Articles by Catherine Hutton
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National
Wife says God led couple to house where alleged abuse occurred
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 3:18pmThe wife of a man who claims he was sexually abused by a teacher as a child says God directed them to the house where it...
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National
‘What the heck?’: Teacher allegedly sexually abused boy who was half her age during sleepovers
Monday, 6 October 2025, 9:07pmA man who claims he was sexually abused as a teenager by a teacher who was more than twice his age said their sexual liaisons...
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Crime
Gang member fights gang patch law, compares it with Warriors, All Blacks fan gear
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 4:14pmA Nomads member convicted of wearing his gang insignia while at a community event has upped the ante in his challenge of...
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Crime
'She lost him as well': Woman's text messages lead to partner being shot dead
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 8:39pmThe lawyer for a woman whose Mongrel Mob partner was shot dead after she asked her uncle to “smash” him says she was under...
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National
Hit-and-run driver swerved into man he knew, sending him flying, then drove off
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 8:05pmA man who was hit by a van while fixing his car on the street was struck with such force that he was catapulted into the...
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National
Fractured whānau: Grandson appointed guardian after fight over kaumātua's care goes to court
Saturday, 20 September 2025, 2:36pmA whānau is deadlocked over who should have guardianship of their much-loved kaumātua, who has dementia. The man’s daughter,...
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Crime
Michael Clark jailed for meth dealing while on bail for dealing
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 8:45pmA man was caught dealing methamphetamine while on bail and awaiting sentence for similar offending. Michael John Benjamin...
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Crime
'Family crest': Judge orders police to return gang member's seized patch
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 10:39amA judge has ordered police to return a Mongrel Mob member’s patch seized during a traffic stop, saying the public display...
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Crime
Julia Deluney jailed for 18 years for murdering her mother in Khandallah attack
Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:00pmWARNING: This story contains forensic details and an image of the scene that could be upsetting. Julia DeLuney will serve...
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Crime
'No one's going to be safe': Neighbour recalls woman's chilling words before fires were lit
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 8:45pmA woman accused of lighting fires at two Wairarapa properties allegedly woke a neighbour that night and told her, “No one’s...
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National
Landlord's widow must pay $6500 to former tenant unlawfully evicted from leaky home
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 1:10pmA tenancy that soured over accusations of unpaid rent escalated into a legal battle between the former tenant and the landlord,...
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National
Corrections flouts judge's order for details of offender's 'very sad' history
Sunday, 10 August 2025, 2:03pmWarning: This article discusses domestic violence. A judge has criticised probation services for failing to include crucial...
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National
How a historical child abuser tried to use religious privilege to suppress secret recording
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 10:51amA man who inappropriately touched a teenager was arrested after admitting his offending on a secret recording to a Destiny...
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National
'Isolated and sad': Boy thrown at drawers by his caregivers
Friday, 25 July 2025, 4:34pmA child who was fighting with his younger brother was sent to his room and held down on his bed by two adults, then twice...
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National
'Increased risk': Warnings after DJ's dies from fatal drug mix at Splore music festival
Sunday, 13 July 2025, 1:16pmA DJ died after taking a toxic mix of drugs during a popular music festival that he not only attended with his partner, but...
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Crime
'Dumbfounded': Murder accused allegedly asked about dead mum's money at funeral
Friday, 11 July 2025, 4:27pmWARNING: This story contains images of a crime scene At Helen Gregory’s funeral, her daughter allegedly asked a relative...
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Crime
Daughter accused of killing mother says she delayed calling 111 out of fear she'd 'be blamed'
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 6:16pmWARNING: This story contains images of crime scene images The woman accused of murdering her mother angrily told police they...
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Crime
'Significant amount of blood:' Paramedics recount grisly scene in Wellington murder trial
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 9:02pmWARNING: This story contains some details about the scene that could be upsetting Paramedics called to a Wellington home...
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Crime
'Peculiar way': Murder victim had $50,000 cash hidden in her freezer
Monday, 23 June 2025, 9:02pmA woman killed in her Wellington home kept bags of money containing thousands of dollars in cash hidden around her house,...
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National
Man on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leap
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 8:33amJarreth Colquhoun, 33, died after jumping from the SS Hikitia crane into Wellington Harbour, the equivalent of jumping off...
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Crime
'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killer
Friday, 6 June 2025, 4:44pmRawiri Zane Wharerau was a proud whānau man who would do anything he could to help his loved ones. His final act of generosity...
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National
'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancy
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 8:43pmA man who threw plastic chairs at his frightened neighbours before letting off a gas bottle in the shared hallway and shouting...
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Crime
'Rare case': Woman's murder charge dismissed after three-weeks of evidence
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 2:13pmA woman accused of being a party to murder in the killing of Rau Tongia, has had the charge against her dismissed. Tongia,...
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Crime
'He looked all pale': Woman recalls discovering dead body in her bed
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 9:11pmA woman accused of being a party to murder says she’d never seen a dead body before, but she knew Rau Tongia was gone as...
