Articles by Akula Sharma and Cheree Kinnear
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National
Demand grows as more Kiwis turn to foodbanks amid cost-of-living crisis
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 1:52PMKiwis in need of food support have hit “concerning” levels as foodbanks across the country struggle to keep up with demand. New...
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Business
Would you let AI take your order? Burger King trials AI drive-thru system
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1:14PMBurger King’s newest team member might catch you by surprise next time you’re at the drive-thru. That’s because four of its...
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National
Parents lay complaint over school's alleged over-sedation of epileptic son
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 9:43PMParents of a former Long Bay College student have laid a complaint with the Ministry of Education and investigated taking...
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National
Highlight of year dashed: Stabbing hero denied chance to go on school trip to Greece
Saturday, 20 January 2024, 2:22PMAn Auckland student who earned a rare police honour for giving first aid to the victim of a fatal bus station stabbing was...
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National
Watch: Auckland car yard targeted with air rifle, vandalism costing thousands
Saturday, 9 December 2023, 9:16AMAn Auckland car dealer is frustrated and thousands of dollars out of pocket amid ongoing vandalism by individuals living...
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National
'We just got up and ran': Victims fled for their lives as Auckland fire ripped through homes
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 12:49PMA survivor of a catastrophic South Auckland fire has recounted his desperate bid to grab his children and a computer before...
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National
'Was a bit drunk': Thief returns café owner's stolen truck with sorry note
Sunday, 26 November 2023, 3:20PMA cafe owner was stunned when someone had the cheek to steal his truck from outside his Auckland eatery . And he experienced...
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Business
Watch: Consumer NZ calls out retailers amid a rise in ‘fake sales’ this Black Friday
Friday, 24 November 2023, 12:21PMBig-name retailers have been called out for advertising “fake sales” this Black Friday, with new Consumer NZ data revealing...
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Business
Black Friday comes with a warning this year
Thursday, 23 November 2023, 2:40PMIt’s one of the busiest global shopping days of the year, offering the biggest discounts just in time for the holiday season. But...
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National
'Let down': Woman who caught Uber driver snooping left in dark over court case
Tuesday, 21 November 2023, 8:56AMThe Auckland woman who caught an Uber driver snooping around her property after dropping her home is “disappointed” with...
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National
Watch: Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort
Thursday, 24 August 2023, 1:37PMDemolition has begun at the site of Waiwera Thermal Resort. More than half the resort’s structures have been crushed to rubble...
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Crime
Van stolen with baby inside: Mum ran for help, racked with guilt over incident
Tuesday, 15 August 2023, 1:45PMThe mother of the 2-month-old who went missing in a stolen van is racked with guilt over the incident, telling the Herald she...
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Auckland
'Health hazard': Auckland school closes after major sewage leak
Monday, 14 August 2023, 1:48PMA major sewage rupture at a central Auckland secondary school has prompted its early closure. An email sent to parents and...
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Crime
'Concerned and distraught': Police launch homicide probe into missing Auckland teen
Thursday, 10 August 2023, 11:51AMPolice believe the disappearance of a missing teenager who was last seen on April 21 is a homicide and that he was the victim...
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Crime
Northcote Pt death: Police remain at property; friends, family seek answers
Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 4:07PMAn unexplained death of a woman at a North Shore property has sparked a police operation that is now in its second day of...
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Crime
Children witnessed fatal daylight gang shootout at park from living room window
Monday, 7 August 2023, 3:11PMA traumatised mother has spoken of her horror after her two young children witnessed a fatal daylight gang shootout in an...
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Crime
‘Crack, crack, boom’: Resident describes shootout at Auckland reserve
Monday, 7 August 2023, 11:39AMA resident has described hearing six cracks and then a boom before two people were shot at an East Auckland reserve and one...
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National
Man shot on Auckland's Queen St dies, police launch homicide investigation
Saturday, 5 August 2023, 9:11AMA man shot on Auckland’s Queen St last night has died and police have launched a homicide investigation. Police earlier revealed...
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National
How Lime is helping police after Queen street shooter escapes on electric scooter
Friday, 4 August 2023, 6:41PMElectric scooter company Lime is actively assisting police in their search for the offender of an incident on Auckland’s...
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Crime
'Words exchanged': Police reveal new details after two hurt in Auckland shooting
Friday, 4 August 2023, 1:18PMPolice have revealed up to four shots were fired during the overnight shooting in downtown Auckland that left two people...
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Crime
Police investigate objectionable material sent to Auckland school students
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 2:30PMPolice are investigating after South Auckland secondary school students were sent an email containing objectionable material. The...
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National
'Sorry and scared': CBD shooter's family break silence over deadly rampage
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 7:06AMFamily of the Auckland CBD shooter say they are sorry for the harm Matu Reid caused when he opened fire at a construction...
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Crime
'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
Monday, 31 July 2023, 2:12PMA dairy owner is recovering from serious injuries after he was attacked by a man who fashioned a weapon out of a walking...
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National
Wild weather on the way: Late winter storm set to bring gales, heavy snow
Monday, 31 July 2023, 9:58AMA late winter storm is set to hit New Zealand in the coming days bringing gales, heavy snow and rain. MetService has issued...