Articles by Ethan Griffiths
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‘Busier than we’ve ever been’: Government pulls funding for budgeting service
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 1:20pmA Wellington budgeting service has had its government funding pulled, despite its manager saying they are "busier than ever"...
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Crime
Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 3:46pmOne of New Zealand’s most senior Catholics has failed in his last-ditch attempt to prevent a media company from detailing...
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National
The mother and son leaving a trail of court judgments and unpaid debt
Saturday, 2 March 2024, 1:24pmA year-long NZME investigation into the actions mother and son duo Donna Miers and Nick Hoogwerf has revealed a growing list...
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Crime
Former Junior Warrior threatened car seller with gun, stole money to fuel gambling habit
Friday, 16 February 2024, 3:15pmA former Junior Warriors up-and-comer turned to crime when his gambling addiction grew out of control, reigning terror on...
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National
Teacher, 52, charged with pensioner's murder, appears in court
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 11:05amA woman has appeared in court this morning charged with the murder of Khandallah pensioner Helen Gregory. While her name...
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National
Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 1:54pmA physiotherapist massaged a patient on a public lawn in bare feet, told her about the first time he experienced marijuana...
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National
'F**king arrest them all': Brawl erupts inside Wellington courtroom, armed police respond
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 12:37pmA judge was forced to leave the courtroom and a defence lawyer told court security to “f**king arrest them all” during a...
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National
Botox botch up: Woman injected by unqualified 'nurse', suffers pain surges, racing heart
Monday, 5 February 2024, 2:26pmJust hours after undergoing her first botox treatment, a woman was left with a racing heart, feelings similar to an “electrical...
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National
Family take action against airline over $25k business class seats
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 11:49amA family stuck overseas after an airline cancelled their flights claimed they had no choice but to return to New Zealand...
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National
Judge decides kids better off with mum because dad can't 'preserve' their Māori culture
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 9:55amA couple who separated after a long-term relationship and moved to different parts of the country were at odds over who should...
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Crime
Woman thanks her rapist for admitting what he did
Tuesday, 23 January 2024, 9:19pmWarning: This story details sexual violence and may be distressing. A woman struggled with her words as she told a courtroom...
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Crime
Legal action launched against vehicle finance companies over loans
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 4:42pmThe Commerce Commission has launched legal action against two vehicle finance companies, alleging both breached lending rules...
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National
Boxing day beach tragedy: Stolen cash, paranoid delusions, and a mystery death
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 1:35pmWarning: This story discusses suicide and depression. As a group of sprightly morning walkers set off for a Boxing Day stroll...
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National
KiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook Strait
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 12:38pmKiwiRail will soon face court after an Interislander ferry lost power and issued a mayday call while near Wellington’s south...
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National
'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back
Saturday, 13 January 2024, 10:01amA young woman lunged at her brother and stabbed him in the back twice after discovering he left empty alcohol cans on the...
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National
When wills go wrong: Why you need one - and what happens when it's challenged
Friday, 12 January 2024, 11:13amSiblings in a battle for their share of what was left in their mother’s will and an elderly man who gave everything to his...
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National
Botched: Unveiling cancelled after mistakes made on family headstones
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 4:10pmA woman who spent four years slowly paying off headstones for her mother and another relative was forced to cancel the long-awaited...
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National
Landlord must pay $11K to tenants he claimed were 'flatmates'
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 4:22pmA company directed by a man living in Russia has been ordered to pay more than $11,000 after a plethora of tenancy law breaches...
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National
Prison officer accused of providing contraband in exchange for sex
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 12:43pmA prison guard accused of accepting a bribe of sex with a member of the public, allegedly arranged by a prisoner in exchange...
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Crime
Violent grandfather who left NZ age 2 has been deported back as 501
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 9:16amIn a case that could affect diplomatic relations, an Australian grandfather has been deported to New Zealand for decades...
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National
'It's bulls***': Pilot rejects finding that his error caused West Coast crash
Friday, 8 December 2023, 1:07pmReturning to the West Coast town of Karamea after dropping two hunters in the bush, 71-year-old pilot Tony Ibbotson heard...
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National
Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation
Friday, 8 December 2023, 9:02amA canteen worker at a Fonterra plant who was unable to wear a mask due to having asthma was sacked for breaching the company’s...
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National
Te Whatu Ora employee granted bail after alleged Covid vaccination data breach
Monday, 4 December 2023, 3:41pmA man employed by Te Whatu Ora who is accused of dishonestly taking vaccination data that later spread rapidly on the internet...
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Crime
David Tamihere appeal: Lawyer claims convictions relied on dangerous evidence
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 2:36pmThe lawyer representing double murderer David Tamihere says developments since his client was convicted, including a key...
