Articles by Georgia Nelson
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Crime
Wellington man who slashed hundreds of tyres sentenced
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 3:36pmWellington's vigilante tyre slasher will spend the best part of the next two years behind bars. David Johns became so frustrated...
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National
Organisers of rape protest pleased with support
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 5:39amOrganisers of a protest to raise awareness about the prevalence of rape culture are blown away by how many people turned...
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National
Wellington students to hold rape culture protest
Monday, 13 March 2017, 5:44amWellington students are protesting to raise awareness about the prevalence rape culture this afternoon. LISTEN ABOVE: Protester...
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National
Horowhenua Mayor hits out after deputy ousted
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 10:10amHorowhenua's Mayor will fight to reinstate his preferred deputy, despite councillors voting him out. Deputy Mayor Ross Campbell...
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National
Wellingtonians scrambling to prepare for another quake
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 5:17amThe Wellington Emergency Management team is pleased Wellingtonians are getting better prepared for another earthquake. People...
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Crime
Detail crucial in fireman crash trial
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 1:55pmPainstaking technical detail about intersection limit lines, visibility and speeds has been discussed at the Wellington District...
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National
Ordinary heroes honoured at Bravery awards
Friday, 30 September 2016, 1:50pmEight ordinary Kiwis who risked their lives to save others, have been presented with Royal Humane Society bravery awards...
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Politics
Justin Lester's plan for 'wet-house' for homeless backed
Monday, 5 September 2016, 7:37amWhile other Wellington mayoral candidates are announcing transport plans and community funds, Justin Lester has a plan for...
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National
Fate of Rena to be determined today
Friday, 26 February 2016, 5:25amThe fate of the Rena wreck will be determined today. It's been four and a half years since the disaster and today's decision...
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National
Historic Hamilton store considering closing
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 5:05amThere's optimism the closure of one of Hamilton's oldest and most iconic stores won't be the demise of the suburb Frankton. Forlongs,...
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Emergency
Boy accidentally shoots himself
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 10:53amA 14-year-old boy has accidentally shot himself in the foot with a slug gun in Tairua. He's been taken to Thames Hospital. Emergency...
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Education
Hamilton's newest school opening today
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 5:08amHamilton's newest high school opens today, and students who live in the city's northern suburbs are excited. Congestion is...
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Business
Vodafone, Spark slammed in Consumer survey
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 11:27amVodafone, Spark slammed in Consumer survey
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Crime
Suspected serial rapist found dead in Australia
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 2:19pmPolice have now confirmed a body found in Australia in 2013 is that of an alleged serial rapist from Hamilton. The man was...
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National
Sonny Bill Williams teams up with ACC
Saturday, 16 January 2016, 6:59amACC has teamed up with Sonny Bill Williams to spread the message about the importance of sports safety. The organisation...
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National
Changes coming for road to Hamilton airport
Saturday, 16 January 2016, 6:50amThe notorious road to Hamilton Airport is being changed in a bid to make it safer. State Highway 3 between the airport...
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Crime
Man denies killing George Taiaroa
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 9:30amUPDATED 9.58AM: A Taranaki man has denied killing roadworker George Taiaroa in 2013. Quinton Winders has pleaded not guilty...
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National
Funding shortfall threatens lifeguard services over summer
Monday, 7 December 2015, 10:03amUPDATED 11.08am: Lifeguards say a lack of funding is putting swimmers at risk in Waikato and Northland this summer. The Surf...
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Emergency
Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with bull
Friday, 13 November 2015, 2:15pmA motorcyclist has been flown to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a bull near Te Aroha. The 44-year-old...
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Emergency
Ambulance crash north of Otorohanga
Monday, 2 November 2015, 9:38amA driver and nurse escaped unscathed after an ambulance crashed into a bank in the Waikato. Emergency services were called...
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Politics
'Tough Christmas' ahead for miners
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 5:39amA former miner believes it'll be a tough Christmas for workers at the Huntly East Mine. Solid Energy will announce it's final...
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National
Remains of murdered Huntly man buried with wife
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 12:15pmThe remains of a Waikato man who was murdered in 1933 have been buried beside his wife in Huntly. Samuel and Christobel Lakey...
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National
CHCH Police could soon prosecute window washers
Monday, 12 October 2015, 5:44amPolice could soon have the power to prosecute window washers on some of Christchurch's busiest intersections. The Christchurch...
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National
Bumper ski season comes to an end
Monday, 12 October 2015, 5:28amThe South Island ski season is officially over, both Mount Hutt and Cadrona are now closed. Both fields closed yesterday...
