Articles by Tara Shaskey
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National
Kiwi teen loses deportation battle after killing Melbourne motorcyclist
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 2:07pmThe “inhumane” and “cruel” actions of a young Kiwi who killed a motorcyclist in a fiery hit-and-run have raised concerns...
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Crime
Neighbour beaten 'black and blue' at wake over property dispute
Sunday, 25 May 2025, 3:35pmA drinking session between two neighbours mourning the loss of another neighbour turned bitterly violent, leaving one of...
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National
Pork crackling snacker breaks tooth on birthday, leading to small claims clash
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 4:27pmA snack of crackling turned one man’s birthday into a costly blowout after he chomped down on the crispy pork rind and broke...
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National
'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 1:13pmThe memory of a distressed mother crying out “please, God, not my son” as she lay on the floor, clutching her chest, continues...
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National
Son of couple slain by ram 'furious' at how deaths were handled
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 8:20amIt has been a year since an elderly couple were found dead on their four-hectare lifestyle property after a rogue ram entered...
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National
Pet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chain
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 2:25pmWARNING: This story contains details of animal neglect and may be distressing for some readers. An emaciated pet dog named...
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National
Australia exiles 'reckless' and persistent Kiwi drink driver who ploughed into motorcyclist
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 3:42pmA Kiwi with a menacing history of driving offences has been kicked out of Australia, where his children live, after ploughing...
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Crime
'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed into wall
Monday, 14 April 2025, 2:48pmA woman involved in a late-night brawl on a city street got into her ute and drove towards the group she’d been fighting...
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National
Woman raped during game of 'truth, dare or command' too scared to resist
Monday, 14 April 2025, 12:32pmWARNING: This story contains details of sexual offending A drunk man with sex on his mind got what he wanted from a young...
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Crime
Man wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issue
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:39amA man representing himself in a trial begged the judge for an adjournment, claiming he had Covid-19 and was “throwing up”,...
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National
A Mongrel Mob teen’s court lies in a murder case and a two-year police probe
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:12pmTana Ormsby-Turner was jailed in 2023 for his role in a gang killing of a Taranaki father. While awaiting sentence, he told...
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National
High Court rules Kāinga Ora tenant needs to accept eviction after battle to stay in Ōtāhuhu property
Saturday, 8 March 2025, 3:22pmA woman was locked in a legal battle for more than a year to remain in the three-bedroom state house she lived in alone,...
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National
'Heartbroken': Healthcare assistant photographed man in coma, shared with others
Monday, 3 March 2025, 2:15pmA man who suffered a brain injury in an accident described as “some Final Destination s***” says he was “heartbroken” by...
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National
Fijian teen to be deported, separated from family over concern his health will burden NZ system
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 4:02pmA teenage Fijian national with epilepsy and significant delayed milestones is being deported from New Zealand, leaving him...
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National
‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youth
Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 3:10pmA former Black Power member who murdered his girlfriend fought back tears as he detailed his remorse for the killing and...
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National
'Terrible pain': Woman left in agony after dentist puts crown on wrong tooth
Monday, 10 February 2025, 2:06pmA woman who needed a dental crown following a root canal on one of her teeth was left in severe pain after a dentist mistakenly...
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Crime
'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at scene
Monday, 27 January 2025, 9:00pmA man who witnessed his cousin die in an alleged stabbing seriously beat the accused killer, stomping on his head and kicking...
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Crime
'It is sickening and they are evil': A teenage pack-rape survivor speaks out
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 2:02pmWARNING: This story discusses rape and may be distressing for some readers As terror and pain coursed through the body of...
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National
Violence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absence
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 5:01pmTwo complainants in a violence case failed to show up to trial to give evidence against the defendant, with one fleeing town...
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National
'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 5:06pmA once respected “spiritual healer” jailed for sexually assaulting several female clients will be released from prison in...
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National
Former All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photos
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:33pmA former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images...
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National
Top NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of woman
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 4:15pmA former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of images has...
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Sport
Rugby player charged for alleged assault during post-match handshakes
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 2:18pmPolice have charged a rugby player after he allegedly floored an opponent while the teams shook hands following a premier...
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Crime
'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be named
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10:39amThe promising rugby player involved in creating and sharing a video covertly taken of a threesome he and his rugby mate had...
