Five Big Things That Happened Today: Monday, April 15

April 15, 2024

More details emerge about the Sydney mall attacker, changes on the way for furry friends in rentals, and Jenny May-Clarkson reveals her moko kauae.

1 'It's obvious' Sydney mall killer targeted women — police chief

Women were the targets of a mentally ill attacker who killed six people in a mass stabbing event that has shocked the nation, the NSW Premier says.

Investigations were continuing and a lengthy coronial inquiry would be conducted into the violent and horrific crime — but the mentally ill attacker's motive may never be conclusively known, according to authorities.

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2 Destiny Church member admits vandalising rainbow crossing

Ford O'Connor, 31, appeared at the Auckland District Court this morning and entered a guilty plea.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki addressed the media, saying O'Connor was married to his granddaughter and was a member of the church.

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3 Analysis: Join the club — Warriors get it, union does not

It wasn’t the result that resonated in the Auckland drizzle on Saturday, even though a fightback draw against the Sea Eagles is proof enough that the Andrew Webster Warriors are masters of a destiny at odds with club history.

The Warriors have tapped into something special - a sense of belonging. Rugby union should take note, writes 1News' Scotty Stevenson.

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4 Landlords will be able to charge 'pet bond', Government announces

Landlords will soon be able to demand an additional bond for would-be tenants with pets. The additional bond — on top of the up to four weeks' rent charge on existing bonds — would be up to two weeks' rent.

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5 Couple have to leave New Zealand because their advisor forgot to apply for visa

The Auckland couple paid thousands of dollars to have their application for the 2021 Residence Visa submitted by the advisor, who said due to staffing issues, they forgot to process the couple's application.

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ONE JOURNEY TOLD

"It’s taken me years to finally say, this is who I am and I’m damn proud of my Māoritanga."

As Jenny-May Clarkson prepared to reveal her moko kauae for the first time on television, the Breakfast presenter told 1News' Indira Stewart about her long road to self-acceptance and the strength she now gains from following the path of her tūpuna.

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ONE WELLNESS GUIDE THAT MIGHT WORK

Psychologists Ben Gibson and Victoria Ruby-Granger suggest doing these five things for long-term wellbeing.

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