Articles by Ben Leahy
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National
'Life-changing': Cancer 'wonder' drug now available for Kiwis
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 12:30pmWomen suffering an incurable form of breast cancer have been given “life-changing” hope after Pharmac agreed to fund a wonder...
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National
Hunt for man who fell into ocean overnight while collecting shellfish
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 10:41amRescue boats and helicopter teams are searching for a man who fell into the ocean near Auckland overnight. The man had been...
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National
Elderly man found dead after Auckland house fire overnight
Saturday, 7 September 2024, 10:33amAn elderly man has been found dead in his Auckland home after a fire in the early hours of this morning. Emergency teams...
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National
Too 'fragile': Auckland Grammar headmaster rejects study from home trial, says students should be in class
Saturday, 7 September 2024, 9:51amThe headmaster of one of New Zealand’s most prestigious schools says the buzzword “resilience” has become a cliche and students...
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National
'Terrifying': Man fatally stabbed in front of shocked neighbours - witness
Saturday, 31 August 2024, 3:39pmA man has died in an incident that brought police swarming into the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington. And a witness has told...
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National
Was a church-going granddad gunned down in a case of mistaken identity?
Saturday, 24 August 2024, 1:56pmAs a police manhunt scours the country to find those who gunned down a “loving” East Auckland granddad, questions are being...
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National
School's care for injured student needing surgery 'appalling' family says
Friday, 9 August 2024, 2:39pmWarning: This article contains graphic images. An Auckland 12-year-old who required surgery after being allegedly attacked...
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Education
Top watchdog shames two schools; worries some student enrolments, suspensions not fair
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 1:37pmNew Zealand’s top watchdog has named and shamed two schools for refusing to apologise to students, saying he’s concerned...
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National
Whakaari ash plume silhouetted at sunrise
Friday, 26 July 2024, 11:28amAsh has shot out of Whakaari/White Island setting up photo opportunities against a beautiful morning sunrise. The “short...
