Morning Headlines | More heavy rain on the way and Canadian PM's warning at World Economic Forum | Wednesday, January 21, 2026Already a subscriber? Member of the public disarms teen after stabbing over Pokemon cards in NewmarketA member of the public helped save a shop worker after they were allegedly stabbed following a pursuit of three teens who attempted to steal Pokemon cards. The victim of the attack has also sent a warning to other youths looking to try a similar heist. Police responded to reports of shoplifting at Hobby Lords on Broadway, Newmarket, where a staff member allegedly suffered a stab wound. The employee chased after the alleged offenders, stopping one on Nuffield St before a knife was produced and the alleged stabbing occurred, Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce said.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 21, 2026 18:24 UTC