Articles by Sam Thompson, Claire Trevett
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Politics
Watch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackings
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:51PMMelissa Lee is out of the Cabinet and stripped of the Broadcasting portfolio in a surprise reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher...
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Crime
'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, no charges
Monday, 22 April 2024, 11:40AMThree adults known to Baby Ru are continuing to be considered persons of interest on the sixth-month anniversary of the Lower...
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National
Teen driver admits killing legal executive in crash
Friday, 19 April 2024, 11:30AMA 15-year-old has admitted the manslaughter of a woman killed in a crash in rural Canterbury. Sandra Loveday, 60, died...
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National
Farzana Yaqubi murder: Damning report says police’s stalking allegations matrix ‘not fit-for-purpose’
Thursday, 18 April 2024, 1:13PMThe independent police watchdog says the matrix police use to assess allegations of stalking is “not fit-for-purpose” after...
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Sport
'Exciting times': Supercars' Taupō sellout no shock to Kiwi legend
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 4:31PMThe fact the inaugural Supercars round in Taupō has sold out on Saturday and Sunday is no shock to former driver Greg Murphy. “I’m...
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National
St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance
Friday, 12 April 2024, 5:06PMHato Hone St John says it “unreservedly” apologises to the family of an elderly woman who died following a 70-minute wait for...
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National
Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance
Friday, 12 April 2024, 10:53AMAn elderly woman died following a 70-minute wait for an ambulance after her double-amputee husband called for help. A coroner...
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Auckland
'Sea of red cones': AT wants less red tape, more driver responsibility at roadworks
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:10PMAn Auckland Transport manager has put in a plea for less red tape around costly traffic management rules, saying in other...
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National
Pilot injured after Canterbury microlight plane crash, emergency services rush to scene
Sunday, 7 April 2024, 4:16PMOne person has suffered moderate injuries after crash-landing a microlight aircraft near Peel Forest, Canterbury. Emergency...
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National
Father pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of two of his children
Friday, 5 April 2024, 1:40PMA father lost control of his car, crashing into a tree and killing two of his children when he hit his accelerator rather...
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Crime
Baby Ru 'person of interest' allegedly involved in attack on journalist
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 3:50PMA woman who is a person of interest in relation to the killing of toddler Baby Ru is facing charges after an alleged attack...
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Politics
Government makes new pay offer to police
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 3:21PMPolice have received another offer from the Government for sworn staff to vote on, after rejecting an offer earlier this...
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Politics
Watch live: PM faces Question Time amid Chinese spying claims, Budget lead-up
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 1:56PMPrime Minister Christopher Luxon will face questions from Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick and Labour leader Chris Hipkins...
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National
Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe 'unexplained death'
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 4:32PMA man was found dead in a sinkhole on his property after his family became concerned they had not heard from him for several...
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Crime
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentence
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 3:51PMA former prison guard jailed for life for murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath has filed an appeal against his...
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Politics
Act's Brooke van Velden defends tweet about public service staff cuts
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 3:44PMAct deputy leader Brooke van Velden is unrepentant about an Act Party tweet which said “good” in response to news hundreds...
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National
Coroner dismisses 'heartbroken' parents' suspicion car fall victim was pushed
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 9:49AMA Coroner has ruled the death of a Christchurch woman who “exited” a moving vehicle was accidental - despite her parents’...
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Politics
Watch: Winston Peters plays Chumbawamba while walking through Parliament
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 3:58PMA grinning Winston Peters kicked off at Parliament today in a defiantly comedic fashion, by walking past media on his way...
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National
Police announce $100k reward in unsolved disappearance
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 7:13AMPolice investigating the suspected homicide of missing woman Jessica Boyce are offering a reward of up to $100,000 as they...
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Politics
China's Foreign Minister to visit New Zealand next week
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 8:36PMChina’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit New Zealand next week for the first high-level face-to-face meetings between...
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Crime
Mum of man fatally stabbed by partner speaks of 'horrible' loss
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 3:48PMThis afternoon Kia-ara Richardson was found guilty of manslaughter after fatally stabbing her partner Peter Hemi more than...
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National
How will ex-prison guard David Benbow be managed behind bars?
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:30AMA former prison guard jailed for life for murdering his childhood friend will be treated just like any other prisoner, Corrections...
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National
NZDF reveals details of plane fault that delayed PM's trip to Australia
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 3:32PMThe Defence Force says problems with a Boeing 757′s nose landing gear grounded the aircraft this morning, delaying Prime...
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Politics
'Pitying looks': Defence Minister Judith Collins says breakdowns are embarrassing
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 11:58AMGovernment ministers say the breakdown of the Defence Force Boeings is “embarrassing” and results in “pitying looks” from...