Articles by David Haxton, NZ Herald
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Sport
Iranian-born taekwondo star chases Olympic dream for New Zealand
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 10:56amGrowing up in Iran, Eisa Mozhdeh dreamed of taking part in the Olympic Games. As the years progressed, and his ability and...
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National
Debate sparked after concrete blocks placed in front of small beach carpark
Wednesday, 11 January 2023, 12:51pmFive jumbo concrete blocks preventing vehicles from accessing a small public carpark at Te Horo Beach is causing frustration...
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National
Destroying swans' eggs labelled 'barbaric'
Friday, 30 September 2022, 1:30pmA nesting pair of swans have had their clutch of six eggs, which were due to hatch, destroyed by someone. "It was such a...
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Health
Teenager back on his feet after rare disorder ravaged his body
Friday, 12 August 2022, 2:01pmA teenager who had paralysis spread through his body from a rare disorder, which necessitated putting him in an induced coma,...
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National
'Came out of nowhere': Night out turns to tragedy for new dad
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 9:33amA couple's enjoyable first time out since the birth of their daughter turned to horror after a sickening late-night attack...
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Sport
Back-to-back wins for duo in epic horse riding endurance event
Friday, 20 May 2022, 10:36amA mother and daughter have triumphed in an epic horse riding distance competition for the second year in a row. Jaki Bickerton,...
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Science
More information about rare sighting of black tern
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 2:42pmMore insight has been gleaned about a black tern seen in the Waikanae estuary last month. And there is a renewed call for...