Articles by Jaime Lyth
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National
‘Near-collision’ between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 11:11amTransport crash experts are calling for stricter drone registration rules after a near-miss between a passenger plane and...
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Politics
Watch: ‘Pretty horrible day’ - MPs react to Te Pāti Māori suspension
Friday, 6 June 2025, 8:56amMinisters have described yesterday’s chaotic debate on Te Pāti Māori’s suspension for controversial haka as disturbing and...
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National
Watch: Customers line outside Smith & Caughey’s for the last time
Friday, 30 May 2025, 2:30pmSmith & Caughey’s recently announced it would be closing its iconic Queen St store by the end of July, after 145 years in...
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National
McDonald's gets green light for Ōrākei site despite objections
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 3:33pmA new McDonald’s in Ōrākei has been approved despite community concerns about health and traffic. The application received...
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Crime
'Extremely violent assault': Man critically injured near Māngere bus stop
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 11:43amA man is in critical condition after an "extremely violent assault" near a Māngere bus stop this morning. A person was found...
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National
Arrests after video of attack by teens on girl posted to social media
Friday, 23 May 2025, 4:00pmThree teenage girls have been charged after a brutal attack on a girl that was videoed and posted on social media. Detective...
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National
Gamer turned soldier: The 20yo Kiwi with no army experience fighting in Ukraine
Friday, 23 May 2025, 12:58pmA 20-year-old from Wellington is serving in Ukraine’s Ground Forces. The soldier, who wants to be named only as Cass, joined...
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Crime
Watch: Brave shopkeepers take on armed robbers with chair, boxes
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 2:19pmAuckland shopkeepers foiled an armed robbery attempt on Saturday night. Four armed offenders smashed glass cabinets and stole...
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Crime
'The pain, the pain': Woman's screams after suspected Auckland street stabbing
Friday, 9 May 2025, 12:08pmOne person is in custody after a fight in Mt Wellington involving four people. Police found one person with serious injuries,...
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Politics
Watch: Health minister speaks amid nationwide healthcare strike
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 2:56pmSenior doctors and Auckland theatre nurses are striking today. 5500 senior doctors will strike for 24 hours, and 370 nurses...
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National
'Out of our reasonable control': No police probe after man jumps from Waiheke ferry
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 8:59pmA man was rescued after intentionally jumping from a Waiheke ferry heading to Auckland. Fullers360 initiated a person-overboard...
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Crime
Police seek four people seen fleeing Auckland funeral home blaze
Monday, 28 April 2025, 9:39amPolice are investigating after four people were seen running away from an Auckland funeral home damaged in an overnight blaze. Detective...
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National
Doctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointments
Friday, 18 April 2025, 3:23pmSenior doctors and Auckland theatre nurses have voted to go on strike on May 1. 5500 senior doctors will strike for 24 hours,...
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National
‘Devastating consequences’: Critically hurt professor on life-altering Auckland Uni crash
Monday, 7 April 2025, 6:57amAuckland University professor Vinod Suresh is recovering from life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car that drove...
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National
Boil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir rafters
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 2:21pmThe Woodville area is under a boil water notice after rodent faeces were found in rafters of the town’s reservoir building. Tararua...
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National
Watch: Reckless scooter rider banned after bowling and injuring pedestrian
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 9:26amA university student suffered injuries after being struck by a high-speed Lime Scooter on an Auckland footpath. Lime confirmed...
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Crime
‘I’ll kill you’: Staff attacked, customers hide as armed robbers plunder gold jewellery
Monday, 17 March 2025, 4:17pmStaff at a fashion and jewellery store were injured in a violent armed robbery in New Lynn, Auckland. Four masked men, armed...
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National
Three more men arrested over Man-Up protest at Auckland children’s event
Friday, 14 March 2025, 2:44pmPolice have made three further arrests after a Destiny Church-linked protest during a drag event at an Auckland community...
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National
‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fire
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 9:06pmA charging motorbike battery caused a fire, destroying a home and damaging two others in Milldale. A person in the shower...
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National
Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 8:55pmRadio hosts from Niu FM have acknowledged their co-worker was among those involved in a Destiny Church-linked protest that...
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National
400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:35amThe Department of Conservation (DoC) is defending its trapping methods despite accidentally killing some native wildlife,...
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National
Large bush fire in North Canterbury, six helicopters responding, homes evacuated
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 4:23pmPeople have been evacuated from their homes in a rural area of North Canterbury where fire crews are battling an uncontained...
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Auckland
Auckland teen walking home from school traumatised by naked man in beat-up van
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 3:40pmA 14-year-old Auckland girl was approached by a naked man performing a sex act in a van. Police are investigating the incident...
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National
Son pleads not guilty to murdering father in Massey driveway death
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 11:34amA man accused of murdering his father by running him over in a driveway has denied the charge. Aaren James Wilson, appeared...
