Articles by Meghan Lawrence, NZ Herald
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National
Vegan protesters plan more action after supermarket stunt
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 5:40pmThe duo behind a fiery vegan protest at an Auckland supermarket at the weekend are not about to stop their activism, and...
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Auckland
Excavation row: Owner 'wants to get it fixed', then consent
Wednesday, 11 September 2019, 2:10pmThe owners of an Auckland property say they just want to get their home "fixed" before they sort out a consent for extensive...
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Auckland
'Obvious how dangerous it was': Home reno in Auckland shut down
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 3:05pmExtensive building and excavation work at a property in central Auckland has been shut down by authorities after it was found...
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Health
Measles outbreak: Nearly 1000 confirmed cases across NZ
Wednesday, 4 September 2019, 4:42pmMedical professionals at the forefront of the measles outbreak have said there will be fatalities if the disease continues...
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Auckland
Autopsy report finds pensioner died alone and from hypothermia in council flat
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 9:15pmAn Auckland Councillor is demanding accountability after an autopsy report found a reclusive pensioner died alone from hypothermia...
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National
Tenants evicted after mould and damp complaints
Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 6:54pmTwo lots of tenants have been evicted from the same rental property after complaining about mould and dampness. The current...
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National
Toddler paralysed in crash fights on after life support turned off
Thursday, 18 July 2019, 2:15pmFrom her hospital stroller 2-year-old Amirah Najim-Phillips waves her right hand in response to her family, puckers her lips...
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National
AA: NZ should follow Queensland's lead on fines for drivers using phones
Monday, 1 July 2019, 3:51pmHeftier fines could be on the cards for Kiwi drivers using cellphones as our Aussie counterparts set a precedent by more...
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Auckland
Watch: Dascham footage captures violent crash
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 2:04pmA dashcam recording has captured the appalling moment a car speeds up a bus lane and smashes full speed into multiple other...
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Auckland
Elderly man critically injured after complaints to Auckland Council ignored
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 6:41pmYears of complaints to Auckland Council about dangerous tree surrounds have ended in an elderly man being critically injured. Yesterday...
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Crime
Speeding driver who ploughed into school students sentenced to home detention
Monday, 11 February 2019, 1:13pmA 21-year-old driver has been sentenced to 10 months home detention after injuring a group of school pupils when he ploughed...
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National
Fireman fighting Nelson blaze faces 'unfair' deportation
Sunday, 10 February 2019, 12:49pmAn online petition is pushing for a firefighter fighting the Nelson blaze to be spared deportation. The petition 'Stop the...
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National
Tourists wary following killing of British backpacker Grace Millane
Monday, 10 December 2018, 8:56pmThe death of British backpacker Grace Millane has rocked tourists travelling in New Zealand. Tourists staying at Base Backpackers...
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National
Nelson restaurant 'like heaven' after banning children
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 3:28pmA Nelson restaurant owner who made the decision to ban kids says the change has "been like heaven". Fabian Prioux, owner...
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Auckland
Large cycling group slows traffic on busy Auckland road
Monday, 19 November 2018, 2:55pmAn Auckland motorist was left "peeved off" after a large group of cyclists took over Tamaki Dr without consideration. But...
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Christchurch
Calls to fix fatal intersection in South Canterbury
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 3:31pmSouth Canterbury locals are calling on the NZ Transport Agency to improve a notoriously bad intersection after another life...
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National
'I'm just grateful I'm alive': Westlake Girls' High crash victim's long road to recovery
Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 7:50pmSeptember 20 started as a routine morning for six Westlake Boys' and Girls' High School students as they rose early and made...
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Health
Winter demand plagues hospital emergency departments
Monday, 27 August 2018, 2:08pmHigh winter demand continues to plague hospital emergency departments, with health workers imploring the public to keep EDs...
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National
Emotional farewell for 11-year-old killed in Mt Ruapehu bus crash
Monday, 6 August 2018, 8:10pmAs the words to Paparazzi by Lady Gaga came over the speakers, hundreds of mourners gathered donning yellow tributes; flower...
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National
TradeMe warns users after racist flatmate listing posted
Wednesday, 11 July 2018, 9:06pmTrade Me is calling for its members not to "be dicks" after a flatmate-wanted listing exhibited racism. The listing, which...
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National
'Crazy, bizarre': Supermarkets won't serve booze to adults with kids
Friday, 6 July 2018, 1:25pmDozens more parents have shared tales of supermarkets refusing to sell them alcohol when their children are with them. Yesterday...
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National
Sickening schoolyard attack caught on camera at Ashburton College
Monday, 18 June 2018, 10:57amA video that has emerged of a fight between a group of Ashburton College students targeting one teen has left a mother fearing...
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National
Cars rammed as suspect in police shooting leads officers on pursuit
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 2:35pmA man who allegedly shot at police and then went on the run for nearly a week has been arrested after a lengthy pursuit in...
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National
'He was gone for about five minutes': Defib saves player's life on pitch
Friday, 11 May 2018, 1:21pmFrom his hospital bed at North Shore Hospital you wouldn't know Ash Hodges had suffered cardiac arrest only six days ago. The...
