Articles by Cheree Kinnear
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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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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
Watch: Attempted robbery goes wrong after seller pursues thief on foot
Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 10:28AMAn attempted robbery during a Facebook Marketplace meet-up went terribly wrong for one thief after the seller decided to...
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Crime
'I just chased him': Attempted robbery goes wrong after seller pursues thief on foot
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 2:37PMAn attempted robbery during a Facebook Marketplace meet-up went terribly wrong for one thief after the seller decided to...
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National
Countdown rolls out wheel clamps amid abandoned cart backlash
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 1:14PMWatch full Focus story above Countdown has begun quietly rolling out trolley wheel locking systems as calls from the community...
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National
Watch: New tasers could mean frontline police will wear body cameras
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 7:25AMWatch full story above Frontline police could soon wear body cameras as the updating of their taser fleet triggers discussions...
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Education
Watch: Students suffer while landlords profit off allowance increases
Monday, 8 May 2023, 2:43PMMore tertiary students are being forced to skip class and apply for hardship grants to make ends meet as rents rise, while...
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National
Watch: Why are there so many flies this summer?
Thursday, 12 January 2023, 11:53AMIf you feel like you’ve been swatting, spraying or even zapping flies a bit more than usual this summer, you’re not alone. And...
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National
Trolley wars: Supermarket called out after hundreds of trolleys fished out of stream
Monday, 19 December 2022, 3:37PMThe front lawn of Ethan Smith’s home looks more like a trolley bay nowadays. The West Harbour resident has collected more...
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National
Harbour Bridge truck crash: 'Shaken' driver speaks out two years on
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 3:30PMOne of the drivers involved in the double truck crash that saw Auckland’s Harbour Bridge shut down for weeks has spoken for...
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National
North Shore residents ‘terrified, frustrated’ at crime they claim is linked to social housing
Friday, 25 November 2022, 12:53PMRosedale residents and business owners have been left “terrified” and “frustrated” over repeat disorderly behaviour allegedly...
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National
Focus: Black Friday is here, but are Kiwis actually hitting the shops?
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 1:59PMWatch full story above One of the biggest sales days of the year is here - Black Friday. Historically Kiwis have spent millions...
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Education
‘It’s very lonely’: International student opens up about studying in NZ
Friday, 18 November 2022, 3:46PMIn an empty room deep inside the Massey University library, Loyd Doron sits alone, eating his lunch, reflecting on the past...
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National
'Devastated': Search called off for the day as 10-year-old remains missing after fatal boat capsize
Monday, 7 November 2022, 2:31PMA police operation on the Manukau Harbour has been called off for the day as the desperate search continues for a 10-year-old...
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National
Diesel prices soar: is Costco still the cheapest place to fill up?
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 4:27PMDiesel prices have soared in recent days - and experts warn it could get worse. The price of diesel has risen above 91 octane...
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Business
Costco reveals top sellers, hints to more New Zealand stores
Friday, 14 October 2022, 3:17PMAlmost a month since its grand opening in Auckland, Costco has revealed some of its best-selling items, while hinting more...
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Crime
'Melted down, sold through gang networks': Where loot from ram raids is going
Thursday, 13 October 2022, 7:11AMWatch full Focus story above Jewellery stolen during ram raids and smash and grabs could be smelt down before being sold...
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Crime
'They don't care': Store owner speaks out after 'terrifying' smash and grab
Friday, 29 July 2022, 1:14PMWatch full story above An Auckland jewellery store owner has spoken out about the "terrifying" daylight robbery at his store...
