Articles by Kurt Bayer
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World
‘Eight muskets and one barrel of powder’: Britain’s first attempt to colonise NZ revealed
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 7:34AMA historical document that reveals early colonisers buying islands in the Hauraki Gulf from Māori for “one double barrel...
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National
'Less than three months for each kid': Father of teen killed by mate furious at parole decision
Friday, 20 October 2023, 10:44AMThe father of a 15-year-old boy killed in a crash that claimed four other young lives says the driver is “lucky” to already...
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National
'Vibing along': Mum's tribute to teen fatally struck by train while listening to music
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 1:51PMA mother is grieving her “beautiful” 18-year-old son who tragically died yesterday while listening to music while walking...
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National
Deadly love triangle: The woman at the centre of fatal dispute between two best friends
Friday, 13 October 2023, 12:37PMFormer prison guard David Benbow was yesterday found guilty of killing his childhood friend Mike McGrath. No body or weapon...
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National
Notorious gang pad property still for sale
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 3:31PMThe site of a former high-profile South Island bikie gang pad, which was sold to the local council by old bikers after a...
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Politics
NZ First leader Winston Peters 'backs to the hilt' candidate whose quote was used in debate
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 12:36PMNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters has backed Rangitata candidate Rob Ballantyne, saying if a quote by Ballantyne which...
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National
Lachie Jones tragedy: Police admit missing steps probing toddler’s mysterious death
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 12:56PMPolice have admitted they “missed some steps” in investigating the death of a toddler found floating face up in an oxidation...
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Politics
'Throwing them in jail not the answer': Hipkins defends ram raids response
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 4:33PMPrime Minister Chris Hipkins today moved to blunt criticism on the government’s handling of law and order, saying it was...
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National
'I do not believe she is alive': Cops launch homicide probe in search for Yanfei Bao
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 3:47PMPolice have elevated their search for missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao to a homicide investigation. Detective Inspector...
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Crime
Forensic exam focused on handprint at property connected to missing agent
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 3:31PMForensic investigators examining a home that missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao was set to show a potential...
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Crime
Man accused of kidnapping real estate agent arrested after booking one-way flight
Monday, 24 July 2023, 2:21PMThe man who allegedly kidnapped missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao was arrested after booking a one-way international...
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National
Man accused of kidnapping real estate agent arrested after booking international flight
Monday, 24 July 2023, 7:12AMThe man who allegedly kidnapped missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao was arrested after booking a one-way international...
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National
Police concerned for welfare of missing real estate agent, colleagues join search
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 3:44PMForty Christchurch real estate agents have joined the search for a colleague who has been missing since yesterday. Police...
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National
'Heavy-handed': Police apologise after serving of safety order
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 3:52PMPolice have issued an apology after allegations an officer was “heavy-handed” in serving a police safety order. Jake Blades,...
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National
Police make 9 arrests in probe on death of Mongrel Mob Barbarians boss
Saturday, 15 July 2023, 2:34PMDetectives working on slain Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini’s case have made nine arrests so far and uncovered...
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National
Kiwi tourist stabbed in Vancouver in ‘completely random and unprovoked attack'
Friday, 14 July 2023, 9:58AMA New Zealander on holiday in Vancouver has been stabbed in what appears to have been a “completely random and unprovoked”...
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Crime
Patched over: Comancheros muscle in and take over gang pad
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 1:21PMThe Comancheros have a new Christchurch gang pad, taking over the old Rebels MC clubhouse just weeks after patching over...
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Christchurch
Patched over: Comancheros muscle in and take over gang pad
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 1:15PMThe Comancheros have a new Christchurch gang pad, taking over the old Rebels MC clubhouse just weeks after patching over...
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Emergency
More human remains found at Pike River - 'They may even be my boy' - father
Friday, 23 June 2023, 12:45PMPolice have found more human remains inside Pike River Mine - with 12 of the 29 men who died in the 2010 disaster now having...
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National
Fall of Kabul: Pair tried charging fleeing Afghan evacuees; charges laid
Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 11:29AMDesperate Afghans fleeing the Taliban during the fall of Kabul were allegedly targeted by two men in New Zealand who sought...
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National
Historic villa linked to grisly murder probe up for sale
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 11:35AMA historic villa linked to a grisly homicide investigation is up for sale. The four-bedroom property on the corner of Southbrook...
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Crime
Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Manager charged with $2m scam
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 2:53PMA woman is accused of using forging reference letters to secure a manager’s role at Oranga Tamariki before allegedly fraudulently...
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Politics
Gore council divide: CEO speaks out over bullying allegations
Friday, 9 June 2023, 12:49PMGore District Council’s chief executive has spoken out for the first time against bullying allegations, saying they have...
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National
Body in the car case: Sister speaks of seven weeks of ‘total fear’
Saturday, 3 June 2023, 3:00PMAfter seven weeks of living in “total fear”, the sister of a man found dead in a car says the family are relieved that someone...