Articles by Laura Dooney
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Crime
McVicar: Reparations don't work
Monday, 23 November 2015, 5:15amThe Sensible Sentencing Trust says it's bad enough people have to deal with crime, without having to then fight to get reparations...
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Crime
Contract killing allegations in Mei Fan murder trial
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 3:39pmThe man who's on trial for the murder of Wellington woman Mei Fan sent an email to another man she was seeing, accusing him...
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Crime
Mei Fan murder trial: texts led to body discovery
Monday, 19 October 2015, 3:53pmMei Fan murder trial: texts led to body discovery
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Politics
Wellington mayor lauded internationally
Monday, 5 October 2015, 3:46pmWellington's mayor has been named one of the five most influential mayors in the world. Celia Wade-Brown was mentioned with...
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National
Family's plea for man missing in Thailand
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 10:15amA Wellington family hasn't heard from a man missing in Thailand for ten days. Andrew Missen's daughter Teal Edwards-Missen...
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National
Sevens tickets on sale today
Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 8:29amSevens fans prepare - tickets to the event go on sale this morning. Fans will be able to start buying tickets to the tournament...
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National
Mt Eden not worst prison for assaults
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 9:53amFigures released by Corrections show Mt Eden Prison isn't the only one in the country that has problems with assault. The...
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Crime
Livingstone in court today
Tuesday, 11 August 2015, 5:54amA convicted paedophile who absconded while on extended supervision will appear in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning. Daniel...
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National
Ridley the turtle finds new home
Thursday, 6 August 2015, 2:34pmThe Olive Ridley turtle found washed up on a Wellington beach is heading to her new temporary home in Auckland. The endangered...
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Emergency
Fire engine crashes on way to blaze
Friday, 24 July 2015, 12:13pmOne person has been taken to Wellington hospital following a crash between a car and a fire engine. It's believed the fire...
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National
Celia seeking San Fran as sister city
Thursday, 16 July 2015, 9:58amFrom Silicon Valley to Aro Valley. Wellington's mayor is in San Francisco, hoping to develop a sister city relationship. Celia...
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National
Crown: Search of Hager's home legal
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 12:02pmUpdated 3.56pm: The judicial review into a police search of Nicky Hager's home has wrapped up. Judge Denis Clifford has reserved...
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National
'Serious breaches' in police raid: lawyer
Monday, 13 July 2015, 11:17amUpdated 6.23PM: The lawyer representing Nicky Hager has strongly criticised the police raid on the investigative journalist's...
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National
Family in stabbing 'religious, peaceful'
Friday, 3 July 2015, 6:37amThe family at the centre of a brutal stabbing in Wellington are said to be religious, peaceful folks. A 25-year-old woman...
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Emergency
Trucks blown off road in North Is
Friday, 19 June 2015, 3:00pmTwo trucks have been blown off the road in the lower North Island. Pahiatua police say one has come off the road between...
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Crime
Dog owner appeals attack conviction
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 12:02pmThe owner of a dog who bit off part of a woman's lip is appealing the conviction and sentence she received for the attack. Gretel...
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National
Lecretia Seales to be laid to rest today
Wednesday, 10 June 2015, 5:11amThe woman who brought the euthanasia debate back to the forefront of New Zealand public life will be laid to rest today. Lecretia...
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Crime
Malaysian diplomat pleads not guilty in Wellington
Monday, 25 May 2015, 12:03pmA former Malaysian defence attaché has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault. Muhammad Rizalman appeared in the High Court...
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National
Pike River saga returns to court
Monday, 25 May 2015, 10:40amThe Pike River saga is back in court today, with legal action being taken over the decision to drop all charges against former...
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Wellington
Town Hall remaining closed amid earthquake risk
Friday, 22 May 2015, 9:52amWellington's Town Hall could collapse and kill people in the event of a big earthquake - so the council's keeping it closed. During...
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National
Flood recovery progressing smoothly
Monday, 18 May 2015, 4:05amKapiti Coast is recovering well from last week's floods. Contractors and council staff have been working all weekend to clean...
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National
Flag change process begins
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 12:12pmUpdated 2.08pm: The formal process by which people can have their say on which flag could represent New Zealand has begun. Kiwis...
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National
New red light cameras going live today
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 8:45amThe first of the country's new police red light cameras are going live today. Three cameras have been set up - two in Auckland,...
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Emergency
Car flips on Haywards Hill in Hutt Valley
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 8:12amA car has flipped on the Hutt Valley side of the Haywards Hill. Emergency services are on their way to the scene on State...
