Articles by Samantha%20Motion,%20NZ%20Herald
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World
Fatal obsession: Shocking claims emerge on Sydney slaying
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 11:23AMThe case of the Sydney cop charged with the murder of two men has taken another twist, with friends of one of his alleged...
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World
Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care and transgender athletes in girls’ sports
Saturday, 30 December 2023, 3:23PMRepublican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors, casting...
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National
Seally season: Seal chases cat into marine biologist's lounge
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 6:57PMOf all the homes for a seal to enter, one managed to chase a cat into the Mount Maunganui residence of a marine biologist...
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National
Drug testing at festivals becomes legal at New Year
Monday, 27 December 2021, 11:36AMA world-first law change allowing drug checking organisations to legally work at festivals checks into reality this New Year. Festival...
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Health
'We're shocked': Husband speaks out after wife given vaccine with used needle
Wednesday, 15 December 2021, 12:39PMThe husband of a woman who was injected with a used needle while getting her Covid vaccine has spoken out about the ordeal. On...
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Health
Christchurch resident vaccinated with used needle, DHB investigating
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 12:58PMA Christchurch resident has been injected with a used needle when getting a Covid booster. On Friday, a needle previously...
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Crime
'He's fine, he's asleep': Crash skipper failed to seek help for fatally injured mate
Wednesday, 3 February 2021, 8:11PMHelp was only a phone call or a few minutes' walk away, but Guy Appleton did not seek it as his friend, Clayton Graves, lay...
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Vote 2020
'Been there, done that': Simon Bridges not interested in being National's leader
Saturday, 17 October 2020, 11:36PMFormer National Party leader Simon Bridges has confirmed that he will not have another run at the leadership of the National...
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National
Former New Zealander of the Year charged with intentional damage
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 2:23PMFormer New Zealander of the Year Dr Lance O'Sullivan has been charged with intentionally damaging a car window. Lance Edward...
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World
China lashes out at Australian PM as diplomatic tensions escalate
Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 3:52PMChina has lashed out at Scott Morrison as deserving 'a slap in the face' for trying to blame the Covid-19 pandemic on the...
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National
Bodies, investigations, leaks: Behind the scenes of White Island response
Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 3:43PMPreserving bodies, bracing for workplace investigations and preventing media leaks and misinformation. These were just some...
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National
Tokoroa couple jailed after starving man with cerebral palsy before death
Monday, 23 September 2019, 5:01PMBruce Rangitutia pleaded to his whāngai brother for food and was so dehydrated he drank his own urine in the days before...
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National
Paraglider's photo captures full horror of Matatā fatal crash
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 2:58PMA paramotor pilot who flew over the scene of a crash that killed three road workers near Matatā on Tuesday says he would...
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Business
Exclusive: First look at Tauranga's $150m mall
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 11:25AMTauranga Crossing's $150 million mall is buzzing - with the sound of hand tools. With only hours until the glass doors swish...
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Upper North Island
Yes to nudity, no to nails: Tauranga Council unveils beach bylaws
Friday, 21 September 2018, 2:07PMTauranga City Council won't be policing nude sunbathers any time soon, but if you want to use an old pallet for a beach bonfire,...
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National
Man imprisoned after going 180km/h in 50km/h zone
Saturday, 1 September 2018, 1:16PMA Rotorua man who drove at 180km/h in a 50km/h zone while on bail will spend 18 months in jail. The Rotorua District Court...
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National
'Distraught, devastated': House gutted by fire
Thursday, 9 August 2018, 1:36PMThe family home of renowned carver, musician and yachtsman, Minarapa Mitai-Ngatai has been gutted by fire, just two months...
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National
Steven Adams' words move teacher to tears
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 10:17AMCara Hurihanganui battles to steady her shaking voice as she describes one of her earliest students. She is on the phone,...
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National
Failed Bella Vista development: Council offers to buy 21 homes
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 11:24AMTauranga City Council has agreed to make offers to buy the 21 Bella Vista properties - but not at the market value homeowners...
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National
Years later, Tauranga's Southern Pipeline finally resurfaces
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 10:42AMAfter eight years of construction beneath Tauranga Harbour, the Southern Pipeline is finally being completed today. Project...
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Crime
Mistaken identity suspected in Mt Maunganui home invasion
Saturday, 21 July 2018, 1:59PMA house on a quiet Mount Maunganui street became a crime scene yesterday when three men armed with weapons forced their way...
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National
Back-up not called when toddlers escaped childhood centre on trikes
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 5:53AMStaff at a Rotorua early childhood centre "should have called for back up" before three children escaped on trikes and got...
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National
'Congrats mum, you're a millionaire': Lotto winner comes forward
Friday, 13 July 2018, 8:20PMA Mount Maunganui woman carried a $1 million winning Lotto ticket in her purse for nearly a week with no idea of its worth. The...
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National
Former drug kingpin denied parole over chocolate
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 1:06PMA former Tauranga drug kingpin has been denied parole after allegedly sneaking chocolate into fellow prison inmates' meals. Gary...