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After a heart-wrenching 42 hours fearing her teenage daughter was dead, Amy Walsh has received the best Christmas present of all: "I have my girl". 19-year-old Maia Johnston left Walsh's Upper Hutt home on Saturday night, and was found on Monday afternoon in the bushy hills surrounding Totara Park where she had fallen down a waterfall, breaking her leg, multiple ribs, and suffering facial injuries . "Got lost in mountains and fell down [an] almost two storey waterfall, couldn't walk my way out and I'll be in hospital for a while," she posted on social media on Tuesday morning. The search for the missing teen began on Saturday, which Walsh said had started out as "a really great day". Saturday Johnston, her siblings and her best friend Keri had travelled down from Hamilton to celebrate an early whānau Christmas. Johnston and Keri had been to the park in the early evening and sat chatting on the doorstep when they returned, Walsh said. Saturday 21 December 8pm "Maia said to Keri about 8 o'clock, 'I just need some time by myself'," said Walsh. That was not unusual, and Johnston had not been upset, she said. "There was nothing out of character to need a bit of fresh air. So she's walked off with just a vape." Saturday 21 December 8.30pm Keri realised Johnston had left her phone behind, and went looking for her friend in the pouring rain. Saturday 21 December 9pm Walsh got in the car to find what she thought would be "two wet girls" at the park - but only Keri was there. They had no idea where Johnston was - and Johnston did not know the area at all. Saturday 21 December 9.40pm Walsh calls the police and reports her daughter missing. She posts on a local Facebook page too, and locals brave the weather to search the area through the night. Sunday 22 December There's no sign of Johnston, the search continues and a plea goes out for more help. An online group chat is created with people from Totara Park, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Stokes Valley and further afield wanting to join the search, which grows to more than 70 people. They knock on doors throughout Totara Park, and put the call out for CCTV footage, in a bid to piece together Johnston's movements. By midnight, Walsh is exhausted, having searched for 27 hours straight. She finally goes home to sleep so she can continue looking for her daughter on Monday. Some volunteers told RNZ they were out searching until 3am on Monday. Monday 23 December 10am A base is set up at the Totara Park School Hall in an effort to better co-ordinate the search. Organisers Penny Clash and Susan Stevenson spoke with people about where they had been, directed their next search areas, and documented everything on a whiteboard. Dozens of people were in and out of the hall, and after flyers arrived, some were tasked with letterbox drops. Police officers arrive and park up at the hall too, with Clash and Stevenson feeding them any information they get from searchers, including CCTV footage. A police search and rescue team, and volunteers continue searching throughout Totara Park, including the bushy hills surrounding the suburb. Monday 23 December 1.30pm A police search and rescue team finds Johnston in the hills above Cannon Point Road. She had a broken leg and ribs, and a split lip, but was "cracking jokes" with her rescuers, said Walsh. Walsh is at the hall when police deliver the news her daughter has been found alive. She told RNZ she was in disbelief - and other volunteers said when police made the announcement, there was a brief silence before they erupted, sharing tears and hugs. Walsh and whānau headed to the bottom of the hill where Johnston would be brought out. It's a bit of a wait, as a special stretcher had to be delivered from Wellington Hospital. Monday 23 December 3.30pm Maia is stretchered out of the bush and into an ambulance, accompanied by her parents. Her whānau are crying and embracing - just glad Johnston is alive. Tuesday 24 December Walsh posts on social media that her daughter is likely to be in hospital for weeks and needed multiple surgeries - her first was on her spleen overnight, and she was due for her second on Tuesday morning. Her injuries are worse than first thought, but nothing that won't heal, said Walsh. "It's OK. I have my girl." One of the searchers has set up a Givealittle page to assist the family during Johnston's recovery . Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug useThe AirPods Pro 2 are currently available on Amazon for an incredible price of $159, down from the list price of $249 (36% off) . This deal is a record low for these very popular wireless earbuds which were priced at $189 just hours ago. Previously, the lowest price was seen during Prime Day in October at $169 but they’re usually well above $200. This current deal not only offers the best price ever but is also accessible to non-Prime members. Given the popularity of these earbuds, stock may run out quickly, so it’s wise to act fast. See at Amazon One of the great advantages of purchasing through Amazon during Black Friday is the extended return policy: you can return items purchased during this time until January 31, 2025,—far exceeding the standard 30-day return window. Why Go For The AirPods Pro 2? The AirPods Pro 2 feature advanced technology that enhances your listening experience: they’re equipped with the Apple-designed H2 chip and deliver high-fidelity sound with improved audio performance. The custom high-excursion driver and high dynamic range amplifier work together to produce richer bass and crystal-clear sound across a wide range of frequencies. The Active Noise Cancellation ( ANC ) technology has been significantly upgraded and provides up to twice as much noise cancellation compared to the previous generation . In addition to ANC, the AirPods Pro 2 come with Adaptive Transparency mode which adjusts the level of ambient sound you hear based on your environment. This means that while you can enjoy your audio without interruption, you can still be aware of important sounds around you, such as traffic or conversations. The earbuds also include a Hearing Aid feature. The design of the AirPods Pro 2 remains sleek and comfortable and they include silicone ear tips in four sizes (XS, S, M, L) for a customizable fit. They are also sweat and water-resistant (IP54) which makes them suitable for workouts or outdoor use. With up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge and up to 30 hours with the MagSafe Charging Case , they’re perfect for all-day use. In addition to the AirPods Pro 2, Amazon is offering massive discounts on other Apple products during this early Black Friday event. You can find great deals on the latest MacBook Air and Pro models, Mac Minis, iPads and iPad Minis as well as AirPods Max. Apple typically does not offer direct promotions in its own stores ; therefore, shopping through authorized retailers like Amazon is essential for accessing these discounts. See at Amazon
Dhaka: Former junior minister Abdus Salam Pintu, known for aiding the Pakistan-based terror group Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), was granted bail on Tuesday by a Bangladesh court after 17 years of imprisonment. A prominent member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Pintu had been serving time for his role in the 2004 grenade attack plot against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Abdus Salam, a founding general secretary of Tangail district BNP, was elected member of parliament three times from Tangail-2 constituency. He was deputy education minister in the last BNP government in 2001. Abdus Salam was arrested on 21 August in 2008. Another former BNP minister, Lutfozzaman Babar, involved in the same case, was also released last week. Charges Against Pintu Pintu was accused of facilitating HuJI's terror activities by procuring weapons, mobilising funds, and training recruits. Reports from investigation officers indicate he played a critical role in arming militants and helping HuJI conduct operations in India and Afghanistan. He was also implicated in the radicalization of madrassa students and facilitating the escape of his brother, Moulana Tajuddin, a HuJI leader, to Pakistan. “Most of their recruits came from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) and Bangladesh... They had also mobilized funds, arms, and ammunition for insurgents in Kashmir of India,” an officer revealed during a 2021 court hearing in Dhaka. The court found that both Pintu and Babar provided extensive support to HuJI after the Awami League government left office in 2001, aiding in the group's expansion and weapons acquisition. It was through Abdus’s brother and HuJI leader, Moulana Tajuddin, that both aided the terror outfit in their plans to bleed India Pintu’s Role in Terror Attacks on India Abdus Salam Pintu’s involvement with HuJI included enabling terror attacks against India. He was reportedly a central figure in the group's efforts to infiltrate militants and arm operatives targeting India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir. HuJI’s madrassa-based recruitment drives and arms smuggling networks were supported through his extensive political and financial connections. The Pakistan-based Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami has been responsible for multiple terror attacks in India. The group was implicated in the 2006 court complex bombings in Varanasi, the 2007 Ajmer Sharif Dargah blast, and the 2011 Delhi High Court bombing. HuJI operates in collaboration with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), receiving backing from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). These attacks are part of Pakistan's "Bleed India with a Thousand Cuts" strategy. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Asia, World and around the world.
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