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Five Big Things That Happened Today: Thursday, June 26
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died, charges are laid for an alleged hit-and-run, and authorities bust an 'insider threat' smuggling drugs at Auckland Airport. 1 Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at 50 after revealing last year she was battling kidney disease. Her party said it was "heartbroken" to confirm news of the death of "our sister" in the early hours of this morning. Leaders across the political spectrum joined in paying tribute. ADVERTISEMENT Read More 2 Second man charged after Rotorua man's death in alleged hit-and-run A second man has been charged after a fatal alleged hit-and-run in Hamilton last week. A motorcyclist allegedly overtook a stationary vehicle and struck Paige Johnson as he was crossing Edmund Rd in Mangakakahi at around 2.15pm on June 15. Johnson, who was sight- and hearing-impaired, died in hospital on June 19. Read More 3 Auckland Airport drug syndicate: $24m meth, cocaine seized — 18 arrests ADVERTISEMENT Eighteen people were arrested following an investigation into drug smuggling at Auckland Airport with ten of those staff at the airport. Ten of those arrested worked at Auckland Airport, including nine baggage handlers. Read More 4 'Close to home': Divers disable WWII mines in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf Mines that were laid to protect Waitematā Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf from threats posed by the Japanese and German navies have been disabled. Divers used low-level explosive charges to crack the mine casings, allowing seawater to disarm the mines permanently. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 5 NATO chief Mark Rutte refers to Donald Trump as 'daddy' The leaders of NATO met in the Netherlands amidst the backdrop of war in the Middle East, with the US president recently dropping the F-bomb after lashing out at Israel and Iran's post-ceasefire strikes. The NATO Secretary General said at the military alliance meeting that "daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get [them to] stop". Read More Watch: Severe weather warnings as school holidays approach 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said for some places the heavy rain will be "almost off the scale" as some "nasty" weather moves in. Watch Here ADVERTISEMENT ONE STUNNING PHOTO A seventeen-year-old's photo of a white-faced heron has crowned him as Tūhura Otago Museum's photographer of the year. There were more than 4450 entries from around the world, but Sam McGee's photo stood out due to its 'excellent composition and moody, almost monochromatic tones,' the judging panel said. The exhibition, Otago's Lens on the Wild World, opens from June 26 until October 12 at Tūhura Otago Museum. Entry is free. Read More
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Second man charged after Rotorua man's death in alleged hit-and-run
A second person has been arrested and charged in relation to a fatal alleged hit-and-run in Rotorua last week. A motorcyclist allegedly overtook a stationary vehicle and struck Paige Johnson as he was crossing Edmund Rd in Mangakakahi at around 2.15pm on June 15. Johnson, who was sight- and hearing-impaired, died in hospital on June 19. Following a 10-day search and several public appeals for information, police yesterday arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton. He was expected to appear in the Hamilton District Court today charged with manslaughter, failing to stop to ascertain injury or death, and driving while disqualified. ADVERTISEMENT Police said today a 55-year-old man was also arrested at a Rotorua address yesterday and charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter. He was also due to appear in the Rotorua District Court today. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen said the 55-year-old also faced charges unrelated to the fatal crash, alleging staff discovered ammunition, cannabis and stolen property during a search warrant. The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Iran strikes report, stranded travellers land safely, rough weather coming, Bezos' wedding under fire, Kiwi basketballer joins LA Lakers. (Source: 1News) The man was due to appear in the Rotorua District Court today charged with accessory after the fact to manslaughter, as well as unlawful possession of ammunition, cultivating cannabis and receiving property worth more than $1000. Van Kempen said: "Once again, we wish to thank the public for the assistance they have provided over the course of this investigation, which has been vital to making the two arrests we have made."
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12 hours ago
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Second man charged following fatal motorcycle hit-and-run
The motorcyclist police say was involved in a fatal hit and run. Photo: Supplied / Police Police say they have now charged a second person following the death of a pedestrian in Rotorua. Paige Johnson, 24, died after the hit-and-run on Edmund Road on 15 June. A 55-year-old man was arrested in Rotorua and charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter. Police say while executing the warrant, ammunition, cannabis and stolen property was discovered, the man also facing charges in relation to those. On Wednesday police arrested a 31-year-old Hamilton man and charged him with manslaughter, failing to stop to ascertain injury or death and driving while disqualified. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
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Motorcyclist charged over fatal hit and run in Rotorua
Footage of the motorcyclist had been released in an effort to find the rider. Photo: Supplied / Police A motorcyclist has been charged with manslaughter and failing to stop after the death of a pedestrian in Rotorua earlier this month. Paige Johnson, 24, died in hospital after the crash on Edmund Road on 15 June. Police earlier said the motorcyclist overtook a stationary car at about 2.15pm, hitting Johnson, after the car stopped for him to cross at a designated pedestrian crossing. Police conducted search warrants in Hamilton and Rotorua today, and arrested a 31-year-old Hamilton man. He is due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow, charged with manslaughter, failing to stop to ascertain injury or death, and driving while disqualified. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen said police hoped the arrest would provide some relief to Johnson's family. "We still have a long way to go, but today's arrest marks an important milestone in our investigation, and the public has played a significant part in today's arrest. "What happened on 15 June was a tragedy and was felt through our community, and I want to thank everyone who has assisted us throughout the investigation." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
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2 days ago
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Police reveal where motorcyclist drove after hit and run, release name of victim
The motorcyclist police say was involved in a fatal hit and run. Photo: Supplied / Police Police have released more information about the motorcyclist who hit a pedestrian in Rotorua before driving off . The pedestrian, who later died in hospital, was 24-year-old Paige Johnson from Rotorua. Police continue to hunt for the motorcyclist, and are appealing for help from the public. They believe he is male, with a distinctive full-length tattoo on his left leg and that he was riding a black and gold Kawasaki Ninja 600cc. CCTV footage provided by the public has helped police build a picture of his movements after the collision. The motorbike is seen travelling from Edmund Road on to Clayton Road, then along Thomas Road and in to Gordon Road, heading east. The motorcyclist police say was involved in a fatal hit and run. Photo: Supplied / Police Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen, Rotorua CIB, says a significant police presence has been in and around this area on Tuesday, and police have been speaking with residents and gathering further information. "The response has been extremely positive, with several valuable pieces of information being received. "Police are also continuing to support Paige's family, who are devastated by his loss. "Both Paige's family and Police reiterate our appeal to anyone with knowledge of this incident, the motorcycle, or its rider to contact Police - either directly or anonymously via Crime Stoppers." Van Kempen says police are asking the motorcyclist to come forward and do the right thing for their own sake and for a grieving family. "We know Paige's death will likely be weighing heavily on this person and it is important that we speak to them to understand the full picture of what occurred." Anyone assisting people involved in the incident in a way that intentionally hinders the police investigation could have serious consequences, he said.
