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Visit image gallery to purchase the image was found at a Mairehau flat on Innes Rd with critical injuries he died at the scene," a police spokesperson said The spokesperson said a scene examination has been completed at the address The house is located in a block of flats which is part of a social housing complex Police are still working to determine the circumstances leading up to Munns' death "We are still looking to speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in Innes Rd between 8pm and 9.15pm on Sunday from Mairehau in Christchurch died on Sunday evening Police are appealing for more information as they piece together events leading up to the death of Christchurch man Tyrone Munns three days ago Munns was found with critical injuries at an address on Innes Rd he died at the scene,” a police spokesperson said The homicide investigation continued today with the scene examination due to be completed and released later this afternoon “We would like to thank the large group of people who have spoken with police and we are following lines of enquiry established from this information,” a spokesperson said Police continue their appeal for anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious on Innes Rd between 8pm and 9.15pm on Sunday to contact them “If you have information that could assist the investigations team please contact Police online or by calling 105.” A pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"/2025/03/12/police-release-name-of-christchurch-homicide-victim/"},"datePublished":"2025-03-11T18:22:51.252Z","dateModified":"2025-03-11T19:09:01.971Z","headline":"Police release name of Christchurch homicide victim","description":"Emergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd around 9.15pm on Sunday A homicide investigation was launched after emergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd around 9.15pm where a man was found with critical injuries and later died at the scene A police spokesperson said a scene examination has been completed at the address and officers were working to determine the circumstances leading up to his death "We are still looking to speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in Innes Road between 8pm and 9.15pm on Sunday Anyone with any information that could assist the investigations team was urged to contact police via 105, either over the phone or online Emergency services at an address on Innes Rd Police have released the name of a 39-year-old man who died in Mairehau A homicide investigation was launched after emergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd around 9.15pm, where a man was found with critical injuries and later died at the scene. He was 39-year-old Tyrone Munns, from Mairehau. A police spokesperson said a scene examination has been completed at the address, and officers were working to determine the circumstances leading up to his death. Homicide investigation launched after man's death in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd Crime and Justice Anyone with any information that could assist the investigations team was urged to contact police via 105, either over the phone or online. Juliana Herrera's family tell inquest: 'Stop repeating avoidable mistakes' was murdered in January 2022 by her neighbour Health Arrest after person assaulted A nurse leaving her shift last month was held up at gunpoint outside the grounds of the hospital More than 25kg cocaine seizure leads to four arrests across NZ Tauranga and Auckland as a result of the six-week investigation Sole survivor of poisoned beef Wellington takes the stand Korumburra Baptist Church pastor Ian Wilkinson was one of four guests invited to Patterson's home in the regional town of Leongatha in 2023 Man charged after gun allegedly fired in Masterton MSD office Police said it was believed to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public Bystanders prevent attempted abduction of Auckland primary student Police said they were investigating the incident which occurred outside Rowandale School in the suburb of Manurewa at around 3pm on Monday NRL: Sharks centre Iro wants to be known by new name 27 mins ago Juliana Herrera's family tell inquest: 'Stop repeating avoidable mistakes' 31 mins ago Arrest after person assaulted, robbed at Palmerston North Hospital 34 mins ago Iwi misses out on bid to buy back ancestral mountain 42 mins ago Trade war: Sir John Key's 'optimism' on Trump's next tariff moves 5:13pm More than 25kg cocaine seizure leads to four arrests across NZ 24 mins ago 1Sole survivor of poisoned beef Wellington takes the stand US woman who disappeared for more than six decades found safe Two men's shared name brings years of trouble and a hefty bill to one Homicide investigation after man dies in Auckland's Manurewa Govt halts all current pay equity claims, makes it harder to lodge new ones 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 A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Mairehau Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman said emergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd around 9.15pm a man was located with critical injuries," she said Scene guards were in place at the address while police worked to determine the circumstances around the death The sister of Juliana Bonilla Herrera wants her memory to be "honoured through firm actions and just decisions that prevent similar tragedies" Saray Bonilla has taken part in the Coroner's inquest into the 37-year-old's death remotely from California It came to a close in Christchurch this afternoon was murdered in January 2022 by her neighbour Joseph Brider who had been paroled from prison just 72 days earlier He'd been serving time for serious sexual offences including rape Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame has heard evidence from various Corrections Department workers about their interactions with Brider prior to the murder the rehabilitation agency supporting Brider in his reintegration into the community Juliana's sister has had the opportunity to question those who appeared in court and a victim support worker shared a statement from her 1News was not allowed to film Saray Bonilla but she watched online as her words were read and to every person whose safety depends on a just and responsible system and to never again allow preventable failures to cost innocent lives may this be the moment we stop repeating avoidable mistakes and start building a system that truly protects" she said Coroner Cunninghame also addressed Herrera's family "What happened to Juliana was horrific being attacked by a stranger in our own home must be every woman's worst nightmare.. she made the most of what New Zealand has to offer And I'm profoundly sorry that her last moments were so horrifying could have responded if they were aware of concerns is a relevant issue for the inquiry But it's important that this question is not framed in a way which suggests that Juliana should be criticised for not having done more The burden should never be on women to keep themselves safe from men" she said She explained there would now be a period of time before her findings were finalised and made public A person is in custody after an alleged theft which left a person injured on the grounds of Palmerston North Hospital Police said officers were called to a Ruahine St carpark about 1.30pm on Tuesday Police said the alleged offender left the scene and was found a short time later "Police would like to thank the members of the public who witnessed the incident and intervened to assist the victim," a police spokesperson said That same night a staff member was knocked unconscious Staff have been calling for security improvements Health NZ MidCentral operations group director Sarah Fenwick previously told RNZ it was committed to making staff feel safer She said these included a security escort to vehicles increasing security services on hospital grounds and "opening up" access to the staff carpark for people working afternoon and night shifts "Lighting has been audited in all outside carparking areas to ensure it is well maintained," she said "Interim access to well-lit parking onsite with dedicated security for staff working afternoon and night shifts while a more permanent solution for out-of-hours carparking is developed." rnz.co.nz More than 25kg of cocaine has been seized and four men arrested following an joint investigation into the importation of the drug into Christchurch Police and Customs received information about a "significant importation" of cocaine that had come through Lyttelton Port on March 29 Search warrants were then executed across the country by specialist teams to support investigators with evidence gathering including possession of cocaine for supply and burglary and will appear in various district courts across a range of dates Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Sparks said the seizure equated to more than 250,000 doses of cocaine and $9 million of harm "That is an enormous amount of damage and misery that had been heading into our communities that has now been halted through this investigation." Sparks said the success of the investigation was partly down to the "excellent partnership" between Customs and the police "We continue to have a focus on engaging with businesses and supporting their legitimate services by keeping them safe with prevention advice to deter drug trafficking organisations’ attempts to exploit their people and premises." Customs acting investigations manager Rachael Manning said the investigation resulted from quick action and close collaboration between the agencies as well as industry partners "We know that transnational and serious organised crime groups are actively targeting New Zealand to drive up both demand and supply of illegal drugs such as cocaine for maximum profit They’re using every method possible to exploit any vulnerabilities within international supply chains in secure areas or on vessels themselves." A 25-year-old man has appeared in court after he allegedly fired a gun at another person inside a Ministry of Social Development office in Masterton yesterday Police were called to the incident on Lincoln Rd at around 12.40pm on Monday Wairarapa Area Commander Inspector Nick Thom said there were no reports of injuries from the incident "Following police's initial enquiries one person was taken into custody a short time later nearby." Cordons were put in place around the area and some staff were armed as a precaution Thom said it was believed to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public "Police would like to commend Ministry of Social Development staff for their prompt actions in following their lockdown procedures as this enabled police to provide a swift response to resolve this incident quickly." A 25-year-old man appeared in Masterton District Court today charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and conducting a dangerous act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm A stranger allegedly tried to force an 8-year-old boy into a car outside an Auckland primary school yesterday before bystanders intervened and the man drove off Police confirmed they were investigating an incident from around 3pm on Monday outside Rowandale School in the suburb of Manurewa "Police are still working to understand exactly what was occurring at the time and our enquiries are ongoing," a spokesperson said "We have spoken with the boy and will continue to work through a careful process Rowandale School principal Karl Vasau said in a statement to social media that other parents had intervened "The student then made his way home and told his parents who then came into school to let us know and then they rung the police." Vasau told 1News the pupil was "doing fine" following the incident and was surrounded by a "supportive "Our student is safe now and his family are thankful that nothing further happened to their boy but are wanting us all to be aware and stay safe It's about working with that child to make them feel safe again but also looking forward to returning back to school with a little bit of normality." Police had reacted "pretty quickly" to the reports "They've been in this morning to touch base and connect the community police constables are going to come back to tomorrow to address the whole school in relation to what had happened and around keeping themselves safe before and after school." Increased police patrols would remain in the area after school from Wednesday Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 105 The Cronulla player formerly known as Kayal Iro has explained his decision to change his first name midway through the NRL season Iro made a tryscoring return from a hamstring injury in the Sharks' Magic Round win over Parramatta last Friday sporting a new name on Cronulla's team list The 25-year-old has now requested he be referred to as 'KL Iro' The centre is named after his father Kevin Leslie Iro who enjoyed a decorated career in England and represented New Zealand with distinction The left centre's official documents will still read "Kayal" but the Sharks flyer said he made the switch to 'KL' to avoid any doubt as to how his name should be pronounced "Mum didn't want it to be a two-letter name when I was a kid," Iro said "She's the one that changed it to 'Kayal' I think it was just foreign back then to have a two-letter name "But my dad always wanted it to be 'KL' and I like it that way too because it's easier to pronounce and there's no confusion I was too scared to step on anyone's toes "I guess I've built a bit of a relationship with these fellas now so I asked the question and got it done pretty quick." which was often mispronounced by commentators when his father and uncle Tony were playing "Even my dad and uncle when they were playing the Pommies would pronounce it 'aye-ro' rather than 'ear-ro'," Iro added he loved it but it's pretty cool to hear a commentator saying our family name." Iro was born in England while his father was playing for Leeds but spent most of his childhood growing up in the Cook Islands While he hinted he would be open to facing the Kangaroos in the end-of-season Ashes series "I wouldn't say no but my first thing is getting the Cook Islands qualified for the World Cup next year," he said Iro and the sixth-placed Sharks (5-4) will face one of the most daunting challenges of their season to date when they travel to take on Manly (4-4) at Brookvale Oval on Sunday "They've got a strong right edge and also [Tom] Trbojevic at the back," Iro said "[Trboejvic] is a strike weapon in attack and things happen around him we've got to be aware of him." Hawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu has been unsuccessful in its bid to buy back the mountain Kahurānaki but the iwi says its connection to the land will always remain Kahurānaki Station - a 1156 hectare sheep and beef farm south of Havelock North which includes the peak of the mountain - came up for sale earlier this year and the iwi launched a fundraising campaign to buy it The campaign to bring the Kahurānaki back into Māori ownership was called He Maunga Ka Taea and included a 10-day hīkoi from Māhia to Kahurānaki It raised more than $95,000 on crowd funding platform koha.kiwi Hastings-based post-settlement governance entity Tamatea Pōkai Whenua Trust submitted a tender on behalf of the iwi Chairman Pōhatu Paku said the trust was the only local entity to tender for the Station and they were saddened and disappointed by the outcome The trust had approached the tender on the basis it was presented Paku acknowledged the young and emerging iwi members who had generated the groundswell of support for the tender and for the longer term status of the mountain ki tēnā o tātau e titikaha nei ki tēnei kaupapa I just want to acknowledge and mihi to everybody that has connected with this kaupapa Paku said the trust would be engaging with the station's new owners at an appropriate time to convey the iwi's history and also set out their aspirations "The continuation of the protection of our wāhi tapu (sacred sites) is significantly important to us Continued access to the mountain would also be a high priority "The previous owners were quite open for Kura for people running kaupapa and also those that wished to ascend the maunga they allowed that they identified that it was culturally significant to us all." Paku said Tamatea Pōkai Whenua will need to foster the groundswell of support and leadership that the He Maunga Ka Taea campaign had generated "The whakapapa connections and taonga that is Kahurānaki maunga remain our greatest advantage is that we live in perpetuity and our maunga and our tīpuna live with us and they continue to be ours "And like all of our tūtohu whenua (landmarks) our maunga carries our traditions and our identity and our histories and we remain uncompromising to act in the best interests of our tūtohu whenua both for this generation and for future generations." Paku said the trust may look at legal personhood as another avenue to protect the mountain but ultimately he said the maunga remains an ancestor and retains its own mana which no one can ever own rnz.co.nz Audrey Backeberg disappeared from a small city in south-central Wisconsin after reportedly hitchhiking with her family’s babysitter and catching a bus to Indianapolis Nobody ever knew where she went or what happened to her All that changed last week when she was found alive and safe in another state thanks to the fresh eyes from a deputy who took over the case in February Detective Isaac Hanson discovered an out-of-state arrest record that matched Backeberg which triggered a series of investigative moves that led to finding her alive and safe in another state Turns out Backeberg chose to leave the town of Reedsburg on her own accord – likely due to an abusive husband safe and secure; And just kind of lived under the radar for that long,” he said Hanson was assigned the case in late February and he and other officials met with Backeberg’s family to see if they had a connection with that region They also started digging through Backeberg's sister's Ancestry.com account obituaries and marriage licenses from that region they found an address where a woman was living that Hanson said shared a lot of similarities with Backeberg including date of birth and social security number Hanson was able to get a deputy from that jurisdiction to go to the address "I was expecting the deputy to call me back and say ‘Oh nobody answered the door.’ And I thought it was the deputy calling me I could sense that she obviously had her reasons for leaving.” Most of the information he learned during that call he declined to share saying that it was still important to Backeberg that she not be found “I think it overwhelmed her of course with the emotions that she had having a deputy show up at her house and then kind of call her out and talk with her about what happened and kind of relive 62 years in 45 minutes,” he said Hanson described discovering her safe after more than six decades practically unheard of And while he doesn't know what will happen next in terms of her family reconnecting he said he was happy that she can reach out if she wants to so she has my contact number if she ever wants to reach out or needs anything any phone numbers of family members back here," he said "Ultimately she kind of holds the cards for that.” 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 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 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 Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat 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 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 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 Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box and another is seriously ill and can't be tried 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 Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured 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 The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery 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 is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian 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 said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area 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 he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement 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 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 rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends 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 Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey 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 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 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" Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted A man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Christchurch man Tyrone Munns was found critically injured at a social housing complex on Innes Rd in Mairehau on 9 March armed police arrested a 29-year-old man at a Christchurch house Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells confirmed The man will appear in the Christchurch District Court on Saturday Wells thanked members of the community who came forward with information which helped to make the arrest "I wish to acknowledge Tyrone's family in this difficult time and hope that this arrest provides them with some degree of comfort as they grieve," he said "We hope that this news will provide some reassurance to our communities of police commitment to pursue violent offenders and hold them to account Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday The 39-year-old man died at a social housing complex on Sunday Emergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd in Mairehau about on Sunday night The investigation was launched following the death of 39-year-old Tyrone Munns New Zealand RSS Follow RNZ News Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman said emergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd around 9.15pm. "Upon arrival, a man was located with critical injuries," she said. "Despite urgent treatment, he died at the scene." Scene guards were in place at the address while police worked to determine the circumstances around the death. Emergency services at an address on Innes Rd, in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau. (Source: 1News) A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Mairehau, Christchurch last night. 28 mins ago 43 mins ago The man who died at a Christchurch property on Sunday night Emergency services were called to a social housing complex on Innes Road in Mairehau at about 9.15pm Sunday The man was found with critical injuries, and despite urgent treatment, he died at the scene Police have named him as 39-year-old Tyrone Munns A spokesperson said a scene examination has been completed at the property with police continuing to work to determine the circumstances leading up to the death of Munns "We are still looking to speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in Innes Road between 8pm and 9.15pm on Sunday." The murder accused was remanded in custody to appear in the High Court next month He was arrested by police and the Armed Offenders Squad at 2pm yesterday at a Christchurch address Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said: "I wish to acknowledge Tyrone’s family in this difficult time and hope that this arrest provides them with some degree of comfort as they grieve" Thirty-nine-year-old Tyrone Munns was found with critical injuries at Innes Court flats in Mairehau on March 9 He died at the scene despite being treated by first responders Wells said: "I also wish to acknowledge members of the community who have come forward with information since the incident "We hope that this news will provide some reassurance to our communities of police commitment to pursue violent offenders and hold them to account I wish to acknowledge the outstanding work of police staff involved in the investigation and today’s arrest and in the ongoing work to bring this case before the courts." A 29-year-old plasterer from Darfield, charged with murder after the death of Tyrone Munns, has made a first appearance in the Christchurch District Court. Terry Thane Daily, who appeared in court via video link, didn’t enter a plea this morning. The murder accused was remanded in custody to appear in the High Court next month. He was arrested by police and the Armed Offenders Squad at 2pm yesterday at a Christchurch address. In a statement yesterday, Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said: "I wish to acknowledge Tyrone’s family in this difficult time and hope that this arrest provides them with some degree of comfort as they grieve". Thirty-nine-year-old Tyrone Munns was found with critical injuries at Innes Court flats in Mairehau on March 9. He died at the scene despite being treated by first responders. Wells said: "I also wish to acknowledge members of the community who have come forward with information since the incident, which has assisted with today’s arrest. Man charged with murder of Christchurch man Tyrone MunnsThe armed offenders squad and police arrested the man at a Christchurch address today "We hope that this news will provide some reassurance to our communities of police commitment to pursue violent offenders and hold them to account. "Finally, I wish to acknowledge the outstanding work of police staff involved in the investigation and today’s arrest, and in the ongoing work to bring this case before the courts." A 29-year-old plasterer from Darfield, charged with murder after the death of Tyrone Munns, has made a first appearance in the Christchurch District Court Munns was found critically injured in Innes Rd in Mairehau Det Snr Sgt Damon Wells said sightings and information about a light-coloured people-mover in the area at the time were being sought He said the vehicle was also seen on Innes Rd between 9.15pm and 9.45pm on the night of the death It had appeared to have different-coloured front and rear wheels He said police also wanted to hear from any motorists with dashcam Police were continuing to follow a number of lines of enquiry into the death Police in Christchurch have search a number of homes after an arrest over the death of Tyrone Munns The 39-year-old was found critically injured at a social housing complex on Innes Road in Mairehau Last week, police arrested a 29-year-old man and charged him with Munn's murder Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said officers search several properties on Friday morning in Christchurch's Northcote and Pegasus as part of the investigation police are now speaking with a number of people," Wells said "As this is an ongoing investigation and before the courts police are unable to comment further at this stage "We want to assure the community that there is no risk the public." was found critically injured at a social housing complex near the start of March A homicide investigation was launched after Mairehau man Tyrone Munns was found with critical injuries on Innes Rd around 9.15pm on March 9. Officers were now seeking sightings and information about a light-coloured people-mover that was in the area at the time, Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said. The vehicle was also seen on Innes Rd between Philpotts Rd and BP Mairehau between 9.15pm and 9.45pm and "appears to have different-coloured front and rear wheels", Wells said. "We are continuing to follow a number of lines of enquiry to find the person or people responsible for Mr Munn’s death, and we urge anyone who can help to get in touch with us." Anyone who saw the vehicle or had dashcam footage on Innes Rd on the night of March 9 was asked to contact police. A vehicle of interest being sought by police investigating the death of Tyrone Munns. Police investigating the death of a man in Christchurch earlier this month are apppealing for sightings of a vehicle of interest. Police release name of Christchurch homicide victimEmergency services were called to an address on Innes Rd around 9.15pm on Sunday 32 mins ago 35 mins ago 25 mins ago Police investigating the death of a man in Christchurch earlier this month are apppealing for sightings of a vehicle of interest A homicide investigation was launched after Mairehau man Tyrone Munns was found with critical injuries on Innes Rd around 9.15pm on March 9 Officers were now seeking sightings and information about a light-coloured people-mover that was in the area at the time Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said The vehicle was also seen on Innes Rd between Philpotts Rd and BP Mairehau between 9.15pm and 9.45pm and "appears to have different-coloured front and rear wheels" "We are continuing to follow a number of lines of enquiry to find the person or people responsible for Mr Munn’s death and we urge anyone who can help to get in touch with us." Anyone who saw the vehicle or had dashcam footage on Innes Rd on the night of March 9 was asked to contact police Police are searching for a light coloured van in relation to a Christchurch homicide investigation The investigation was launched following the death of 39-year-old Tyrone Munns who was found critically injured at a social housing complex on Innes Road in the suburb Mairehau on 9 March Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said police are now seeking sightings of a "light coloured people mover" in the area at the time The vehicle was also spotted on Innes Road between Philpotts Road and BP Mairehau on 9 March and appears to have different-coloured front and rear wheels "If you saw this vehicle on Innes Road on the night of 9 March Police also like to hear from any motorists who have dashcam and travelled along Innes Road that night "We are continuing to follow a number of lines of enquiry to find the person or people responsible for Mr Munn's death and we urge anyone who can help to get in touch with us," Wells said If you have information that could assist the investigations team please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105 Please use the reference number 250310/9989 Information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers online at crimestoppers-nz.org or by calling 0800 555 111 the police asked anyone who was or may know the person of interest in the above photo to get in touch They believe the man may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiry Please contact police on 105 either online or over the phone and quote file number: 241227/6639 Information can also be provided anonymously via [www.crimestoppers-nz.org Crime Stoppers] on 0800 555 111 A 29-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of Tyrone Munns in Christchurch earlier this month the armed offenders squad and police officers arrested the man at a Christchurch address Police detective senior sergeant Damon Wells said he was due to appear in Christchurch District Court on March 29 The homicide investigation was launched when Munns was found with critical injuries on Innes Road at around 9.15pm on March 9 On Wednesday, police launched an appeal for sightings of a vehicle of interest. Today, Wells acknowledged Munns’ family at "this difficult time", and said he hoped the arrest would provide them with "some degree of comfort as they grieve". "I also wish to acknowledge members of the community who have come forward with information since the incident, which has assisted with today’s arrest. Vehicle sightings sought by Christchurch homicide inquiryMairehau man Tyrone Munns was found critically injured on Innes Rd around 9.15pm on March 9 "We hope that this news will provide some reassurance to our communities of police commitment to pursue violent offenders and hold them to account. "Finally, I wish to acknowledge the outstanding work of police staff involved in the investigation and today’s arrest, and in the ongoing work to bring this case before the courts." A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man in Christchurch on Sunday night Emergency services were called to a social housing complex on Innes Road in Mairehau about 9.15pm Sunday Detective Senior Sergeant Tania Jellyman said the man was found with critical injuries "Scene guards are in place at the address while Police work to determine the circumstances around the death," she said Police are appealing for information from the public after the man's death "We've spoken to a number of people who were in the area at the time but are looking to speak to anyone else who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in Innes Road in the period from 8pm to 9.15pm on Sunday 9 March," Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells said "If you have any information that could assist the investigations team and you haven't already spoken to us please make contact via 105 over the phone or online using 'Update my Report' and referencing file number 250310/9989." "This would be a huge shock to the community," he said Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust manages the tenancies at the complex Trust acting chief executive Cedreece Tamagushiku said his thoughts were with affected family "We're in the process of contacting tenants to let them know they can access support if they need it and members of our tenancy support team will visit when access is no longer restricted," he said Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad, arrested the man at a Christchurch address at about 2pm today, Det Snr Sgt Damon Wells said. The man will appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow, charged with murder, Det Snr Sgt Wells added. Det Snr Sgt Wells said members of the community had come forward with information, which assisted with the arrest. Police had earlier this month confirmed Munns was found critically injured in Innes Rd in Mairehau, Christchurch, on March 9. He died at the scene, despite efforts to save him. The fire took place at Mairehau Primary School on Christmas Day. "We believe he may be able to assist with our ongoing enquiry," police said in a Facebook post. "If this is you, or you know who this is, please contact police on 105 either online or over the phone and quote file number: 241227/6639." Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org. Police are asking for the public's help to identify the man in these pictures. (Source: Supplied) Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man as they investigate a suspicious fire outside of a primary school in Christchurch. 29 mins ago 44 mins ago Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man as they investigate a suspicious fire outside of a primary school in Christchurch The fire took place at Mairehau Primary School on Christmas Day "We believe he may be able to assist with our ongoing enquiry," police said in a Facebook post please contact police on 105 either online or over the phone and quote file number: 241227/6639." Information could also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org Houses priced between $500,000 and $700,000 are hitting the sweet spot for first-home buyers who have more confidence in the market and are trying to beat any big price jumps had 100 groups through its three weeks of open homes An impressive 11 contracts was presented to the owner by the time the deadline closed Ray White listing agent Michael Stewart said it was the most contracts he had ever presented to a single vendor “Busy would be five offers so that was very were from first-home buyers looking for an affordable home in a convenient location While he could not disclose the sale price until settlement he confirmed it was north of the $600,000 RV The home ticked all the boxes for first-home buyers “A real Kiwi favourite is your weatherboard bungalow with some nice updates and a good-sized section – that’s a first-home buyer classic.” Buyers also liked the fact that the attached sleepout could be used for flatmates to help pay the mortgage or extended family members one-bathroom home for sale at 232 Weston Rd is also getting a lot of attention from first-home buyers like you can buy a street over and it’s worth dramatically more because of the suburb So Mairehau is a step down in terms of affordability – you can afford it so much more – but it’s across the road from a house that’s exactly the same.” Stewart believed the increased interest from first-home buyers was due to them believing that interest rates had peaked and were tipped to drop at some point “It‘s that whole idea that everyone is going ‘oh crap Stewart said near the $700,000 mark was at the higher end of Christchurch’s first-home market and buyers in that price bracket were often getting help from their parents Bayleys salesperson Angela Webb said it was increasingly difficult for first-home buyers to find a house under $575,000 to make the most of the government’s First Home Grant scheme so many were forfeiting it “There is becoming a short supply of properties at that price level What we are seeing is people are moving across suburbs and buying in suburbs which they previously wouldn’t have done just to get something under that price level.” Bromley and Hornby were also popular first-home buyer suburbs Webb said there appeared to be more confidence in the market overall Some investors are also starting to return to the market by looking at student rentals “They are not really competing in that second-hand affordable first-home buyer market.” Harcourts salesperson Zani Polson said first-home buyers were looking at around the $500,000 and $600,000 mark and should not rule out two-bedroom homes with a similar sized footprint as a way of getting their foot on the property ladder “It will be a little more affordable and there will be a little less competition and they still have the opportunity to add some value if they need to But equally if they are ok with a two-bed and they don’t need an office in a room then sometimes a two-bed is just as sufficient.” Polson said a lot of the first-home buyers were young couples and they were looking for standalone houses preferably on freehold sections “Buyers are a lot more comfortable and have a deposit and their pre-approvals and want to buy before house prices go up.” She had also noticed an increase in first-home buyers working with mortgage brokers which she believed was a good move so they could help work through the best options for them Armed police have responded to an incident on Hills Rd in Mairehau A significant armed police presence responded to reports of an assault in Christchurch overnight Police cordoned off Hills Rd in Mairehau earlier as they responded to the incident Multiple people were seen in handcuffs at the scene The Herald has approached police for comment police confirmed that one person was arrested and that “charges are being considered” A spokesperson said they had responded to “a report of an assault in Hills Road” The Marshland subdivision has had only one exit from Prestons Park Dr onto Prestons Rd but now a crucial stretch of road that connects the subdivision to Mairehau Rd has been constructed “Getting into and out of the subdivision has been just diabolical especially during the peak times,” she said “Virtually everyone has been in favour of the exit being built.” Bunn started a petition demanding action on the unfinished road which garnered about 700 signatures The residents were told by the developers preparatory work would start in January last year it was another six months of waiting before construction got under way in June I’ll believe the exits have been completed “These exits will give the subdivision better access as well as to those driving in and out It’ll help ambulances and emergency responders enter quickly fuel and distance we had to travel just to get to other places “We have been well supported by the local community board which has continuously advocated for this.” Waitai Coastal-Burwood Community Board chair Kelly Barber said getting a second exit has been one of his priorities since being elected onto the board “I just want to say I apologise to the community that this hasn’t been fixed sooner which is installed at the south end of the subdivision meant residents were forced to take an alternative route to the main northern exit or head out a narrow eastern one The limited options left the residents concerned and frustrated about congestion and safety Barber said the cars trying to leave get “stacked up for miles” along Prestons Park Dr and then residents of the subdivision have to drive “about 4km” to get out I would like to thank Lyn who instigated and pushed for the exit as the people of Preston have been waiting a very long time this second exit will make a massive difference to the subdivision and travel to and from it.” Bruce Proffit says a key influence on consumer spending patterns in the month was the Easter public holidays and also within the April school holiday period There were 3.7 million beef cattle in 2024 similar to the total in 2014,' agricultural statistics spokesperson Tehseen Islam said “We are concerned at the apparent decline in monarch butterflies in NZ,” said Jacqui Knight founding trustee of the Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust The New Zealand Plumbing Awards acknowledge the many positive achievements and success stories in the plumbing the national conference has been held for over 100 years "Insurers recognise that in the early stages of recovery many people may not be able to quickly lodge a claim," ICNZ chief executive Kris Faafoi said "While you should contact your insurer as soon as possible don’t wait to take steps to reduce further damage and begin recovery if it’s safe to do so." As most seasonal influenza vaccines are made using chicken eggs the SMC asked experts for background on seasonal flu vaccine manufacture and alternatives to the standard jab is made up of four buildings with a total 73 units with shared facilities on a 9060sq m section The property was originally built as an education facility and sports management college for CSN College in 2005 It was sold after the earthquake in 2013 and converted into residential accommodation and had a 100 per cent occupancy rate with some tenants having lived there for up to eight years who is marketing the property with colleague William Wallace said the large section offered a lot of potential and was attracting interest from companies needing somewhere to house overseas workers “There’s a real shortage of rentals in Christchurch so companies looking to supply accommodation for their seasonal workers coming from overseas." It also had enough cashflow to stack up as a good investment To be able to pick up something that size with that much income is quite unusual.” Under the management of the Resicare Trust the property is currently returning a net profit of about $700,0000 per annum and has a 100 per cent occupancy rate While the property could be taken over as is there was also a recently-issued resource consent allowing the owner to install kitchens in 12 of the units within on the buildings and convert them into self-contained studio apartments with their own titles Webb said there was a lot of spare land if the new owner wished to develop it even further To have that size land within Christchurch – it's quite large.” Other than the Innes Road property changing hands Webb said she hadn’t seen any other similarly-sized accommodation property sell in Christchurch in her 15 years in real estate Wigram Lodge located on the ex-air force base is the only other privately-owned accommodation of a similar size in the city the new owner could sign a lease agreement with a trust to manage the social housing accommodation or could take over running it themselves Webb said it was too early in the campaign to get a price guide especially because the property was being considered for such a range of different uses -By Nikki PrestonOneRoof.co.nz Te Aratai College along with 26 other schools are gearing up for Canterbury Polyfest on Saturday at Hagley Park in Christchurch The school has teamed up with Mairehau High School for their performance bringing about 80 students to the event See terms of use for easy access to all your favourite programmes More details have now emerged about the $14.5 million Mairehau High School expansion Principal Harry Romana told Pegasus Post phase one of the project would see new hard material hospitality and other specialist classrooms rebuilt The proposed 500 build roll master-plan development is planned to start on-site in December next year Mr Romana said while the design is in its very early stages it offers an opportunity to provide a new 21st-century technology and supported learning facility “Consideration has also been given to rebuilding our gymnasium changing rooms,” he said Each phase of the plan is aligned to the greater Christchurch Network of Schools and the Ministry of Education prediction of roll growth “The new building (phase one) caters for the future of teaching and learning practices,” Mr Romana said The school’s revised master-plan reflects the latest budget and MOE growth projection figures The current main structure of the school’s gymnasium is sound but Mr Romana said there is a real need to rebuild storage Phase two of the development will include the science performing arts and library blocks of the school Mr Romana said the modern facilities and fittings of the new buildings will be a great start to the school’s rebuild “The whole area will allow curriculum deliveries through specialist areas,” he said The master plan also outlines the aspirations and fundamental learning needs of the school and the ministry and PE and health teachers are meeting and working together on the design of the building,” Mr Romana said Mr Romana said the highest projected roll before the completion of the project is expected to be able to be accommodated for within the existing buildings “We are very excited about our master plan and future building project We will continue to develop positive outcomes and learning experiences for our students,” he said The scene after the fatal crash at the corner of Marshlands Rd and Mairehau Rd in Christchurch in August 2021 A man has admitted his dangerous driving in Christchurch - going through a red light at high speed - instantly killed a 62-year-old woman when their cars collided The man left the crash scene after a witness noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath was "overpowering" was travelling at well above the 100km/h speed limit along Marshland Rd and at 117km/h when his work utility vehicle struck Rachael Florence Harris' car at the intersection of Mairehau Rd Nepia today admitted a charge of dangerous driving causing death He had also faced a charge of failing to stop at the accident and render assistance because he left the scene that charge was later dropped because it was clear Nepia and his passenger had stopped and checked - along with other members of the public - but found the crash victim could not be helped The Crown said Nepia accelerated to overtake a vehicle on Marshland Rd and nearly collided with it where the lanes merged He continued at well over the 100kmh speed limit as he approached the red traffic facing him at Mairehau Rd Rachel Harris entered the intersection on a green light at 27km/h Nepia's car was going at 124km/h before it braked to 117km/h at the impact Rachel Harris' car was pushed 33m along the road and off to the roadside where it came to rest and the passenger checked on the other driver Both Nepia and the passenger approached a member of the public who had arrived at the crash They discussed fleeing the area but were discouraged by the member of the public The witness thought they might be on drugs because of the way they were behaving They smelt strongly of alcohol and Nepia was slurring his words and then ran from the crash scene before emergency services arrived One witness described the smell of alcohol on the breath of Nepia and his passenger as "overpowering" Nepia was found at his home two days later too late to carry out breath test procedures Nepia told police he was unsure of the colour of the traffic light and he had consumed three pre-mixed bourbon drinks before the crash After Nepia's guilty plea in the Christchurch District Court Judge Jane McMeekan remanded him on bail for sentencing on September 15 She asked for a pre-sentence report with an assessment of his suitability for home detention She also referred to case for a possible restorative justice meeting between Nepia and the victim's family Ben Dowdle from Mairehau Primary School pupil was presented with his award certificate at a school assembly The awards were open to all year 6 pupils in New Zealand and are part of a global movement created to acknowledge passionate children striving to improve the world around them A spokeswoman from the Fred Hollows Foundation said the humanity in Ben and other pupils who took out awards was “deeply evident” who nominated Ben for the award: “Ben is a kind and caring pupil who goes out of his way to help others.” He always puts in 110 per cent effort into everything that he sets his mind to Ben truly embodies the values of compassion About 70 pupils were nominated for the awards across New Zealand and Ben said it was an honour to receive the certificate He “felt special that not everyone could be nominated” and is looking to develop his leadership skills within the school They say recently constructed classroom blocks look great but their high facades and automatic doors and windows are expensive to fix and maintain schools are facing high upkeep costs for old classrooms that principals say should have been replaced years ago recently told MPs at Parliament's Education and Workforce Select Committee school caretakers could not fix or maintain some aspects of newly built schools Mairehau School principal John Bangma said his Christchurch school had mostly new buildings but also some old classrooms - and both cost a lot to maintain "For example we've got a fantastic heat and cooling system but once it's installed we're then presented with a quote that says 'you need to maintain it every three months at a cost of $10,000' "It's all those compliance costs that add up that have to be found somewhere." Bangma said the school managed to halve the cost of maintaining the heating system by opting for six-monthly servicing with a different company the school also had six classrooms that were constructed in 1953 with the original doors "The maintenance [funding] nowhere near covers it When you're paying $50 or $70 just to get a tradesman just to come on site that all has to be paid for and the bills just keep coming through so it's a massive expense," he said "The other big issue is we're trained as teachers so we need guidance in what we do and that's not my area of expertise or interest except for if it's not working and then it suddenly does become that." Bangma said the shortfall in property funding was too depressing to dwell on and it forced schools to use operational funding that could be used on children's learning and to postpone important work "In too many schools around the country the buildings are buildings but they're not keeping up with the way we're teaching We assume that because it's a building that you can close the door It's not a stimulating environment anymore "If there's not enough money you end up having to do the urgent and often the would-be-nice doesn't happen And it's those would-be-nice [things] that lift the spirits of the staff and the children," he said The Ministry of Education said school property maintenance grants increased 3.5 percent this year and would total $107 million It said schools nationwide received a further $200m a year from their five-year property allocation for capital works Wellington East Girls' College principal Gael Ashworth told RNZ the upkeep costs for the school's recently constructed main block exceeded its maintenance funding by tens of thousands of dollars a year She said the building was great to work in but the three-storey construction had to be cleaned by specialists and any breaks in its terracotta tiles or aluminium joinery also required specialist workers Automatic doors provided swipe-card access for staff after hours but repairs and maintenance to those doors and to the locks on its heritage-protected main doors cost $17,000 in a single year The ventilation system had to be cleaned and maintained by contractors at a cost of about $31,000 last year Ashworth said the level of upkeep required to maintain warranties on the building's fixtures was well beyond what the school could afford She said the costs showed the property funding system was out of date "Our budget for property is $150,000 a year That's based on a formula the ministry have used and I think that's where the issue is," she said but for a site where we have a three-storey build with this complex delivery of systems then it doesn't really match.. There is a mismatch between the funding model and the facilities we have to maintain and operate." Ashworth said schools needed more funding for property upkeep "We've spent $31,000 on air filter maintenance That's getting close to $50,000 which is a third of the budget that we currently receive so maybe another 30 percent would be great," she said South Wellington Intermediate School principal Toby Stokes was reviewing storm damage to his 70-year-old main block A recent northerly gale swung an exterior door hard enough to crack its wire-reinforced safety glass a wall suffered water damage due to a leak during heavy rain The school spent about $40,000 a year on maintenance from its operations grant and received further money from the ministry's five-year property fund for work like replacing roofing Stokes said the property funding was not enough "We could keep throwing massive amounts of money at the school because like I said it's 70 years old "We haven't even thought about touching the paint on the school because we just don't have the funding for that." said the intermediate needed to be rebuilt and spending money on repairs felt futile "The reality for SWIS is we need a new school and we're in patch mode so we're going round patching things which is just spending money that otherwise could be spent on better things for our students," she said "We're making a constant trade-off between things we can do for our students and our teaching versus keeping our building upright while we hopefully wait for a new school." The Mairehau Primary School pupil was so inspired by Ardern’s efforts during the Covid-19 crisis And he was elated when she personally wrote back “Thank you so much for taking the time to get in touch with me,” the prime minister responded “I’m sorry I’m not able to write you a longer letter – things are pretty busy just now but your message has given me lots of energy to keep going.” Jack - along with his classmates - was tasked with writing a thank you card to someone who had helped him during the pandemic He said Ardern’s comfort and leadership came to mind which he aspires to emulate when he grows up to become a leader himself He stood up in front of 127 children and proudly showed off the letter which he said he planned to frame and hang in his room His teacher Hayley Young said most of the children chose parents or grandparents but Jack was the only one who thought of someone outside of his family “He’s a bright kid and thinks outside of the box "He thinks globally and is interested in humanitarian issues and likes to go that extra mile about issues he feels passionate about.” The purpose of the exercise was to instil the importance of celebrating the positives especially in the first weeks back at school after the lockdown “Before we can address literacy or numeracy we have to give them those basic concepts of what it is to be a good person – being thankful is a part of that,” said Young A window-smashing rampage in east Christchurch suburbs has caused thousands of dollars of damage to cars Police are now investigating the incidents last week after receiving 11 reports of car windows being smashed in one night Police received reports of vehicle damage on Averill St Slater St resident Kristi Millard was “gutted” to discover on Tuesday morning that seven of her car windows had been smashed "I’m gutted as I was going to Timaru to visit a sick friend on Tuesday but due to discovering the damage done to the car at 8am I couldn’t drive anywhere." Warden St resident Lilly Van’t Wout was also shocked to discover almost every window in her car had been smashed "They didn’t hold back that’s for sure,” she said Leann Apps from Mairehau Primary School said the money will go towards school resources Every dollar spent at The Palms in August was converted to a point for each shopper’s chosen school The school with the highest points got $3000 The fourth-and fifth-placed schools received $500 each South New Brighton School and Waitakiri Primary School all entered into the competition Said Banks Avenue School acting principal Tricia Carroll: “Togetherness is one of our school’s values and this campaign gives us a great opportunity to work together and be part of a local community It also allows us to engage in some friendly The money will go towards an item on our school wish list.” Said Shirley Primary’s Shelley Wilson: “We recently put out a survey to our students and community – they told us that they wanted our playground upgraded This money would be a fantastic help to achieve this.” Said AMP Capital asset manager Emma Smith: “We want our community to know that we are so much more than a shopping and entertainment hub “We know that our local schools are in need of funding support the My School Rules campaign has been a great way for us to help them.”