Articles by Ben Tomsett
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Crime
Dunedin entertainment figure faces multiple charges, including paying for sex with minor
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 2:02pmA figure of Dunedin’s entertainment scene was in court this morning on a raft of charges, including soliciting sex from a...
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National
Government rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional plan
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 3:27pmA scheduled meeting of the Otago Regional Council (ORC) to vote on a critical land and water plan was abruptly altered following...
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National
Student advocacy group opposes Speight’s licence renewal over ‘predatory’ campaigns
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 4:00pmA historic Dunedin brewery is having its licence renewal questioned following alleged “predatory” marketing campaigns targeting...
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National
'Long and arduous ordeal': Family of pilot share details of efforts to rescue him from rebels
Sunday, 22 September 2024, 2:35pmPhillip Mehrtens, 38, has been released after 19 months spent in captivity after being kidnapped by rebels in Indonesia’s...
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National
Police call out 'disgusting' livestreamers filming dead bodies at South Auckland crash
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 2:56pm- Three Samoan seasonal workers died in a horrific crash in Ramarama, Auckland - Police condemned livestreamers after a video...
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National
Rock climber critically injured in 80m Queenstown fall
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 1:32pmEmergency services have rushed to where a rock climber has fallen more than 80m in Queenstown. About 11.55am, police were...
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National
Lachie Jones inquest: Woman claims she was told toddler was thrown in pond
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 2:21pmA woman has spoken at an inquest today and claimed she was told that Lachie Jones’ brother threw him into the council oxidation...
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Crime
‘Absurd and dangerous’: Drink driver nabbed by police nearly 10 times over legal limit in Otago
Monday, 22 July 2024, 3:51pmPolice have slammed the actions of a motorist caught driving while 10 times over the breath alcohol limit at the weekend. The...
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National
Grant Robertson officially welcomed into new role as vice-chancellor at University of Otago
Monday, 1 July 2024, 3:41pmFormer Finance Minister Hon Grant Robertson has officially begun his new role as vice-chancellor of the University of Otago. Mana...
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National
Sophia Crestani death: Barricading doors 'standard' for North Dunedin parties, witnesses say
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 2:29pmAn acquaintance of Sophia Crestani says safety methods at the flat party where she died were standard for student parties. On...
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National
Lachie Jones inquest: Detective would have done things differently
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 2:26pmA senior detective who handled the immediate investigation into the death of a Gore toddler says hindsight and subsequent...
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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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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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Crime
Potty-mouthed non-students dominate Paddy's Day arrests
Monday, 18 March 2024, 1:59pmDunedin’s student population took to the streets from the early hours on Sunday morning to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, though...
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National
Private drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hour
Sunday, 18 February 2024, 2:25pmPolice are investigating after a private drone flying near the Port Hills fire grounded fire crews helicopters for up to...
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National
'No one's forgotten about him': Playground built in honour of young child who died suddenly
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 2:58pmTen years on from the sudden passing of their young son, a Southland family are spearheading a playground expansion on what...
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Crime
Dunedin death of Gurjit Singh confirmed as homicide, died from multiple stab wounds
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 1:58pmPolice have launched a homicide investigation into the death of Gurjit Singh, who was found dead covered in blood and glass...
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National
Man found dead in Dunedin suburb was recently married, had concerns about home security
Monday, 29 January 2024, 9:22pmA man found dead, covered in blood and shards of glass, this morning in the Dunedin suburb of Pine Hill allegedly had concerns...
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Entertainment
Bollywood blockbuster being shot in NZ?
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 2:28pmBlacked-out helicopters and hundreds of film crew workers have been seen in and around Wānaka over the past week, but those...
