Articles by Al Williams
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National
How a gang leader’s life of business-class trips, six-figure vehicles came to an end
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 2:10pmFor a time, a gang leader lived a lavish lifestyle, often travelling business class abroad and driving cars that cost six...
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National
US money launderer claims innocence ahead of $10m forfeiture hearing in NZ
Friday, 28 March 2025, 2:42pmAn international fraudster convicted of money laundering is now declaring his innocence, years after admitting guilt, as...
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National
'I do not have to listen to you:' Council worker dismissed bosses' requests as 'trivial'
Friday, 28 March 2025, 2:37pmSimon Mutonhori was justifiably sacked by Wairoa District Council after dismissing requests as “trivial”. Mutonhori’s actions...
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Crime
'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dad
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 3:11pmLoving dad and partner Marty Wood was killed after truck driver Gary Newman drove through a stop sign in 2024. Newman, who...
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Crime
'Living in fear': Woman calls for rapist to be deported after he's served his time
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 1:22pmWARNING: This story is about sexual offending and may be upsetting for some readers A woman who was sexually assaulted by...
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National
'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before Christmas
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 3:11pmA farm worker says he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and three children after his bosses fired...
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Crime
'It broke my heart': Mother's grief after man filmed himself abusing infant and toddler
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 1:56pmWARNING: This story is about child abuse and contains details that may be upsetting to some readers A man who filmed the...
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National
Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 9:18amWARNING: This article discusses sexual assault and may be upsetting to some readers. A man who sexually abused a young girl...
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National
Waihī Refuse Station targeted in ‘senseless vandalism attack’
Friday, 17 January 2025, 3:04pmVandals have targeted Waihī‘s refuse station overnight in a “senseless attack”. Hauraki District Council said the Waihī Refuse...
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Upper North Island
Whangamatā community marae draft concept designs released
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 1:33pmWhangamatā is a step closer to getting a community marae with concept designs and land appointed for a reserve. Whangamatā...
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National
‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei Beach
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 7:04amThe man who led a rescue operation to retrieve a young girl who survived a cliff plunge at Hāhei which claimed a young boy’s...
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National
Traffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer period
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 1:48pmDetailed design plans for the replacement of Tairua’s troublesome 80-year-old one-lane Pepe Stream bridge are set to go out...
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National
Kiwi deaths in leg-hold traps 'doesn't need to happen' DoC says
Monday, 9 December 2024, 2:04pmUp to five kiwis are dying across the Coromandel each year as a result of “leg-hold traps, dog attacks or other misadventure”. The...
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National
'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
Friday, 13 September 2024, 6:45pmA dog attack in the Coromandel has left a family heartbroken and their beloved pet dead. Christine and Mo Holdin lost 5-year-old...
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National
Speed limit changes paused while council waits on new Government legislation
Friday, 13 September 2024, 2:09pmResidents of a small coastal community in the Coromandel have hit a roadblock with ongoing pleas for speed restrictions. The Little...
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National
Coromandel property values see steep rise
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 3:20pmThames-Coromandel residential property values have topped $1 million, New Zealand property valuation company Quotable Value...
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National
Weather events cost golf club $400,000
Monday, 15 April 2024, 12:57pmWhangamatā Golf Club lost about $400,000 as a result of the devastating weather events of last year, and course managers...
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National
'Pull finger': Closed track a 'real problem' says MP
Saturday, 13 April 2024, 4:35pmCoromandel MP Scott Simpson has taken a swing at the Department of Conservation over the ongoing closure of Cathedral Cove. In...
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National
Repair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determined
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 2:07pmThe cost to repair a damaged water supply line in Thames is still not known after an incident last month. Level 5 water restrictions...
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National
Beach Hop 2024: Coromandel traffic building as festival gets under way
Friday, 22 March 2024, 5:37pmRepco Beach Hop Festival revellers are gathering in Whangamatā with thousands of classic vehicles headed to the area for...
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National
Young lawyer who died in Australia was a valued member of lifeguard service
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 3:24pmA young lawyer who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Australia, has been remembered as a valued member of the Whiritoa...
