Articles by Avneesh Vincent
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National
Teens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 2:40PMSocial advocates in Northland are shocked two teenagers appeared to find pushing an 80-year-old man off his electric bike...
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National
Guard of honour for Police officer Gail Shepherd
Monday, 22 April 2024, 2:34PMMembers of the police force created a guard of honour as they bid farewell to colleague and friend Gail Elizabeth Shepherd...
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Crime
Woman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for others
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 3:02PMA woman was inside her Whangārei home when a trio reportedly broke in and demanded her car keys. She was allegedly threatened...
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National
Fire chief says Waipu crash was 'difficult' scene as drivers trapped and children hurt
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 3:26PMThe sight of trapped drivers and visibly shaken children injured in a serious crash in Waipū was a difficult scene, a Northland...
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National
Whangape Harbour scrub fire treated as suspicious, firefighter says
Monday, 25 March 2024, 1:32PMA blaze that burned through roughly 50ha of vegetation in the Far North is being treated as suspicious. Firefighters were...
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National
Mother and son killed after car hits tree, bursts into flames
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 1:12PMA mother and son died near Whangārei overnight when their car went down a bank and smashed into a tree, bursting into flames. Emergency...
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National
Fans proving popular as sales spike amid humid weather
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 5:09PMNorthlanders are buying more fans to cool off and hopefully have a good night’s sleep amid high overnight temperatures. Local...
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National
Man drowns at popular Northland beach
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 1:27PMA man has died after getting into difficulty in the water at a popular swimming beach in Northland. Police were called to...
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National
'Terrible tragedy': Whangārei roadworker dies after becoming trapped by roller
Tuesday, 16 January 2024, 3:14PMA 41-year-old roadworker died after getting trapped between a road roller and a truck in Whangārei. Emergency services were...
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National
Northland Rain watch alert for region. High temperatures expected
Friday, 29 December 2023, 12:54PMPeople with plans to travel and meet family and friends to celebrate New Year need to watch out for occasional thunderstorms...
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National
'Incredibly rare': Northland man finds two dead sharks on morning walk
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 3:37PMA Waipū resident’s routine morning stroll with his dogs and daughter along Uretiti Beach led them to discover the bodies...
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National
Police seek witnesses to Hūkerenui fatal crash
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 2:22PMNorthlanders with any information about a crash in Hūkerenui that killed two teenagers and left one with critical injuries...
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World
Firefighter recounts fighting the Australian bushfires as he returns home
Sunday, 3 December 2023, 4:56PMAs soaring temperatures and dry winds fanned the flames of multiple bush fires raging in Queensland, Australia, Aotearoa’s...
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National
Two teens killed in Northland crash, another critical
Friday, 1 December 2023, 10:59AMTwo teens have died and another was critically injured after their car crashed into roadworks at speed. Police were called...
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National
Search and rescue braced for summer spike; boaties rescued after vessel sinks
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 3:54PMAs Northland beaches get busier in the lead-up to summer, search and rescue teams have already responded to an increasing...
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Crime
65yo motorcyclist killed in crash on State Highway 1 over the weekend
Monday, 27 November 2023, 2:42PMThe person killed in a head-on crash on State Highway 1 in Whangārei over the weekend was a 65-year-old man. The stretch...
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National
Person injured in Kaikohe house fire started by dryer
Monday, 27 November 2023, 1:38PMClothes with oil on them inside a dryer sparked a house fire in which a person received minor injuries while escaping the...
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National
Woman 'lucky' to survive after car crashes with logging truck
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 2:46PMA woman was “lucky” to survive after she was involved in a head-on crash between a logging truck and a car in Tautoro south...
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National
Warning to wear seatbelts after Northland woman falls from vehicle and dies
Sunday, 22 October 2023, 3:40PMMotorists are being urged once again to wear their seatbelts after a woman fell out of a moving vehicle and died on Onekura...
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National
Fatal dog attack: Elderly victim was well-known Moerewa local
Friday, 13 October 2023, 11:22AMThe elderly woman killed in a dog attack while hanging out her washing in Moerewa was a well-known member of the community. She...
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National
'All I want is closure': Dog attack victim's family still searching for answers
Saturday, 9 September 2023, 2:31PMIt’s been a year since a heartbroken Nataria Moore buried her father but, with circumstances around his death left largely...
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Crime
Theft in broad daylight leaves elderly woman distraught
Monday, 21 August 2023, 1:53PMAn elderly woman looked shaken after having her handbag snatched in a bakery shop opposite Laurie Hall Park in Whangārei. The Advocate understands...
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Crime
Police appeal: Michael Hill robbery onlookers asked to come forward
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 2:42PMPeople who were in and around as witnesses or filming the aggravated robbery at the Whangārei Michael Hill jewellery store...
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Crime
Man allegedly assaults woman minutes before using brick to break into police station
Monday, 31 July 2023, 3:38PMFar North police are reviewing their systems after a man used a brick to smash his way into the Paihia police station, cause...