Articles by Lochlan Lineham
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National
Police now believe 18 pet goats in Pōkeno killed by dogs, not shot
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 1:52pmPolice now think 18 dead goats, previously believed to have been shot, were attacked and killed by dogs. The dead animals...
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National
Watch: Dashcam captures crash in cyclone rainstorm, driver claims barrier stopped high-speed smash
Monday, 13 April 2026, 4:11pmA man who witnessed a ute lose control and crash near his car during Cyclone Vaianu says the highway’s median barrier most...
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Politics
Winston Peters to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Middle East war continues
Monday, 6 April 2026, 11:48amForeign Minister Winston Peters will meet with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio as the war in Iran continues. Peters...
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National
Can you get away with using 91 petrol if your car needs 95 or 98?
Friday, 3 April 2026, 2:14pmAs high fuel prices continue to make dents in Kiwis’ wallets, many people may be wondering if they could get away with putting...
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National
Netsafe warns of emerging wave of sophisticated, hard-to-detect online scams
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 2:36pmNetsafe is warning Kiwis of increasingly sophisticated and hard-to-detect scams, which have taken almost $65,000 this year. Reports...
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National
Firefighters specialising in water rescue deployed in Whangārei and Auckland
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National
Woman allegedly abducted found injured in remote West Auckland
Friday, 13 March 2026, 10:29amA woman was found hurt and distressed in a remote part of coastal West Auckland in an alleged attack and abduction. A member...
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National
Serious crash causes citybound gridlock on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway
Sunday, 1 March 2026, 2:58pmA person has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that blocked Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway. The accident on...
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National
Police operation in Papakura, one person taken to hospital
Saturday, 28 February 2026, 1:22pmA police operation is underway in Auckland’s Papakura, with one person taken to hospital in a moderate condition. Hato Hone...
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National
‘Get out’: Winston Peters’ message to all Kiwis in Iran as threat of war heightens
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 9:32amForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealanders in Iran need to get out of the country as tensions between the...
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National
'May not be a lot of sleeping': Sticky night for Aucklanders as heavy rain hits south
Sunday, 1 February 2026, 1:46pmAucklanders are being advised to be considerate of their colleagues as they return to work tomorrow, with a hot, sticky –...
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National
Guests evacuated after large blaze at luxury Fiordland Lodge
Sunday, 1 February 2026, 9:29amFirefighters are battling a large blaze at a luxury lodge in Te Anau, Southland, which is expected to “take a while” to extinguish. Crews...
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National
Family's desperate wait as police search for man missing in raging floods
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 12:56pmThe family of a missing Mahurangi man face a heartbreaking wait for answers as police hunt for the driver swept away in a...
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National
More rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damage
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 3:59pmWet weather is expected to continue for Northland next week following today’s torrential rain and flooding. Some parts of...
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National
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Northland
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 9:36amA person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Haruru, Northland. A police spokesperson said the pedestrian was hit...
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National
'Significant flooding': Townships cut off, power out and homes underwater in Northland
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 8:19amA severe thunderstorm warning for Northland has been lifted, but parts of the region are already flooded with more heavy...
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Auckland
Revealed: Auckland's most ticketed street – and the major city institution in it
Friday, 9 January 2026, 8:45amAuckland Transport has been making more money from parking ticket revenue in the past two years, thanks to higher fines and...
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Crime
11-year-old among three youths arrested after attempted armed robbery in Auckland
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 9:29amAn 11-year-old was allegedly involved in the attempted armed robbery of a West Auckland shop. Police received a report of...
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National
Fights, parties and power tools: The quiet street living with Auckland’s noisiest neighbours
Monday, 29 December 2025, 9:56amDriving down Duke St, Papakura, you would not suspect it to contain Auckland’s unruliest house. The quiet, suburban street...
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National
'It was like I was a baby again': Crash survivor's plea to young drivers this summer
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 8:32pmBridie Young’s life changed forever when the car she was in hit a tree. The then 19-year-old was out drinking with mates,...
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National
Two NZ women accused of importing $37m worth of meth into Australia
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 3:42pmTwo New Zealanders have been accused of importing 36kg of methamphetamine into Australia. Police estimate the value is more...
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National
One dead after crash in Waikato overnight
Monday, 17 November 2025, 9:49amOne person has died following a crash in Ngāruawāhia overnight. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Soulbrey...
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National
Thunderstorm watch: Downpours and hail possible for Auckland, Northland
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 12:25pmHeavy rain and marble-sized hail could hit Auckland and Northland this afternoon as a severe thunderstorm watch comes into...
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National
'A light to everyone who knew her': Woman found dead in Auckland apartment named
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 2:32pmA woman found dead in an Auckland apartment building has been identified. The body of Luisa Qeleseinikau Mate, 38, was discovered...
