Maire Leadbeater will launch her new book, See No Evil: New Zealand's betrayal of the people of West Papua, in Whangārei tonight.
Book launch
Author Maire Leadbeater will launch her new book on New Zealand's treatment of West Papua, in Whangārei tonight. See No Evil: New Zealand's betrayal of the people of West Papua issues a challenge to New Zealanders to acknowledge and make right the consequences of this nation's ''selective diplomacy''
in the Pacific region. Leadbeater will have her Whangārei public launch tonight from 5.30pm at Marion House, 155A Kamo Rd. The launch is hosted by Northland Urban Rural Mission (NURM).
Fire pit death an accident
The death of a Northland man whose body was found in a fire pit was the result of an accident rather than foul play, police say. The man's death, during a social event in Waima, South Hokianga, last weekend sparked a police investigation which included a thorough scene examination, interviews and a post-mortem examination. However, Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston said police now believed the man's death was not suspicious. The case had been referred to the Coroner who would make a final determination. The man was aged in his 60s and from the Waima area.
Man pleads not guilty
