Articles by Tara Shaskey
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National
Destruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICU
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 4:13pmIndy the rottweiler’s time is now up after a senior court ruled she will not be saved from doggy death row, where she was...
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National
Man dies as wife drives him to hospital after St John fails to send ambulance
Monday, 14 October 2024, 2:22pmA man experiencing “classic heart attack symptoms” died as his wife drove him to hospital after Hato Hone St John had still...
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National
Woman dies from aorta tear after being sent home from ED with indigestion medication
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:28pmA woman who was rushed to hospital after she collapsed with chest pain and shortness of breath was sent home with a prescription...
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Crime
'Send the boys over': Tribesman who murdered 'police nark' fights prison recall
Thursday, 29 August 2024, 8:48pmA Tribesmen gang member who murdered an alleged “police nark” at a patching party was recalled to prison after being charged...
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National
Surgeon circumcised man without his consent
Monday, 12 August 2024, 2:30pmA man had his bandages removed a few days after undergoing surgery to manage a skin condition, only to discover an unexpected...
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Crime
Man accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trial
Monday, 29 July 2024, 2:42pmA man accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day has been found unfit to stand trial and will now be detained as a...
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Crime
Week of carnage: What car-jacking fugitive did after dumping baby on roadside
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 9:51amA man who jacked a car with a sleeping baby in it before ditching the infant on the roadside, spent seven days on the run...
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Crime
Woman charged in relation to stolen car with baby inside appears in court
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 2:57pmA woman has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle that had a baby inside, who was then...
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National
Teen dies of asthma after 111 call-taker botches questions, causing 28-min wait
Monday, 13 May 2024, 2:15pmIt took two calls from a desperate mother to emergency services and a 28-minute wait before paramedics arrived at the home...
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Crime
Puppies, cryptocurrency and offshore scammers: How one Kiwi became a money mule
Sunday, 3 March 2024, 2:26pmA man embroiled in a scam involving fake puppies, cryptocurrency and mystery offshore perpetrators has been pinged for money...
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Crime
How a Kiwi avoided exile after $200k burglary that allegedly involved killing pet dog 'Gucci'
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 9:13pmA Kiwi teen and his mate broke into a Sydney home and made off with around $200,000 worth of designer goods, jewellery and...
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Crime
Jail term 'appropriate' for Black Power trio who bashed disabled man wearing red
Sunday, 12 November 2023, 2:43pmA Black Power trio involved in a vicious gang attack on a mentally impaired man at a McDonald’s, all because he was wearing...
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Crime
'I thought you were going to kill me': Man choked sex worker into unconsciousness
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 9:15pmWarning: This story contains distressing content relating to sexual violence. A sex worker had saved enough money to attend...
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Crime
Woman flung 7m through the air after being hit by drug-driver
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 9:33pmA driver high on drugs was “yahooing” out the car window moments before he sped through a red light and ploughed into a pedestrian,...
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Crime
'Poorly written': Woman forged will to net multimillion-dollar estate
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 8:53pmA woman crafted a fake will in an attempt to inherit the multimillion-dollar estate of a man she used to live with. She was...
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Crime
'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claims
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 9:13pmA woman accused of taking part in the murder of a farm worker claims he was still conscious while he was chained to the back...
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National
'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pit
Monday, 21 August 2023, 8:54pmOnly moments after two farm workers dragged their beaten and chained colleague along a tanker track, they told their boss,...
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Crime
'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and dragged
Monday, 14 August 2023, 9:24pmA young stay-at-home-mum has been accused of becoming so infuriated her partner’s colleague had not repaid the $150 he owed...
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National
Woman left with colostomy bag after Dr removed 30cm cyst from her ovary without consent
Monday, 17 July 2023, 2:12pmA woman has been left with a permanent colostomy bag after a specialist removed a 30cm cyst from her left ovary without consent...
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National
'Who watches the watchers?' Forestry company's failures revealed after worker's death
Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 1:35pmA forestry consultant business has been fined after it failed to fully audit the safety plans of its contractor - an oversight...
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Crime
'It's very tragic': Mother's long fight for justice in fatal police-shooting case is over
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 4:08pmAfter her decades-long battle to hold police accountable for the fatal shooting of her son, a “very disappointed” Raewyn...
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Crime
Six gang members arrested on aggravated robbery charges, five in custody
Thursday, 11 May 2023, 3:20pmSix gang members have been arrested on serious criminal charges including aggravated robbery. The Nomad members, aged between...
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National
Woman with deep vein thrombosis misdiagnosed, discharged twice
Monday, 8 May 2023, 2:36pmA woman discharged from a hospital twice in 24 hours with pain and swelling in her leg had to undergo major surgery for deep...
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Crime
Crown solicitor under investigation after complaint into workplace conduct
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 4:34pmAn independent investigation has been launched into the “workplace conduct” of a Crown solicitor. Solicitor-General Una Jagose...
