Articles by Kurt Bayer
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Crime
Estate agent lured to house and murdered, high-profile trial hears
Monday, 21 October 2024, 4:23pmChristchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao was lured to a house she was selling by a Chinese national who claimed he had a...
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Crime
Oxford baby death: Father ‘raised concerns’ with Oranga Tamariki in weeks leading up to sudden death
Friday, 9 August 2024, 11:20amThe father of an infant who died suddenly in what police are treating as an “unexplained” death says he raised major concerns...
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Sport
'I can still shoot around par': NZ's greatest on why golf is the best sport ever invented
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 3:11pmNew Zealand’s greatest ever golfer on why he thinks it’s the greatest game ever invented, shooting under par well into his...
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National
Gunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morning
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 9:26amA violent offender who pulled a gun and sparked a manhunt in Christchurch yesterday evaded police by fleeing in a taxi moments...
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World
‘Eight muskets and one barrel of powder’: Britain’s first attempt to colonise NZ revealed
Wednesday, 28 February 2024, 7:34amA historical document that reveals early colonisers buying islands in the Hauraki Gulf from Māori for “one double barrel...
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National
'Less than three months for each kid': Father of teen killed by mate furious at parole decision
Friday, 20 October 2023, 10:44amThe father of a 15-year-old boy killed in a crash that claimed four other young lives says the driver is “lucky” to already...
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National
Deadly love triangle: The woman at the centre of fatal dispute between two best friends
Friday, 13 October 2023, 12:37pmFormer prison guard David Benbow was yesterday found guilty of killing his childhood friend Mike McGrath. No body or weapon...
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National
'Heavy-handed': Police apologise after serving of safety order
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 3:52pmPolice have issued an apology after allegations an officer was “heavy-handed” in serving a police safety order. Jake Blades,...
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National
Police make 9 arrests in probe on death of Mongrel Mob Barbarians boss
Saturday, 15 July 2023, 2:34pmDetectives working on slain Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini’s case have made nine arrests so far and uncovered...
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National
Kiwi tourist stabbed in Vancouver in ‘completely random and unprovoked attack'
Friday, 14 July 2023, 9:58amA New Zealander on holiday in Vancouver has been stabbed in what appears to have been a “completely random and unprovoked”...
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National
'This has been a huge cover-up': Pike River mine disaster dad blasts official response
Friday, 12 May 2023, 4:01pmThe father of a Pike River Mine victim has today been left “shocked” by a police comment that a decision on whether criminal...
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Crime
Bodiless murder trial: Newly-released inmate denies helping suspect cover his tracks
Monday, 27 February 2023, 12:09pmA freshly released inmate met with a potential murder suspect and serving prison guard twice while a police investigation...
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National
Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Monday, 23 January 2023, 11:43amAn inquiry has been launched after a helicopter pilot had to take “evasive action” to avoid a mid-air crash with another...
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Crime
Kiwi bikie gang boss becomes Comancheros global ‘Supreme Commander’
Monday, 2 January 2023, 10:10amA New Zealand-born bikie gang boss alleged to be masterminding a global drug empire from Turkey has become the new “Supreme...
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National
US billionaire’s controversial Arrowtown New Year's fireworks spark large fire
Sunday, 1 January 2023, 1:25pmA controversial New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the billionaire owner of New York’s Empire State Building’s property...
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National
Popular Auckland restaurant forced to sell to council: 'Our livelihood is being killed'
Saturday, 31 December 2022, 9:48amA popular Chinese restaurant on Auckland’s North Shore will close today after 24 years of trading after being compulsorily...
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National
Oxidation ponds tragedy: Gore District Council admits health and safety charge
Friday, 23 December 2022, 2:27pmGore District Council has entered a shock guilty plea to a health and safety charge after a toddler was found dead in an...
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Crime
Inquest hears double killer's risk to public not properly assessed
Thursday, 17 November 2022, 1:52pmA convicted murderer who killed again seven years after being released from prison is a “criminal psychopath” whose risk...
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Crime
Coughed up: Drug dealer says $230k seized cash 'better off in the community'
Sunday, 23 October 2022, 2:50pmA drug dealer caught with a stash of methamphetamine and $230,000 cash in his car has told authorities moving to seize the...
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Christchurch
Fundraiser launched for 'wedding 2.0' once newlyweds recover following helicopter crash
Monday, 14 June 2021, 2:26pmA fundraising drive has been launched to help pay for a second wedding - "less the heli ride" - for a bride and groom seriously...
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National
Parking meter raider jailed despite criticism of police case
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 3:56pmPolice have failed to prove that a self-confessed night raider of parking meters was the skilled thief behind more than 170...
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National
Second senior Gloriavale member convicted of child sex offending
Thursday, 19 December 2019, 11:51amA Gloriavale teacher who sexually assaulted a schoolgirl seven years ago can finally be named today after a long legal battle. Just...
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National
Alleged Christchurch mosque shooter excused from court today
Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 10:44amThe man accused of carrying out the Christchurch mosque shootings has not personally appeared in court for another pre-trial...
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National
Devast8: I was bashed and have a 'hit on my head'
Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 2:16pmThe man infamous for an amateur facial tattoo of his nickname "Devast8" says he's been brutally bashed in prison and has...
