Articles by Caitlan Johnston
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ZB Plus - Guest Opinions
Michael Johnston: The battle for free speech rages on
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 12:00PMThe Ardern Government was New Zealand’s most censorious in living memory. Following Brenton Tarrant’s murderous rampage through...
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National
Avondale Santa parade crash: People inside BurgerFuel-branded car still seated when assaulted
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 9:27AMTwo people inside a BurgerFuel-branded car that crashed into the brass band at an Auckland Santa parade were still seated...
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Crime
'No tolerance for unlawful activity'- Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1
Monday, 27 November 2023, 1:57PMHundreds of gang members, family and loved ones have gathered in Foxton for the tangi of Head Hunter William “Bird” Hines. Patched...
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Crime
Watch: 'Nana power'- Plucky woman stands ground as sledgehammer-wielding man raids money shop
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 10:10AMA brave woman shopping at an Auckland mall stood her ground and caught on camera the moment a sledgehammer-wielding man raided...
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Auckland
'Get out of the house': Residents' desperate plea as townhouses went up in flames
Monday, 13 November 2023, 10:04AMPeople were heard screaming at residents to get out as their adjoining townhouses went up in flames in the Auckland suburb...
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Crime
Police locate driver in Whanganui hit-and-run that left child critically injured
Monday, 13 November 2023, 8:20AMWhanganui police have tracked down the vehicle and person allegedly involved in a hit-and-run which left a child critically...
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Crime
Auckland fires: Police investigating if four overnight fires are linked
Monday, 6 November 2023, 11:22AMPolice are investigating if four fires across Auckland overnight are linked. The first incident emergency services were...
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National
'Here we go again': Oranga Tamariki slammed in wake of toddler's death
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 9:44AMThe chair of the Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency says Oranga Tamariki is not up to the job and fears more children under...
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National
Auckland couple win $6.3m Powerball, baulk at cost of business class
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 1:31PMAn Auckland couple who won Saturday’s $6.3m Lotto Powerball prize said they baulked at the price of business class upgrades...
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National
'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
Wednesday, 1 November 2023, 10:21AMMore unsettled weather is expected to hit New Zealand’s shores to round off the week but forecasters are promising days of...
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National
French citizen rescued from yacht off North Cape during wild weather
Sunday, 29 October 2023, 11:11AMThe Maritime New Zealand Rescue Coordination Centre has rescued a French citizen after they got into trouble on their yacht...
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ZB Plus - Guest Opinions
Michael Johnston: Briefing for the incoming Education Minister; The teaching profession is in crisis
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 9:52AMNew Zealand’s teachers are operating under a lot of pressure. Our schools face an acute shortage of teaching staff, especially...
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National
Snow to sea level: Central, southern regions prepare for polar blast
Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 3:39PMNearly 30 warnings and watches are in force as heavy rain, severe gales and snow to sea level are set to envelop central...
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National
Labour Weekend road toll increased to four hours before end of period
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 8:22AMThe Labour Day weekend official holiday road toll has increased to four deaths when vehicle rolled in the South Island town...
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National
'Chaos': Travellers face long queues at Auckland Airport due to extra flight
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 8:52AMEarly morning travellers were stuck in unusually long queues this morning at Auckland International Airport while trying...
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National
Debris from wrecked luxury launch litters pristine Coromandel beach
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 1:44PMLocals are resorting to picking up debris washing up on a beach by hand after a luxury launch sank and then was taken to...
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National
'My first and best adventure buddy': Dr Tom Mulholland farewelled by hundreds after sudden death
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 3:07PMWarning: This article may be distressing to some readers. If you need help, contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 or text 4357...
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National
Her coffin was snatched from a hearse- 15 years later, her family get closure
Sunday, 3 September 2023, 3:02PMThe family of a woman whose body was snatched from a hearse just an hour before she was meant to be buried have 15 years...
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Business
Major juice brand recalls kombucha product
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 2:10PMA major New Zealand juice company has put out a recall on one of its products due to concerns that they may contain pieces...
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National
'Deeply ashamed': Quiz team dressed in KKK costumes apologises
Monday, 21 August 2023, 12:18PMThe quiz team who dressed as Ku Klux Klan members have apologised to the organisation that hosted the event, but are still...
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National
Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 1:48PMDrones are now being used to search for a missing fisherman washed out to sea off a dangerous Waikato fishing spot. Two people...
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Politics
Watch: Footage of Kiri Allan's crash aftermath emerges, stunned ute owner surveys wreck
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 11:52AMNew footage reveals the damage to Kiri Allan’s car after she hit a parked ute, shunting it metres forward, and leaving both...
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National
Blaze rips through Kāinga Ora site strongly opposed by community
Monday, 24 July 2023, 3:47PMA resident of an east Auckland suburb said a building under construction that went up in flames this morning was set to become...
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National
'The weather is going to go downhill' - Northland and Auckland in the firing line
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 11:50AMA forecaster is warning the top of the North Island to brace for heavy downpours, strong winds and potential flooding later...