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18 Sept 2026
How Was He Allowed Out | Auckland News
A chilling inquest unfolds as authorities probe how a man flagged as high-risk for violence—after absconding from psychiatric care—was granted unescorted community leave just days before fatally attacking Laisa Waka Tunidau. Despite documented concerns over his behavior and history of violent crimes, including a prior life sentence for murder, he had left the hospital 35 times without incident. Medical staff noted his irritability and anger, yet deemed him low risk to the public. The victim’s family demands answers as testimony reveals systemic failures in monitoring a known danger. The inquest continues into November, seeking accountability in a tragedy that exposes gaps in mental health safety protocols.
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18 Sept 2026
Super Liquor Near Plunket Sparks Debate | Auckland News
Wānaka’s newest liquor store, Super Liquor, just got its license — right next door to a Plunket clinic and a decades-old Alcoholics Anonymous meeting spot. Over 100 locals protested, fearing it undermines family safety and recovery. The licensing committee approved it for one year, citing no proven harm, but slapped on conditions: no outside ads and a six-foot hedge between the store and Plunket. Critics argue nine other liquor stores are already nearby, and heavy drinkers are sensitive to alcohol proximity. The committee countered that the building once housed a licensed shop with no complaints, and police data shows declining alcohol-related incidents locally. Store owners tout modern security and local roots, while opponents plan an appeal — a heated clash over community values, sobriety, and what’s “the right vibe” for families.
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