Articles by Ethan Griffiths
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National
Cannabis possession charges surge 50% in two years, hitting 8‑year high
Monday, 23 March 2026, 9:21pmCharges for cannabis possession are on the rise – increasing by 50% in two years. It’s led to criticism from Greens co-leader...
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National
Senior Govt minister visits Gloriavale after refusing to rule out shutting community
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 1:35pmSenior Government minister Louise Upston visited Gloriavale in late January, months after refusing to rule out closing the...
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National
Phones in every cell? The growing pressure to overhaul prison phone rules
Monday, 2 March 2026, 9:12pmThere are growing calls to allow prisoners greater access to phones – with current rules allowing for one five-minute phone...
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National
Free vapes, $500k deal, questions over risks: Inside Health NZ’s new vape plan
Monday, 23 February 2026, 9:07pmHealth NZ has distributed over 7000 vaping devices and 67,000 refills in just two months – as it ramps up its free vape programme...
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Politics
Winston Peters says credit card surcharge ban is ‘going nowhere’
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 9:02pmThe Government’s ban on card surcharges appears to have stalled – with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters saying the...
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Politics
‘General catch up’: Public Service boss’s spotted at coffee meeting with Andrew Coster
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 8:58pmPublic Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche met former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster at a public cafe overlooking the...
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National
Government pockets $700k from Kiwi with no will or family members
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 10:22amThe Government banked nearly $700,000 from the estate of someone who died without a will - the most the Crown has received...
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National
Health NZ seeking to give more vaping kits to smokers wanting to quit, talks up PR benefits to suppliers
Monday, 6 October 2025, 9:26pmThe Government plans to buy more vaping devices to give to people attempting to quit smoking, Newstalk ZB can reveal. The...
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Politics
Payment surcharge ban will raise prices, reduce competition between big and small businesses, officials warned
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 9:05pmA ban on credit, debit and contactless surcharges will force up prices and weaken competition, officials warned the Government. It...
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Politics
FBI base in NZ: Collins knew 78 days before PM, Luxon briefed six days before FBI director arrived
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 8:48pmSIS Minister Judith Collins knew the FBI was establishing a base in New Zealand 78 days before the Prime Minister was told. Christopher...
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Audio
‘Busier than we’ve ever been’: Government pulls funding for budgeting service
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 1:20pmA Wellington budgeting service has had its government funding pulled, despite its manager saying they are "busier than ever"...
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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
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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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
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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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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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...
