Two people found guilty of murdering Angela Blackmoore, Iran fires air defence batteries, and All Black Tamaiti Williams and his fiancee Alice Weir welcome a baby girl.
1 Angela Blackmoore: Jail for pair over young mother's 1995 murder
Two people found guilty of murdering Angela Blackmoore nearly 30 years ago have been sentenced at the High Court in Christchurch to life behind bars.
David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum were given a minimum non-parole period of 10 years.
The pair pleaded not guilty to the 1995 crime but, after an almost five-week trial in December, a 12-person jury returned guilty verdicts for Hawken and Wright-Meldrum.
Blackmoore was a young pregnant mother when she was killed at her Wainoni home on August 17, 1995.
2 Iran fires air defence batteries in provinces, explosions heard
Iran fired air defence batteries early Friday after reports of explosions near a major airbase at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.
It remained unclear whether the country was under attack. However, tensions remain high after Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. One government official suggested sites may have been targeted by drones.
The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
3 All Blacks star welcomes baby girl 13 weeks early
All Black Tamaiti Williams and his fiancee Alice Weir have welcomed a baby girl.
The Crusaders prop posted to social media, announcing their daughter was born 13 weeks early.
"We welcomed our little princess Kaea Kate Williams on 07/04/24 ❤️. Kaea came early at 27 weeks and only weighed 1.4 pounds. Alice and baby are doing really well! But we have a long road ahead!
"We appreciate all the prayers, love and support ❤️".
4 Mike McRoberts to end news presenting career when Newshub closes
Mike McRoberts has called time on presenting prime time news.
He has been a frontperson for the Newshub bulletin, formerly known as 3News, for around 23 years.
"Ka mutu taku haerenga hei kaikawe kōrero, he haerenga i hīkoi tahi ai tatou - my journey as a news presenter is coming to an end, a journey we have walked together. Newshub's last six o'clock bulletin... will be my last presenting the news," McRoberts said.
5 Olympics: Eliza McCartney part of New Zealand athletics team for Paris
A pair of reigning world indoor champions and two former Olympic medalists have earned selection as part of the initial 15-strong athletics team for Paris 2024.
Among the team is pole vaulter Eliza McCartney, who last competed on the Olympic stage when winning bronze as a teenager at Rio 2016. The New Zealand record-holder has had her injury struggles in recent years but managed to grab a world indoor silver medal in Glasgow last month.
Two young pole-vaulters are also making their Olympic debuts. Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Imogen Ayris and Olivia McTaggart will travel to Paris subject to the pair meeting performance conditions.
ONE NEW NEWSLETTER
Broadcaster Scotty Stevenson launches a new sport newsletter with 1News.co.nz on Monday.
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If this sounds stressful or potentially problematic to you, that’s because it is.
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