A woman has been arrested after one person was killed and another was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Lower Hutt Emergency services were called to Cambridge Terrace in the suburb of Naenae about 11pm on Thursday A woman died at the scene while another person suffered minor injuries Police said they were in the early stages of their investigation and working to establish what happened Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday Emergency services were called to the property in Sladden St in the early hours of Tuesday morning Police believe a house fire in the Hutt Valley suburb of Naenae was deliberately lit and are looking for witnesses Detective Sergeant Seamus Doyle said a person at the house woke to find the front porch was on fire shortly after 3am they were able to wake everybody else in the house and they all made it out of the house uninjured.” Doyle said a scene examination and initial inquiries determined the fire was deliberately lit “We would like to hear from anyone in the Sladden St area who saw any suspicious activity or vehicles between 3am and 3.30am on Tuesday morning “This includes any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area.” Anyone with information can contact police on 105 and reference file number 250225/0666 Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 Georgina Campbell is a Wellington-based reporter who has a particular interest in local government She joined the Herald in 2019 after working as a broadcast journalist 'This is not something we’ve seen before.' Police will be keeping an eye on a tangi held in Lower Hutt this week after a woman was killed by a car Vanessa Ritihia Houpapa-Awatere died last Thursday and another person received minor injuries Emergency services were called to Cambridge Terrace in Naenae around 11pm A Health New Zealand spokesperson said Houpapa-Awatere was a healthcare assistant and a "longstanding member of our Hutt Valley team and she will be missed" "Our sincere condolences are with her family and friends at this very difficult time and we are supporting our staff." A 25-year-old woman has been charged with excess breath alcohol causing injury and excess breath alcohol causing death Court documents show her breath alcohol level at more than double the legal limit She appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court on 28 March RNZ understands the victim has family connections to Black Power Police say they will have a visible presence in the Hutt Valley area to ensure the safety of the community and monitor traffic and antisocial or unlawful behaviour and driving-related offending would not be tolerated She was 60-year-old Vanessa Ritihia Houpapa from Naenae One person was killed and another person was injured in Naenae on Thursday night fire trucks and ambulances are responding to a serious emergency incident in Naenae Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was shot dead in Naenae Emergency services were called to Seddon St at 3.20pm after a man was located critically injured in the street “Tragically despite the efforts of emergency services staff he died a short time later “Cordons remain in place on Seddon St and residents can expect to see a continued police presence into this evening as we conduct a scene examination and speak to potential witnesses “We know this incident will have caused great concern for nearby residents and the wider Naenae community and we will have an increased presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance.” Police want to hear from anyone who has information which could help the investigation a police spokesperson said emergency services said a person had been located critically injured in the street “Cordons have been put in place on Seddon St and residents are asked to follow the officers’ directions on the cordons.” who was one of the first people on the scene said police told him the man had been shot so we blocked it off to prevent others blocking the way for emergency services ”[I] Just assumed the guy was involved in a hit and run.” He said another woman at the scene had performed CPR on the person “A few cars turned up that must have been associates of the victim — they nearly overtook the emergency service vehicles coming down the road.” with armed police officers manning cordons Residents commented on Facebook saying someone had been shot and was lying on the road Another resident said at least 12 police cars and ambulances were seen racing to the scene The Wellington Free Ambulance also attended the scene Anyone with information can contact police via 105 and quote event number P060897936 Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111 Sign up to The Daily H a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday A family member of a young girl who was punched in the face at Naenae's new pool while trying to protect her little brother says the incident could have been avoided if staff intervened earlier Two fights have been reported in the three months Te Ngaengae Pool has been open said last Tuesday's altercation arose after the 13-year-old girl told a young boy off for pushing her 10-year-old brother while in line at the pool The woman said the boy's mother then also got involved in the dispute She said pool staff did not get involved until late in the altercation and it could have been avoided if they had intervened when the pushing and shoving began Last week another pool patron had also told RNZ the lifeguards at Te Ngaengae Pool appeared very young and didn't appear to have the confidence to approach intimidating situations The woman said she was frustrated by the way police and Hutt City Council "the parent and youth left before police arrived and there was no way to identify them," while the council said all parties had left before police arrived She said her family had been the ones to call police after pool staff refused to and the family had filed both a report with police when they arrived as well as an incident report with pool staff Neither police or council would confirm if the family had filed a report with them The council said its staff filed an incident report per usual health and safety practice and reiterated they did not call police as they "did not feel it was necessary." Police meanwhile said they were unable to provide further details of what occurred when they attended other than to say their understanding was that the "alleged offenders" left before police arrived Following the incident the woman said her family had also followed up with an email to Councillor Brady Dyer who said on social media he was investigating the incident who confirmed they had received that email Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday The swimming pool recently reopened in December The rebuilt facility was opened five years after the previous pool was shut down due to earthquake concerns A new swimming pool and fitness centre will be built in Naenae with funding from the government's multi-billion dollar infrastructure package The family of the woman who was killed after being hit by a car in Lower Hutt have paid tribute to her following her sudden death Sixty-year-old Vanessa Rithia Houpapa died in Naenae last Thursday and was named by police on Monday “It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we share on behalf of our Houpapa-Awatere whanau Vanessa Ritihia Houpapa-Awatere has sadly passed away last night The post was flooded by tributes from friends and family “My aunty my heart is so mamae rn this pain and loss for the whanau I wish wasn’t true wish I was there right now,” another said always kept me informed on what’s happening around the place a big loss for us all in Mapu,” another said Emergency services were called to Cambridge Terrace at 11pm last Thursday the police say the second person sustained a minor injury A 25-year-old woman was charged with excess breath alcohol causing injury and death and is to next appear in the Hutt Valley District Court on April 29 Police said they extended their condolences to her family and friends A new $68m pool opened in the Wellington suburb of Naenae on Wednesday five years after the previous pool was closed over seismic concerns The rebuilt Naenae Olympic Pool Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness contains a 50m Olympic pool "The closure of the old pool in 2019 hit the Naenae community hard," Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry said "The pool was an important part of the city and regional aquatic network but more importantly it was the beating heart of Naenae - a gathering place a place that supported community wellbeing and welcomed visitors." the facility is one of Lower Hutt's most significant infrastructure projects Central government contributed $27m through a partnership with Crown Infrastructure Partners via the government's Infrastructure Reference Group Fund The new facility recycled and reused 80 percent of the demolition material from the old pool which saved more than 13,000 tonnes of scrap metal and concrete from going to landfill It was awarded a 5 Green Star rating for its environmentally sustainable design by the New Zealand Green Building Council "Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness is a state-of-the-art I'm delighted that we have been able to deliver the pool on time and under budget This incredible new space is a sign of what we can achieve when Council and community work together I'm really excited about what this means for the future of the Naenae community," Barry said Hundreds attended a dawn ceremony on Wednesday to open Te Ngaengae was performed by hundreds of local school students who had been rehearsing for the past three years Other attendees included Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Community Advisory Group Chair Lyn Bareta A business owner in a Lower Hutt suburb says he's been forced to shut up shop after the closure of a local swimming pool turned the shopping centre into a ghost town Police named the victim 60-year-old Vanessa Ritihia Houpapa By RNZ A woman who died after being hit by a car in Lower Hutt’s Naenae last week has been named by police Emergency services were called to Cambridge Terrace at 11pm last Thursday A 25-year-old woman was charged with excess breath alcohol causing injury and death Sign up to The Daily H Police are breath testing people at a cordon in Wainuiomata near a funeral home where people are gathering for a gang funeral today About 140 police are ready for a tangi for slain gang member Albert Enoka in the Wellington region as the hunt for the killer continues The 39-year-old was shot in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae on 10 December Police have named 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene as the man wanted for the killing Dozens of police wearing high vis were stopping cars coming through and a lots of cars are parked up outside the funeral home RNZ's reporter on the scene had not seen anyone wearing a gang patch a local shop owner said it had been quiet morning and there had been no disruption A procession was expected to depart Wainuiomata late morning headed towards Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua Kapene - who wears heavy Black Power facial tattoos - is considered to be armed and dangerous Police say Wipuhara Kapene has strong links to the Wellington district and also has links to the Eastern district which includes Hawke's Bay Gisborne Police warned people should expect traffic delays on Tuesday as the body is taken from Wainuiomata in Lower Hutt to Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua during the late morning Acting Area Commander Inspector Shaun Lingard said officers would be monitoring the funeral and procession to ensure family and mourners could grieve safely and within the law "We've got approximately 140 staff available for this operation "I would say that's a reasonably large number of police but as they say it's better to be prepared." This included police from outside the Wellington region alongside specialist teams There would be checkpoints in place to monitor the procession The procession was likely to be on SH1 and SH2 but may also be on the alternative Haywards Hill Road / SH58 route Police would take action where needed under the Gangs Act which bans gang insignia in public and would arrest people and take the patches This is a very good tool for reducing harm in the community "So yes there might be significant numbers thrown into this in the next couple of months but that will get scaled back because we understand the gangs will start to comply." Police are on the hunt for 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene but the police do not believe there is a wider risk to the public Relatives have paid tribute to Albert "Alby" Enoka as armed officers guard the scene Those who live near where a man was shot and killed in Lower Hutt say while newcomers to Naenae might be fearful long time residents are taking it with a grain of salt Wellington police ended their order for officers to carry guns around the region after the shooting happened on Seddon Street on Tuesday But armed police remain on site of the property where the killing happened The victim was believed to be Albert Enoka who was reportedly a member of the Tribesmen gang and a former president of the Rebels Motorcycle Club's Christchurch chapter Earlier there were five police cars on scene with forensics combing for evidence at the back of the property Police are still on the hunt for a large man in his 30s with full face tattoos The man was wearing dark clothing and had at least two associates with him Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said the investigation into the shooting was progressing thanks to an influx of information from the public Police believed the offender fled the scene in a black Mercedes saloon vehicle The car was located that day in Judd Crescent Ryan said police want to establish where the Mercedes was prior to and immediately after the incident Police want to hear from anyone with street-front CCTV cameras or dashcams that were travelling through Naenae on Tuesday "We would also like to hear from anyone who has seen the car previously including days leading up to this incident or had any recent concerns about behaviour around Seddon Street There was a real sense of unease in the Lower Hutt community as the manhunt continued Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Anderson told Midday Report but the risk to the general public appeared to be low "We know that a brief verbal altercation took place between the victim and the alleged offender before the shooting occurred so it does indicate that it is contained to that group and that does give police reason to believe there is less of a risk to the general public." Hutt City Eastern Ward councillor Andy Mitchell agreed and said while it was a shock to the community hopefully aren't too concerned about their own safety and realise this does seem to have been an isolated incident that just happens to have taken place in our neighbourhood instead of another one." Vera Karataua from Kokiri Marae said she knew the two people involved were gang members but said it stayed in that circle and did not impact the rest of the town but that's something that they take out and don't involve our community," Karataua said Nickolas Boyd who has lived in the community all his life said it was "business as usual" for residents who have lived in the area a while "Some people that just moved to this community recently they're probably a bit frightened and scared but those that have been here for over 10 years It is a bit scary but yeah you've just got to move on." He said although he wanted police to catch the shooter right away he recognised police needed time to do their procedures who lived close to where the shooting happened said knowing the shooter was still on the loose had not stopped her going about her daily life But she admitted seeing armed police down her street was unsettling "It's a concern to know there's guns out there.. and when I talked to the police lady on how terrifying her weapon was even she thought so and we've got people on our street with those." She said the shooting was embarrassing after the new pools in the community had just opened which had brought in visitors from outside of Naenae Pakira Tapiki had only lived in Naenae for a few months and agreed he was scared both at the police response in the streets and how the gunman still had not been found He was now looking forward to moving out of the area after the shooting happened close to his property on Judd Crescent Police have ended the order for all Wellington officers to carry guns following the fatal shooting Police want to speak to any potential witnesses while a resident says "It's par for the course around here" Two fights have been confirmed to have broken out at Naenae's new pool and one patron told RNZ he won't be taking his family there again People have taken to social media with concerns saying they've seen fights between patrons at the Te Ngaengae Pool in Naenae Police said they were called to the pool at 5.25pm on Tuesday "after a report of two youths fighting and possibly a verbal altercation involving one of the youth's parents." "The parent and youth left before police arrived and there was no way to identify them," a police spokesperson Head of aquatics at Hutt City Council Iain Brown said the pool's staff had been able to "effectively manage the incident" and were not the ones to call police "In the three months the pool has been open there has been one other altercation for which our staff did call police," Brown said "Police have also supported us on a couple of minor incidents such as trespassing people which is not uncommon across our community facilities," Brown said who took his five-year-old granddaughter to the pool a few weekends ago "On arrival there the first thing that we came across was two policemen interviewing a staff member about an incident that had happened." He said they were "very intimidating at times for the younger people swimming in the pool" Olsthoorn said the staff at the pool didn't address the situation and appeared to be very young he said they also found the slides had been closed due to a lack of staff Olsthoorn said other similar pools like Wainuiomata seemed to be run much better The council said it took safety seriously and continuously reviewed it procedures to ensure its pools remained a welcoming and secure space for all "Anyone managing public spaces deals with these sorts of issues on a regular basis equipped and supported on an ongoing basis to respond to a broad range of challenging situations including threatening behaviour at our facilities," said Brown An error in Naenae Primary's Shoebox Christmas order this year meant 220 pupils were set to miss out on their end-of-year gift - but instead the story has turned into the ultimate display of Christmas spirit Lower Hutt's Naenae Primary school had only a third of its shoebox Christmas presents turn up this year - due to a mistake on the spreadsheet The Christmas Shoebox Project is a nationwide initiative to support families living in hardship Donors provide a gift for a child anonymously which the child takes home at the end of the school year For some children it is the only gift they receive the school's teachers assumed the rest were still to be dropped off - but with school wrapping up today at lunchtime - and no more presents Deputy principal Kirsten Reid took to the local community Facebook pages late last night - and has this morning been overwhelmed by generosity from the community See terms of use for easy access to all your favourite programmes A resident near the scene of a fatal shooting of a man believed to be a former gang boss in Lower Hutt says she heard shouted threats before a gunshot reportedly former gang president Albert "Alby" Enoka Denise Topp said she ran inside after she heard the shot and looked out her window to see police trying to revive the man in the street "All of a sudden I could hear this fulla swearing and carrying on Then it stopped and all of a sudden I heard this gunshot so I took off inside," Topp said The neighbourhood was "quiet as" the next day "I think a lot of the damage was done yesterday but no Topp said she'd never experienced anything like yesterday's events in her life The fact that there's gangs living in the street surround by kids and they've got weapons "Imagine if the kids had have been running around when he did that.. He could've missed that guy and shot a kid." Topp said people in the neighbourhood were dealing with the shooting "in their own way" All police in Wellington have been armed during the manhunt Police say they are not yet able to name the man in his late 30s who died Family social posts and media reports say he was Albert "Alby" Enoka Relatives have paid tribute to Enoka on social media Enoka was a former president of the Rebels Motorcyle Club's Christchurch chapter He was a current patched member of the Tribesmen when he died, Stuff reports. Court documents showed Enoka was found guilty of kidnapping and drug and firearm possession over four days in February 2015 Wearing a Rebels gang vest and balaclava and armed with a six inch knife he attacked his partner who he suspected had cheated on him verbally abused her and threw her into the car." He also attacked the man he thought she was cheating on him with At the High Court in Christchurch in 2017 he was sentenced to ten years in prison but appealed that sentence in 2018 on the grounds that it was "manifestly excessive" The offender is about 30 years old and described as large with full facial tattoos He was wearing dark clothing and was with at least two associates I fully expect he's being helped," Detective Inspector John Van Den Heuvel said "We believe those involved had gang affiliations are are known to each other." Police say while people should not approach the man on the run that they do not believe there is a risk to the wider public Police are wanting sightings of a black 2008 Mercedes with the number plate KRP453 which they believe offenders used to get away Armed police remained at the scene on Wednesday morning Residents on their way home from work and school on a hot Tuesday afternoon were met with police tape and armed officers telling them Seddon Street was shut It was blocked off completely between Wheatley Street and Waddington Drive but a walkway through Naenae Park offered a closer glimpse of the scene and others who had come for a look - were gathered at the corner of Waddington Drive near the dairy and fish and chip shop paramedics and fire and emergency staff go about their jobs A white tarp covered a shape in the middle of the street Neighbours agreed crime was a normal part of life in the neighbourhood - but it was a worry to learn someone had died Tape was strung across a row of about five houses About a dozen armed officers were patrolling the cordon and investigators were speaking to neighbours A neighbour told RNZ he had heard shouting and looked out his window to see a man lying in the road The people in the house had only been at the address for a few weeks and there had been fights and conflict there Another local person said he had rushed to help a nurse who stopped to give assistance to the the injured man and gave his T-shirt to her as she tried to staunch the bleeding He said he saw no evidence of gang membership on the man who succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene Earlier a resident said the neighbourhood was quiet and the property was a "known party house" with "gang-related stuff in there" Investigators were loading equipment into the property Traffic outside the house was building up as locals slowed to look down the cordoned off driveway and local children were riding their bikes past the scene on their way to school Police have launched a homicide inquiry and say they are searching for the person responsible for a fatal shooting in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae Emergency services were called about 3.20pm to the scene on Seddon Street in Lower Hutt after a man was located critically injured in the street and he died a short time later Some Seddon St residents whose houses were cordoned off have now been allowed to return home Inspector Simon De Wit said police would have an increased presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance to residents A scene examination was underway and police wanted to speak to potential witnesses Police said there had been no arrests at this stage and they were working to locate the offender or offenders Local resident Shannon McColley said the first she knew about the incident was when she looked out the window and saw the Armed Offenders Squad across the street and she could see what looked like a white tarpaulin in the street I've had my door open - the screen door - all day "I won't be surprised if the cops come knocking about my cameras," she said Another resident said everyone was on edge while police searched for the person behind the fatal shooting said the murder investigation was shocking because the area was generally quiet and it was scary knowing that the person responsible was still on the loose The resident said the house at the centre of the police investigation was a "known party house" the people were pleasant and mainly kept to themselves "[The area] is quite quiet most of the time earlier said it was sad to hear someone had died but they were not worried for their safety Another resident told RNZ a sheet had been lain over something in the middle of the road Local resident Fatima Khaliff told RNZ she was not sure when she would be able to return home as the shooting took place right outside her house but when she returned home she found the road blocked off because stuff like that does happen a lot around our street." Emergency services are asking Seddon St residents to follow the directions of officers at the cordons Three police cars and armed officers have blocked Seddon St at the corner of Wheatley Street Residents are out on the street talking amongst each other and looking on down the road but the scene cannot be viewed from the cordons Police are urging people to send in CCTV footage that may have captured the man they believe killed gang member Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt last week Enoka was shot dead at a property on Seddon Street in Naenae on 10 December, and his tangi was being held Tuesday A manhunt was on for 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene and want people to use an online portal to upload CCTV videos and photos that may help their investigation They want to track the movements of a black Mercedes shortly before and after 3.10pm in Naenae on Tuesday 10 December "We also are wanting to establish what other vehicles and persons were in the area around the time of the shooting," said Detective Inspector Haley Ryan "Particular areas of interest include Seddon Street CCTV will be crucial to the inquiry, she said. Video and pictures can be uploaded to an online portal Ryan said Kapene was dangerous and should not be approached About 140 police are available to keep an eye on the tangi for slain gang member Albert Enoka in the Wellington region as the hunt for the killer continues The man accused of shooting and killing Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt earlier this month can now be named as Wipuhara Kapene Enoka, who was a member of the Tribesmen gang and a former president of the Rebels Motorcycle Club's Christchurch chapter, died on 10 December after being shot on Seddon Street in Naenae He was found critically injured about 3.15pm A homicide investigation was then launched and police began searching for Kapene Kapene was arrested and charged with murder on Christmas Eve after police executed a number of search warrants in Wairarapa - although they did not at the time name the man arrested Kapene appeared at the Wellington District Court from prison via AVL on Friday The charges of murder and possession of a firearm were transferred to the High Court in Wellington Kapene told the court he wanted name suppression given his name had widely been reported in relation to the case Armed police remain on site of the property where the killing happened The police are chasing leads in a homicide inquiry after a person was shot and killed in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae last week with the public told not to approach a large man in his 30s with full-face tattoos neighbours overheard shouts before the shooting with the man leaving with associates shortly afterwards The police said they were following positive lines of inquiry and had previously asked for anyone with CCTV or dashcams in the area at the time to contact them The victim was believed to be Albert Enoka reportedly a member of the Tribesmen gang and a former president of the Rebels Motorcycle Club's Christchurch chapter Due to extreme rainfall Hinemoa St pumping station has discharged sewage into the Waiwhetū Stream We advise people to stay away from this area and south of Hinemoa Street for the period of this notice The creative writing efforts of four Naenae College pupils will be displayed at prominent locations within the revamped Walter Mildenhall Park when it reopens next year won a competition which asked students to submit a poem whakataukī or very short story on what they love about Naenae or something interesting from the suburb’s past They were presented certificates at a special ceremony at Te Mako Community Centre Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says it’s fitting the words from the four young competition winners will adorn the park which is next to the new Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness facility “Walter Mildenhall Park is the third project behind the new Te Mako Community Centre and Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness centre undertaken by Council to rejuvenate the heart of Naenae “We’ve worked alongside the local community to incorporate their ideas into all the work we’ve done so they have state-of-the-art facilities that work for them and add colour and vibrancy to Naenae.” The Whakatupu Ngaengae Community Advisory Group (CAG) worked alongside Council staff and the wider community on the design plans for the new park CAG Chair Lyn Bareta says ensuring young people had a voice in the final design was always of primary importance “They will have their poetry speak for them to future generations in a park that’s been designed with enormous input from the local community The creative writing competition concept was developed so ‘organically Naenae’ could be embedded within the park The community helped shape the design to ensure the park is uniquely Naenae Kai preparation - including a sheltered space with group seating Different kinds of play areas including ones with natural elements Areas for wheeled activities including skating plus more adventurous activities like climbing Safety components including lighting and sight lines no steps and barriers between high and low energy areas Council has appointed Sierra Delta Civil Ltd as their preferred contractor to redevelop Walter Mildenhall Park with the park expected to open in late 2025 Sierra Delta have committed to supporting the local economy and job market by using local resources and suppliers for materials whenever practicable. This support extends to paying above the living wage They are also committed to reducing emissions and waste through the ownership of modern plant and equipment resources As Te Awakairangi flows to bring water to our land 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 04 570 6666 | 0800 488 824 contact@huttcity.govt.nz Privacy Policy Accessibility was shot dead in Lower Hutt on December 10 Albert Enoka, 39, died from his injuries on Seddon St in Naenae as police and members of the public tried to save his life about 3.20pm on Tuesday Police were just minutes away when another man allegedly shot him after a verbal altercation but despite arriving on the scene within five minutes of the shooting they did not see the shooter or his gang associates and could not save Enoka District manager of criminal investigations told media this afternoon the shooter is described as being about 30 with a large build and full facial tattoos covering his whole face was reportedly involved in a brief verbal altercation with another male prior to the fatal shooting but police don’t believe there will be any retaliation Van Den Heuvel said police are appealing to residents in central Naenae – in particular people in Seddon St and Judd Cres – who have street-facing CCTV cameras to come forward Police were quick to recover the getaway car yesterday – a black 2008 Mercedes Saloon registration KRP453 – but have not found the gun used in the attack The car was found at a property on Judd Cres and police want to hear from anyone who saw it yesterday The shooter is believed to have left with other gang associates While police were still working to figure out what had happened “this does appear though to be an incident between known parties who are gang associates or gang members” “So you’re asking if there’s likely to be any retaliation We don’t see any information to lead us to believe that.” When asked whether police knew if the victim and attacker belonged to different gangs or the same gang Van Den Heuvel said “We know the people involved have links to gangs and we’re still trying to unravel exactly what that looks like.” He said police don’t yet know what the motive was for the shooting and urged anyone with information “big or small” to speak to police The body was removed from the street about 11.30pm and a blessing was performed by local iwi Van Den Heuvel said police are not in a position to release the victim’s name but the Herald understands it is Albert Enoka Police launched a homicide investigation after the former Rebels gang president was found critically injured on the street and was unable to be saved by members of the public and emergency services staff at the scene police cordoned off a property along the street and could be seen working down the driveway Enoka had been released from prison earlier this year, having served a lengthy stint for a violent home invasion and kidnapping in 2015. He and a co-offender were jailed for the methamphetamine-fuelled crime which happened because he believed his girlfriend was cheating on him which he later successfully appealed down to eight years and five months The appeal hinged on whether the court had given him enough of a discount for assistance he offered authorities Friend Robert Morgan said he had only known Enoka “since he got out early this year” “What I knew of him wasn’t so different from everyone else.” who was Enoka’s barber when he was released from prison said although Enoka had a “colourful past” he was also “a gentle soul” He said Enoka’s whānau line would not be described as gentle but in their time together Enoka reflected more on change “than jumping back on the gangster life” “But the gravity of that proved too strong “Some may have known him for years but not truly know him because of what he represented in front of their eyes but only a few will know from what he represented in front of their hearts.” Morgan said he was sad to hear of Enoka’s death and felt a mixture of sadness and anger at how he had died “He had potential to turn people for the better.” Armed police guarded Seddon St yesterday and were turning away traffic during the school rush One woman said they arrived home and were told by police to “get inside and stay inside” She said everybody on the street saw Enoka’s body and she was concerned for her kids as they were getting home from school who said she had lived on Seddon St “forever” was out the back of her property when she heard sirens and assumed the incident was further away When she eventually came out front she was told by police to go back inside The woman said what happened was “incredible” and she was “shocked” I’m still shocked about it,” she said today A large group of Enoka’s family were gathered on the street outside her home last night when she went to bed She said she spoke briefly to them and was told they were from Wainuiomata Another resident said the broad daylight attack was “just something to process Police yesterday said the incident would have caused “great concern” for nearby residents and the wider Naenae community “We will have an increased presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance,” a spokesperson said yesterday said police told him the man had been shot “[I] just assumed the guy was involved in a hit and run.” “A few cars turned up that must have been associates of the victim – they nearly overtook the emergency service vehicles coming down the road.” Anyone with information can contact police via 105 The investigation is called Operation Ratio and the file number is 2412103356 Melissa Nightingale is a Wellington-based reporter who covers crime She joined the Herald in 2016 and has worked as a journalist for 10 years Four Upper Hutt kids are literally living the highlife thanks to a new treehouse built by their father from timber recycled from the old Naenae Pool After the Naenae Pool closed for refurbishment material that would otherwise have gone to the landfill was offered free to those who wanted it Among them were parents Joel and Tanya Pikari who after returning from a 12-year stint living in the Middle East got their hands on some old timber seating a former builder now working in project management grew up in Naenae and had plenty of fond memories from days spent at the pool “I spent my weekends transforming the timber into a treehouse at our Upper Hutt home making pulley systems and creating their own fun among the bush in their very own treehouse “It was a project that enabled me to recapture my childhood memories from days spent at the Naenae pool while also creating new memories for my own family.” Tanya says it was made all the better knowing the treehouse was made from material that would otherwise have gone to landfill “You could say that the timber’s gone to the treetops so in a way it’s been upcycled.” Mayor Campbell Barry says it’s wonderful to see how material rescued from the Naenae Pool is being transformed with a new purpose “There is now a little piece of Naenae Pool in Upper Hutt that will bring joy to people in a way that would never have been thought of when the pool first opened in 1956.” The new Naenae Pool and Fitness complex is being built with sustainability in mind in line with Hutt City Council’s target to be carbon-zero by 2050 Ninety per cent of material from the demolition of the old pool and the community hall was saved from going to landfill including 13,162 tonnes of scrap metal and concrete which was crushed for use as backfill on the site Demolition experts McMahon Services won the Asbestos or Demo Best Practice Project over $1 million at the 2022 NZDAA Demolition & Asbestos Awards for their work on the demolition which demonstrated industry best practice for safety and sustainability Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre secured co-funding of $27 million from the Government’s Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) fund Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness Centre will open for business on Wednesday 4 December following a dawn blessing ceremony earlier that day Mayor Campbell Barry said he was excited that after five years Naenae would have their pool returned “The old pool was the beating heart of Naenae Its closure impacted not just local residents but aquatic sports across the region and local businesses “This project has been a true partnership with the community The Community Advisory Group has been involved from the start ensuring we delivered on what the Naenae community wanted The pool isn’t just returning – it’s bigger We expect to see more people spending time in Naenae and bringing new opportunities for the town centre To have been there as Mayor when the project started in 2020 and to be there again for the opening in December will be one of the proudest moments of my time as Mayor of Lower Hutt.” with $27 million coming from central government through the Infrastructure Reference Group Fund in partnership with Crown Infrastructure Partners The new pool is on track to achieve a Green Star 5 sustainability rating which means it not only has less environmental impact pool-side party room and two moveable bulkheads which mean the main pool can accommodate even more activity Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa gifted the project a cultural narrative that has informed the design The building’s roof is reimagined as an upturned waka and the entrance features a supporting pou whenua Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa recommended a lead artist to enable art to be embedded in the building As well as the health and social connection benefits that will come from the new facility the project was also designed to deliver wider benefits for the community so that every dollar spent provided the most possible value This includes using local companies where possible and giving local people employment and training opportunities hospitals and primary schools have benefitted from thousands of knitted items made and donated by the Team Naenae Knitting Natters charity group Items made for Pregnancy Help and Foster Hope include baby jackets as well as beanie/scarf/fingerless glove sets and slippers for seven local primary schools They also make woollen hearts for Te Omanga Hospice Twiddlemuffs (hand muffs designed for dementia patients) and baby blankets for Hutt City and Wellington hospitals and adult garments for The Red Cross Refugee Support Programme Knitting Natters is one of the first groups to use the Council’s new Te Mako Naenae Community Centre Council's Neighbourhood and Communities Director Andrea Blackshaw says the new community facility is about bringing people together and creating better social cohesion "The Naenae community asked for a place in the town centre to gather and connect when Knitting Natters started keeping robust records the group has made and donated 11,097 items they have made 3108 items and are on course to break last year’s record total of 3121 Spokesperson Chris Dopson says the group has around 45 to 50 members of which about 25 attend the weekly Wednesday knit-fest at Te Mako There are also three other informal groups who are connected to Knitting Natters and knit remotely "We gather up donated resources from the community - yarn haberdashery and the like - and use them to make new items which are returned to the community where there is a need Pregnancy Help spokesperson Sandra Scott has seen first-hand the positive impact of Knitting Natters’ creations "Their lovely knitted items have helped hundreds of Wellington’s most vulnerable families keep their babies warm We are so grateful for this wonderful group Dopson has been a Knitting Natters member since 2012 and satisfaction around using resources that would otherwise go to waste." Dopson says the wool is provided free to the group most often sourced by word of mouth or through appeals to the community through posters leaflet drops and connecting with other community organisations such as Hutt Timebank and Crafting Threads of Aroha "And over the last two years we received grants from two charitable organisations of $1000 and $500 respectively to buy wool." the policy is to buy wool through New Zealand-owned retail businesses and Naenae Knitting Natters was started in 2011 by then Hutt City Councillor Lisa Bridson with former Team Naenae Trust (TNT) coordinator Mel Yaxley Brisdon was a trustee of TNT which was looking for activities to engage and benefit the community She enjoyed knitting and suggested creating the group TNT trustees agreed and the group was formed It was designed to be a community activity to foster social benefits for group members and provide community benefit by using donated yarn to make items Police at the scene of a shooting in Naenae, Lower Hutt. (Source: 1News) A man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the fatal shooting of Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt earlier this month. Police received reports a person had been shot outside a house on Seddon St around 3.15pm on December 10. Albert Enoka, 39, died at the scene and a homicide investigation was launched. Information was sought about the movements of a black Mercedes during police inquiries. This morning, a 28-year-old was arrested without incident after Hutt Valley and Wairarapa police executed search warrants in the Wairarapa area. Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Williamson said police were pleased to have made an arrest and hoped it brought some sense of reassurance to Enoka’s family and the wider community. "Police would like to thank the Hutt Valley community who have played a very important role in assisting our investigation thus far." Police were still seeking CCTV footage in relation to events that occurred in the moments prior, during and after the shooting. Naenae shooting: Police believe victim gunman known to each otherA man died after being shot outside a home following a "brief altercation" on Seddon St yesterday Crime and Justice Police seek footage sightings of car amid Naenae homicide probePolice are appealing for information over the killing of Albert Enoka warning that the suspect was "dangerous and should not be approached" Homicide investigation after man dies in Naenae shootingEmergency services were alerted at 3.20pm that a man had been found critically injured on Seddon St Anyone with information was asked to make contact and upload private CCTV and video footage via this online portal. The 28-year-old man would be appearing in court at date yet to be set. 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 Victoria Uni law students to sit handwritten exams due to AI fears Professor Geoff McLay said he had become "increasingly worried that the embedding of artificial intelligence in many students' laptops" New Zealand 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 Iwi misses out on bid to buy back ancestral mountain 12 mins ago Trade war: Sir John Key's 'optimism' on Trump's next tariff moves 40 mins ago More than 25kg cocaine seizure leads to four arrests across NZ 43 mins ago Sole survivor of poisoned beef Wellington takes the stand 46 mins ago US woman who disappeared for more than six decades found safe 57 mins ago Victoria Uni law students to sit handwritten exams due to AI fears 4 mins ago 1US 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 Owner prosecuted after dog starves to death New Zealand's Cardinal John Dew prepares to go into conclave Erica Stanford concedes use of personal email 'untidy' 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 fans Sun, May 4 Lorde announces new album name, date Thu, May 1 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery Mon, Apr 28 Chubby Checker, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Mon, Apr 28 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery Mon Police believe a man fatally shot in Naenae Lower Hutt yesterday and the gunman are known to each other Police received reports a person had been shot outside a house on Seddon St around 3.15pm yesterday Detective Inspector John Van Den Heuvel told reporters in a media standup today Nearby officers arrived at the scene "very quickly" "The officers immediately applied first aid on this man but sadly "It is apparent the victim's injuries has been caused by a gunshot." Van Den Heuvel said the victim was a 39-year-old man from Wainuiomata police are unable to publicly name him until his family and next of kin have been advised "Our thoughts and condolences are with family and friends at this most difficult time of their loss." The victim is expected to be formally named by police in "the next day or so" Cordons on Seddon St were in place until 11.30pm yesterday when the body was taken away and the scene was blessed by local iwi It's believed both parties had gang affiliations Witnesses told police there was a "brief verbal altercation" between the victim and another man prior to the shooting The suspect then fled the scene in a black 2008 Mercedes-Benz Saloon with "associates" before police arrived was recovered by police last night at a property on Judd Crt in Naenae The suspect was described as being aged around 30 with a large build and full facial tattoos Van Den Heuvel said while he "should not be approached police do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the wider public" While the investigation is still in the early stages police have been "following some good lines of inquiry" "We believe those involved had gang affiliations and are known to each other," he said "We believe this is an isolated event between two parties known to one another." or knows the suspect involved have been urged to contact police A manhunt continues for a 28-year-old wanted over a homicide in Naenae with police seeking CCTV from the public and information about the movements of a car Police are appealing for information over the death of Albert Enoka in Naenae last week Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said relevant surveillance camera footage would be "crucial" to investigators as officers seeking a 28-year-old suspect Ryan said police were particularly interested in the movements of a black Mercedes we are looking to establish the movements of the pictured black Mercedes shortly before and after 3.10pm in Naenae on Tuesday December 10," she said in a media release "We also are wanting to establish what other vehicles and persons were in the area around the time of the shooting Particular areas of interest include Seddon St The detective inspector said the suspect "has links across Wellington and in the Wairarapa area and in Eastern District Officers will also be maintaining a "visible presence" in the Hutt Valley and Porirua areas today as they monitor the victim's funeral A police spokesperson said Enoka was being "farewelled at a funeral in Wainuiomata this morning followed by a procession through Hutt Valley to Porirua where he will be laid to rest at Whenua Tapu cemetery" Stuff has reported Enoka was a former Rebels Motorcycle Club gang president "Officers from across Wellington will be deployed alongside Police from outside Wellington alongside specialist teams." Inspector Shaun Lingard said police’s thoughts are with the man’s family "Our aim is to provide the space for them and other attendees to grieve while ensuring the law is upheld We have maintained contact with the community prior to the funeral and have set clear expectations around behaviour." Lingard said "unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated" with officers manning checkpoints and police patrolling "relevant areas" to monitor the procession A homicide investigation has been launched after a man died following a shooting in Naenae Emergency services were called to Seddon St around 3.20pm today where a man was found critically injured in the street "Tragically despite the efforts of emergency services staff he died a short time later." Cordons are in place on Seddon St and residents can expect to see a large police presence as a scene examination is carried out this evening "We know this incident will have caused great concern for nearby residents and the wider Naenae community and we will have an increased presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance "We would like to hear from anyone who has information which could help our investigation Anyone with information has been urged to contact police on 105 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 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 law student at Victoria University of Wellington said students had been "left in the lurch" after an announcement on Monday that said next month's exams for two law subjects would have to be handwritten also said a timetable had still not been provided he said he had become "increasingly worried that the embedding of artificial intelligence (AI) in many students' laptops makes ensuring that students' work is their own very difficult" He had hoped the university would have a technical solution although he hoped one would be available at the end of the year "This means that we will not be able to allow students to use laptops for exams next month," McLay wrote "I want to make this announcement as soon as possible so students have time to prepare for handwritten examinations." McLay added that there would be an exception for students with a disability that required them to use a keyboard The situation affected the LAWS 312 Equity and LAWS 334 Ethics exams The student said the announcement was stressful during an already stressful time a representative of the Victoria University of Wellington Law Students' Society said the Council of Legal Education had to be certain that everyone who passed the exams in Equity and Ethics deserved a pass (and did not cheat) "Previously in person invigilation has been sufficient to manage these concerns due to the increasing ability and sophistication of AI the faculty were concerned about the reliability of the exams leading to their decision to make the Equity and Ethics exams handwritten." The representative said the law students' society had expressed that students' preference was for typed exams — "reflecting how our professional lives will look" once it became clear that the faculty felt they needed to proceed with handwritten exams we emphasised that students should be informed as early as possible accessibility options should be made clear and exam content and timing should reflect the fact that many students have not done handwritten exams since high school and are not used to writing for extended periods of time." The representative added it was separate from the delay to the exam timetable Victoria University Provost Professor Bryony James said students' handwriting their exams meant the university could be confident that the results truly reflected the students' own knowledge and effort — free of any suggestion of the influence of AI James said she would ensure that no student was disadvantaged and was committed to working with students — including those with disabilities — who might need further support to participate in exams and final assessments as a result "As part of this undertaking the Faculty of Law will review this Trimester's exam results to ensure this cohort's performance is in line with previous years and confirm that students are not significantly impacted by this decision." President of Victoria University's Students' Association Liban Ali told Morning Report he was aware that this could happen as early as last year "It has been on the card as of last year I feel like there was something that was going to happen." Ali said the announcement had come at the wrong time and that the Students' Association were very concerned for students He said the Students' Association had engaged the Law Society and the faculty to determine the best way to support students He added that he would make sure that any changes were communicated early in the future rnz.co.nz 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 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 www.rnz.co.nz Former prime minister Sir John Key says he remains optimistic about Donald Trump's domestic economic policy despite opposing the tariff strategy that has sent global markets into turmoil in recent months who served as prime minister for eight years was the keynote speaker at an Auckland business summit earlier today Sir John told 1News he believed Trump would ultimately take a more moderate approach to tariffs than initially proposed "I'm not a fan of tariff policies I don't think they really work," he said as I think the stock market is telling you at the moment that actually there will be a more sensible landing place for the tariffs that he's wanting to impose." Sir John said he "wasn't entirely surprised" at Trump's call to go ahead with the policy "They're just a negotiating point I think he simply put on widespread and high rates of tariffs on every country to give himself a leverage point and a negotiating point "What I think he actually grossly underestimated was the stock market reaction You can actually make the case that his own strategy hasn't worked The reason the markets have recovered is because he's taken those tariffs off the most part 'I'm going to negotiate case by case'." Sir John suggested Trump's economic policies could still generally be positive for the US but the tariffs could be trickier for the global economy Asked whether he stood by his October comments that Trump would be good for the economy he said: "Do I think he's going to reduce regulatory burden in the United States It depends on where things shake down in terms of tariffs." Sir John acknowledged that for certain industries Trump's policies could be "a really negative thing" particularly if the president's proposed 100% tariff on the film industry were to be implemented "I can't see how it would be cost-competitive to make a movie in New Zealand with a 100% tariff on it," he said noting that films such as The Hobbit would not have been made in New Zealand without government subsidies who now served as a director of US tech company Palo Alto Networks said he had "always been opposed" to Trump's tariff policies but believes they won't be the "dominant part of his economic solutions" "I don't think it's perfect from New Zealand's point of view but I don't think we should panic either and America will still be a very big market for us to sell things to," he said "There are growing markets around the world It's not a great thing from New Zealand's point of view We've got a very sound economy with lots of options in front of us." Sir John suggested a belief that the Republican Trump was was better "on balance" for the US economy than Democratic opponent Kamala Harris he expressed concerns about Trump's tariff approach: "China doesn't pay those tariffs middle-income consumers or consumers in America do because when a tariff goes on a good that you bring into a country He added: "I don't agree with the massive tariffs and I don't think you'll follow through with all of that and I certainly don't agree with this view on trade." 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 Cardinal John Dew is about to go into conclave to vote for a new pope is among the 133 cardinals gathered in the Vatican to elect a successor to Pope Francis Dew and his fellow Cardinals will be locked away from the world as they participate in daily votes in the Sistine Chapel until white smoke billows from the rooftop signalling a new pope is selected Read more about how the conclave works here He follows in the footsteps of Cardinal Reginald Delargey and Cardinal Thomas Williams - Kiwis who had previously entered conclave in 1978 and 2005 Dew said cardinals had been meeting daily to share their perspectives on the needs of the church and what qualities a new pope would need to possess to address said needs “Listening to what everyone is saying and the kind of person they're looking for to hear the passion that people have for spreading the work of the Gospel,” Dew said “I think one of the things that a new pope will need to do is to continue to try and give hope to the world “But as well as being the leader of the Church he needs to be a world leader who's prepared to speak out and in this world of disinformation and misinformation and sometimes lies Dew said other cardinals who had previously participated in conclavce described the centuries-old tradition as "divinely inspired" “A couple of the cardinals actually said you can go into the conclave and even have some ideas but it's only after a vote or two that things start to clarify,” he recalled but it became very clear that he was the one They described that as the work of Holy Spirit “And the fact that you're in a place where you have no contact with anybody else – no cell phones no iPads – the whole thing becomes a bit like a retreat and a real time of prayer.” Dew said finding a successor among a sea of so many contenders also had him feeling some "apprehension" the fact that this only happens once every few years and it has incredible consequences for the Church and for the world 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 Harley Whaanga was jailed for killing Anita Rani on November 16 last year The husband of a pedestrian hit by a speeding, stolen car driven by a gang member has described feeling “helpless” as he watched his wife die in front of him her killer has been recorded on prison phone calls in the months after the crash making “vile racist remarks” indicating in “blunt and foul language” he had no remorse for the death Harley William John Whaanga, 37, appeared in the Wellington District Court this afternoon for sentencing, having earlier pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including those relating to the death of Indian woman Anita Rani, who was visiting New Zealand on November 16 Whaanga had been on a burglary spree the night before the crash stealing multiple items and the car he killed Rani with a patched Mongrel Mob member with a tattoo across his face reading “chaindog” was seen driving at twice the speed limit on suburban roads in the minutes before the fatal incident which happened in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae a sealed suburban road in a residential area that is heavily housed Rani was standing on the road adjacent to the white paint marking the lane boundary of the road when Whaanga hit her with the car at a speed of 77-83km/h with the speed of the collision causing her to launch onto the bonnet and windscreen of the vehicle landing on the ground some 10-15 metres forward of the impact site,” the summary said Rani suffered “multiple traumatic injuries” and was found dead at the scene by first responders A pathologist later confirmed Rani had suffered internal decapitation of her head from her spine and a transected aorta causing internal bleeding Whaanga continued driving at speed without making any attempt to stop or check on Rani’s injuries He dumped the vehicle outside a nearby vacant property and was found by police eight days later Whaanga appeared before Judge Noel Sainsbury today having earlier pleaded guilty to driving dangerously causing death driving while disqualified third or subsequent and various theft and burglary-related charges Victim impact statements from Rani’s husband and two children were read out in court by representatives Rani’s husband said the crash happened in front of him “I felt helpless as I was unable to help,” he said “I feel like I’m in a lifelong punishment and there are days when I do not feel like living.” He explained the couple had arrived in New Zealand to see their son One of the couple’s children also gave a statement saying he was having trouble believing his mother was gone “The actions of the man who did this has changed my life Rani’s daughter said she was at home in India when she heard the news “I wish that I had not agreed to let [my mother] come to New Zealand.” She said the incident had changed her father Judge Sainsbury laid out the facts of the case saying Rani was “there to be seen” and there was “ample room on the road” before Whaanga hit her He said Whaanga’s offending was in the “highly dangerous category” compared to other offences under the same charge Judge Sainsbury was asked to discount Whaanga’s sentence for his remorse saying he had received a letter written on Whaanga’s behalf saying he was truly sorry and wished he could go back in time and stop this even occurring But the judge said he had been given transcripts from prison phone calls made by Whaanga in November and December which the judge declined to quote verbatim out of respect for Rani’s family “It indicates in blunt and foul language he has no remorse It indicates an appalling lack of any sensitivity for what has happened to the deceased and to her family It indicates showing a bit of remorse ‘just to get out’ He refused to allow a discount for remorse He noted Whaanga had an “appalling” upbringing and had spoken of how his father was useless and didn’t have a job “As matters stand now Mr Whaanga does not see his own children and has never had a job,” Judge Sainsbury said He gave Whaanga a sentence of five and a half years in prison and a five-year disqualification from driving “You’ve spent a lot of your time in prison,” he said to Whaanga “What I hope is that at least in part behind some of those things you said was that stupidity of bravado.” He encouraged Whaanga to try to turn his life around you’ll just simply be a life support for your addictions.” The man wanted for the murder of Albert Enoka last week in Lower Hutt has been named as 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene died after being shot on 10 December in the suburb of Naenae Police consider Kapene to be armed and dangerous and information after the fact should be reported via 105 or online and they will look to prosecute anyone harbouring or assisting him On Tuesday, neighbours overheard shouting before the shooting Enoka's tangi will take place tomorrow in Lower Hutt Tuesday morning with a procession to Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua afterwards Hutt Valley acting area commander Inspector Shaun Lingard said police will be observing everything happening "We will maintain a visible presence in Lower Hutt tomorrow morning and will monitor the procession through Lower Hutt to Porirua." "Our thoughts are with the victim's family and those who will be gathering to mourn and our role is to allow them to do so safely and respectfully Lingard emphasised police will not tolerate any unlawful activity including breaches to the new gangs act which includes a ban on wearing patches He said anyone caught breaking this law can expect enforcement action either during or after the tangi there will likely be traffic disruption in the late morning in Lower Hutt mainly around Wainuiomata and the highway between Hutt Valley and Porirua Police are telling anyone concerned about their safety or witness illegal behaviour to call 111 Police are appealing for information over the death of Albert Enoka in Naenae last week, warning that the suspect was "dangerous and should not be approached". Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said relevant surveillance camera footage would be "crucial" to investigators as officers seeking a 28-year-old suspect. Ryan said police were particularly interested in the movements of a black Mercedes. "As part of our ongoing inquiries, we are looking to establish the movements of the pictured black Mercedes, registration KRP453, shortly before and after 3.10pm in Naenae on Tuesday, December 10," she said in a media release. "We also are wanting to establish what other vehicles and persons were in the area around the time of the shooting. Particular areas of interest include Seddon St, Judd Crescent, Wood Grove, Keys St, Waddington Dr, Naenae Rd, Hay St, and Waiwhetu Rd." The detective inspector said the suspect "has links across Wellington, and in the Wairarapa area and in Eastern District. If you see him, call 111 immediately." Officers will also be maintaining a "visible presence" in the Hutt Valley and Porirua areas today as they monitor the victim's funeral. A police spokesperson said Enoka was being "farewelled at a funeral in Wainuiomata this morning, followed by a procession through Hutt Valley to Porirua, where he will be laid to rest at Whenua Tapu cemetery". Stuff has reported Enoka was a former Rebels Motorcycle Club gang president. "Officers from across Wellington will be deployed, alongside Police from outside Wellington alongside specialist teams." Inspector Shaun Lingard said police’s thoughts are with the man’s family. "Our aim is to provide the space for them and other attendees to grieve, while ensuring the law is upheld We have maintained contact with the community, and gang leaders and members, prior to the funeral and have set clear expectations around behaviour." Lingard said "unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated" with officers manning checkpoints and police patrolling "relevant areas" to monitor the procession. Police are looking to establish the movements of the pictured black Mercedes. (Source: Supplied) A manhunt continues for a 28-year-old wanted over a homicide in Naenae, Lower Hutt, with police seeking CCTV from the public and information about the movements of a car. "We are looking to establish the movements of the pictured black Mercedes, registration KRP453, shortly before and after 3.10pm in Naenae on Tuesday, December 10," police said. (Source: Supplied) 44 mins ago The new name for the Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre - Te Ngaengae - has deep links to local rivers Waiwhetū and Te Awamutu and the creation of Te Whanganui a Tara Hutt City Council today approved Te Ngaengae as the name for the new complex It was proposed by the Mana Whenua Naming Committee supported by the Whakatupu Ngaengae Community Advisory Group Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Officer Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika said Taranaki Whānui is honoured to see the new Naenae Pool named Te Ngaengae "Te Ngaengae reflects our deep connection to the sacred rivers and the ancient stories that shaped this land and the mana and wairua flowing through these waters that connect our past Mayor Campbell Barry said the council is honoured the pool will carry a name so deeply connected to the area’s origins "Te Ngaengae grounds the pool in the history of Naenae and is a strong reminder of our heritage "Te Ngaengae reflects the original Māori name of the suburb This gives us a chance to celebrate the history of the area "Te Ngaengae will be a critical and beloved community asset and central to the people of Naenae Mana Whenua representatives of Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa agreed to provide a cultural history and recommend a lead artist in addition to proposing names for the new facilities In May 2024 the Council approved the proposed name Te Mako for the Naenae community centre The original pool was called the Naenae Olympic Swimming Pool the metal lettering from the front of the old facility will be displayed inside the new pool the brothers of Māui caused many lacerations and scars on the land They also caused the awakening of many beings from deep within its bowels - two of which lived at the place called Te Ngaengae had already been summoned to the head of the fish to calm the Great Fish o Māui the Mountain Clan placed a rāhui (ritual prohibition) over the lake at Te Ngaengae forbidding the people to visit due to the two man eating serpents that dwelled there - Kume and Rona Centuries passed by with no incident until a young child slipped and fell into the lake awakening these ancient beings from their slumber with the scent of mankind In their frenzy to be the first to devour the young child They shook the earth with their ravenous behaviour fashioning the sacred rivers known today as Te Awamutu and Waiwhetū they reached the freshwater lake - Te Waimānga - where they were gobbled up by their tuākana Wellington club Naenae have appointed Milan Bartosz as their youth development manager for 2025 “Milan has a long history with junior coaching and development spanning several decades both here and overseas (mainly in Canada),” the club said in their announcement Bartosz has played a key part in football programmes at Wellington College and at North Wellington FC and Onslow Junior Football Club Bartosz spent 26 years coaching at Jaguars Women’s Soccer Club in Canada and served as an assistant coach for the Canadian women’s national team He was head coach of the Waterside Karori women’s first team in 2023 This story was first published on January 30 Auckland United have started the defence of their OFC Women’s Champions League title with a.. 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Nearby officers arrived at the scene "very quickly", where they found a man "injured, lying on the road", he said. "The officers immediately applied first aid on this man but sadly, his injury was fatal, and he died at the scene. Van Den Heuvel said the victim was a 39-year-old man from Wainuiomata. However, police are unable to publicly name him until his family and next of kin have been advised. The victim is expected to be formally named by police in "the next day or so". Cordons on Seddon St were in place until 11.30pm yesterday when the body was taken away and the scene was blessed by local iwi, he said. It's believed both parties had gang affiliations, police said. Witnesses told police there was a "brief verbal altercation" between the victim and another man prior to the shooting. The suspect then fled the scene in a black 2008 Mercedes-Benz Saloon with "associates" before police arrived. The vehicle, with registration number KRP453, was recovered by police last night at a property on Judd Crt in Naenae. The suspect was described as being aged around 30, with a large build and full facial tattoos. He was wearing dark clothing. Van Den Heuvel said while he "should not be approached, police do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the wider public". While the investigation is still in the early stages, police have been "following some good lines of inquiry". "We believe those involved had gang affiliations and are known to each other," he said. Anyone who witnessed the incident, live nearby with street-facing CCTV, or knows the suspect involved have been urged to contact police. Police believe a man fatally shot in Naenae, Lower Hutt yesterday and the gunman are known to each other. Wellington District crime services manager Detective Inspector John Van Den Heuvel. (Source: 1News) Arrest after person assaulted, robbed at Palmerston North Hospital 13 mins ago 47 mins ago 1 min ago Naenae’s Trade School Kitchen (TSK) café will partner with Hutt City Council to provide a pop-up coffee stand in the foyer at Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness centre The pop-up café will run as a three-month pilot to gauge demand a deliberate decision was made to not include a destination café as it may have taken customers away from local businesses Directly across the road from the pool are several businesses offering coffee and kai including Trade School Kitchen Café – a social enterprise providing employment opportunities and a place of connection for those who face barriers to getting good work Trade School Industries Chair Nic Drew-Crawshaw says many people will be able to call into the town centre to pick up what they want before and after going to the pool The pop-up will make it easier for pool users to get a drink or snack on their way through “Being able to get a coffee at the pool will not only add to the experience it’ll also support a local social enterprise and provide employment opportunities for someone who may face barriers to getting good work “As well as serving excellent coffee we pride ourselves on sharing manaakitanga with our community The pop-up at the pool allows us to extend that welcome to all pool visitors.” The new $68 million facility opened on 4 December As well as being popular with the local community it’s expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors back into Naenae every year Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says Council and the Community Advisory Group for the project worked tirelessly to ensure Naenae got the best possible benefit from the large financial investment made in the pool and fitness centre “We know retailers in the town centre were hit hard by the pool’s closure and we worked hard to support them during the construction phase we want to promote Naenae businesses so pool visitors can support them and help make the town centre thrive.” Ninety per cent of demolition material was saved from landfill as part of the Naenae Pool redevelopment prompting a Wellington man to go to great lengths to honour his wife When Karori’s Malcolm Gunn learned in 2021 that demolition material from the old pool was available for recycling he was keen to secure a piece of history with strong links to his family His wife Gabrielle Gunn (nee Bateup) had created quite a splash at the pool where she set several age group swimming records and has swum the 40km length of Lake Taupō Malcolm was fortunate to be given rimu timber during demolition of the pool and he immediately had a ripple of inspiration on how to use it “I wanted to build something for Gabrielle as a tribute to all the hours she spent at the pool It was something that forged a life-long love of swimming.” Sitting proudly on a deck he also built at their Karori home is a beautiful bench seat made from the recycled rimu and sporting the original colours from the old pool seating “I can’t think of a better place for us to sit with a cuppa and ponder life Gabrielle may have even sat on the same planks all those years ago.” Gabrielle was touched by the effort and thoughtfulness of her husband “He dived straight into the project and I couldn’t be happier with the result He has cycled 3000 km from Cape Reinga to Bluff and across the North Island from Mt Taranaki to East Cape “We’ve always been active - it’s good for the mind Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says it’s great to see the old Naenae Pool live on in a creative “It’s heartwarming to see the legacy of the old Naenae Pool live on through this bench – particularly at the home of someone with such a strong connection to the pool “Hopefully we’ll see more age group records broken when the new pool is open.”The new Naenae Pool and Fitness complex is being built with sustainability in mind The people of Naenae celebrated the opening of Te Mako the Naenae village market and Hutt City FM will all be there to share the fun Deputy Mayor Tui Lewis did a brief ribbon cutting ceremony at 9.15 am Vibe ran a reflective space for rangatahi and the Be Healthy Dental van provided a free dental health check for tamariki under 12 There were also Vietnamese and Colombian cooking demonstrations TEAM Naenae Trust (TNT) has moved into the former Post Office building and is running the facility as per an agreement with Hutt City Council opened in 1959 and has been earthquake strengthened and remodelled for its new use as a community centre It features the recreation of a mural designed by artist Guy Ngan for the original Hillary Court Post Office as well as carved timber pieces by local artist Tiaki Dahm (Te Ati Awa) and tukutuku inspired metal panels by Kereama Taepa (Te Ati Awa and Te Arawa) TNT Chair Lillian Pak said “It’s been wonderful to see the excitement and support for the Centre The community is looking forward to using Te Mako as a place to work Te Mako is the first of three major facilities being developed by the Hutt City Council to revitalise Naenae Construction of the Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre is well advanced and will open later this year Work will then start on remodelling Walter Mildenhall Park Concept plans, designed with significant input from the community, will be on display at Te Mako and the Naenae Library and can be viewed here A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of Albert Enoka on Tuesday 10 December died after being shot in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae Enoka was found critically injured on Seddon Street at around 3.15pm A homicide investigation was then launched The man was arrested without incident after Hutt Valley and Wairarapa Police executed a number of search warrants in the Wairarapa area on Tuesday morning Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Williamson said he is due to appear in Court at a later date Police are still seeking CCTV footage in relation to events that occurred moments prior during and after this incident and ask anyone with any information to contact them An online portal has been created to upload private CCTV and video footage which can be accessed through this link: https://ratio.nc3.govt.nz People are asked to use the reference number 241210/3356 Information can also be provided through 105.police.govt.nz or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 Police arrested three people during a gang tangi and procession in Wellington but there was only one breach of gang patch laws at the event A Lower Hutt principal says the current government is attempting to "shut down" the free school lunch scheme after recent cuts meant his school's supplier could no longer provide meals at the mandated budget of $3.50 per student Naenae College principal Chris Taylor said since its launch in 2019 the positive impact of the Ka Ora Ka Ako programme has been obvious "I was here at the beginning before the lunches came out so I can speak to the fact that our students are doing significantly better in terms of behaviour," he said "We used to have fights and drama as kids were hungry and the day drew on "We've also noticed an improvement in the kids' concentration levels .. because they have food to keep that kind of mental energy up." many whānau in the community relied on the meals "It's just an added layer of food that they can rely upon which makes their lives a whole lot easier in terms of providing for their families." But this will come to an end next year, as Taylor said their supplier was unable to provide meals under the new per-meal budget stipulated as part of the $107 million worth of cuts announced this year The scheme introduced by the Labour government in 2019 feeds more than 220,000 students at a cost of about $325m a year Associate Education Minister David Seymour said the government would continue the programme but the new model would use the government's significant buying power to save money on costs "One of the restrictive parts of the [new] programme is the government asked for one supplier across the whole country," he said [they] are very keen on making it cost even they weren't even that concerned about necessary the profit but [they] couldn't even make it work at that range "But they're not able to meet the transport costs .. a cynical attempt by the government "to make the price so restrictive that they can turn around and say that the suppliers couldn't meet the demand rather than coming across as them making the decision that they couldn't fund it any longer" He said others across the education system felt the same "I think most of my colleagues would agree out there that you know they've effectively used this approach to try to shut down what is a really healthy productive appropriate way of meeting the needs of our kids in their communities." A dozen schools and early childhood sector groups signed a letter in March asking Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to retain funding for the scheme "They're trying to find alternate methods because we can all see the writing on the wall." It was revealed the government knew of "profound" benefits from the free school lunch scheme before it decided to cut funding A yet-to-be published study also found achievement improved at some schools participating in the Ka Ora A principal says she has been told the meals won't meet the same nutrition standards because of cost A major provider of school lunches fears the government's new $3 limit for most students will see them eating more pre-packaged and processed food A Whanganui school lunch contractor says kaupapa Māori suppliers could be out of the picture under the government's new free school lunch model The beautiful sound of waiata ā-ringa sung by local tamariki filled the early morning silence in Naenae today as part of the blessing ceremony for the new Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness was performed by hundreds of local school students who have been rehearsing these items for the past three years Mayor Campbell Barry says Tā i te Kawa (blessing) was a significant and moving ceremony that reinforced how the new pool and fitness centre will be at the heart of the local community "The closure of the old pool in 2019 hit the Naenae community hard The pool was an important part of the city and regional aquatic network "Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness is a state-of-the-art I’m delighted that we have been able to deliver the pool on time and under budget This incredible new space is a sign of what we can achieve when Council and community work together I'm really excited about what this means for the future of the Naenae community." provided the cultural narrative for Te Ngaengae "Today is a significant milestone for everyone in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai This pool will be enjoyed by all tamariki and their whānau who have joined us to celebrate and restore the mauri of the building "The haka (traditional chant) and waiata ā-ringa (action song) performed today recount the historical and cultural essence of Te Ngaengae honouring its unique landscape and the ancestral connections to the tupua These compositions acknowledge the rich heritage and stories embedded in the land serving as a tribute to the mana of Te Ngaengae and its people." Apollo Projects co-Founder and co-Executive Director Paul Lloyd says being part of communities like Naenae is a privilege they hold dearly "After 250,000 hours of mahi and collaboration with Hutt City Council Te Ngaengae stands as a testament to the power of teamwork and the impact Apollo Projects has in delivering meaningful community spaces." Specially commissioned artworks are prominent at the pool Lead artist Matthew McIntyre Wilson and partner Natalie Jones - with cultural design guided by Len Hetet - created large-scale artworks with the community to reflect the cultural story of Te Ngaengae "I am privileged to be able to create this work for the Naenae community which pays tribute to the tupua Te Awamutu and Waiwhetū while also acknowledging the people of today who reside in Naenae," McIntyre Wilson says Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness is New Zealand’s first aquatic facility to be awarded a prestigious sustainability rating Awarded a 5 Green Star rating for its environmentally sustainable design by the New Zealand Green Building Council the certification represents New Zealand excellence in sustainable building Recycling and reusing 80% of all demolition material from the old pool saved more than 13,000 tonnes of scrap metal and concrete from going to landfill Others who spoke at this morning’s Tā i te Kawa included Labour Party Leader and Remutaka MP the Rt Hon Chris Hipkins Infrastructure Minister the Hon Chris Bishop and Community Advisory Group (CAG) Chair Lyn Bareta The CAG was established to work alongside the project team and inform decisions as needed one of Lower Hutt’s most significant infrastructure projects received $27 million in funding from central government through a partnership with Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) via the Government’s Infrastructure Reference Group Fund The 50m Olympic pool has 10 lanes and two moveable bulkheads so it can be used for multiple activities at the same time A second leisure pool has a shallow section for family fun seating and hydro jets for maximum accessibility with two zoom tubes (hydro slides) for double the fun You will find a short video of the Tā i te Kawa here. Police are advising motorists to expect delays north of Wellington while a large funeral procession takes place A large number of mourners are expected to make their way from Wainuiomata in Lower Hutt to Whenua Tapu cemetery in Plimmerton It follows the death of Vanessa Ritihia Houpapa who was hit by a car on Thursday night at a property in Cambridge Terrace in Naenae Police said they were unsure which route the convoy would take and said they were monitoring the situation Police will be keeping an eye on a tangi held in Lower Hutt this week after a woman believed to have family connections to Black Power Tory Whanau launches Golden Mile project yesterday Become a Wellington.Scoop Supporter » is wanted for the murder of Albert Enoka in Naenae Police have released the name and photo of a man wanted for the murder of a former gang president who was shot dead in a Lower Hutt street last week Officers are preparing for a gang tangi tomorrow after 39-year-old Albert Enoka died from his injuries on Tuesday afternoon There is a warrant to arrest 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene who Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said was “wanted for murder” It is understood Kapene is a Black Power gang member a warrant for Kapene’s arrest was issued this morning,” Ryan said “Police consider Kapene to be armed and dangerous Information after the fact can be reported to police online now or via 105. Please use the reference number 241210/3356, or reference Operation Ratio. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 and police will look to prosecute anyone harbouring or assisting him,” Ryan said “Please contact police immediately if you have any information that may help.” Police have also said they will be monitoring the funeral of a “prominent gang member” - understood to be Enoka - in Hutt Valley and Porirua tomorrow who they described as the victim of last week’s homicide in Naenae is due to take place in Lower Hutt tomorrow morning with a procession to Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua afterwards Hutt Valley Acting Area Commander Inspector Shaun Lingard said police would “maintain a visible presence in Lower Hutt tomorrow morning and will monitor the procession through Lower Hutt to Porirua” “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and those who will be gathering to mourn Lingard said police would not tolerate unlawful activity and anyone who is seen to break the law can expect enforcement action There is likely to be some traffic disruption in the late morning in Lower Hutt Lower Hutt and the highway network between the Hutt Valley and Porirua Motorists should expect some temporary disruption and should plan accordingly Police were nearby when Enoka was shot last week after a verbal altercation on Seddon Street but despite arriving on the scene within five minutes they did not see the shooter or his associates and could not save the former Rebels gang president earlier told media the shooter was described as being about 30with a large build and full facial tattoos covering his whole face Police were quick to recover the getaway car yesterday - a black 2008 Mercedes Saloon registration KRP453 - but had not found the gun used in the attack The car was found at a property on Judd Crescent and police wanted to hear from anyone who saw it While police were still working on what happened Van Den Heuvel said “we know the people involved have links to gangs and we’re still trying to unravel exactly what that looks like” He said police don’t yet know what the motive was for the shooting He urged anyone with information “big or small” to speak to police He and a co-offender were jailed for the methamphetamine-fuelled crime, which happened because he believed his girlfriend was cheating on him. Enoka received a 10-year prison sentence, which he later successfully appealed down to eight years and five months. The appeal hinged on whether the court had given him enough of a discount for assistance he offered authorities, the details of which are suppressed. One woman who lived on the street where the shooting happened said they arrived home and were told by police to “get inside and stay inside”. She said everybody on the street saw Enoka’s body, and she was concerned for her kids as they were getting home from school. Another woman, who said she had lived on Seddon St “forever”, was out the back of her property when she heard sirens and assumed the incident was further away. When she eventually came out front she was told by police to go back inside. The woman said what happened was “incredible” and she was “shocked”. “It’s sad, really, I’m still shocked about it,” she said. Another resident said the broad daylight attack was “just something to process, I guess”. Melissa Nightingale is a Wellington-based reporter who covers crime, justice, and news in the capital. She joined the Herald in 2016 and has worked as a journalist for 10 years. Emergency services were called to Seddon St around 3.20pm today, where a man was found critically injured in the street, Inspector Simon De Wit said. Cordons are in place on Seddon St and residents can expect to see a large police presence as a scene examination is carried out this evening. "We know this incident will have caused great concern for nearby residents and the wider Naenae community, and we will have an increased presence in the area in the coming days to provide reassurance. "We would like to hear from anyone who has information which could help our investigation, who has not yet spoken to officers." Anyone with information has been urged to contact police on 105 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. A homicide investigation has been launched after a man died following a shooting in Naenae, Lower Hutt this afternoon. 5 mins ago 14 mins ago 41 mins ago 45 mins ago 48 mins ago 2 mins ago By RNZ The man accused of shooting and killing Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt this month can now be named as Wipuhara Kapene who was a member of the Tribesmen gang and a former president of the Rebels Motorcycle Club’s Christchurch chapter died on December 10 after being shot on Seddon St in Naenae Police opened a homicide investigation and began searching for Kapene saying he was armed and dangerous and should not be approached Kapene was arrested and charged with murder on Christmas Eve after police executed several search warrants in Wairarapa – although they did not at the time name the man arrested Kapene appeared at the Wellington District Court from prison via an audio-visual link on Friday The charges of murder and possession of a firearm were transferred to the High Court at Wellington Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday. Police said in a statement, he was "wanted for murder". Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said police received reports a person had been shot outside a house on Seddon St around 3.15pm last Tuesday. A police patrol unit was nearby and arrived at the scene to find Albert Enoka, 39, critically injured. "First responders immediately applied first aid, but sadly his injury was fatal, and he died at the scene." The vehicle, with registration number KRP453, was recovered by police on December 10 at a property on Judd Court in Naenae. An arrest warrant was issued for 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene arrest this morning as a result of the homicide investigation, Ryan said. "Police consider Kapene to be armed and dangerous, and he should not be approached. "It is likely Kapene is receiving help, and police will look to prosecute anyone harbouring or assisting him." Anyone who saw Kapene should contact police on 111 — or 105 if the information was being reported after the fact. Police have warned motorists to expect traffic disruption as the funeral of Albert Enoka — a prominent gang member — took place in the Hutt Valley and Porirua tomorrow. Enoka's funeral in Lower Hutt in the morning would include a procession to Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua afterwards. Hutt Valley Acting Area Commander Inspect Shaun Lingard said police would maintain a visible presence in Lower Hutt and would monitor the procession through to Porirua. "Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and those who will be gathering to mourn, and our role is to allow them to do so safely and respectfully, within the law." Lingard said police would not tolerate unlawful activity, including breaches of the Gangs Act 2024, under which gang insignia was prohibited. "Anyone who is seen to break the law can expect enforcement action, either at the time or after the fact." Police investigating a fatal shooting in Lower Hutt last week have issued a warrant to arrest a man this afternoon. 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene is wanted for murder, police said. (Source: NZ Police) 42 mins ago 3 mins ago Police investigating a fatal shooting in Lower Hutt last week have issued a warrant to arrest a man this afternoon Detective Inspector Haley Ryan said police received reports a person had been shot outside a house on Seddon St around 3.15pm last Tuesday A police patrol unit was nearby and arrived at the scene to find Albert Enoka "First responders immediately applied first aid was recovered by police on December 10 at a property on Judd Court in Naenae An arrest warrant was issued for 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene arrest this morning as a result of the homicide investigation "Police consider Kapene to be armed and dangerous "It is likely Kapene is receiving help and police will look to prosecute anyone harbouring or assisting him." Anyone who saw Kapene should contact police on 111 — or 105 if the information was being reported after the fact Police have warned motorists to expect traffic disruption as the funeral of Albert Enoka — a prominent gang member — took place in the Hutt Valley and Porirua tomorrow Enoka's funeral in Lower Hutt in the morning would include a procession to Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua afterwards Hutt Valley Acting Area Commander Inspect Shaun Lingard said police would maintain a visible presence in Lower Hutt and would monitor the procession through to Porirua "Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and those who will be gathering to mourn "Anyone who is seen to break the law can expect enforcement action either at the time or after the fact." The 2024 Condor Sevens tournament is at Naenae College all day today (Monday) There are live results online – to view and keep track of these visit our friends at College Sport Wellington at this link here: https://www.collegesport.org.nz/newsarticle/146843?newsfeedId=1578927 We will come in hot later on today and tomorrow with our written and visual content – look out for that our regular Monday column ‘Sideline Conversions’ will be published on Tuesday this week The curtain drops for good on the College rugby season in Wellington on Monday with the Condor Sevens being played in its now traditional location at Naenae College It’s a bumper field this year with 31 teams entered the most since before the word ‘Covid’ became a thing in our lives The tournament again serves as the qualifier for the National event at Mount Maunganui’s Blake Park in a few weeks’ time with the finalists in both the Open Boys and Open Girls earning the right to compete The 12-team Open Boys field is a strong looking one with seven of the eight Wellington schools in the 1st XV Premiership taking part Perennial heavyweights Scots College – the defending Christian Cullen Cup champions – and St Pats Silverstream are the top seeds the latter making a rare appearance at this event with St Pats Town the sole and notable absentee The field is rounded out by Hutt Valley High and a second side from Silverstream; to their credit this side is made up of players from only their title-winning 2nd and 3rd XV sides The Open Girls for the Kat Simpkins Cup comprises six teams headlined by St Mary’s whose decade of dominance has seen them lose just two matches across that time Sacred Heart loom as their most likely challenger and the two will be favourites to make the final and claim the two spots at the Nationals Wellington East impressed during the short XVs season and will be a dark horse Seven teams will front for the U15 Boys after Mana and Scots both withdrew on Friday Hutt Valley High were the surprising and deserving winners last year but with most of those players no longer eligible they face a mammoth task to repeat Silverstream and Wellington College are the seeded sides and are joined in the field by St Bernards Its an unbalanced draw format here where three of the lower seeded teams will be playing off for one spot in the semifinals the U15 Girls returns after insufficient entries to run it last year Aotea are top seeds by virtue of their upset win over St Mary’s in the grade final earlier in the year Notably Tawa College has teams in all for competitions which is a fantastic effort from the school Play gets underway at 9am with the first playoff action starting at 12.40 The finals commence from 3.20pm with the U15 Girls followed at 20-minute intervals by the U15 Boys The draw for morning/pool games is below (subject to change): The draw / times for afternoon games is below: Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By RNZ A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of Albert Enoka on December 10 who was reportedly a member of the Tribesmen gang and a former president of the Rebels Motorcycle Club’s Christchurch chapter Enoka was found critically injured on Seddon Street at about 3.15pm but later died at the scene The man was arrested without incident after Hutt Valley and Wairarapa police executed search warrants in the Wairarapa area on Tuesday morning Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Williamson said the arrested man is due to appear in court at a later date Police are still seeking CCTV footage in relation to events that occurred moments before and after the incident and ask anyone with any information to contact them