zealand’s Herald specialises in covering stories around diversity and immigration Auckland Council and Watercare placed a temporary health warning at Browns Bay beach During routine sampling as part of the council group’s joint water quality improvement initiative, the Safe Networks programme identified elevated levels of E.coli discharging from a stormwater outlet. As a result, a black alert to indicate a wastewater overflow was placed over Browns Bay beach on the Safeswim website Safe Networks has closely investigated the area Dye testing and CCTV investigations have found a broken public wastewater pipe that runs under Oban Road and a collapsed private wastewater pipe in the area Both issues have allowed wastewater to enter the stormwater network and discharge at the affected outlet on Browns Bay beach “Contractors are working to repair the affected pipes to improve the water quality at Browns Bay,” says Anin Nama “We are working with private property owners to undertake repair works” the beach is still considered high risk and is not recommended for swimming “We are closely monitoring the water quality and will notify everyone as soon as our sampling confirms the beach’s water quality is low-risk,” says Nick Vigar Auckland Council’s Safeswim programme manager The Safeswim website will continue to show a red pin until the remedial work is complete which could take a number of weeks Don’t take the risk, always visit safeswim.org.nz to check the conditions before swimming © Auckland Council 2025 All rights reserved For more information on what data is contained in the cookies please click the 'Find out more on the Auckland Council website' button Sign up for our e-newsletter and be the first to know about exciting events and news Mission Bay on a sunny day: Auckland took the top two places in Australasia's most busy beaches Photo / Greg Bowker This is especially noticeable at one north Auckland beach Browns Bay Beach has been named as the region’s “busiest” as part of a study into visitor reviews of beaches in Australia and New Zealand Looking at a list of the top 150 beaches on Tripadvisor in each country and comparing them with the frequency of the word “busy” the online travel company attempted to make an international league table for beach crowding Aussie and Kiwi beaches blew others out of the water “Australian and New Zealand beaches make up the top 10 busiest beaches in Oceania with Browns Bay Beach in Auckland taking the top spot,” says the report by Florida Panhandle A full 13.33 per cent of reviews left on the Tripadvisor website mentioned how busy the North Auckland shorefront was New Zealand overperformed on the busiest beaches — with beaches in Auckland taking the gold and silver for most crowded seafronts with the Coromandel’s Hot Water Beach and Abel Tasman’s Kaiteriteri Beach in fourth and fifth place for busiest beach all with over 10 per cent of Tripadvisor reviews mentioning the crowding Only Australia’s Byron Bay made it into the top three with 11.39 per cent of reviews referencing how busy it was in summer It’s worth noting the method shows perceived crowding rather than empirical data for bodies on the beach Bondi receives an average of 2.8 million beachgoers annually to its 1.1km-long beachfront Perhaps the data better reflects the disappointment of some visitors not to have the beach to themselves *according to Florida Panhandle and Tripadvisor The worldwide sentiment study suggested there were stretches of sea that got a lot busier than Browns Bay Even Auckland’s popular urban beaches were nowhere near as crowded as the strands of Europe All 10 of the world’s top 10 busiest beaches are in Europe with Cala Agulla in Mallorca ranking as the busiest beach overall with over a fifth (23.57 per cent) of visitor reviews mentioning the crowding The tiny strand on the eastern cape of Mallorca gets “ridiculously crowded in July” had the least space for sancastles (15.11 per cent) South America’s busiest beach was found in Brazil at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana (8.56 per cent) China’s Dadonghai Beach on the southern resort of Sanya was most crowded (10.4 per cent) and Egypt’s Na’ama Bay at Sharm el Sheikh took Africa’s most packed seaside location (8.32 per cent) The Marlborough Boutique Hotel offers luxury stays and a hatted restaurant Pontoon paddling will delight swimmers at Browns Bay Beach for years to come thanks to funding by Hibiscus and Bays Local Board The new Browns Bay pontoon will be installed in time for the school holidays in April all have pontoons open from October to April each year Although several areas have pontoons for swimmers to enjoy Little Manly Beach dippers will have to make a splash at a nearby pontoon because the seabed makes it risky to install one there Auckland Council Community Facilities team assess all pontoon sites Criteria include shelter from winds and storm swells adequate low tide water depth and distance from the shoreline at high tide as well as being accessible from popular recreation spots but being unlikely to impact other activities such as boat ramps Project delivery head John Schermbrucker says “It is very disappointing that a pontoon can’t be installed at Little Manly but it is the right decision “The site is deemed unsafe for a pontoon because at all tides people have to cross a rocky seabed to get to it Pontoons have no moving parts or pinch points and are anchored in place with a concrete mooring block One person is dead and another seriously injured tonight after a woman was found lying in a pool of blood outside a Browns Bay sushi shop on Auckland’s North Shore Police have just issued a statement following a horrific scene in which bystanders reported screaming a stabbing and armed police forcing their way into the shop on Clyde Rd the main road in the shopping centre near the beachfront “Police can confirm that a person has died following an incident at a restaurant on Clyde Rd “Police and ambulance attended following a report of an assault received at 5.48pm “The victim of the assault was transported to Auckland Hospital with serious injuries “The offender responsible for inflicting the serious injuries died at the scene from a self-inflicted injury.” Police said the victim and offender were known to each other “Police are providing support to those affected by this traumatic incident “The area is cordoned while inquiries into the circumstances are conducted but no one else is being sought in relation to the incident.” Three people in the area told the Herald they believed the woman had been stabbed and two said they saw somone lying in a pool of blood outside the shop A staff member at a local restaurant said she understood someone had been stabbed A restaurant employee near the scene said a customer pulled a knife on a woman in the sushi shop and stabbed her A witness described police sprinting towards the sushi shop from up the road ”I didn’t see what happened but had heard there was a stabbing this keeps happening every week in New Zealand.” A man called Matt told the Herald he had just had a haircut and was getting into his car when he saw people moving towards the Neco Sushi shop ”When I got to the shop this woman was just lying on the ground with a fair bit of blood.” Matt said the blood was pooling around the woman’s head ”She was outside the door of the sushi shop lying on the pavement “She was not responding but she was moving her legs and she was in pain.” Matt said two “random people” were assisting the injured woman He said there were some construction workers nearby who had blood on their hands Matt said he believed another person in the shop had also been injured because he saw police heading up some stairs carrying medical equipment He said he was feeling “a bit shocked” after witnessing the incident’s aftermath It was the time of the day he often took his young daughter to Browns Bay to buy an icecream and visit the playground An employee at a restaurant nearby said she heard screaming just an hour before it happened The employee said she had heard someone was stabbed in the neck A woman told the Herald she was walking her dog on the beach and had just come up onto the road when she stumbled across the scene ”We came around the corner from Phoenix Place and saw a person lying on the ground with a few people around them and someone at the sushi shop holding the door.” Police arrived a short time later armed with a taser and firearm About four officers spoke with the man who was holding the door before entering the shop “I don’t know where the offender was but when police went in we heard a lot of banging and crashing The woman said the injured woman was lying on the ground ”I don’t know how they got injured but there was a lot of blood ”I don’t think she was responsive but I did see some movement and things got quite frantic ”A lot of rushing and sending people in different directions The woman said several ambulances eventually arrived and began treating the victim She saw a “pretty distraught guy” assisting the victim The woman also noticed a helicopter overhead as the emergency response unfolded Witnesses have posted about the incident on Facebook One man said he was just across the road when it happened ”It’s not something you expect to see in this country It would have been extremely frightening.” Another witness said the police had caught the offender after bystanders shut him inside the shop where the incident happened until officers arrived Another poster said that “police went in with guns to get him” Earlier a local business owner told the Herald she was on her way home at about 6pm when she saw three police cars speeding towards Browns Bay with their emergency lights on She said she got home and received a call from her staff saying they could see police officers outside the Starbucks store on Clyde Rd Police had blocked the road and were putting up yellow cordon tape She immediately instructed her staff to close the shop as a precaution while they awaited further information Auckland Transport said buses had been delayed or detoured on routes 83 A woman brutally stabbed inside her own Auckland sushi shop remains in hospital as expert police forensic teams comb the scene this morning to piece together what happened Witnesses described seeing the woman lying in a pool of blood last night after she was allegedly stabbed multiple times at Neco Sushi on Clyde Rd in Browns Bay on the North Shore The victim was seriously injured but her health has since stabilised in hospital The Herald understands the attacker’s body is still inside the shop today The victim is understood to be a woman of Korean descent and the owner of the sushi shop A Browns Bay business owner told the Herald this morning he often goes to buy sushi at the shop and described the owner as a “nice but reserved person” Police said a scene examination is under way following the death of the attack yesterday The woman taken to hospital seriously injured was now in a stable condition “Police believe this is an isolated incident where the victim and offender were known to each other.” Officers are continuing to provide support to the victim and her family Clyde Rd remains blocked off with police thanking the public for their cooperation “I’m just in total shock that something like this can happen here in Browns Bay,” the business owner A resident walking his dog said he moved into the neighbourhood believing it safe “Just look around - it’s shocking,” he said “There have been a few serious stabbings out this way they wanted to take our local police station away.” Two women getting their morning coffee could be heard saying: “That poor lady which is a few doors away from the sushi shop said he had customers cancel their bookings following the incident “I think the immediate reaction is that they think this is a random attack I think we need to reassure people that Browns Bay is still safe,” Lee said “My thoughts are with the victim and her family.” said he doesn’t know the victim but does not think the incident has made Browns Bay any less safe I don’t worry for the safety of my staff or customers,” he said Police have set up cordons and a tent outside Neco Sushi as forensic teams in blue overalls begin investigating About half a dozen forensics team members can be seen walking in and out of the shop Detectives have also been seen arriving and entering the store from the rear Locals have repeatedly approached police on cordons for information or to ask if they can walk through but officers have remained tight-lipped and advised them to walk around Three people in the area earlier told the Herald they believed the woman had been stabbed and two said they saw someone lying in a pool of blood outside the shop Police said emergency services attended following a report of an assault at 5.48pm yesterday The victim of the assault was transported to Auckland Hospital with serious injuries “The offender responsible for inflicting the serious injuries died at the scene from a self-inflicted injury,” police said Another witness described police sprinting towards the sushi shop from up the road In a statement shortly after 8pm yesterday police said the offender responsible for inflicting the serious injuries on the woman had died at the scene from a self-inflicted injury A woman told the Herald she was walking her dog on the beach and had just come up on to the road when she stumbled across the scene Police arrived a short time later armed with a Taser and firearm Witnesses posted about the incident on Facebook Earlier a local business owner told the Herald she was on her way home about 6pm when she saw three police cars speeding towards Browns Bay with their emergency lights on The water quality issues in Browns Bay have been resolved just in time for summer Recent issues with our network had caused poor water quality at the beach Pipes contributing to the problem have been repaired and water quality testing has revealed the improved water quality status “Resolving the problem of the damaged pipes and making Browns Bay safe to swim in again is good news,” says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff "The problem highlights the need for the big investment the council is making in improving infrastructure and stopping the intrusion of stormwater into wastewater causing it to overflow we will bring forward by 20 years the work we need to do and ensure our beaches are clean and swimmable “In the meantime, Safeswim is an important initiative to inform Aucklanders where and when they can swim safely.” Browns Bay will now display the familiar ‘green pin’ on the Safeswim website from today during dry weather and after low rainfall it will display a ‘red pin’ after heavy rainfall people have been warned not to swim at Browns Bay beach as the council’s water quality improvement programme found a stormwater outlet to be contaminated Water samples taken at the stormwater outlet near the beach “We understand it has been frustrating for locals who haven’t been able to swim at their beach for the last few weeks this problem and its fix have demonstrated the importance of our water quality improvement programme that monitors the water quality at stormwater outlets," explains Nick Vigar Auckland Council Safeswim programme manager the significant issues at Browns Bay would have gone undetected.” A discharge from the stormwater network generally indicates damaged pipes or illegal cross-connections from wastewater to stormwater Warning signs at the outlet have now been taken down The results of water quality samples taken on Friday confirm the water quality is now compliant with recreational guidelines during low-risk periods of dry weather Always check safeswim.org.nz to know when and where to swim Sign up for our e-newsletter and be the first to know about exciting events and news.