Articles by Leighton Keith
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National
900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farm
Monday, 21 August 2023, 1:15pmA bull’s belligerent behaviour recorded by a police detective investigating a sudden death became a vital clue in solving...
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National
Palmerston North police justified in using force to arrest drunk, aggressive offender - IPCA
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 2:46pmTwo police officers punched a man in the head while he was resisting arrest then wrestled him to the ground and set a police...
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Crime
Family feud erupts in public as mum's car bashed with bat at city intersection
Saturday, 12 August 2023, 9:21amAn ongoing family feud spilt out into the public arena as a son attacked his mother’s car with a baseball bat while she was...
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National
'Rubber stamped': Immigration visa application lacked merit
Monday, 3 July 2023, 1:46pmA Chinese couple sought $343,208 compensation after a licensed immigration advisor was found in dereliction of his duty for...
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Crime
Officers cleared after man bitten during arrest
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 2:01pmPolice officers have been cleared of wrongdoing after an armed offender broke his leg and was bitten by a police dog during...
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Crime
Corrections counts the cost after inmate's roof rampage
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 3:10pmAn inmate’s trail of destruction across a prison roof during a night under the stars cost almost $250,000 to repair and earned...
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Crime
Dad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuse
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 9:29pmWarning: Contains distressing content A dad prioritised his drug addiction over protecting his two daughters from physical...
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Crime
Company owner says charges of crimes against environment lacked merit
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 4:49pmA forestry company owner’s decision to fight charges of committing crimes against the environment while harvesting logs were...
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Crime
Tattoo artist alleged to have groped and indecently touched female clients
Monday, 23 January 2023, 1:27pmWarning: this story contains details of a sexual nature. A female client told police she felt so uncomfortable where a tattoo...
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National
Married couple banned from horse racing after both tested positive for methamphetamine
Monday, 28 November 2022, 8:59pmA stable hand who is married to a horse trainer that tested positive for methamphetamine along with his winning steed, has...
