New ferries revealed without cost, suspect of US CEO killing shouts while entering courthouse, and Russian court sentences Kiwi to 14 years jail in absentia.
1 New Cook Strait ferries expected for 2029, cost not revealed
Two new ferries for the Cook Strait are expected to begin operation in 2029, the Government has announced.
The price of the new ferries was not revealed.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said the cost was commercially confidential until procurement and negotiations for landside infrastructure were completed.
2 Russian court sentences Kiwi fighter to 14 years jail in absentia
A Russian court has sentenced a New Zealander to 14 years in prison – although he wasn't there to hear the ruling or serve the time.
According to Euromaidan Press, Jordan O'Brien was sentenced in absentia for fighting as a mercenary in an armed conflict.
3 US CEO killing: Suspect struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO struggled with deputies and shouted today while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania.
It came a day after he was arrested at a McDonald's and charged with murder.
4 PSA takes legal action against Govt over work-from-home restrictions
The union for public servants is taking legal action against the Government to stop its restrictions on working from home.
It has filed a claim with the Employment Relations Authority, and said the directive violated agreed-upon flexible working principles.
5 Dunedin gang pad restrained amid crayfish theft investigation
A search warrant has been executed at Dunedin's King Cobra gang pad this morning, which police believe was linked to a "stolen to order" crayfish theft crime ring.
Three search warrants targeting two individuals and three residential and commercial properties in Dunedin were carried out at 7am, police said, after a "months-long investigation" into the alleged theft of 3750kgs of commercial crayfish.
School prizegiving: Harmful or helpful for kids?
It’s almost the end of the school year. And that means it’s "awards season" for school students.
In this opinion article, Elise Waghorn looks at the pros and cons of handing out awards to students.
ONE MYSTERY SOLVED
Scientists have revealed the reason the Southern Alps turned a red colour in the summer of 2019 and 2020.
They also published findings that detail why it may happen again.
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