Articles by Ben Tomsett, NZ Herald
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National
Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash on West Coast's SH6
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 9:28pmA motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash on the West Coast this afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the...
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National
'Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:28pmPolice say they are following “strong lines of inquiry” into the fatal crash in Gordonton, Waikato, last week. Jonathan Michael...
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Sport
Sun rises to the occasion! Kiwi wins again at Wimbledon
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 8:28amKiwi tennis player Lulu Sun continues to shine in her Wimbledon campaign, surging to a second round comeback win over fellow...
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Auckland
Auckland rush hour trains delayed, Onehunga line suspended
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 8:02amThere is more chaos on Auckland’s train network as city-bound trains are blocked from Britomart and services have been delayed...
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National
'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 8:51pmAucklanders will wake up to chilly conditions tomorrow as a wintry spell brings clear, cold conditions to most of the country. MetService...
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World
'A tragedy': Kiwi woman dies in US after being robbed and run over by car - reports
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 8:46pmA Kiwi woman is reportedly dead after being run down following a robbery outside a California shopping mall as the attackers...
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National
Armed police respond to Queenstown central after umbrella mistaken for firearm
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:54pmA significant armed police presence has responded to the Queenstown waterfront this afternoon after an umbrella was mistaken...
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Auckland
Police incident on Auckland Harbour Bridge: Lanes reopen but 9km gridlock remains
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:54pmAll lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge have reopened but gridlock stretching more than 9km remains following a police incident. Earlier,...
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Sport
Auckland FC announces three more experienced signings
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 2:07pmAuckland FC’s squad continues to grow, with the addition of three more players announced today. The latest signings to the...
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National
Students found after going missing in West Auckland bush
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 9:51amFive high-school-age students had to be rescued by police after getting lost deep in the West Auckland bush overnight. The...
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World
14yo arrested after University of Sydney stabbing, one person hospitalised
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:59pmPolice in New South Wales have arrested a 14-year-old boy in relation to a stabbing at the University of Sydney today. The...
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National
Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing case: Youth accused makes application for bail
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 12:11pmA bail application for the youth accused of murdering a 16-year-old at the Dunedin bus hub was heard at the Dunedin High...
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Sport
'He would be so proud': Equestrian rider off to Olympics after partner’s sudden death
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 9:29amClarke Johnstone has paid tribute to his partner who died suddenly at the end of last year, saying he’s made “their goal...
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National
Grant Robertson officially welcomed into new role as vice-chancellor at University of Otago
Monday, 1 July 2024, 3:41pmFormer Finance Minister Hon Grant Robertson has officially begun his new role as vice-chancellor of the University of Otago. Mana...
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Politics
'It's their choice': Police minister defends boot camp 'blueprint'
Monday, 1 July 2024, 1:33pmBy RNZ The Police Minister has defended the success of a programme for troubled youths, after documents revealed staff leading...
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Crime
West Auckland mall evacuated, jewellery store fog cannons set off
Monday, 1 July 2024, 12:17pmA West Auckland mall has been evacuated and fog cannons in a jewellery store have been activated. A shopper said police have...
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News
Feathers ruffled in Dunedin booze-fuelled pigeon heist, police say
Monday, 1 July 2024, 10:59amA night of boozing for three teenagers resulted in a doomed plot to pilfer a neighbour’s pigeon, Dunedin police say. Senior...
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National
Why cancellation of Cook Strait mega ferry contract is taking so long
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 1:45pmKiwiRail is expected to meet with Government ministers imminently to provide a cost range for exiting the now cancelled Cook...
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Sport
Why can't Kiwis tune into television coverage of Wimbledon 2024?
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 1:34pm* After the publication of this story, TVNZ has secured daily Wimbledon coverage on TVNZ+. The Gentlemen’s Final and Ladies’...
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National
Original Married at First Sight NZ groom dies
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 10:00amAndrew Jury, one of the original grooms from the first season of Married at First Sight NZ, has died. An Instagram post shared...
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National
Biden vs Trump: Searches for NZ surge in US after TV host jokes about moving
Saturday, 29 June 2024, 2:15pmSearches about moving to New Zealand have surged in the United States as Jon Stewart joked on The Daily Show he needed to...
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National
'Beautiful person': Mother of two slain on Auckland's North Shore, man charged with murder
Saturday, 29 June 2024, 1:50pmAuckland police have charged a man with murder after a woman died on the way to hospital. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant...
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National
Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers
Saturday, 29 June 2024, 12:38pmA potential road rage incident between two drivers in Waikato has led to the death of an innocent motorist after one of the...
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National
Two dead after Queenstown-Lakes District crash
Friday, 28 June 2024, 4:18pmTwo people have died after a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Rd, Dalefield, in the Queenstown-Lakes District last night. A...