Articles by Tracy Neal
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National
Dented rental car: Woman's credit card charged for damage she didn't cause
Saturday, 4 May 2024, 4:16PMA woman who returned her rental car after hours was surprised to find the company later deducted $2400 from her credit card...
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National
Masseuse badly beaten after refusing client refund for $600 massage
Monday, 29 April 2024, 9:14PMSolomona Te Fono was 45 minutes into an hour-long massage when he decided it wasn’t for him and wanted a refund. But, when...
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National
'Safer at home'? Dad who went to rest home for respite care died after a fall
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 11:24AMThe family of an elderly man who died following a fall at a rest home says they are struggling to find a way to live with...
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National
Estate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his son
Saturday, 20 April 2024, 9:06AMA professional woman with a net worth in the millions felt she hadn’t been provided for adequately after her partner died...
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National
Woman awarded $1345 a week from her ex, two years after they split
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:42AMA woman who claimed she was defamed by her former partner’s “vicious rumours” fought him for spousal maintenance of $1345...
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National
'Blowing up': Car repair business blame young woman's driving for engine failure
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 11:32AMA vehicle sales and repair business that blamed a young woman’s driving for the engine “blowing up” on a courtesy car she...
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National
Unpaid rent: One tenant was $33k behind in rent; another lay dead in their council flat
Monday, 1 April 2024, 9:26AMLandlords around the country are chasing close to $1.3 million in unpaid rent for residential tenancies that ended or were...
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National
'Rock n roll judge' on being easily triggered - and the death of his son
Saturday, 30 March 2024, 11:15AMJudge David Ruth admits to being easily triggered at times. It was never more evident than during a high-profile outburst...
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National
Former Air NZ worker wins fight for compo after getting Covid-19 on the job
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 8:51PMA former Air New Zealand flight attendant who fell ill with Covid-19 while helping people get home between New Zealand and...
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Crime
Man jailed after paying women in Asia to see their children dance naked
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 8:52PMWARNING: This story deals with child sexual exploitation material and may be upsetting. A man who paid women in Asia to have...
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National
Daughter takes father's yacht brokerage company to task over workplace dispute
Sunday, 24 March 2024, 4:25PMA large yacht brokerage firm has been challenged by the daughter of its sole director in an employment dispute she partially...
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National
Chainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest track
Sunday, 17 March 2024, 1:51PMA man seen with a chainsaw near a locked gate in a commercial forest in Wakefield denied cutting an illegal access track...
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National
Woman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partner
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 8:35PMWARNING: This story is about violence towards a partner and may be upsetting A man who slammed her new partner’s head into...
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Crime
Man posted sex video of underage girl wants suppression, worried he'll be humiliated
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 3:39PMA young man who filmed himself and an underage girl having sex and then posted it on Snapchat is worried about being humiliated...
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Crime
Former gym coach admits a further 32 charges of sexually assaulting young girls
Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 2:26PMWARNING: This story details sexual abuse against children and may be upsetting. A once-trusted member and coach at the Blenheim...
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Crime
Convicted sex offender can stay in NZ for the sake of his grandkids
Monday, 4 March 2024, 8:36PMA grandfather who failed to declare an indecent assault conviction when he came to New Zealand will be allowed to stay here...
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National
Dad killed in e-scooter crash would have probably survived if he had a helmet on
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 1:22PMTransport authorities are being urged to re-think whether helmets should be mandatory for electric scooter riders following...
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Crime
Man who led 13yo Nelson girl into 'sexual trap' caught trying to board plane into China
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 8:56PMThe parents of a young teenage girl have spoken of the “incalculable damage” done to their family by a man who “lulled her...
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National
Mow your own lawns, judge tells mum with ‘unaffordable’ child support
Saturday, 17 February 2024, 11:37AMA mother of two young children who tried to have her “unaffordable” monthly $1200 child support payment reduced has been...
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Crime
Abused as a child: 'I was forced to keep a really big dirty secret'
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 4:39PMWarning: This story deals with sexual abuse and may be upsetting A victim devastated from being indecently assaulted says...
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News
Lawyer in court after failing to pay $2 parking fee after meter not working
Saturday, 10 February 2024, 4:10PMWhen Tony Stallard drove to work, parked in the public carpark and found the parking meter not working he took a punt and...
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National
Bullied health worker says Worksafe findings were like 'having a knife twisted'
Saturday, 3 February 2024, 10:22AMWARNING: This story discusses suicide. A health worker allegedly bullied by a former manager has condemned a WorkSafe report...
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National
Mechanic to pay $30k in alleged Range Rover trading scam
Friday, 2 February 2024, 7:30AMA couple who took their Range Rover to a mechanic, after he told them the vehicle had been recalled, were then allegedly...
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National
ACC told to reconsider woman’s injury claim after suicide attempt linked to medication
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 8:16AMWarning: This article discusses suicide and may be distressing for some readers. A woman who tried to take her own life...