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Man admits he claimed to be Charlie Kirk gunman so real suspect could flee

17 September 2025

US police have charged a 71-year-old man they say has admitted to yelling out that he shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk in order to "allow the actual suspect to flee".

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A person's died following a serious two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Ellerslie this afternoon
	17 Sep: A person's died following a serious two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Ellerslie this afternoon... more

High winds are battering parts of the country
	17 Sep: High winds are battering parts of the country... more

Large scrub fires continue to burn around Canterbury, as strong winds fan flames across the region
	17 Sep: Large scrub fires continue to burn around Canterbury, as strong winds fan flames across the region... more

The return of Cam Roigard from a foot fracture headlines 13 players released by the All Blacks to NPC duty this weekend
	17 Sep: The return of Cam Roigard from a foot fracture headlines 13 players released by the All Blacks to NPC duty this weekend... more

In Donald Trump's America, questions not to the president's liking are met with hostility
	17 Sep: As America enters a dark tunnel of dangerous internal divisions and an increasingly violent public discourse, Donald Trump is escalating his attacks on many of this nation's institutions.... more

A pretty face helped make Robert Redford a star. Talent and dedication kept him one
	17 Sep: Good looks, a magical smile and natural charm all became synonymous with Robert Redford, who has died aged 89.... more

MetService has updated its weather warnings for the South Island and issued extra wind watches for Marlborough and Christchurch
	17 Sep: MetService has updated its weather warnings for the South Island and issued extra wind watches for Marlborough and Christchurch... more

Illness has disrupted the Breakers' preparations for Friday's season-opening NBL basketball game against the Brisbane Bullets in Auckland
	17 Sep: Illness has disrupted the Breakers' preparations for Friday's season-opening NBL basketball game against the Brisbane Bullets in Auckland... more

Jason Isaacs feels like a "surrogate father" to his on-screen children in The White Lotus
	17 Sep: In the hit HBO black comedy-drama anthology series, the 62-year-old actor plays businessman Timothy Ratliff, who is married to Victoria Ratliff (Parker Posey), and they have sons Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Lochlan (Sam Nivola), and daughter Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook)... more

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Today's News

Auckland:
A person's died following a serious two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Ellerslie this afternoon 18:47

Law and Order:
Man admits he claimed to be Charlie Kirk gunman so real suspect could flee 18:47

Environment:
High winds are battering parts of the country 18:37

International:
In Donald Trump's America, questions not to the president's liking are met with hostility 18:37

Entertainment:
Sofia Vergara had to miss the Emmy Awards on Sunday night (14.09.25) after being rushed to hospital 18:31

National:
A pretty face helped make Robert Redford a star. Talent and dedication kept him one 18:07

Law and Order:
A witness testifying against the man accused of murdering five people by lighting a deadly Wellington hostel fire says the defendant threatened in court to kill him 18:07

Entertainment:
Jason Isaacs feels like a "surrogate father" to his on-screen children in The White Lotus 18:01

Environment:
Large scrub fires continue to burn around Canterbury, as strong winds fan flames across the region 17:57

Entertainment:
Prince Harry is not "miserable" 17:31

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