Articles by Lane Nichols, NZ Herald
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National
Brian Tamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned Destiny Church youth leader
Monday, 27 May 2024, 12:57pmDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has responded to allegations a youth leader sexually abused teenagers in his care, saying...
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Auckland
Former Port of Auckland boss on trial for workplace death in unprecedented prosecution
Monday, 22 April 2024, 7:13amFormer Port of Auckland boss Tony Gibson failed to use his “influence, power and resource” to ensure frontline workers were...
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National
'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital
Thursday, 10 August 2023, 7:09amAs Jo Hurley’s husband bravely fought for his life in Whanganui Hospital, scammers convinced her to invest $350,000 in a...
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National
'Heartless': Bank refuses refunds for scam victims who lost $430k
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 7:06amBNZ is under fire for refusing to reimburse two victims who were duped into sinking nearly half a million dollars into elaborate investment...
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Crime
Auckland scam victim faked own kidnapping to extract money from family
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 7:04amA foreign student caught up in an elaborate ‘Chinese officials’ financial scam was made to hire an Auckland hotel room where...
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National
Scenic Drive home creaking as it collapses, sandwiching on to itself
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 12:00pmA family’s prized personal possessions inside their collapsing West Auckland home are unlikely to be saved before the severely...
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National
Rare charge dismissed despite evidence fraudster lied under oath
Friday, 28 April 2023, 7:06amA rare perjury charge laid four years ago against a respected businessman who was later jailed for defrauding an Auckland...
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National
110 motorists seek compo after road seal peels off at Dome Valley, insurer denies liability
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 7:43amThe number of vehicles damaged when newly laid seal peeled off and stuck to cars like tar at Dome Valley has doubled to 110,...
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Auckland
Auckland Council consultation report shows 'majority support' for selling airport shares
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 11:38amAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced his intention to push on with selling Auckland Council’s shares in Auckland International...
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Education
Oranga Tamariki, police investigating ‘report of concern’ at Auckland school
Wednesday, 19 April 2023, 11:59amChild welfare agency Oranga Tamariki is working alongside police to investigate a “report of concern” relating to embattled...
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Auckland
'Shouldn't be allowed in': Tensions rising in storm-hit Auckland community
Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 7:08amTensions are rising in cyclone-battered Piha over whether to reinstate road access to outsiders amid fears an influx of tourists...
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National
A year after a fatal mid-air skydiving collision over Muriwai, criminal charges have been filed
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 7:07amThe aviation watchdog has filed criminal charges in connection with the death of a British skydiver who suffered a catastrophic...
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Business
Bank's ‘sincere regret’, family's dismay: ANZ offers $19k to 82yo woman who lost $36k to scammers
Thursday, 9 March 2023, 7:06amThe country’s biggest bank has made a $19,000 settlement offer to an elderly woman who was tricked into buying nearly $40,000...
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National
Cut off and homes slipping away: A 'forgotten' beach town, angry residents and a fight to survive
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 7:12amMore than two weeks after Cyclone Gabrielle battered Auckland, angry residents in the decimated beach settlement of Karekare...
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National
'He was my hero': Traumatised Muriwai disaster survivor's tribute to killed firefighter
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 11:54amA woman whose house was destroyed by a deadly landslide that buried two firefighters as they desperately tried to save her...
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National
Australian bank admits botch-up, refunds prominent Kiwi entertainer A$30k
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 7:18amA major Australian bank has admitted an internal botch-up following an investigation by the NZ Herald and agreed to refund...
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National
'Pushing s*** uphill': Westpac makes $1000 settlement payment to elderly scam victim
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 11:33amWestpac Bank has made a $1000 “full and final” settlement payment to a 71-year-old scam victim after cyber criminals gained...
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Auckland
Delayed flights: Motorists stung with penalty parking charges at airport
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 9:52amPassengers on flights into Auckland International Airport delayed due to the city’s unprecedented floods were left fuming...
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National
‘They sucked me in’: Prominent entertainer loses $100k in elaborate scam
Friday, 27 January 2023, 7:03amA prominent Kiwi entertainer has lost $100,000 after being duped into investing money in an elaborate investment scam. ANZ...
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National
Listen: Recording captures criminal impersonating 82-yr-old scam victim; $40,000 lost
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 9:41amScammers posing as ANZ fraud prevention staff convinced an 82-year-old woman her accounts had been compromised overseas before...
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National
Warning of Christmas spike targeting online shoppers
Wednesday, 7 December 2022, 12:06pmKiwi bargain hunters are set to be targeted by scammers this Christmas, with a Government cyber security agency issuing a...
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Crime
'Horror and absolute disgust': His dad was slain in his dairy - this is his message to Govt
Friday, 2 December 2022, 8:44amThe son of a West Auckland dairy owner fatally stabbed in his shop eight years ago says his family has been failed by the...
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Crime
Disgraced realtor attacked in jail for 'narking on inmate', facial injuries 'permanent'
Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 11:37amA former speedway promoter defrauded by disgraced real estate Aaron Drever for $100,000 understands a jail yard attack on...
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National
In tears: Pensioner wins battle with bank over stolen savings
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 7:16amA pensioner fleeced by cyber criminals who gained access to his Westpac online bank accounts then drained $100,000 was brought...
