Articles by Hazel Osborne
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Crime
Newly patched mobster carried out violent revenge attack on rival gang
Thursday, 14 September 2023, 2:05pmBradley Harper-Brown had just been patched with the Mongrel Mob when he helped plan and carry out a violent act of retribution...
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National
Drunk teen who was asked to leave hospital punched security guard, knocking out teeth and dental plate
Monday, 11 September 2023, 8:53pmLincoln Anderson had only been 18 for a month when he drunkenly assaulted a hospital security guard, punching the man in...
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Crime
'This behaviour warrants the accountability': Man involved in road rage death won't get HD to care for kids
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 2:33pmA solo dad involved in a fatal road-rage brawl has had his sentence reduced on appeal. But, he’ll remain behind bars despite...
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Crime
'Not guilty': Sportsman acquitted of indecent assault charges
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 4:17pmWARNING: This story details content of a sexual nature and may be upsetting. A sportsman has been found not guilty of indecently...
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National
Church groups say restrictions on gatherings breach of human rights
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 2:42pmReligious groups who say restrictions on gatherings during Covid-19 breached their right to worship are continuing their...
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Crime
Man faces manslaughter charge after alleged drunken hit-and-run
Thursday, 20 July 2023, 3:56pmA man who was allegedly driving drunk when he struck two pedestrians in a hit-and-run now faces a manslaughter charge after...
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Wellington
Wellington hit and run: Man allegedly four times legal limit at time of crash
Monday, 19 June 2023, 1:47pmThe driver accused of hitting two pedestrians in Wellington before fleeing the scene was allegedly nearly four times the...
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Crime
'The muscle' fails in Court of Appeal while gang mate succeeds
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 4:22pmA Comancheros gang member has had a year and a half shaved off his sentence for his part in a major methamphetamine operation...
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Crime
Crown successful in appealing 501 deportee's case against returning prisoner legislation
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 2:27pmA precedent-setting decision that found a 501 deportee had his rights breached when he returned to New Zealand has been quashed...
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Education
'Judge got it wrong': Educators appeal decision that ruled vaccine mandates lawful
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 3:06pmA group of educators who believe the Covid-19 vaccine mandates breached the Bill of Rights have claimed a High Court judge...
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Crime
'Mum drinks too much and that's when I got hurt': Girl, 5, hurt in assault
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 3:56pmWARNING: This story discusses child abuse and may be upsetting. A 5-year-old girl assaulted by her drunk mother told relatives:...
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Crime
In custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fractures
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 2:04pmWarning: this story contains details about child abuse. A man accused of causing serious injuries to a baby by fracturing...
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Crime
'Motivated by money': Crown argues against Comancheros' appeal
Tuesday, 28 March 2023, 3:56pmTwo Comancheros gang members say their role in a large-scale methamphetamine ring was minor compared to their co-offenders. But...
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National
Primary teacher let student use her personal phone for chat with imprisoned dad
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 2:20pmA primary school teacher who let a student use her personal phone for a call with his dad in prison has been cleared of any...
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National
'More should have been done': Young mother of four undergoing chemo suffers mouldy home
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 4:10pmA young mother of four undergoing chemotherapy while living in a house riddled with mould has been awarded $2600 after her...
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National
A brothel, drug-use, burglaries: Students win right to end flat lease amid security fears
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 10:27pmFive young women whose apartment below a Wellington brothel was burgled twice while they were inside, have won the right...
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National
Landlord challenged about leaky home repairs responded by sending family an eviction notice
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 10:52pmA landlord who was challenged about fixing her leaky rental retaliated by trying to evict the long-suffering family of five...
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National
Woman facing eviction barricaded herself into apartment before cutting window cleaners' abseil ropes
Tuesday, 25 October 2022, 9:27pmA tenant who was told by a bailiff she was about to be evicted barricaded herself in the flat before leaning over her balcony...
