Articles by Jaime Lyth
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National
Boil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir rafters
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 2:21pmThe Woodville area is under a boil water notice after rodent faeces were found in rafters of the town’s reservoir building. Tararua...
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National
Watch: Reckless scooter rider banned after bowling and injuring pedestrian
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 9:26amA university student suffered injuries after being struck by a high-speed Lime Scooter on an Auckland footpath. Lime confirmed...
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Crime
‘I’ll kill you’: Staff attacked, customers hide as armed robbers plunder gold jewellery
Monday, 17 March 2025, 4:17pmStaff at a fashion and jewellery store were injured in a violent armed robbery in New Lynn, Auckland. Four masked men, armed...
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National
Three more men arrested over Man-Up protest at Auckland children’s event
Friday, 14 March 2025, 2:44pmPolice have made three further arrests after a Destiny Church-linked protest during a drag event at an Auckland community...
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National
‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fire
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 9:06pmA charging motorbike battery caused a fire, destroying a home and damaging two others in Milldale. A person in the shower...
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National
Niu FM hosts speak out after radio co-worker seen at violent protest of library pride event
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 8:55pmRadio hosts from Niu FM have acknowledged their co-worker was among those involved in a Destiny Church-linked protest that...
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National
400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
Sunday, 16 February 2025, 9:35amThe Department of Conservation (DoC) is defending its trapping methods despite accidentally killing some native wildlife,...
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National
Large bush fire in North Canterbury, six helicopters responding, homes evacuated
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 4:23pmPeople have been evacuated from their homes in a rural area of North Canterbury where fire crews are battling an uncontained...
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Auckland
Auckland teen walking home from school traumatised by naked man in beat-up van
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 3:40pmA 14-year-old Auckland girl was approached by a naked man performing a sex act in a van. Police are investigating the incident...
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National
Son pleads not guilty to murdering father in Massey driveway death
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 11:34amA man accused of murdering his father by running him over in a driveway has denied the charge. Aaren James Wilson, appeared...
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National
How much money do Kiwis need per week in retirement? Report reveals metro/provincial divide
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 7:09amCost of living increases have continued to put pressure on retirement budgets, despite the inflation rate dropping. Retirees...
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National
‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocks
Friday, 24 January 2025, 3:14pmWestlake Boys’ High School students are being praised for rescuing a stranded boat. The boat became grounded on rocks near...
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Auckland
Armed police arrest shirtless man in Grey Lynn after car chase
Friday, 17 January 2025, 2:58pmArmed police arrested a 49-year-old man after a pursuit across central Auckland. The chase ended on Tuarangi Rd, Grey Lynn,...
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National
Second shooting overnight in Auckland, shot fired in feud outside restaurant
Friday, 17 January 2025, 11:06amThree people have been arrested after a firearms incident in Mt Wellington involving two vehicles. Occupants in one vehicle...
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World
How Los Angeles fires would look on maps of Auckland, Christchurch
Friday, 10 January 2025, 2:20pmMaps overlaying wildfires in Los Angeles on maps of Christchurch and Auckland highlight the extent of the destruction, while...
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National
Pukekohe ‘suspicious’ death: Police name Donnie Houben as victim, family want answers
Friday, 10 January 2025, 1:48pmPolice are continuing to probe the “suspicious” death of a man found dead in a Pukekohe home, described by whānau as “the...
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Crime
Death of Pukekohe man, 48, being treated as ‘suspicious’
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 12:36pmPolice are now treating the death of a Pukekohe man in December as “suspicious” following results of a postmortem exam. Counties...
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National
Watch: Thick smoke billows into air after fire breaks out at recycling plant
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 12:13pmA fire has broken out at a South Auckland scrap metal recycling facility this morning, sending plumes of black smoke into...
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National
‘We need your help’: DoC searching for dolphin caught in net, West Auckland
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 4:01pmThe Department of Conservation (DoC) is asking the public for help finding an entangled dolphin in Auckland waters. The juvenile/subadult...
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Upper North Island
'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into police
Sunday, 5 January 2025, 11:22amFour people are injured including two police officers after a vehicle crashed into stationary police car last night on SH...
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Auckland
Fatal crash in Karaka leaves one dead, another seriously injured
Sunday, 5 January 2025, 9:13amOne person has died and another has serious injuries after a car crashed into a bank in Karaka last night. Emergency services...
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Politics
Tributes flow for Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia
Friday, 3 January 2025, 9:59amPoliticians across the country are paying tribute to Te Pāti Māori co-founder, leader and long-serving MP Dame Tariana Turia...
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National
‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festival
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 1:52pmThe NZ Drug Foundation had its biggest drug-checking day ever on the first day of Rhythm and Vines. Drug safety-checking...
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World
‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festival
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 9:40amThe New Zealand Drug Foundation had its “biggest day ever” for safety checking recreational drugs at a festival at the end...
