IPCA called in over police checkpoint targeting pro-euthanasia group

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The independent police conduct Authority (IPCA) has been called in over a breath-testing checkpoint set up near a meeting in lower Hutt promoting euthanasia. Acting wellington District commander inspector Paul Basham said in a statement he was aware of concerns around the legal basis for the checkpoint. IT is appropriate that we notify this matter to the IPCA for it's consideration said Cmmr insp Basham. Police are responsible for enforcing New Zealand's laws and currently suicide or encouraging and helping someone to commit suicide is illegal in New Zealand He said. Suicide is legal in New Zealand though assisted suicide and euthanasia are not.

Rooney wins world shooting title

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New Zealand shooter Natalie Rooney has won her first ever world title. Rooney the Olympic silver medalist has won the woman's trap title at the ISSF world cup final in Rome. Rooney finished the semi final in the lead with 13 hits out of 15 targets and moved into the gold medal match along with the title defender, San Marino's Alessandra Perilli. During the medal match , the two Athletes scored 9 clays out of 15 each. To break the tie they entered a shoot off which lasted right to the 10th target then when Perilli missed a fatal clay, placing herself in second with 9+9 hits and leaving the gold medal to Rooney who sealed the victory with 9+10 Targets.

Breakers win first game of the season

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The New Zealand Breakers have started the season perfectly wining against  Melbourne United with a good score 76-71. The game was close for the three quarters with both teams having turns taking the lead. However in the final quarter the Breakers shot the ball extremely well to score 28 points. Shooting quard Corey Webster nailed 11 points which included a treble of three-pointers while wing man Tom Abercrombie drained 14 points in the final 10 minutes