Articles by Lochlan Lineham
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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...
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Auckland
Firefighters decontaminated after central Auckland smoke incident
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 1:43pmFire and ambulance crews have responded to an incident in central Auckland where firefighters were decontaminated as a precaution. Fire...
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National
Watch: Person blown into traffic as wild winds batter Wellington
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 3:20pmA person was blown into traffic on a Wellington street this morning as strong winds caused chaos in the capital. Dashcam...
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National
Flights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZ
Monday, 20 October 2025, 1:43pmA “powerful weather system” moving up the country is causing major disruption in the south, with flights cancelled, power...
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National
Weather: High winds topple truck trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway
Monday, 20 October 2025, 9:14amGale force winds are hitting the South Island, with 90km/h gusts recorded in Southland, and more areas in the firing line...
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National
Cold wheels: Eden Park monster truck show falls flat
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 3:23pmA monster truck show at Auckland’s Eden Park last weekend has faced criticism for large lulls in action, lacklustre glow...
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World
Brother of Dezi Freeman reportedly claims fugitive is dead in national park
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 2:25pmThe brother of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman believes he is dead, according to a pro-Vladimir Putin propagandist hiding...
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National
Lane closed on Auckland Harbour Bridge during rush hour, delays expected
Friday, 3 October 2025, 8:25amA lane is blocked on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge during morning rush hour due to a police incident. Traffic is now crawling...
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Entertainment
Kiwi band have instruments and rented gear stolen on tour in France
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 4:06pmNew Zealand rock band The Beths have had several instruments and rented items of gear stolen while on tour in Europe. The...
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National
Concerning driving trend for young Kiwi motorists exposed
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 8:41pmMore than half of young drivers who responded to a New Zealand Automobile Association survey have admitted to texting or...
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Politics
What changes are being made in the sick leave and holidays shake-up
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 8:19pmAn overhaul of the Holidays Act, which would change how workers accumulate and take annual and sick leave, has been given...
