Articles by Kirsty Wynn
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National
‘Hero’ schoolboy ticking off bucket list dies at home from rare cancer
Friday, 21 March 2025, 7:11amLachie Love was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) just after Christmas...
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National
‘A woman dies every 48 hours’: Meet the dogs trained to detect cancer
Saturday, 15 March 2025, 8:26amHogan and Hunter, a Labrador and German shepherd, are skilled in the early detection of ovarian cancer. Every two days a...
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National
‘A lovely boyfriend’: More women fall victim to Martin Henderson romance scam
Saturday, 1 March 2025, 3:06pmMultiple women from around the world have poured money and emotions into a romance scam using the image of former Shortland...
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National
‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreak
Friday, 21 February 2025, 7:07amKiwi actor Martin Henderson has issued a heartfelt message to the victim of a romance scam using his name and image. The...
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National
Friends mourn sudden death of music industry figure, women’s advocate
Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 10:43amThere has been an outpouring of grief after the sudden death of well-respected women’s advocate and prominent figure in New...
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National
‘I opened my heart’: Woman moves to NZ, loses $375k in Martin Henderson romance scam
Saturday, 8 February 2025, 9:11amAn American woman is distraught after finding her two-year relationship with someone claiming to be Kiwi actor Martin Henderson...
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National
Why Lotto is selling Instant Kiwi tickets with no chance of winning the big prize
Friday, 7 February 2025, 5:22pmA controversial rule change to in-store Instant Kiwi ‘scratch tickets’ means players won’t know if the big prize money is...
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Upper North Island
Man's body located after swimmer failed to resurface after Waikato River dip
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 2:21pmThe body of a man who failed to resurface after a swim in the Waikato River, near Putāruru, has been found by police divers. Divers...
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National
Family of Orcas delight with ‘amazing show’
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 1:27pmA pod of orcas including a calf put on a show for boaties in the Marlborough Sounds as they swam in formation hunting fish. Keen...
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National
Big swells can Cook Strait ferry sailings as holidaymakers try return for work
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 9:16amInterislander has cancelled two sailings today because of safety concerns due to on-going large swells and southerly winds. Sailings...
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National
One dead and seven injured in two-car crash on State Highway 3
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 10:16amOne person is dead and seven were injured in a two-car crash at Pembroke, Stratford. Emergency services were called to the...
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National
'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presents
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 10:55amGroup of men with balaclavas and firearms responsible for five violent home invasions The group hit Waikato homes over October...
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National
Mystery at sea after celebrated NZ sportsman missing in boating disaster
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 8:04amFormer Commonwealth boxer David Wickenden and his best friend have been pronounced dead after Wickenden’s boat is found capsized...
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National
'It's not a holiday': Kura ends school year early blaming student absences
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 7:04amTe Kura Kaupapa Māori a Rohe o Māngere has released its Year 13 students early due to frequent absences. Board chairwoman...
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Education
The level 2 NCEA maths question that left top students in tears
Saturday, 9 November 2024, 2:04pmConcerned teachers have shared the NCEA question that left top students in tears after their exam. The maths question was...
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National
'Impossible to pass': Tears as top students struggle with NCEA exams
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 9:30amThere were tears and frustration on the first day of NCEA exams this week with some students saying questions were poorly...
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National
'Tough little girl': 3-year-old has wedge of skull reattached
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 9:12am- Three-year-old Daisy Nicholls had part of her skull reattached this week after it was removed six months ago as part of...
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National
Westlake Boys students concussed, injured in attack after game with rival school
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 7:07amA group of junior students at Westlake Boys High School were chased and assaulted outside Rosmini College by three older...
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National
'She's a mess': Kiwi real estate agent in ICU after overseas crash not covered by insurance
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 7:06amThe family of a Kiwi woman hospitalised in Indonesia with serious head and lung injuries says her insurance will not cover...
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National
Baby boy born at 24 weeks after mum lost 3L of blood
Sunday, 18 August 2024, 9:43amA tiny baby boy born at only 24 weeks has just had his first cuddle with mum and opened his eyes for the first time. Bowen...
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National
'It's a cool job': PM's advice on the role beneficiaries should fill
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 1:05pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has tried his hand at digger driving and he reckons those on the Jobseeker benefit should...
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National
‘Just too young, poor girl’: Family of 23-year-old doorstep shooting victim speak out
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 8:51pmA young woman fatally wounded at a Palmerston North home was incredibly loved and missed, and was far too young to die, her...
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National
'Shocked and disgusted': Customers rally around popular dog groomers after shop destroyed by vandals
Friday, 19 July 2024, 8:01amThe owners of a popular Auckland dog grooming salon are reeling after their shop was attacked by vandals who stole expensive...
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National
'I was basically scalped': Kiwi who broke neck after plane dropped 54m takes first steps
Saturday, 13 July 2024, 9:06am- A turbulent Singapore Airlines flight in May dropped 54 metres in less than a second, leaving one dead and dozens seriously...
