Articles by Alex Mason, Anna Cross
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National
'Significant work' underway to get Kiwis trapped in New Caledonia home
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 1:50PMKiwis stranded in New Caledonia are being assured by the Government that “significant work” is being done to get them home. Minister...
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National
13-year-old girl dies suddenly after bullying – a family’s plea to NZ’s leaders
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 9:21AMWARNING: This story deals with suicide and self-harm. Please see below for help and crisis information. Raiana Boyd spent...
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World
Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes emergency reinforcements to its Pacific territory
Friday, 17 May 2024, 2:56PMViolence raged across New Caledonia for the third consecutive day Thursday, hours after France imposed a state of emergency...
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Sport
Blues back 'warrior' Papali’i over Cane to fill All Blacks' No 7 jersey
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 3:48PMBlues coach Vern Cotter has anointed Dalton Papali’i as the man to be the All Blacks’ go-to in the coveted No 7 jersey, over...
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National
Art by notorious double murderer Scott Watson to be exhibited at Christchurch gallery
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 10:05AMPrison art created by notorious double murderer Scott Watson will be exhibited at a Christchurch gallery this month - around...
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Sport
Wayde Egan reveals why he didn't entertain offers from other clubs and stayed with the Warriors
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 6:11PMWayde Egan had no thought of entertaining offers from rival NRL clubs, before putting pen to paper to stay in New Zealand...
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Crime
Christchurch man Michael Topp guilty of murdering, abusing his 3-month-old daughter
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 12:47PMWARNING: this story details allegations of significant and fatal child abuse. A Christchurch man has been found guilty of...
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Sport
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
Monday, 13 May 2024, 5:47PMFollow the podcast on Former All Blacks...
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National
Ponsonby shooting: Police 'well advanced' on planning, monitoring for gunman's funeral
Friday, 10 May 2024, 2:16PMPolice are “well advanced” in planning around the upcoming funeral for a gang member who fatally shot a man in Ponsonby. Teams...
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Sport
‘I don’t understand’: Webster reacts to controversial call in Warriors’ loss
Monday, 6 May 2024, 12:15PMWarriors coach Andrew Webster has given his verdict on the controversial refereeing decision — or lack thereof — that ultimately...
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Crime
New Zealand’s worst murderers: The men too dangerous for parole
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 9:03AMThere are 47 convicted murderers in New Zealand prisons who have served more than two decades of their life sentences without...
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Sport
‘So much courage’: Blues blown away by teammate’s cancer comeback
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:14AMThe Blues haven’t held back in their admiration for teammate Cameron Suafoa, who will make his return from receiving treatment...
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National
At least 31 fractures: 3-month-old baby suffered abuse before death
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 3:24PMWARNING: this story deals details allegations of significant and fatal child abuse. Crown: “no doubt” Michael Topp subjected...
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Sport
‘Still got a lot to show’: ABs hopeful admits frustration amid Crusaders’ woes
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:14AMCrusaders centre and All Blacks hopeful Levi Aumua has opened up on his frustrations, after an indifferent start to Super...
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Sport
McLaughlin has last laugh, wins Alabama GP after Indycar cheating scandal
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:53AMScott McLaughlin and Team Penske have had the last laugh as the Kiwi claimed victory at IndyCar’s Grand Prix of Alabama. Less...
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Sport
McLaughlin delivers perfect response to cheating scandal with Alabama pole
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 3:11PMKiwi Scott McLaughlin has delivered the perfect response to the IndyCar cheating scandal, and taken pole position for Monday’s...
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National
One dead after stolen ute flees police, crashes head-on with innocent motorist
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 1:30PMOne person has died and two others badly injured after the vehicle they were in crashed north of Ōtaki after fleeing police. Just...
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National
Not murder: US cop who shot NZ man dead during mental health 'crisis' cleared of serious charges
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 12:26PMA US jury has found a former police officer guilty of reckless endangerment after the fatal shooting of Christchurch man...
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Sport
Players, not coach, to blame for Crusaders' woes - captain
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 3:09PMCrusaders captain Scott Barrett has launched an impassioned defence of coach Rob Penney, and insists fault for his side’s...
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National
Pensioner held hostage, violently assaulted before alleged offender shoots at police
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 12:32PMA pensioner was held hostage for two hours and subjected to a violent assault in a “dangerous and unpredictable” incident...
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Sport
NRL: Warriors to let Andrew Webster have decisive say over Shaun Johnson's future
Sunday, 21 April 2024, 2:14PMWith James Fisher-Harris’ signature secured, Warriors chief executive Cameron George is prepared to leave the future of Shaun...
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National
Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'
Saturday, 20 April 2024, 9:02AMWARNING: This story deals with suicide. Please see below for help and crisis information. Sage Matutaera Ross was a beautiful,...
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National
Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares 'real' story of her life
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 9:03AMSeventy years after Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme were convicted of one of New Zealand’s most brutal and high-profile murders,...
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National
'Indefinitely mothballed': Quake-hit cathedral's dire future unless $30m found by August
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 9:09AMThe Christ Church Cathedral rebuild has a funding gap of $114 million - and if $30m isn’t secured by August this year, the...