Latest news with #RebeccaKirk
RNZ News
21-07-2025
- RNZ News
Man charged with arson after church fire in Auckland
A blaze has gutted the church at Saint Mary's Catholic School in Avondale, Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Victor Waters A man has been charged with arson after a fire tore through an Auckland church. An investigation was launched after a fire at St Mary's Church on Great North Road in Avondale at about 4.20am on 14 July. There were no injuries, however, the building was seriously damaged. Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk said officers arrested a 42-year-old man at a New Lynn property on Monday night. He has been charged with arson and will appear in Auckland District Court on Tuesday.
RNZ News
01-07-2025
- RNZ News
Body found in water off Waiheke Island
A member of the public discovered the body in the water at Oneroa. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are investigating after a body was found at a Waiheke beach. A member of the public found the body, in the water, near The Esplanade at Oneroa this morning, Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk said. At this stage, the death is being treated as unexplained. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
