Photo shows campsite where Marokopa children were found; youth charged with murder after fatal stabbing; house prices drop 30% from peak in Wellington.
1 First photo shows remote campsite where Marokopa children found
Police have released an image of the campsite in dense Waikato bush where the remaining two Marokopa children were found yesterday following the fatal shooting of their father Tom Phillips.
The fugitive father, who had evaded law enforcement for nearly four years, was shot dead by police early on Monday morning after a police officer was shot and critically injured during a burglary response.
2 Youth charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria
A teenager has been arrested and charged with murder following an investigation into the death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria in Napier earlier this year.
Karauria, 15, was found critically injured at an Alexander Ave address following reports of a disorder event at 3.10am on May 11 and died at the scene despite efforts by ambulance staff.
3 Trump note to Epstein that he denies signing released by Congress
Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by US president Donald Trump, which he has denied.
The letter was included as part of a 50th birthday album compiled in 2003 for Epstein, a wealthy and well-connected financier who was once a friend of Trump's.
4 Multiple victims, no remorse: the factors leading to Patterson's life sentence
Erin Patterson, 50, was convicted in the Supreme Court of Victoria two months ago on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
The notorious mushroom killer will not be eligible for parole until she is in her mid-80s.
Legal experts Rick Sarre and Ben Livings examine the judge's decision.
5 Two state schools poised to become charter schools
Two state schools are in contract negotiations to become charter schools as early as next year – but their identities remain under wraps.
The Charter School Agency said the schools applied last year to convert and had consulted with their communities.
Watch: Experts warn it 'could take months, if not years' for Tom Phillips' kids to heal
Jayda, Maverick and Ember were on the run with their father Tom Phillips for more than 1450 days.
ONE HOUSE PRICE DROP
Wellington house prices are now up to 30% below their peak, as the housing market continues to record a steady slide, QV says.
It has released its latest data, which shows the QV House Price Index fell 0.8% in the three months to the end of August.
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