Articles by Barry Soper, Annabel Reid
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Crime
Senior gang leader backs pay rise for police- here's why
Sunday, 7 April 2024, 9:52AMPolice officers campaigning for a pay rise – including those “struggling to put food on the table” - have received backing...
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Crime
Gisborne brawl deaths: Gang leaders involved in peace talks ahead of tangi for fight victim
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 8:35PMSenior gang leaders from Black Power and the Mongrel Mob were involved in talks to ensure peace during the lengthy final...
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Crime
Gisborne brawl deaths: Tangi under way for victim
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 2:39PMFamily and friends of one of the Gisborne brawl victims have gathered on the East Coast for his tangi. Kane Wiremu Te Paa...
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National
Anti-hate speech activist: Irish anti-transgender activist visit ensures hate speech is platformed
Monday, 11 March 2024, 12:08PMAn anti-hate speech activist says Irish anti-transgender activist Graham Linehan’s upcoming New Zealand tour helps ensure...
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National
Cyclone Gabrielle miracle: How a massive sinkhole near HB coastline saved lives
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 2:02PMBay View publican Adrienne Morrin is still shocked at the images of mud-soaked Cyclone Gabrielle survivors arriving at her...
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National
Police hope drone search results help in search for missing dad
Friday, 9 February 2024, 10:28AM* A year has passed since Joseph Ahuriri was last seen, as Cyclone Gabrielle slammed Hawke’s Bay * Police vow to keep searching...
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National
“We need to get it right” – Government looking to get up to speed on AI regulation
Monday, 29 January 2024, 7:56AMThe Government is gearing up to develop regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) for New Zealand. It isn’t mentioned...
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Lifestyle
Ardern, Gayford wake up husband and wife after partying night away; what ex-PM said in speech
Sunday, 14 January 2024, 9:31AMDame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford will finally wake up this morning as husband and wife – after marrying in front of...
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National
Just married! Ardern and Gayford tie the knot; Hipkins among guests
Saturday, 13 January 2024, 10:19AMFormer New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will today marry partner Clarke Gayford in a ceremony in Hawke’s Bay....
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National
Wedding of the year: Inside Jacinda Ardern's wedding to Clarke Gayford in Hawke's Bay
Saturday, 13 January 2024, 9:09AM* Exchanging of vows comes almost a decade on from Dame Jacinda Ardern’s first date with Clarke Gayford * Exclusive winery...
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National
Kiwi surfer Saffi Vette, going to Paris Olympics 2024, opens up on tragedy, dyslexia and bullying
Sunday, 7 January 2024, 10:04AMOlympian-in-waiting Saffi Vette has overcome personal tragedy, a learning disorder, school bullying and funding shortfalls...
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World
Ukraine disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies
Friday, 22 December 2023, 10:32AMThe year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia. It ended with disappointment...
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Sport
'Particularly toxic': Erasmus on his relationship with former ABs coach
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 9:01AMRassie Erasmus makes a series of revelations in his new book, Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby, including: -How then-New...
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National
Wayne Barnes opens up on Hansen F-bomb, 'serial cheat' Richie McCaw
Saturday, 2 December 2023, 11:50AMControversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty...
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Politics
Special votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?
Friday, 3 November 2023, 4:29PMExpect more political bombshells and squabbles before the next Prime Minister and government is sworn in. Final election...
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News
ACT steps up the scrutiny of public sector CEOs
Monday, 9 October 2023, 1:10PMPublic service chief executives have come under increased scrutiny from ACT after leader David Seymour released an open letter...
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News
Nanaia Mahuta under scrutiny over Israel, Hamas attack statement
Monday, 9 October 2023, 12:21PMMinister of Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta, has come under scrutiny for the wording of her initial statement over the attacks...
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News
ACT announces new health policy on medicines strategy
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 3:06PMACT has centered its newest health policy on requiring a biennial Medicines Strategy from the Ministry of Health. It hopes...
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News
Labour's supermarket duopoly shake up excites and cautions
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 1:54PMLabour’s plan to shake up the supermarket duopoly has been met with excitement over the prospect of lowering prices, but...
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News
Listener Seven Controversy Resurfaces Again
Monday, 2 October 2023, 2:56PMThe Listener Seven controversy has resurfaced again — after a debate on mātauranga Māori promised by University of Auckland...
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News
'I received no pay': Govt, staff owed more than $2m in Developer's Institute collapse
Monday, 2 October 2023, 2:26PMAmber Fairweather had no warning of her employer’s pending collapse. In July, she was told half of her role at Developers...
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News
New Zealand Initiative says conservative approach to govt spending needed
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 5:13PMAn economic think-tank says Labour’s more conservative approach to government spending is much needed. The party’s fiscal...
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Opinion
Barry Soper: David Seymour got too big for his boots this week
Thursday, 14 September 2023, 4:25PMThe past week has been dominated by opinion polls, and they've certainly been on the minds of the leaders as they travel...
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Sport
Rugby World Cup: Claims food-poisoned final All Blacks brought illness on themselves
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 2:59PMThe spectre of the food-poisoning incident that felled the 1995 All Blacks – including historical allegations a betting syndicate...