Articles by Ethan Griffiths and Caitlan Johnston
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Politics
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau left the Green Party. Now she is renewing her membership
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 3:14PMWellington Mayor Tory Whanau has rejoined the Green Party after previously deciding not to renew her membership to work more...
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Business
Commercial Bay developer eyes Wellington's Civic Square
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 3:16PMTe Ngākau Civic Square is meant to be the heart of Wellington but it has become a graveyard of closed buildings after the...
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Crime
Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 3:46PMOne of New Zealand’s most senior Catholics has failed in his last-ditch attempt to prevent a media company from detailing...
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National
Incestuous 501: Aus-born Kiwi deported after sex with half-sister who later gave birth
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 8:29PMWARNING: This story contains distressing content and offensive language A man’s drunken decision to have sex with his half-sister...
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National
The mother and son leaving a trail of court judgments and unpaid debt
Saturday, 2 March 2024, 1:24PMA year-long NZME investigation into the actions mother and son duo Donna Miers and Nick Hoogwerf has revealed a growing list...
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National
Artist wins appeal, ex-husband fails in legal bid to get half her copyright
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 9:09PMIt was a question that had never been tested before the courts if my ex-partner owns the copyright to a bunch of work, am...
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Crime
Former Junior Warrior threatened car seller with gun, stole money to fuel gambling habit
Friday, 16 February 2024, 3:15PMA former Junior Warriors up-and-comer turned to crime when his gambling addiction grew out of control, reigning terror on...
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National
Teacher, 52, charged with pensioner's murder, appears in court
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 11:05AMA woman has appeared in court this morning charged with the murder of Khandallah pensioner Helen Gregory. While her name...
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National
Young woman who took her own life had asked to got to a more secure care facility
Monday, 12 February 2024, 2:53PMWarning: This story discusses self-harm and suicide. A young woman was suffering from anxiety and depression when she died...
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National
Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 1:54PMA physiotherapist massaged a patient on a public lawn in bare feet, told her about the first time he experienced marijuana...
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National
'F**king arrest them all': Brawl erupts inside Wellington courtroom, armed police respond
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 12:37PMA judge was forced to leave the courtroom and a defence lawyer told court security to “f**king arrest them all” during a...
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National
Botox botch up: Woman injected by unqualified 'nurse', suffers pain surges, racing heart
Monday, 5 February 2024, 2:26PMJust hours after undergoing her first botox treatment, a woman was left with a racing heart, feelings similar to an “electrical...
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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
Family take action against airline over $25k business class seats
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 11:49AMA family stuck overseas after an airline cancelled their flights claimed they had no choice but to return to New Zealand...
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Crime
'Foolish old man': Osteopath who performed sex act on patient revealed
Monday, 29 January 2024, 4:48PMWarning: This story details sexual harm and may distress some readers. An osteopath who performed a non-consensual sex act...
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Crime
Rail protester who doused Wellington’s Gazley Motors in paint granted discharge without conviction
Friday, 26 January 2024, 2:32PMA climate protester who sprayed red paint across a Wellington car dealership, which mainly contained electric and hybrid...
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National
Judge decides kids better off with mum because dad can't 'preserve' their Māori culture
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 9:55AMA couple who separated after a long-term relationship and moved to different parts of the country were at odds over who should...
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Crime
Woman thanks her rapist for admitting what he did
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 9:19PMWarning: This story details sexual violence and may be distressing. A woman struggled with her words as she told a courtroom...
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Crime
Legal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loans
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 4:42PMThe Commerce Commission has launched legal action against two vehicle finance companies, alleging both breached lending rules...
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National
Boxing day beach tragedy: Stolen cash, paranoid delusions, and a mystery death
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 1:35PMWarning: This story discusses suicide and depression. As a group of sprightly morning walkers set off for a Boxing Day stroll...
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National
KiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook Strait
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 12:38PMKiwiRail will soon face court after an Interislander ferry lost power and issued a mayday call while near Wellington’s south...
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National
'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back
Saturday, 13 January 2024, 10:01AMA young woman lunged at her brother and stabbed him in the back twice after discovering he left empty alcohol cans on the...
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National
When wills go wrong: Why you need one - and what happens when it's challenged
Friday, 12 January 2024, 11:13AMSiblings in a battle for their share of what was left in their mother’s will and an elderly man who gave everything to his...
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National
Botched: Unveiling cancelled after mistakes made on family headstones
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 4:10PMA woman who spent four years slowly paying off headstones for her mother and another relative was forced to cancel the long-awaited...