Articles by Guy Heveldt
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World
'Everyone was screaming, everyone was running' - Death toll above 60 as gunmen attack concert
Saturday, 23 March 2024, 2:33PMCamouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers near Moscow with automatic weapons on Saturday, killing at least 60 people...
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National
Bus driver convicted over Queenstown crash which left girl without hands
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 4:43PMThe driver of a bus and trailer that crashed with 23 Chinese tourists on board near Queenstown in January has been refused...
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Lifestyle
Belgium zoo shares photos of orangutans and otters playing together
Wednesday, 1 April 2020, 2:53PMA zoo in Belgium has shared some amazing photos of a blossoming friendship between a family of orangutans and their otter...
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Science
NASA fixes Mars lander by hitting it with a shovel
Monday, 23 March 2020, 3:24PMNASA may have a multi-billion dollar budget and some of the most advanced technology in the world, but when the Mars InSight...
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Science
Study finds seagulls prefer food humans have touched
Thursday, 27 February 2020, 3:04PMSeagulls prefer to eat food that humans have already touched, according to new research. Scientists from the University of...
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Audio
Prince Harry and Meghan warn media over publishing photos without consent
Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 3:00PMPrince Harry's plans for a "more peaceful life" away from the royal spotlight have already been cast into doubt as he joined...
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Dunedin
'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocked at 236km/h near Cromwell
Monday, 13 January 2020, 1:01PMA motorcyclist wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves who was allegedly clocked at 236km/h near Cromwell has been charged...
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World
Dispute sees 9 year old prodigy leave university without graduating
Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 4:30PMChild prodigy Laurent Simons has left his university course, following a dispute over his graduation date. Laurent, 9, made...
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World
Child prodigy to graduate university at just nine years old
Sunday, 17 November 2019, 2:53PMA child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor's degree at the tender age of 9. Laurent Simons is studying...
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Lifestyle
Prince Harry launches sustainable travel initiative after private plane drama
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 4:13PMPrince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has launched a global sustainable travel initiative, hot on the heels of criticism over...
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Audio
Fantastic fox: Scientist stunned after fox walked from Norway to Canada
Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 1:37PMA young female Arctic fox has shocked scientists by travelling over 3,500 km (2,175 miles) from Norway to Canada in just...
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World
Chernobyl tourists urged to be respectful after photo controversy
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 2:53PMThe writer and producer of the hit HBO series "Chernobyl" has called on visitors to the site of the nuclear disaster to show...
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National
Rotorua bus service bypasses Fordlands because of safety issues
Saturday, 15 September 2018, 10:43AMThe Rotorua Cityride bus service will now bypass Wrigley Rd in Fordlands after a "series of incidents" threatened the safety...
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Crime
School reopens as police probe young mum's murder
Monday, 10 September 2018, 11:36AMThe autopsy of the young mother killed in Rotorua over the weekend is expected to take place today. Lynace Parakuka, 22,...
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National
Rotorua's homeless told they can no longer sleep at night shelter
Friday, 6 July 2018, 7:12AMFour weeks after the opening of Rotorua's night shelter the homeless have been told they can no longer sleep there overnight. Rotorua...
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Crime
Elderly woman victim in 'disgusting' mugging on Rotorua street
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 10:41AMAn elderly woman with dementia has been the victim of a "disgusting" daylight mugging, having her handbag stolen while walking...
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Lifestyle
Going under the needle - my tā moko experience
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 2:12PMRotorua Daily Post reporter Alice Guy has a firsthand experience in the new tā moko studio at Te Puia. As an independent...
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Crime
Car thieves strikes 30 cars in 18 days
Monday, 28 May 2018, 8:35AMPolice say a group of crooks are targeting cars in Rotorua's central suburbs with almost 30 cars broken into in 18 days. Rotorua...
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National
Twenty-five year old dead after Kawerau police chase
Friday, 11 May 2018, 11:11AMPolice have identified the driver who died after a police pursuit in Kawerau early this morning. Bay of Plenty District Commander...
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Lower South Island
Freedom camping ban to be implemented in Queenstown
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 3:28PMQueenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult says his council is set to ban freedom campers from the northern end of Lake Hayes...
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National
Truck drivers leaving the industry over fear of crashes
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 9:50AMThe fear of being in a serious crash and the high number of near-misses are causing some truck drivers to leave their jobs,...
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National
New homeowner's horror as car strikes
Wednesday, 10 January 2018, 2:54PMHamish Lee bought his first home just four months ago - only for a car to plough into it as he slept. He and neighbours on...
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Business
Shortage of skilled hospitality staff as Kiwis shun entry level jobs
Friday, 23 June 2017, 4:56PMWith demand growing for skilled hospitality workers around the country - one Rotorua restaurant owner believes Kiwis are...
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Audio
Dennis Conner: "Go Team New Zealand"
Friday, 23 June 2017, 5:45AMDennis Conner is an American yachtsman, known as "Mr America's Cup". He has won the America's Cup four times. He spoke to...