Man arrested after allegedly taking $100k launch for a joyride, Police Commissioner steps down, and Greens to consider waka-jumping Darleen Tana next month.
1 $100k launch taken for joyride before being returned to Akl marina
A man has been arrested after allegedly taking a $100,000 launch for a joyride from Auckland's Westhaven Marina.
Auckland City Central prevention manager Inspector Mark Miller said police were informed of the incident shortly after 7pm last night.
"It appears the alleged offender has boarded the 48-foot launch on Sunday evening and stayed on it overnight, before starting it up the next morning and leaving the marina."
2 Police Commissioner Andrew Coster leaving force for new role
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is leaving the force for a new role.
Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott announced today Coster had been appointed the agency's secretary for social investment and its chief executive.
He has been appointed for five years from November 11.
3 New species of NZ ghost shark discovered by scientists
A new species of ghost shark that lives exclusively in deep New Zealand and Australian waters has been discovered by scientists.
The Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish was previously thought to be part of a single globally distributed species.
But NIWA revealed new research shows "it is genetically and morphologically different to its cousins".
4 Greens to consider waka-jumping Darleen Tana next month
The Green Party will consider whether to invoke waka-jumping legislation to oust ex-member Darleen Tana from Parliament next month.
Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick today confirmed the party's special general meeting had been rescheduled for October 17, after it had been postponed due to legal action by Tana.
Tana had sought a judicial review and an injunction on the meeting proceeding, but on Friday the High Court confirmed the bid had failed.
5 No second thoughts for in-form Sam Cane over All Blacks departure
All Blacks veteran Sam Cane insists his late run of selection favour hasn't wavered his decision to step away from the national team this year.
The former captain has signed a three-year contract with Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath, effectively removing himself from the national programme under new coach Scott Robertson.
ONE TRIAL REFLECTION
New Zealand writer Charlotte Grimshaw was overseas during the eight-week Philip Polkinghorne trial, but that didn't stop her from following it closely.
As a writer who often explores the nuances of privileged Auckland society in her books, Grimshaw reflects on character, drugs, and why the nation was so gripped by the trial.
She asks the question: There was mystery, and there was suspense. But these elements exist in many criminal trials. What was different?
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