Man guilty of $2.3m Covid-subsidy fraud, Biden diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer, and the Interislander ferry Aratere's last voyage confirmed.
1 Man guilty of 'deliberate and wide-reaching' wage subsidy fraud
Hun Min Im created a "complex web of fake companies and forged documents" that took experts many hours to piece together as they investigated the $2.3 million he claimed from Covid-era subsidies.
He was found guilty on 18 charges of obtaining by deception, 16 charges of used a forged document, and pleaded guilty near the end of his trial to 54 charges of dishonestly using a document.
2 Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer
The 82-year-old former US president was diagnosed over the weekend, with cancer cells having spread to the bone.
"The president and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians," his office said.
3 Cook Strait ferry Aratere to retire by August 30
The ferry, which had served the Cook Strait since 1999, will be pulled by the end of August to make way for required Picton port redevelopment. That could begin as soon as October and no later than March next year.
"While we will be sorry to see her go, it is a necessary step towards the arrival of new, bigger, more fuel-efficient rail-enabled ferries in 2029," said Interislander executive general manager Duncan Roy.
4 Jacinda Ardern speaks on 'imposter syndrome' in Yale graduation address
Her speech also covered the challenges faced during her leadership and the multiple crises the world faces today – from wars, climate change, to a "decreasing regard" for civil rights and human rights – "including the right to be who you are".
"Right now we need the power of your imposter syndrome, because it's also your curiosity and your humility," she said.
5 Witnesses sought as Hamilton police investigate woman's death
Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen an incident that saw a woman in Hamilton killed after a ute drove into a traffic light pole last Thursday.
They particularly want to speak to a woman wearing pink who assisted at the scene.
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