Articles by Lawrence Hakiwai
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National
Vegan protesters plan more action after supermarket stunt
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 5:40PMThe duo behind a fiery vegan protest at an Auckland supermarket at the weekend are not about to stop their activism, and...
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Auckland
Excavation row: Owner 'wants to get it fixed', then consent
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 2:10PMThe owners of an Auckland property say they just want to get their home "fixed" before they sort out a consent for extensive...
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Auckland
'Obvious how dangerous it was': Home reno in Auckland shut down
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 3:05PMExtensive building and excavation work at a property in central Auckland has been shut down by authorities after it was found...
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Health
Measles outbreak: Nearly 1000 confirmed cases across NZ
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 4:42PMMedical professionals at the forefront of the measles outbreak have said there will be fatalities if the disease continues...
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Auckland
Autopsy report finds pensioner died alone and from hypothermia in council flat
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 9:15PMAn Auckland Councillor is demanding accountability after an autopsy report found a reclusive pensioner died alone from hypothermia...
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Health
12-year-old Max has 50% chance of dying from measles
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 3:22PMCan you imagine living in the middle of a measles outbreak with a child who has a 50 per cent chance of dying if they contract...
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National
Tenants evicted after mould and damp complaints
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 6:54PMTwo lots of tenants have been evicted from the same rental property after complaining about mould and dampness. The current...
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National
Toddler paralysed in crash fights on after life support turned off
Thursday, 18 July 2019, 2:15PMFrom her hospital stroller 2-year-old Amirah Najim-Phillips waves her right hand in response to her family, puckers her lips...
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National
AA: NZ should follow Queensland's lead on fines for drivers using phones
Monday, 1 July 2019, 3:51PMHeftier fines could be on the cards for Kiwi drivers using cellphones as our Aussie counterparts set a precedent by more...
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Health
First weekend of May tops ACC claims as most dangerous weekend
Sunday, 30 June 2019, 10:38AMForget New Year's drunken injuries or Christmas cooking mishaps, it turns out the first weekend of May is the most dangerous...
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Christchurch
Teenager left with critical injuries following Christchurch crash
Sunday, 16 June 2019, 12:34PMThe witness to a serious crash in Christchurch is pleading with youth to take responsibility for their driving after a teenager...
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News
Government stops tanker raffle in its tracks
Monday, 3 June 2019, 2:39PMAn Auckland woman attempting to raffle off an army tanker has found herself in hot water with internal affairs. Makere Edmonds-Phillips took...
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National
Family of 10 left with nothing after fire destroys their home
Thursday, 16 May 2019, 10:16AMA South Auckland family have been left with nothing but the clothes on their backs after a fire destroyed their home and...
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National
Kiwi father-of-two killed in ski accident in French Alps
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 8:35PMA Kiwi father of two who died in a ski touring accident in the French Alps is being remembered as a family man who "never...
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National
Kiwis lost $33 million to online scams and fraud last year
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 5:55AMNew Zealanders lost $33 million to online scams and fraud last year - triple the amount stolen in 2017. Figures released...
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Auckland
Watch: Dascham footage captures violent crash
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 2:04PMA dashcam recording has captured the appalling moment a car speeds up a bus lane and smashes full speed into multiple other...
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National
Beach tragedy: Teen on sea biscuit fatally struck by propeller
Monday, 11 March 2019, 3:00PMA teenager killed at a Coromandel beach yesterday was being towed on a sea biscuit and was fatally struck by the boat's propeller. Emergency...
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Auckland
Elderly man critically injured after complaints to Auckland Council ignored
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 6:41PMYears of complaints to Auckland Council about dangerous tree surrounds have ended in an elderly man being critically injured. Yesterday...
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Auckland
Yellow lines back outside Auckland takeaway
Monday, 4 March 2019, 1:45PMIn a literal case of whether a zebra can change its stripes, a strip of yellow lines on Sandringham Rd have gone from yellow,...
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Crime
Speeding driver who ploughed into school students sentenced to home detention
Monday, 11 February 2019, 1:13PMA 21-year-old driver has been sentenced to 10 months home detention after injuring a group of school pupils when he ploughed...
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National
Fireman fighting Nelson blaze faces 'unfair' deportation
Sunday, 10 February 2019, 12:49PMAn online petition is pushing for a firefighter fighting the Nelson blaze to be spared deportation. The petition 'Stop the...
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National
Tourists wary following killing of British backpacker Grace Millane
Monday, 10 December 2018, 8:56PMThe death of British backpacker Grace Millane has rocked tourists travelling in New Zealand. Tourists staying at Base Backpackers...
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National
Nelson restaurant 'like heaven' after banning children
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 3:28PMA Nelson restaurant owner who made the decision to ban kids says the change has "been like heaven". Fabian Prioux, owner...
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Auckland
Large cycling group slows traffic on busy Auckland road
Monday, 19 November 2018, 2:55PMAn Auckland motorist was left "peeved off" after a large group of cyclists took over Tamaki Dr without consideration. But...