Articles by Rebecca Tan, Washington Post
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National
Senior driver license test 'creating confusion, stress and anger'
Monday, 6 May 2024, 3:21PMLicence renewal for senior drivers is “wildly inconsistent” and Grey Power is asking NZTA to review and align its guidelines. Drivers...
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Crime
Elliott Stables security gets stolen keys back from alleged burglar as he was preparing to strike a third time
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 4:07PMA burglar who stole a bunch of keys that he used to break into several businesses in an Auckland dining village has been...
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Crime
Elliot Stables business owners on edge after burglars steal master key then return next night to rob eateries
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 3:02PMBusiness owners at a central Auckland dining village are on edge after burglars broke in overnight on Saturday to steal the...
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National
Worker claims Auckland bowling alley is 'controlling and enslaving' him
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 1:11PMThe Labour Inspectorate says its investigations into alleged worker exploitation at Metrolanes Auckland bowling alley remain...
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National
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Monday, 15 April 2024, 2:13PMPolice have arrested a 21-year-old man after a patrol car was allegedly rammed in Tauranga. Detective Sergeant Leonie Smith...
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National
Woman's battle to make mobility park abusers pay more
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 3:21PMA Katikati woman is leading the charge for harsher fines for mobility parking abuse. Claire Dale is a mobility parking permit...
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Crime
Police meeting planned with Newmarket businesses following Friday night ram-raid at Partridge Jewellers
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 1:28PMPolice will be meeting Newmarket business owners on Wednesday to discuss safety concerns following a ram-raid at Partridge...
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National
'Cruel and cold-hearted': Mum faces family split after INZ questions legitimacy of marriage
Sunday, 7 April 2024, 1:38PMA woman is facing deportation from New Zealand and the possibility of splitting up her family because Immigration New Zealand...
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National
'State of panic': Heroes describe attempts to save victim of horrific sushi shop attack
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 7:25AMWarning: This story contains graphic content A construction worker who was first to respond to a horrific sushi shop stabbing...
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National
Two Canterbury uni students died in Lake Pukaki crash
Sunday, 31 March 2024, 10:42AMTwo people who died in a horror crash in Lake Tekapo on Saturday have been named as Malaysian students who had been studying...
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Crime
Second person charged with murder of Mongrel Mob president
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 1:11PMA second person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven...
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National
Gloriavale members developed 'unique and distinct' accent as a result of isolation- expert
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 8:38PMLiving in isolation in a closeted community has given members of the Gloriavale Christian sect an accent that is “unique...
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National
'10 minutes of shaking': Uncommon style of earthquake activity at Ruapehu
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 11:39AMMount Ruapehu is experiencing an “uncommon style of small earthquakes”, GNS Science says. The volcano’s crater lake recently...
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National
'Shockwaves': Senior driver concerned over 'surprise' extra cognitive test
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 9:28AMCognitive testing for senior drivers has “changed our lives overnight”, says a Western Bay of Plenty resident. Eddie Bruce,...
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National
Restaurant closed for repairs after car smashes through window
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 3:25PMA Rotorua restaurant is closed for repairs after a car smashed through its window on Friday and left four people injured. A...
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National
Allegations of migrant exploitation at bowling alley
Friday, 15 March 2024, 7:46AMThe Labour Inspectorate has launched an investigation into a central Auckland bowling alley business following allegations...
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National
Scammers target Chinese seeking rental accommodation in Auckland
Monday, 4 March 2024, 3:26PMRental scammers are targeting people based in China who are seeking New Zealand accommodation through messaging app WeChat. Police...
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Auckland
Blink-182 star, wife Kourtney Kardashian spotted at trendy Auckland eatery
Sunday, 3 March 2024, 3:42PMCustomers at a Grey Lynn vegan burger eatery couldn’t believe it when Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker dropped in for...
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National
Vietnamese migrants ‘sold everything’ for $203k of visas to NZ - to find no jobs
Friday, 23 February 2024, 7:06AMA group of 16 Vietnamese allegedly paid $203,000 after being promised work and new lives, but arrived to find no jobs and...
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National
Restaurants warned against buying premium seafood at too-good-to-be-true prices
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 3:28PMThe Ministry for Primary Industries is warning people and businesses against falling for the temptation of buying seafood...
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National
Immigration NZ warning of 'too good to be true' job offers
Monday, 12 February 2024, 4:35PMMigrant workers are being urged to educate their family and friends overseas on spotting potential immigration scams. Senior...
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National
Immigration NZ investigation finds no criminal wrongdoing by accredited company accused of fake job contracts
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 3:45PMA company facing allegations about duping South American migrants into coming to New Zealand on fake job contracts as part...
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National
Warning over third-party sites ripping off tourists buying electronic visas
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 2:00PMImmigration New Zealand (INZ) is warning against unauthorised third-party sites that are ripping off tourists buying electronic...
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Education
'Every child has the right to education': Outrage after school rejects boy over long-term rental agreement
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 8:50PMA 9-year-old boy’s mum was told her son wouldn’t be enrolled in their in-zone Auckland primary school because they didn’t...