Articles by Charlotte Lewis-West
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National
Eeeek! Mouse in the house sparks police callout
Friday, 12 January 2024, 4:03PMThree women screaming for their lives in a Brighton Rd house sparked a rapid Dunedin police callout. Senior Sergeant Anthony...
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National
Effects of forest loss are evident in NZ streams, with key species absent
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 11:38AM“Dramatic” biological shifts are taking place in our freshwater ecosystems as a result of deforestation around New Zealand,...
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National
'Such a stupid thing’: Shop owner 'callous' about fatal crash after robbery
Monday, 29 May 2023, 10:32AMThe owner of a South Dunedin bottle store at the centre of a fatal car crash on Saturday morning says he feels “callous”...
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Crime
Student flat violently ransacked by 15 males
Monday, 20 February 2023, 12:14PMPolice are investigating an aggravated burglary by about 15 men in which four people were assaulted at a North Dunedin house. Senior...
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Business
Kiwa Digital takes top award at International Business Awards
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 3:58PMMāori cultural creative agency Kiwa Digital walked away with the He Kai Kei Aku Ringa Award for Māori Excellence in Export...
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Sport
Spanish surprise: Foreign America's Cup bids alive and well
Saturday, 11 September 2021, 12:17PMValencia has withdrawn from the race to host the 37th America's Cup – but Spain is still very much in it. International...
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Sport
Rich-lister's America's Cup move 'curious', Grant Dalton says
Friday, 30 July 2021, 7:31PMEmirates Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton says it is curious that rich-lister Mark Dunphy has not been talking to the team...
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Crime
Newspaper delivery drivers threatened by Mongrel Mob in Opotiki
Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 3:38PMThe Whakatane Beacon is reviewing its early morning deliveries after a night of drama in which a driver and his partner were...
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Lower South Island
Bad weather could ruin Aurora Australias event
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 5:49PMIf the clouds part for long enough tonight, people along the Otago and Southland coastline may be in for a spectacular Aurora...
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Dunedin
'We're screwed': Canadian couple tell of Skippers Canyon jet boat horror
Monday, 25 February 2019, 10:16AMAs they barrelled towards a rock face, Brenda and Doug Weening thought it was just another trick their jet boat driver was...
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Entertainment
Billy Connolly 'no longer recognises close friend'
Monday, 20 August 2018, 10:25AMSir Michael Parkinson has spoken out about his friend Sir Billy Connolly's ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease, saying...
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National
Police dish out 596 fines to window washers
Sunday, 8 July 2018, 11:01AMPolice have given out at least 596 infringements to window washers across New Zealand since a law came into force in August...
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National
Poor decision-making main cause of NZ crashes - Superintendent Steve Greally
Saturday, 30 June 2018, 5:59PMNew Zealand's top road policing cop has called for motorists to drive to survive as the carnage on our roads continues to...
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National
Racing's 'kiddie picks' gateway to gambling
Saturday, 30 June 2018, 12:16PMProblem gambling and addiction experts say a racecourse game for children to pick winners in return for lollies is a bad...
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National
Family in despair after grandparents' ashes stolen from cemetery
Saturday, 23 June 2018, 7:44AMAn Auckland family is reeling after their loved ones' memorial plaques and ashes were stolen from a Howick cemetery. On Tuesday,...
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National
'Go back to your country' - Kiwis share stories of racism
Sunday, 17 June 2018, 11:49AMRacism continues to show its ugly head in New Zealand, according to an outpouring of emails from Kiwis sharing their stories...
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National
No child policy at Akaroa restaurant draws mixed response
Sunday, 6 May 2018, 6:53AMA restaurant has told parents to leave their kids at home - they're not welcome. The Little Bistro restaurant, in Akaroa,...
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National
Helen Clark comes out in support of Penny Bright
Friday, 27 April 2018, 5:42PMActivist Penny Bright has attracted an unlikely public supporter as she attempts to stop the forced sale of her house. Screenshots...
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National
Easter road toll: four people dead - two are children
Monday, 2 April 2018, 6:28AMThe Easter weekend road toll is already double that of last year and police are urging motorists to exercise caution when...
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Dunedin
Call for colourful farewell for Amber-Rose
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 2:14PMAmber-Rose Rush's funeral is expected to be a colourful celebration of her life.The ceremony will be held at Hope and Sons...
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Dunedin
'She was full of love': Double homicide shocks family
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 5:38AMThe family of Anastasia Margaret Neve are shocked and overwhelmed after learning her Dunedin death is now being treated as...
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Education
Back-to-school costs found to vary around New Zealand
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 8:26PMAs kids go back to school parents are grappling with the high costs of uniforms, stationery and other scholastic necessities. Hawkes...
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National
Anger after coroner finds no-one liable for 'shocking' death
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 9:02AMGlenys Bates said she has lost faith in doctors and hospitals following the death of her 45-year-old son three years ago,...
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National
Oamaru crash: 'There were people injured everywhere'
Monday, 18 December 2017, 7:31AMOamaru suddenly became a scene of devastation yesterday after a serious crash left nine people injured. A witness said there...