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RNZ News
4 minutes ago
- RNZ News
Potentially deadly pipe bombs found by body near Auckland motorway
A police cordon is set up in a walkway near SH1 at Highbrook. Photo: RNZ / Bella Craig Devices found near a body beside Auckland's Southern Motorway were pipe bombs that could have killed people, police say. Police were alerted to the sudden death about 11.30am on Tuesday and it resulted in the motorway being closed for many hours . Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said an investigation into the man's "sudden death" was continuing and further specialist examination of two devices found near him had been completed. Do you know more? Email "From this examination, police can confirm both devices were in fact viable pipe bombs. "These devices would have been capable of causing death or serious injury to any individual in proximity." Hayward said these devices had now been safely removed and destroyed and there was no wider risk to the public. A post-mortem examination on the man was being completed on Wednesday. "Police also expect our scene examination to be completed this afternoon," Hayward said. "Given the scenes proximity to a major state highway, it was imperative that the area was made safe before proceeding." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Man jailed over Bunnings prank, Trump pulls US from 'woke' UNESCO, BMW driver accused of wild move
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Wednesday. A father has been jailed after a prank in a Bunnings store last year. Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from UNESCO. White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said the US president believed the organisation was "woke" and "totally out-of-step with commonplace policies". Police in Queensland are urgently searching for a seven-week-old baby and two young children missing since last Friday. Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. Urgent search for baby, two kids Police are urgently searching for two schoolchildren and a seven-week-old baby who went missing from the Gold Coast last week. The 10-year-old girl, six-year-old boy and the baby were last seen near Mirambeena Drive in Pimpama at about 8.50am on Friday, July 18. Police say they were last seen with a woman, 41-year-old Monique, who they believe is known to the children and believed to be with them. They have since released image of Monique to the public in hopes of locating her. She has been described as caucasian with dark brown hair and brown eyes. An image of the seven-week-old baby has also been released by authorities, in addition to those of the two older children that had already been made public. Police believe Monique was driving a white Nissan X-Trail with the Queensland registration 992XPS, and may have travelled interstate to the Tenterfield area in NSW. Anyone who may have sighted them or the vehicle is urged to contact police. - NewsWire Cops stunned by BMW spotted on Melbourne street A driver in Melbourne's southeast has stunned police this week after he was allegedly spotted driving without a hood or driver's seat. Instead, his BMW had a garden chair and cushion in place as it was spotted driving in Cranbourne North on Monday. "The driver, a 64-year-old Narre Warren South man, claimed he was heading to get some parts and knew the car was not roadworthy," police said in a statement on Wednesday. He was issued with a defect notice and is expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences. Trump removes US from 'woke' UNESCO Donald Trump has removed the US from UNESCO for a second time. 'President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO — which supports woke, divisive cultural and social causes that are totally out-of-step with the commonsense policies that Americans voted for in November,' White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement. While widely known for its control of heritage sites globally, UNESCO addresses issues like climate change. Trump initially pulled the US from UNESCO in 2019 during his first term citing concerns of anti-Israel bias. Read more from Politico here. Dad jailed over Bunnings prank A father-of-three has been jailed over a Bunnings stunt he claimed was a prank gone wrong. Paul Andrew Hart said he had planned on releasing fart spray in the Northam Bunnings store on ANZAC Day in 2024, but accidentally sprayed a chilli spray that left customers hospitalised and struggling to breathe, Nine News reported. The stunt forced the Bunnings store to close, while victims were made to strip out of their clothes and be washed down in outdoor showers. The 52-year-old was jailed for 16 months. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. Urgent search for baby, two kids Police are urgently searching for two schoolchildren and a seven-week-old baby who went missing from the Gold Coast last week. The 10-year-old girl, six-year-old boy and the baby were last seen near Mirambeena Drive in Pimpama at about 8.50am on Friday, July 18. Police say they were last seen with a woman, 41-year-old Monique, who they believe is known to the children and believed to be with them. They have since released image of Monique to the public in hopes of locating her. She has been described as caucasian with dark brown hair and brown eyes. An image of the seven-week-old baby has also been released by authorities, in addition to those of the two older children that had already been made public. Police believe Monique was driving a white Nissan X-Trail with the Queensland registration 992XPS, and may have travelled interstate to the Tenterfield area in NSW. Anyone who may have sighted them or the vehicle is urged to contact police. - NewsWire Police are urgently searching for two schoolchildren and a seven-week-old baby who went missing from the Gold Coast last week. The 10-year-old girl, six-year-old boy and the baby were last seen near Mirambeena Drive in Pimpama at about 8.50am on Friday, July 18. Police say they were last seen with a woman, 41-year-old Monique, who they believe is known to the children and believed to be with them. They have since released image of Monique to the public in hopes of locating her. She has been described as caucasian with dark brown hair and brown eyes. An image of the seven-week-old baby has also been released by authorities, in addition to those of the two older children that had already been made public. Police believe Monique was driving a white Nissan X-Trail with the Queensland registration 992XPS, and may have travelled interstate to the Tenterfield area in NSW. Anyone who may have sighted them or the vehicle is urged to contact police. - NewsWire Cops stunned by BMW spotted on Melbourne street A driver in Melbourne's southeast has stunned police this week after he was allegedly spotted driving without a hood or driver's seat. Instead, his BMW had a garden chair and cushion in place as it was spotted driving in Cranbourne North on Monday. "The driver, a 64-year-old Narre Warren South man, claimed he was heading to get some parts and knew the car was not roadworthy," police said in a statement on Wednesday. He was issued with a defect notice and is expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences. A driver in Melbourne's southeast has stunned police this week after he was allegedly spotted driving without a hood or driver's seat. Instead, his BMW had a garden chair and cushion in place as it was spotted driving in Cranbourne North on Monday. "The driver, a 64-year-old Narre Warren South man, claimed he was heading to get some parts and knew the car was not roadworthy," police said in a statement on Wednesday. He was issued with a defect notice and is expected to be charged on summons with traffic offences. Trump removes US from 'woke' UNESCO Donald Trump has removed the US from UNESCO for a second time. 'President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO — which supports woke, divisive cultural and social causes that are totally out-of-step with the commonsense policies that Americans voted for in November,' White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement. While widely known for its control of heritage sites globally, UNESCO addresses issues like climate change. Trump initially pulled the US from UNESCO in 2019 during his first term citing concerns of anti-Israel bias. Read more from Politico here. Donald Trump has removed the US from UNESCO for a second time. 'President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO — which supports woke, divisive cultural and social causes that are totally out-of-step with the commonsense policies that Americans voted for in November,' White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement. While widely known for its control of heritage sites globally, UNESCO addresses issues like climate change. Trump initially pulled the US from UNESCO in 2019 during his first term citing concerns of anti-Israel bias. Read more from Politico here. Dad jailed over Bunnings prank A father-of-three has been jailed over a Bunnings stunt he claimed was a prank gone wrong. Paul Andrew Hart said he had planned on releasing fart spray in the Northam Bunnings store on ANZAC Day in 2024, but accidentally sprayed a chilli spray that left customers hospitalised and struggling to breathe, Nine News reported. The stunt forced the Bunnings store to close, while victims were made to strip out of their clothes and be washed down in outdoor showers. The 52-year-old was jailed for 16 months. A father-of-three has been jailed over a Bunnings stunt he claimed was a prank gone wrong. Paul Andrew Hart said he had planned on releasing fart spray in the Northam Bunnings store on ANZAC Day in 2024, but accidentally sprayed a chilli spray that left customers hospitalised and struggling to breathe, Nine News reported. The stunt forced the Bunnings store to close, while victims were made to strip out of their clothes and be washed down in outdoor showers. The 52-year-old was jailed for 16 months.
CBS News
14 hours ago
- CBS News
Police still searching for answers after more car break-ins in Minneapolis
For the second time in a week, Minneapolis police are investigating dozens of vehicle break-ins. Upwards of 70 car windows were smashed in the early morning hours on Monday. Reports came in from several areas in the 2nd and 5th precincts. Police are trying to figure out if these break-ins are connected to similar cases last week, when dozens of cars were ransacked, with no money taken. Authorities said they're reviewing video and scanning social media for any leads. They're also teaming up with nearby cities that have experienced similar damage in recent weeks. Police are checking city cameras, but also asking residents to check any surveillance video they might have. Investigators are urging anyone with doorbell or security cameras to check for suspicious activity and bring any helpful footage directly to police. You can also register your cameras with the city's Connect Minneapolis program so officers can know where to look faster when crimes happen. No arrests have been made, but police say there are extra patrols in the hardest-hit areas.
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Furious parents lash out at silence over local top cop accused of having a huge hoard of sick child abuse and bestiality pics - as he's pictured at a KIDS party just before his arrest
Outraged parents are demanding answers after a father-of-four police officer was allowed to attend kids events while being investigated and later charged over a vast cache of child abuse and bestiality images. Former elite Raptor Squad cop Mitchell Leslie, 38, from the NSW Central Coast, is accused of keeping more than 200,000 depraved images on his phone and laptop. He was arrested last week following a NSW Police probe into unauthorised use of police IT systems in March this year while attached to Hornsby Police Station. The investigation culminated in the seizure of his electronic devices in May. But despite being under investigation, Leslie continued to go to children's sporting events and even a kids' birthday party. Now outraged parents have shared their concerns with Daily Mail Australia, claiming they have been left in the dark. 'This has sent shockwaves through our community,' said one concerned mother whose children were among those at the party Leslie attended. 'Parents are anxious and disturbed that someone in such a position of trust could be implicated in such offences. 'This man has been to our houses, celebrated at birthday parties, played with our kids and had sleepovers at his house, but no one has said anything to any of us.' With no word from schools or authorities, the worried mother says parents have been left in the dark. 'We have no idea whose kids are allegedly in those images - if we should talk to our kids about it or what will happen next,' she said. 'I'm so upset by it. I feel sick and I can't sleep at night knowing this.' NSW Police confirmed Leslie was charged with misconduct in public office, two counts of possessing child abuse material, one count of possessing bestiality material, and three counts of accessing or modifying restricted data on the police computer system. Court documents revealed the investigation was sparked when Leslie allegedly accessed the confidential NSW Police Force computer database to illegally help his lover on multiple occasions. On one occasion, it's alleged he tried to protect her from being detected driving unlawfully and at another time he accessed it to help her brother avoid a domestic violence apprehension. He's also accused of drafting a letter on NSW Police letterhead for the Department of Communities and Justice to assist that same partner with 'prioritised residence relocation.' 'We want answers,' another parent told Daily Mail Australia. 'As someone with an understanding of child protection I'm asking what immediate safeguarding steps are being taken locally in response to this case? 'What communication and reassurance are being provided to local schools, families, and children who may be directly or indirectly affected? 'Because we have contacted the school, the police and our local MPs and no one is giving us answers.' Leslie's barrister Imogen Hogan applied for bail, telling the court her client was currently receiving psychological treatment in Brisbane Water Private Hospital after spending three weeks as a mental health inpatient at Gosford Public Hospital. She said Constable Leslie was involved in the arrest of several prominent outlaw motorcycle gang members, and faced 'significant risks' if he was to be remanded in custody. Ms Hogan tendered an affidavit from Constable Leslie's mother which said he hoped to continue his treatment at Brisbane Water Private Hospital until he could get a bed at a specialist 'first responder' PTSD treatment program at Kellyville Private Hospital. She said Constable Leslie no longer had access to his police database and the fear of custody was 'itself' reason to comply with any strict bail conditions. But the Crown prosecutor opposed bail, telling the court Constable Leslie had been adequately treated for PTSD while serving as a police officer. She said he was only admitted to hospital on May 30, which was the day police raided his home and he would have been charged sooner if it were not for concerns about his mental health. He is suspended without pay and an urgent review of his employment status is underway. Magistrate Michael O'Brien said ultimately he was unsatisfied any conditions would alleviate the risk of Constable Leslie fleeing the jurisdiction, committing further offences or interfering with witnesses and refused him bail. He will reappear at Downing Centre Local Court on September 10. NSW Police told Daily Mail Australia that they are still reviewing the material seized. 'Investigations under Strike Force Blumont remain ongoing, and it has been important to maintain a level of confidentiality to protect the integrity of the investigation and the court proceedings,' said the spokesperson. 'Strike Force investigators continue to review material contained on the seized electronic devices. 'Based on information currently at hand, it is alleged the material was downloaded from online platforms.' If parents believe their child may have been at risk, or if their child has told them about any inappropriate behaviour, please contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
The Independent
16 hours ago
- The Independent
Body found in lake identified as missing woman
A body found in a lake has been formally identified as a missing woman. Search teams looking for Rachel Booth, 38, recovered a body from a lake in Oakmere, Cheshire, on Monday. The mother-of-three, from Barnton, near Northwich, was reported missing in the early hours of Saturday and last seen at a garage in Sandiway at 3.50am, where she was captured on CCTV going into the store. On Tuesday morning, a spokeswoman for Cheshire Police said the body had been formally identified as Ms Booth. She said: 'Rachel's family continue to be supported by specialist officers from Cheshire Police.' On Monday, police said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file would be prepared for the coroner. Wild Shore Delamere water park closed over the weekend as searches took place in the area, next to Delamere Lake holiday park.
