Articles by Lane%20Nichols,%20NZ%20Herald
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Crime
'It's a horrifying scene': One dead, one seriously injured after 'stabbing' at Browns Bay sushi shop
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 8:22PMOne person is dead and another seriously injured tonight after a woman was found lying in a pool of blood outside a Browns...
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National
Auckland mayor issues half-billion-dollar payment demand to govt, end of 'free ride'
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 7:15AMAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has issued a super-sized payment demand to central Government, saying antiquated laws around non-rateable...
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National
'Ruined my life': Luxury yacht skipper loses $400k in scam, faces accused 'mule' in court
Monday, 25 March 2024, 7:45AMSitting in court just metres from the man accused of laundering his stolen $400,000, Tim Michalick felt disgust and “burning...
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National
‘Victim blaming’: Ombudsman under fire after ruling scam victims culpable for loss
Monday, 18 March 2024, 7:30AMTwo investment scam victims due to receive nearly $300,000 in compensation from BNZ after being fleeced of their life savings...
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National
'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammer
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 9:57AMA young mother met a Nigerian scammer in an Auckland bar before agreeing to set up multiple bank accounts which were used...
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National
Scam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company director
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 7:11AMAn accused “money mule” allegedly linked to eight investment scam victims and an estimated $1.7 million in stolen money is...
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National
Singaporean swindler: Divorcee loses $569k in romance scam after meeting woman on Tinder
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 7:03AMAn Auckland divorcee who met a Singaporean woman on Tinder was tricked into sending $569,000 to a Chinese bank account in...
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National
Government instructs banks to urgently implement new safeguards to protect customers from scams
Friday, 1 March 2024, 2:14PMThe Government has fired a shot across the bow of the banking sector, calling for the immediate introduction of new measures...
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Crime
Auckland scam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, police
Monday, 12 February 2024, 7:11AMAn accused “money mule” already under investigation for stealing $1 million from an Auckland businessman was allegedly able...
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National
ANZ misses investment scam warning from Banking Ombudsman after email caught in bank’s spam filter
Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 9:23AMAn official warning sent to the financial sector about the growing risk of investment scams was missed by the country’s biggest...
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National
BNZ told to reimburse victims nearly $300k after failing to detect Citibank investment scams despite ‘red flags’
Friday, 2 February 2024, 2:33PMTwo victims who lost $430,000 in a Citibank-branded investment scam claimed BNZ failed to detect warning signs of the fraud...
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National
'She had no choice': Naked woman forced to jump for her life from upper window to escape fire
Monday, 29 January 2024, 4:26PMA naked woman enjoying a hot bath was forced to jump for her life from a second-storey window to escape a house fire last...
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National
Investment scam: Auckland JP charged with 10 counts of money laundering worth nearly $1.8m
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 1:56PMA respected South Auckland JP accused of being part of an elaborate international investment scam has been charged with 10...
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National
Inmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agent
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 9:07AMA serving inmate who attacked former real estate agent Aaron Drever in a prison kitchen, causing horrific facial injuries,...
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National
'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 9:03AMASB has offered a scam victim who lost $100,000 a “goodwill” payment of $2000 as full and final settlement but warned he...
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National
Tactical use of pain: Call for urgent change as police arrest tactics, especially against Māori, revealed
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 11:23AMThe human rights watchdog is calling for urgent change to police policy following the release of new figures showing officers...
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Auckland
Mt Wellington flat triggers most noise complaints across Auckland for 2023
Friday, 29 December 2023, 9:03AMIt’s a humble blue collar street in a working class neighbourhood full of families, shift workers and many rented homes. But...
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National
'Glacial response': Consumer watchog slams NZ banks after update on fight against scammers
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 10:26AMThe consumer watchdog has today launched an attack on Kiwi banks for “glacial” progress in tackling international scammers three...
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National
'It's bizarre': Police uncover web of victims after widow loses $100K in FB hacking scam
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 7:01AMAustralian police investigating how a widowed Kiwi pensioner lost $100,000 in a Facebook hacking scam believe an offshore...
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National
'Very bad taste' - Anti-scam video featuring comedian Tom Sainsbury pulled by watchdog
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 12:16PMThe financial markets watchdog has pulled a video from social media featuring comedian Tom Sainsbury and apologised for any...
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National
'He's trying to stab him': State tenant accused of lunging at neighbour with ‘butcher’s knife’
Friday, 20 October 2023, 8:52AMAn abusive Kāinga Ora tenant on electronically monitored bail is accused of lunging at a neighbour with a large “butcher’s...
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National
'We will love you forever': Grieving family pay tribute to celebrity physician Dr Tom
Saturday, 14 October 2023, 9:01AMWarning: This article may be distressing to some readers. If you need help, contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 or text 4357...
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National
'Very very raw': 'Hero' physician Dr Tom Mulholland dies suddenly
Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 11:43AMWarning: This article may be distressing to some readers. If you need help, contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 or text 4357...
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National
'Not a good look': ASB should have reported $100K fraud to police
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 7:57AMASB not reporting a $100,000 fraud to police was a “serious lack of judgment” and “not a good look” which may have undermined...