Articles by Ben Aulakh
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Crime
Paul Abbott, who "weaved a web of lies and deceit" jailed
Friday, 21 October 2016, 5:40pmAn Ashburton man who "weaved a web of lies and deceit" in conning two women out of more than $1500 was jailed for nine months...
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National
Drivers warned ahead of long weekend
Friday, 21 October 2016, 5:47amThe New Zealand Transport Agency has a simple message for drivers this holiday weekend - get to your destination - and get...
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National
Teens warned of internet safety following Facebook impostor
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 5:50amA Christchurch sexual abuse prevention organisation is warning youngsters that they be in trouble with the law if they put...
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National
CHCH Council quiet on consolidation job losses
Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 8:56amChristchurch City Council isn't saying how many potential jobs could be cut through the consolidation of its workforce. A...
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National
Trampoline injuries in Christchurch jump after two new centres open
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 10:42amTrampoline injuries in Christchurch jump after two new centres open
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Crime
Man who burned down father's house to get rid of "evil energy" sentenced
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 2:22pmA judge has told a Christchurch man, who set his father's house alight after weeks abusing methamphetamine, that he was lucky...
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Audio
Picton fighting to get included in weather forecast
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 9:17amA local businessman is fighting to put Picton - quite literally - on the map. LISTEN ABOVE: John Reuhman speaks to Larry...
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Crime
Police concede cannabis arrest unjustified
Tuesday, 27 September 2016, 1:27pmPolice have admitted they were unjustified in arresting a Greymouth man for possession of cannabis. It follows a report from...
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Health
20 percent of Cantabrians still experiencing earthquake anxiety - survey
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 2:24pmThe Canterbury DHB says its latest survey on the health and happiness of people in Christchurch is cause for concern. The...
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Crime
Home detention for nude pic blackmail
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 9:00amHome detention for nude pic blackmail
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Crime
Chch couple sentenced for sale and production of heroin
Friday, 9 September 2016, 4:05pmA Christchurch couple who produced and sold heroin out of their suburban address were given separate sentences of jail and...
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Crime
Union organiser who uploaded child pornography images "a broken man"
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 6:33pmA former union organiser and activist who uploaded 44 indecent images to a child pornography website has been described as...
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Politics
Buller Mayor investigating power generated by rubbish
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 5:21amA West Coast Mayor is about to travel to the other side of the world to see if a sustainable energy project could work in...
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National
Migrant contract workers exploited in Christchurch
Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 5:21amSome migrant workers helping to build a new Christchurch school are allegedly being exploited and are without proper contracts....
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National
Canterbury Rugby Union investigating another incident of racism
Friday, 19 August 2016, 6:06amThe spotlight is on the Canterbury Rugby Union as it deals with another incident of alleged racism. An investigation is underway...
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National
Christchurch now most expensive city to build a new home
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 6:22amChristchurch has gone from being one of the the cheapest New Zealand cities in which to build a new home to the most expensive. The...
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National
Public opposition forces cost cuts to Punakaiki seawall
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 7:30amPublic opposition has forced two South Island councils to slash the cost of a scheme to protect part of a popular tourism...
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National
Fish and Game 'treating businesses like competitors'
Friday, 5 August 2016, 7:42amThe owner of a fishing business has accused Fish and Game of behaving like a commercial competitor. Graham Lee is waiting...
