Articles by Melissa Nightingale
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National
Uber driver killed in motorway crash with passenger onboard
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:58pmA long-term Uber driver died in a two-car crash on SH1, Kaiwharawhara, late on Saturday. Two others were injured and taken...
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National
‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 4:07pmYoung shearer Jack Hintz died in a jetboat accident in Wairarapa on Friday. Hintz, 22, has been remembered as “selfless”...
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Crime
‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:46amTwo people were removed from court this morning after an angry outburst at the man accused of murdering their relative. Two...
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National
‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claim
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:07amA judge granted unsupervised weekend visits to a father with recent convictions for possessing child abuse material. The...
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National
Sociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression lift
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 12:52pmA teen rapist with anti-social personality disorder has lost his name suppression in a rare move for underage offenders. Noah...
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Crime
‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in court
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 12:59pmSiale Siale has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for the manslaughter of Luke Smith after a coward punch in...
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National
Rugby player with ‘bright future’ avoids conviction after man choked unconscious, fractures skull
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 8:36pmA young rugby player has avoided conviction for choking a man unconscious, due to his “bright future”. The victim suffered...
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National
'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Friday, 14 February 2025, 4:00pmMaia Johnston has described her injuries after falling down an Upper Hutt waterfall. The 19-year-old spent two nights alone...
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National
Visitor from UK dead, three more badly injured after Martinborough bike crash
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 2:50pmOne of four United Kingdom visitors badly injured in a crash between a car and a four-person cycle in Martinborough this...
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National
‘Life and death': Cost of living preventing Kiwis from accessing crucial medical tool
Monday, 10 February 2025, 6:58amKate McCombs’ MedicAlert bracelet may have saved her life during an allergic reaction after an NHI error put her at more...
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National
Emergency services contained a large scrub fire north of Wellington
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 3:28pmA large vegetation fire is burning in Spinnaker Reserve, Whitby. Fire and Emergency say the fire was contained before it...
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Politics
Aussie diplomat’s partner pleads guilty to Wellington assault
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 12:49pmThe partner of an Australian diplomat has accepted a charge of assault on a night out in Wellington. Police had to request...
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National
‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting cop
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 6:18pmJames Wiki Henry was sentenced to 23 months in prison for driving into a police officer deploying road spikes. The sentencing...
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National
Escaped prisoner recently upgraded to max security outran three security guards
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 8:39amTe Ariki Poulgrain escaped custody during a medical escort despite having recently been upgraded to maximum security, documents...
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National
Man trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
Monday, 6 January 2025, 2:39pmA man has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after becoming trapped in a piece of farm machinery in Wairarapa. Masterton...
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National
‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordeal
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 9:13amMaia Johnston has shared a message with friends after being rescued from the bush. The 19-year-old spent two nights alone...
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National
'I thought she was dead': Missing teen suffers broken limbs, found alive after two-night disappearance
Monday, 23 December 2024, 2:07pmMaia Johnston, 19, has beenbeen found alive after going missing on Saturday evening. Mother Amy Walsh said up to 100 family...
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National
Watch: Mum’s heartbroken message to missing teen as search continues
Monday, 23 December 2024, 9:11amMaia Johnston, 19, has been missing since going for a walk on Saturday evening. Mother Amy Walsh said up to 100 family and...
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National
Police ask for CCTV amid desperate search for missing teen
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 9:50amMaia Johnston, 19, has been missing since going out for a walk last night. Desperate family and community members have been...
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National
Community fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary school
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 9:29amA plan to house 10 child sex offenders 1.5km from a primary school has been withdrawn Corrections confirmed this week they...
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National
Upper Hutt daycare, sporting campus in lockdown after bomb threat
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 12:09pmA daycare and sporting campus are in lockdown as police assess a bomb threat in Upper Hutt. A police spokesman said they...
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National
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 9:05pmA funeral date has been set for a 5-year-old boy who drowned at Lower Hutt’s Avalon Park. A Givealittle page has raised more...
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National
'Armed and dangerous': Suspect wanted in slaying of ex-gang boss
Monday, 16 December 2024, 4:06pmTHREE KEY FACTS Albert Enoka, a former Rebels gang president, was shot dead in Lower Hutt last week. Police are on the hunt...
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National
Fatal Lower Hutt shooting victim was former gang president
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 12:56pmAlbert Enoka, a former Rebels gang president, was shot dead in Lower Hutt yesterday. Friend Robert Morgan described Enoka...
