Articles by Raphael Franks and Rachel Maher
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Politics
Waitangi Tribunal says Government's change to Oranga Tamariki Act will create 'actual harm'
Monday, 29 April 2024, 9:08PMThe Waitangi Tribunal has released an urgent report on the Government’s plan to repeal Treaty obligations from the Oranga...
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Crime
Man arrested: Gun found hidden on street outside Newshub office
Monday, 29 April 2024, 4:15PMA man has been arrested after a gun was found hidden on the street outside Newshub’s Auckland offices. The media company...
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National
'Heartbroken': Beloved pet mauled by large pack of dogs
Monday, 29 April 2024, 3:20PMA dog owner has been left “heartbroken” and “traumatised” after watching four out-of-control dogs from a dog-walker’s pack...
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National
Police arrest man after West Auckland mall smash-and-grab
Monday, 29 April 2024, 7:25AMPolice have arrested a 27-year-old man in relation to a smash-and-grab in a West Auckland mall yesterday afternoon. Police...
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National
Anti-war protesters turn Wellington's Bucket Fountain red
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 12:53PMThe Bucket Fountain on Wellington’s Cuba St has become the target of an Anzac Day anti-war protest. The water has been dyed...
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Politics
Ministry of Social Development job cuts: Public sector savings see 200 voluntary redundancies, more roles to go
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 4:20PMThe Ministry of Social Development has cut 200 jobs through voluntary redundancies and is proposing to axe more staff next...
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National
'It’s just not human': Concert-goer left for dead on Wellington road
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 1:00PMThe dad of a young man left for dead after being hit by a car is pleading with the driver to surrender themselves to police. Decorated...
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National
'I can’t be the mother that I could be': Mum, 27, fights incurable cancer
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 7:12AMA young Kiwi mum is facing the prospect of missing out on raising her son after being diagnosed with incurable cervical cancer. Christchurch-born...
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World
All six victims of Sydney mall stabbing now identified
Monday, 15 April 2024, 7:14AMThe sixth and final victim of the Sydney mall stabbing rampage has been identified. Nine News Australia reported that Yixuan...
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World
Sydney mall attack: Dads jump into action during crisis
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 3:42PMTwo dads are being praised on social media for their bravery in the wake of the Sydney mall stabbing spree that has left...
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World
Parents recognised Sydney mall attacker from TV footage, first victims identified
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 2:04PMThe parents of a man who murdered six people at a Sydney mall contacted authorities after recognising their son on TV footage...
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National
'Targeted': Police hunt car after teen run over 'multiple times'
Friday, 12 April 2024, 1:58PMA Waikato 15-year-old was critically injured by a driver who drove into and over him multiple times, police say. The boy...
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National
Severe thunderstorm watch remains, but Auckland rain to ease
Friday, 12 April 2024, 7:05AM- Northern North Island due for severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds- Heaviest rain of 100mm or more expected...
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National
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:18PMMetService forecasts a ‘second wave’ of heavy rain for the West Coast, along with snow, thunderstorms and strong winds. Civil...
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National
$30m jackpot: The biggest wins in Lotto Powerball history
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 11:58AMThe Lotto Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a life-changing $30 million for this weekend, but does it come close to the...
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National
Live: Flash flooding, slips expected for North Island, West Coast residents poised to evacuate
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:33AMThe top of the North Island is under threat of flash flooding and slips as thunderstorms and strong winds bear down on regions...
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Crime
Beach Haven kidnapping: Police raid Clevedon property looking for Ralph Park, find clandestine drug lab
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 4:12PMPolice have raided a rural South Auckland property looking for a man connected to a violent kidnapping on the North Shore...
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National
Police officer phone scam: Warning for public after dozens targeted
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 2:42PMPolice are warning the public to remain vigilant against phone and email scams going around in which scammers are posing...
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National
Newshub, TVNZ cuts: New news service mooted, fate of Sunday to be revealed
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 7:54AMTelevision journalists and viewers will learn this morning whether parts of Newshub will survive a threatened closure - several...
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National
'I'm not a magician': Minister Melissa Lee on job cuts; TVNZ's plan to axe Fair Go, keep brand
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 7:21AMMedia and Communications Minister Melissa Lee says she’s “not a magician” as TVNZ confirms a range of job cuts and the end...
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National
Parnell lodge fire: Owners obtained $22m in emergency housing grants across 6 years
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 6:59AMAn Auckland duo who own several motels across the city including the Parnell lodge badly damaged in a fire last on Sunday...
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National
‘Auckland invasion’: 209 fines and 5 arrests after illegal street racing sting
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 11:02AMAn Easter police sting targeting illegal street racing led to 209 fines, 28 green and pink stickers and five arrests. Six...
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National
'Ear-splitting': Gunshot heard before woman kidnapped from North Shore address
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 8:39AMAn “ear-splitting” gunshot was heard during an altercation at a property in the North Shore suburb of Beach Haven last night...
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Crime
200 cars involved in illegal street racing in Auckland targeted by police
Sunday, 31 March 2024, 9:50AMAt least 200 cars involved in illegal street racing have been targeted in a massive police sting across Auckland which led...