Articles by Raphael Franks
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National
Two people killed in Takanini, South Auckland crash
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 9:22amTwo people have been killed in a car crash overnight and two others left with critical injuries in a separate crash in the...
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National
Police plans to spring into action for Toitū te Tiriti protest: Convoys start in Northland tomorrow
Sunday, 10 November 2024, 3:11pmPolice are set for a week of protests where tens of thousands are expected to turn out and block major highways across the...
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National
Million-dollar Christmas tree: Auckland Council criticised for 'incredibly high price tag'
Sunday, 10 November 2024, 1:54pmA million-dollar Christmas tree is going up in downtown Auckland, leaving some baulking at the council’s spending while its...
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National
Photos from inside gutted Auckland mosque show scale of damage after alleged arson
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 4:24pmPhotos from inside a gutted Auckland mosque reveal the extent of damage after a fire ripped through the building yesterday...
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National
Police say fire at Auckland mosque was arson after CCTV shows 1am break in
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 2:59pmPolice say a fire at a mosque in Auckland this morning was arson and they will be posting officers near the city’s other...
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Crime
Police impound vehicles involved in South Auckland gang gathering
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 3:14pmPolice have impounded four vehicles involved in a gang gathering in South Auckland over Labour weekend. Inspector Rakana...
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National
Millie Elder-Holmes makes heartbreaking post nine years after partner Connor Morris' murder
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 1:17pmThe partner of slain West Auckland man Connor Morris says she has been re-traumatised by his murderer Michael Murray. “The...
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Crime
Onehunga bus stabbing victim may have known alleged killer, police say after CCTV shows pair together
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 2:00pmPolice say a woman who was stabbed to death on a bus in Auckland’s Onehunga may have known her alleged killer. Bernice Marychurch...
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National
Meth lollies Halloween warning: Police urge extra vigilance in Auckland over Rinda-brand sweets
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 1:18pmPolice issue Halloween warning as methamphetamine disguised as lollies still believed to be in community. ‘Lollies’ of concern...
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Politics
'F***ing sellout': Oil and gas protesters shout in govt minister's face during confrontation
Monday, 30 September 2024, 3:53pmFossil fuel protesters advocating against the Government’s proposal to bring back oil and gas exploration have been caught...
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National
Avalanche death: Heliski tour company remembers 'much loved friend' buried in snow
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 1:15pmThe man who died after being buried by an avalanche in the Southern Alps was a heliskiing guide and is being remembered by...
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Crime
Man allegedly steals $100k boat from Akl marina, tries returning it, gets arrested
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 1:34pmAn Auckland man will go before court after allegedly stealing a $100,000 boat from Westhaven Marina and then trying to return...
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Crime
'Horrifying': Neighbours anxious after learning scientist's alleged killer lived locally
Thursday, 29 August 2024, 8:41pmResidents of a “quiet and safe” suburb in central Auckland are terrified after learning the man alleged to have stabbed and...
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World
Pilot who stole chopper in fatal Cairns crash had NZ licence
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 8:50pmThe man who stole a helicopter and crashed it into a hotel in Cairns, Australia, had a New Zealand pilot’s licence. The incident...
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Crime
Police shot at in Palmerston North: Cops seize loaded guns, put three young men before court
Monday, 12 August 2024, 1:55pmPalmerston North police have seized three guns loaded with ammunition after a group of offenders allegedly shot at a patrol...
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National
Kāinga Ora CEO resigns, will get $365k payout - Govt changes 'not what he signed up for'
Monday, 1 July 2024, 3:52pmThe chief executive of Kāinga Ora has resigned as changes the Government is making at the state housing corporation are “not...
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Business
Smith & Caughey’s closing: Retail NZ devastated by news, no business immune to economic challenges
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 2:22pmAuckland’s flagship department store, Smith & Caughey’s, is set to close in early 2025 Nearly 250 staff were briefed today...
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Crime
Stolen Whittaker's chocolate blocks: Beat policemen chase, arrest alleged thief through CBD
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 2:07pmPolice have arrested an alleged thief in connection with a raid of a dairy that turned up scores of stolen Whittaker’s chocolate...
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National
Te Whatu Ora Waikato breached patient's rights, led to late cancer diagnoses - report
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 2:10pmTe Whatu Ora Waikato failed to pass on critical information about a patient’s X-ray results, who later died of cancer, the...
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Crime
Woman in hospital after being badly beaten with a hammer
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 3:42pmPolice are trying to track down a person who beat a woman with a hammer in Hamilton. The woman escaped the assault to call...
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Politics
Watch: PM blames recession on Labour, says they should spend a 'generation' out of power
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 2:11pmThe Prime Minister is this afternoon addressing a rural audience reflecting on his coalition Government’s first 100 days...
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National
Rāhui lifted, vehicle access reopened after fatal Muriwai Beach crash
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 9:11pmMuriwai Beach has reopened to vehicles and a rāhui placed on it after 19-year-old Madison Chamberlain died in a ute crash...
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National
Raglan drowning: Off-duty surf lifeguard rushes to Manu Bay to try and help man
Monday, 22 January 2024, 3:00pmA man has drowned at Manu Bay in Raglan, despite an off-duty surf lifeguard’s frantic efforts to resuscitate him this morning. A...
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National
Mystery disappearance: Coroner rules 22yr old dead but cause and circumstances remain unknown
Sunday, 17 December 2023, 4:16pmFive years ago 22-year-old Christopher Bates told his father he was heading off to meet a friend and go for a swim, bought...
