Actor Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and dog found dead, a former Auckland undertaker admits she interfered with human remains, and the last day of pool competition at Te Matatini.
1 Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and dog found dead
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were apparently dead for some time before a maintenance worker discovered them at the couple's Santa Fe home, according to investigators.
Hackman, 95, was found dead Thursday in a mudroom and his 63-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, was found dead in a bathroom next to a space heater, Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office detectives wrote in a search warrant. There was an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on a countertop near Arakawa.
2 Former Auckland undertaker admits interfering with human remains
A former Auckland undertaker accused of improperly handling human remains and deceiving people to buy vaccines for their dead loved ones has pleaded guilty to 14 charges.
Fiona Bakulich, 48, a former employee of Tipene Funerals, admitted to two charges of interfering with human remains and 12 charges of obtaining by deception.
3 Kapa fire up in last day of pool competition at Te Matatini
Today marked the last day of preliminary competition at Te Matatini.
The finalists will perform again in the top 12 tomorrow for the ultimate prize – the Ngāpo and Pīmia Wehi Duncan McIntyre Memorial Trophy.
It's the first time an extra day of pool performance (Te Awa) has been added thanks to a record 55 teams qualifying for Te Matatini ki Te Kāhui Maunga.
4 Donald Trump receives 'unprecedented' invitation from King Charles
US President Donald Trump has received an invitation for a second state visit to the United Kingdom from King Charles today.
It came via letter, presented by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at The White House. When presented the letter Trump said: "Am I supposed to read it right now?"
5 Man pleads not guilty to murdering Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming
The man accused of killing Nelson policewoman Lyn Fleming has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder.
However, he admitted drunk driving and driving while disqualified.
The 32-year-old appeared in the Blenheim High Court today, where his interim name suppression was continued.
ONE MAJOR CHANGE FOR AUCKLAND ROADS
Speed limits will soon go back up on roads across Auckland and a new map sets out for residents which areas are affected.
The changes align with the Government’s new land transport rule regarding speed limits. The rule required all speed limits lowered since January 2020 on several categories of roads to go back to their previous limits by the beginning of July this year.
Auckland Transport has now released an interactive map of the city, showing which roads will have their speed limits raised again.
ONE BIG PAYOUT FROM A 'CRUISE FROM HELL'
Passengers will receive almost double what they paid to take a trip on what their lawyer dubbed the "cruise from hell".
The May 2017 journey on the P&O Cruises Pacific Aria hit rough conditions, curtailing on-board activities and preventing them visiting planned ports from Brisbane to New Caledonia.
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