Articles by Michael Allan, Ben Leahy
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World
Recording of Trump's conversation exposes plan to buy the silence of Playboy model
Friday, 3 May 2024, 4:13PMNEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump heard a recording Thursday of him discussing with his then-lawyer...
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Crime
Watch: Terrifying fight as man swings knife at Auckland high school student
Friday, 3 May 2024, 11:49AMAn Auckland high school student has had to flee from a thug swinging a large knife, while scores of other teens ran for safety...
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National
'A tragic accident': Neighbour, friend of Lachie Jones' mum says she trusts her version of events
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 2:59PMA neighbour who aided in the immediate search for Lachlan Jones the night of his death has told the inquest what happened...
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National
Half-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his death
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 2:21PMThe half-brother of Lachie Jones has denied any involvement in his death, telling the inquest he got on well with the boy. On...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The rugby bosses would be idiots to turn Qatar's offer down
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 5:24PMBrace yourself, because it looks like we’re about to have another debate about whether sport should be taking money from...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let's ignore the naysayers as the cellphone ban kicks in
Monday, 29 April 2024, 5:14PMAs you know, today is the official first day of the ban on cell phones in schools. For most parents and teachers and kids...
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Crime
'Unimaginable': Inquest into death of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones begins
Monday, 29 April 2024, 1:33PMAn inquest into the death of three-year-old Lachlan Jones has begun, with a coroner speaking of the family’s “unimaginable”...
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National
What happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?
Monday, 29 April 2024, 7:31AMThe inquest into the death of a toddler who was found dead in an oxidation pond in Gore more than five years ago is set to...
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National
Winston Peters borrowed heavily from one of history’s most famous speeches
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 10:02AMWinston Peters seemingly borrowed heavily from one of history’s most famous speeches when making his own Anzac Day address...
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Sport
'Pumped for challenge': Warriors won't shy away from task ahead
Friday, 26 April 2024, 1:01PMRest, refocus and try to rediscover their winning recipe – quickly. That’s coach Andrew Webster’s plan for the Warriors,...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Judges will do what they like with Three Strikes
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 5:36PMThis morning I was listening to the radio, and I was quite shocked when I heard Labour’s Justice Spokesperson, Duncan Webb,...
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National
Reclusive photographer's body went undiscovered for months
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 11:52AMThe death of a Dunedin man known for his reclusive nature who once made international headlines for his misguided pursuits...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Critics of Three Strikes law are missing the point
Monday, 22 April 2024, 4:20PMAs promised the government's bringing back the Three Strikes law. The Prime Minister and the Associate Justice Minister Nicole...
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Business
Bank's mortgage interest rate the first to drop below 6pc since mid-2023
Saturday, 20 April 2024, 3:59PMMost homeowners are taking up short home-loan deals because they believe interest rates will fall soon, but one bank is trying...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The smaller rugby ball for women is already controversial
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 5:24PMGuess what: the smaller ruby ball for women is already controversial. I was telling you about this last week because World...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: TV3's 6pm bulletin is saved - for now
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 5:16PMSo, the 6pm bulletin on TV3 is saved after all. It's been announced this afternoon that that Stuff is going to make the bulletin...
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World
'It brings things back': NZ stabbing survivor sends condolences to Sydney mall victims
Monday, 15 April 2024, 3:07PMA Dunedin man critically injured in a stabbing attack three years ago says his thoughts go out to the victims of a mass stabbing...
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Sport
Racing bosses confident Ellerslie will be cleared
Monday, 15 April 2024, 7:35AMAuckland racing bosses are “very confident” Saturday’s Easter Handicap meeting will be held at Ellerslie. Ellerslie’s new...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is Shortland Street in trouble?
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 5:03PMShortland Street is now apparently in trouble. TVNZ has just confirmed it is reviewing whether it carries on with Shortland...
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National
Deluge hits - parts of NZ to be doused with 62 hours of rain
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 11:48AMForecasters are predicting 989mm to fall in a 62-hour constant deluge that will last until Thursday evening as the forecast...
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National
Watch: Speedway car catapults over safety fence into crowd
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 10:14AMA wild crash has shocked racegoers at Dunedin’s speedway as one car catapulted into the sky and over a safety fence into...
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National
Queenstown woes: Four eateries close in quick succession amid CBD rebuild
Friday, 5 April 2024, 9:48AMAs Queenstown continues to bounce back from the Covid-19 global pandemic while undergoing an extensive revamp of its main...
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Crime
Two cars of drink-driving teens botch their attempt to flee police
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 1:18PMOne of two cars driven by intoxicated teenagers wound up crashing on its side with its 16-year-old driver abandoning the...
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Opinion
Heather du Plessis-Allan: These Easter trading laws are inconvenient nowadays
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:25PMIf you’ve been debating the issue of the two New World supermarkets in Wanaka breaking Easter trading laws repeatedly, including...