Articles by Adam Pearse and George Block
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Politics
PM announces shakeup of Kāinga Ora after highly critical report
Monday, 20 May 2024, 4:10PMThe Government is embarking on a multi-year shake up of public housing agency, Kāinga Ora, after a highly critical report...
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National
Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana probe cost reaches $43k
Monday, 20 May 2024, 12:47PMThe ongoing investigation into suspended Green MP Darleen Tana has cost the taxpayer $43,000 and is likely to increase. A...
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National
Two escape 'rough landing' as helicopter comes down on beach
Sunday, 19 May 2024, 1:35PMTwo occupants of a helicopter that had a “rough landing” on a beach in Northland had a lucky escape. Police said it received...
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Politics
Watch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard running
Friday, 17 May 2024, 8:56AMThe Government is spending more than $60 million over four years to allow Surf Life Saving NZ and Coastguard NZ to fund functions. Surf...
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Crime
Auckland police officer accused of perjury named as Constable James Cox
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 3:04PMThe Auckland police officer accused of lying in the witness box during a trial can now be named. He is Constable James Phillip...
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National
82-year-old man charged with obstructing Auckland murder investigation
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 11:55AMFour people, including one in his 80s, have been charged with obstructing a detective investigating the killing of an Auckland...
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Crime
Psychotic Mt Albert walkway killer detained as special patient as family remembers victim
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2:42PMFamily and friends of Tom Coombes have paid tribute to the much-loved son of Bethell’s Beach as his killer Christian Eteuati...
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National
Psychotic Mt Albert walkway killer detained as special patient as family remembers victim
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2:39PMFamily and friends of Tom Coombes have paid tribute to the much-loved son of Bethell’s Beach as his killer Christian Eteuati...
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World
Dame Jacinda Ardern retained as NZ and France create Christchurch Call foundation
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 3:36PMFormer Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will remain a key figure in New Zealand’s efforts to reduce online extremist content...
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Crime
Auckland father Tipene Te Ahuru guilty of murdering baby son
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 2:46PMA jury has found Tipene Te Ahuru guilty of murdering his son Amaziah after a little under three hours of deliberation. The...
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Crime
Young Auckland couple's grim life no excuse for dad killing child - Crown
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 7:12AMDid baby Amaziah die at the hands of his tired and irascible father Tipene Te Ahuru in a moment of blind rage or was his...
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National
Liz Gunn defends calling worker a Nazi amid warning from judge
Friday, 10 May 2024, 1:23PMThe trial of former TVNZ host Liz Gunn and her cameraman, Jonathan Clark, has resumed today with more tense exchanges between...
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Politics
Govt pledges $571m for Defence Force pay, helicopter and vehicle upgrades
Friday, 10 May 2024, 11:51AMThe Government’s upcoming Budget will contain $571 million of new funding to boost pay for Defence Force staff, upgrade its...
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Politics
Govt ramps up threat of sanctions on beneficiaries if new obligations aren’t met
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 10:25AMThe Government is ramping up its threat of sanctions on Jobseeker beneficiaries not fulfilling their obligations by introducing...
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Politics
Julie Anne Genter sent to Privileges Committee but Greens won't strip her portfolios
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 2:34PMSpeaker Gerry Brownlee has referred Green MP Julie Anne Genter to the Privileges Committee after a confrontation in Parliament...
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National
Liz Gunn trial: Airport security worker describes alleged assault
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 10:34AMAn Auckland airport security worker says she felt intimidated and was questioned about her nationality by anti-vaccination...
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Politics
Watch: PM announces $1.9b Corrections investment
Monday, 6 May 2024, 3:58PMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has today announced a $1.9 billion investment in additional law and order measures as Auckland...
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Crime
Auckland father killed baby son while mother was out doing laundry - Crown
Monday, 6 May 2024, 1:48PMAn agitated and impatient Auckland father fatally wounded his infant son while his partner was out doing the laundry, a jury...
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Politics
Co-leaders discussing fresh claims of poor behaviour with MP Julie Anne Genter
Monday, 6 May 2024, 1:39PMThe Green Party co-leaders have discussed with under-fire MP Julie Anne Genter fresh allegations of her poor behaviour, which...
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National
Hunt on for 'extremely dangerous' man after Ponsonby Rd shooting
Monday, 6 May 2024, 7:24AMA man was shot and killed on Ponsonby Rd about 10.15pm last night. Police hunting suspect considered ‘extremely dangerous’. Suspect...
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Crime
Hundreds of Auckland young offenders escaping custody - and the document OT didn't want you to see
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 9:56AMHalf of the young offenders remanded to Auckland community homes have escaped custody in recent years, an Oranga Tamariki...
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National
Nats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a year
Friday, 3 May 2024, 3:41PMThe National Party has disclosed a massive $10.4 million in donations in its election year haul for 2023, more than double...
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Crime
Bail granted after Leo Molloy confronts alleged pistol-waving 'cowboy'
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 1:02PMThe man labelled a “cowboy” by Auckland hospitality identity Leo Molloy has appeared in court charged with brandishing a...
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National
Police raid Head Hunters' North Shore gang pad
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 8:02AMArmed police have raided the Head Hunters North Shore gang pad in the Auckland suburb of Wairau Park. The Herald understands...