Articles by Claire Trevett and Benjamin Plummer
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National
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 9:02pmHeavy swells are set to strike the bottom of the North Island tonight, with forecasters predicting waves could rise up to...
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National
Young family 'terrified' after attempted carjacking in holiday traffic
Monday, 1 July 2024, 8:41pmFour teenagers have been arrested in Waikato after allegedly fleeing police after a burglary and the attempted carjacking...
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National
US praises NZ Air Force for ‘extraordinary’ medical evacuation from Antarctica
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 9:08pmThe Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) have pulled off a rare medical evacuation flight from Antarctica in a challenging...
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National
'I thought my baby had no face': Mother describes moment child mauled by rescued dog
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 9:41amWarning: Contains distressing content A Waikato mother has described the terrifying moment her young child was mauled by...
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National
Showers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuations
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 7:24amShowers are set to continue today along a storm-hit East Coast after heavy rain and flooding forced hundreds of evacuations...
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Politics
Governing coalition bounces back in new poll, Hipkins closes preferred PM gap
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 6:21pmThe coalition government parties have nudged back up in the latest 1News Verian poll. The poll has National on 38% (up 2),...
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Politics
NZ First invokes first 'agree to disagree' over Covid-19 Inquiry
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 1:54pmNZ First has invoked the first use of the “agree to disagree” provisions in the coalition government, saying it disagrees...
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National
'I have a good heart': Mother of Marokopa kids releases letter from fugitive dad
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 8:37pmThe mother of three missing Marokopa children has shared a letter she claims was written to her by fugitive father Tom Phillips,...
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Business
Watch: Luxon says Japan is in a ‘tough neighbourhood’, defends C-listers comment
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 12:01pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon will speak to media on the last day of his visit to Japan ahead of his formal meeting with...
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Politics
Speaker Gerry Brownlee wants to boost security for MPs ‘before something goes very wrong’
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 3:46pmSpeaker Gerry Brownlee wants to boost security for politicians while they are out in the community before something “goes...
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Politics
Labour leader Chris Hipkins sets out hopes for a one-term National Government
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 3:30pmLabour leader Chris Hipkins has told party members in Wellington he believes the party is in with a chance at toppling the...
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Crime
Five arrested following armed smash-and-grab at West Auckland jewellers
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 3:48pmFive people have been arrested in relation to an armed smash-and-grab at a jewellery store in a West Auckland mall in April. The...
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Crime
Drug drivers face manslaughter charges after separate fatal Bay of Plenty crashes
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9:20pmTwo alleged drug drivers have been arrested and are facing manslaughter charges following separate fatal crashes in Bay of...
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National
Man suffering heart attack told he had chest infection, 2hr wait for ambulance
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9:21amA pensioner with a history of heart problems is furious after suffering a heart attack before being told over the phone he...
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National
Ministry of Justice proposes over 150 job cuts
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 3:48pmThe Ministry of Justice has proposed to cut 175 jobs - reducing its headcount by 123. It is the latest public sector to...
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Crime
'Doesn't want to wear his shoes in public': Boy threatened with weapon at bus station
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 3:47pmA teenage boy had to run for his life from masked attackers after he was threatened with a machete at an Auckland bus station...
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Politics
Watch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promise
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 1:56pmFinance Minister Nicola Willis is continuing her Budget sales job in Christchurch today as the Government comes under pressure...
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National
'Totally senseless' - Mayor says police outgunned during violent boy racer event
Monday, 3 June 2024, 3:53pmTwo police officers suffered injuries after they were pelted with rocks and bottles while attending the scene of a large...
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National
Thousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce storm
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 9:00pmThousands of homes across Auckland and Waikato remain without power this evening after the upper North Island was battered...
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Politics
Budget highlights: The 10 key points you need to know
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:52pmFollow our live Budget Day coverage here. Tax cuts Tax cuts from $4 - $40 a fortnight for all workers on more than $14,000...
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Politics
Winston Peters, Te Pati Māori MPs spar in the house; $14b revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnight; Labour pans 'Budget of broken promises'
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 10:29am• Today’s Budget features tax cuts ranging from $4 - $40 a fortnight for all workers on more than $14,000 • The Working for...
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National
'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove it
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 8:35amAn Auckland couple say they are lucky to be alive after a 30-40m-tall tree, which they had pleaded to be removed, smashed...
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National
Five dead in 'horrendous' crash near Hamilton, SH3 closed
Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 9:11pmFive people have died in a crash near Hamilton this evening, which has forced the closure of State Highway 3. A police spokesperson...
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National
Air NZ flight pulls out of two take offs after potential bird strike, engine issue
Monday, 27 May 2024, 8:52pmA domestic Air New Zealand flight failed to take off twice on Sunday after encountering two separate issues, including a...