Articles by Katie Oliver
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Crime
Watch: Boy racers hurl fireworks, rocks and bottles at police in group attack
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 3:53pmBoy racers who hurled fireworks, bottles and rocks at police overnight in Wairarapa are now facing a range of charges. In...
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Crime
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Accused waives right to appear in the courtroom
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 1:23pmThe man accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao trial is refusing to stay in the courtroom for his...
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National
Christchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reports
Friday, 18 October 2024, 2:36pm55 people have reported being exposed to toxic fumes in Christchurch Hospital as Health NZ brings in an external investigator...
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National
Third serious workplace incident in as many weeks in Christchurch
Friday, 18 October 2024, 10:37amAnother serious workplace incident has been reported in Christchurch — the third in as many weeks. Emergency services were...
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National
'Deeply concerned': Christchurch Hospital staff exposed to toxic fumes through A/C
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 11:27amChristchurch Hospital staff were exposed to toxic fumes, with one needing treatment in intensive care, after an industrial...
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National
‘Taken too soon’: Grandparents named as victims of fatal crash
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 5:30pmThe victims of a fatal two-vehicle crash near Kirwee, Canterbury, have been named as grandparents Anna and Francis Brenmuhl. Emergency...
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Crime
'Incredibly sad': Woman found dead at Christchurch property ‘did a lot' for community
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 4:04pmA woman found dead at a Christchurch property was a “generous” person who “did a lot for the community”, her neighbour said. Police...
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National
'It's pretty rough': Colleagues witness ‘devoted’ dad's exploding tyre death
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 2:13pmA Christchurch contractor doing a routine job on a crane tyre was killed when it exploded, with colleagues witnessing the...
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National
Missing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weather
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 1:07pmAn aerial search for a missing tramper in Fiordland National Park which was hampered by bad weather has ended successfully...
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Crime
‘Mum’s home stolen’: Man charged after disappearance of tiny home
Monday, 7 October 2024, 7:27pmA man has been charged after a house disappeared from a Christchurch family property last week. The tiny home is believed...
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National
Dunedin flooding: Multiple properties ‘red-stickered’ amid rain damage
Saturday, 5 October 2024, 3:07pmMultiple Dunedin properties have been “red-stickered” after extensive rain damage. The South Island city is in recovery...
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National
Man critically injured after one-punch attack in Christchurch
Saturday, 5 October 2024, 3:01pmA Christchurch man has been arrested after a man was hospitalised in a critical condition following an incident early today. Emergency...
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National
Dunedin remains under State of Emergency, residents asked to stay off roads
Saturday, 5 October 2024, 10:52amDunedin faces recovery mode after the “wettest day in over a century” led to evacuations and a state of emergency. A MetService...
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National
One dead, two critically injured in serious crash near Christchurch
Friday, 4 October 2024, 10:35amOne person has died and two others are in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash in Canterbury’s Selwyn district. Emergency...
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National
Fire at property linked to Breanna Muriwai search was 'deliberately lit', incendiary device found
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 4:10pmPolice have confirmed a “suspicious” fire after a vigilante search for the remains of missing woman Breanna Muriwai was deliberately...
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National
Whitebaiter dies after being swept down river into sea
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 1:51pmA man has died whitebaiting near Rapahoe on the West Coast after being swept down a river and into the sea. Police rushed to...
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National
Heavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:30amNew Zealanders are being urged to keep an eye on weather updates with heavy snow on the way for the south and thunderstorms...
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National
‘I'll never get the time back’: Ex-rugby player lost everything to gambling
Wednesday, 4 September 2024, 7:06amA former competitive sportsman turned to the pokies after suffering an injury – then lost his savings, home, job and marriage. “The...
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Crime
Man arrested after Mt Roskill robbery, reported to involve a weapon
Friday, 30 August 2024, 4:36pmA man has been arrested after a robbery in Mt Roskill, reportedly involving a knife. The incident took place at The Warehouse...
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National
‘Very sad day’: Christ Church Cathedral restoration grinds to a halt
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 3:02pmWork to restore the Christ Church Cathedral has drawn to a close again, but those involved say it’s not over yet. The project...
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National
83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip from remains 'pretty upset' with InterCity
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 2:54pmAn 83-year-old man abandoned by a bus part-way through his journey says he is “pretty cross” over how the transport company...
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National
'True gentleman': Kiwi chopper pilot shot dead in West Papua farewelled
Friday, 16 August 2024, 12:45pmKiwi chopper pilot Glen Malcolm Conning, who was shot down by gunmen in West Papua last week, has been laid to rest in his...
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National
'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attack
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 8:51pmAn investigation is underway at a Canterbury school after a year 9 student was allegedly beaten unconscious by a fellow classmate. The...
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Crime
Police catch group fleeing alleged hit-and-run
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 2:20pmFour young people have been taken into police custody after an alleged hit-and-run crash involving three vehicles. Police...