Articles by Raphael Franks
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National
Watch: First look inside Tom Phillips’ 'grim' bush hideout after cordon lifts
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 9:48amNew photos and video captured this morning reveal the conditions fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children have been living...
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Crime
Where are the kids? Search continues after fugitive dad shot dead - how roadside shootout unfolded
Monday, 8 September 2025, 1:51pmPolice are urgently looking for two of fugitive Tom Phillips’ children after the Marokopa man was shot and killed in a stand-off...
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National
Two youths fighting for their lives after gangland violence grips Hawke's Bay
Friday, 5 September 2025, 4:53pmTwo youths are fighting for their lives after being assaulted and gunshots were allegedly fired in gangland incidents in...
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Auckland
Auckland storm: Power cut to hundreds south of Auckland, firefighters secure roofs lifted in gales
Monday, 1 September 2025, 9:39amA storm that swept across the top of the country kept firefighters busy anchoring lifted roofs and clearing fallen trees,...
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National
Police speak to man sought in relation to Greymouth assault
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 3:44pmPolice say they are now speaking to the man sought in relation to an assault in Greymouth. They earlier launched a public...
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Auckland
Dramatic images as West Auckland plant nursery goes up in flames
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 11:32amA large fire has ripped through a West Auckland plant nursery overnight, with dramatic images showing the “dangerous and...
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National
Red alert: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures cause major traffic disruption
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 9:40amA red alert has been issued for Auckland Harbour Bridge as severe and potentially damaging winds strengthen, causing major...
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National
Lucky Ōpōtiki Lotto player scoops $12.5 million Powerball jackpot
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 9:12amThe Bay of Plenty has a new multi-millionaire. Lotto NZ has revealed last night’s $12.5 million Powerball winner is from...
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National
'That was a goody': Two earthquakes rattle Wellington, South Island
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 8:14amTwo separate earthquakes have rattled people awake in Wellington, Nelson and Canterbury. “Sharpish jolt followed by a short...
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Business
Custard square company goes into liquidation
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 7:56pmDenheath Desserts, with its famous custard squares, has been placed in liquidation. The Official Assignee was appointed to...
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Business
Gender pay gap in NZ narrows to record low
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 4:03pmThe gender pay gap in New Zealand has narrowed to a record low, new data shows. The pay gap between men and women was 5.2%...
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National
'Completely unaware of the danger': Flood victim's widow asks why no warning was issued
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 3:32pmA man swept away and killed in floodwaters during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods was out to dinner with his wife...
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National
Widow claims emergency alert could have saved husband in 2023 flood disaster
Monday, 25 August 2025, 3:31pmThe widow of a man swept away in floodwaters during Auckland Anniversary floods believes an emergency mobile alert would...
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National
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits in Drake Passage south of Chile, no tsunami risk for NZ
Friday, 22 August 2025, 3:23pmA magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck just south of Chile, in the Drake Passage. The quake struck at 2.16pm at a depth of...
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Business
What will happen to milk, cheese, butter prices as Fonterra sells consumer arm?
Friday, 22 August 2025, 1:38pmDairy co-op Fonterra has agreed to sell its global consumer and associated businesses, raising questions over what impact...
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Business
Hatch attacked: Online investment platform targeted in cyberattack
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 2:42pmOnline investment platform Hatch has been targeted in a cyberattack. The platform’s website says New Zealanders have invested...
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Business
Banks start dropping mortgage, savings rates after OCR cut
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 8:54pmBanks have started dropping their mortgage rates after the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%. Westpac...
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National
Man charged with murder of 84yo woman in South Auckland
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 2:36pmA man charged with assaulting an 84-year-old woman in South Auckland is now facing a murder charge. Joan Beale was found...
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National
Auckland prisoner critically injured after attack involving three other inmates
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 1:10pmA prisoner has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after an attack involving three other inmates at maximum-security...
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National
California hit by first tsunami waves, NZ on alert for surges tonight
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Business
'We are suffering': Solo mum used Afterpay for food after power bills chewed up benefit
Monday, 28 July 2025, 8:44amMore than 100,000 New Zealanders can’t keep warm in their homes over winter as they struggle to afford heating and pay their...
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National
MFAT tells Kiwis to avoid popular Asian holiday spots as conflict erupts
Friday, 25 July 2025, 3:31pmNew Zealanders are being warned against holidaying in Cambodia and Thailand after the two Southeast Asian countries descended...
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Crime
'Should no be approached': Hamilton police hunt violent convicted robber
Monday, 21 July 2025, 12:52pmHamilton police are hunting a violent robber, with a string of previous convitions, who they warn should not be approached. A...
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National
Temperatures below freezing, more frost on way, MetService says
Monday, 21 July 2025, 10:53amOne main centre has woken to -3C this morning, and cold, frosty days are forecast for the rest of the week across New Zealand,...
