Articles by Rachel Maher
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Sport
‘Gut-wrenching’: Kiwi stars rally behind Lawson after F1 dumping
Friday, 28 March 2025, 12:06pmLiam Lawson was demoted to Racing Bulls after two grands prix, replaced by Yuki Tsunoda. Kiwi athletes and politicians,...
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Sport
‘Always seem to blame the driver’: Red Bull criticised for timing of Lawson’s demotion
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 10:57amLiam Lawson is reportedly set to be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull Racing. It has been suggested Lawson should have...
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National
Dire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, NI faces more dry months
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 3:30pmForecasters warn expected April rain won’t curb “dire” drought conditions in North Island. Rainfall is down approximately...
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Crime
‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shooting
Monday, 24 March 2025, 9:59amThe man killed after shots were fired into a car has been named as Doreion Hard. Two men have been charged with the shooting...
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National
Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ - Women flee seconds before train hits car
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 12:09pmFour women escaped their car seconds before a train hit it on the Grey St railway crossing in Hamilton. The incident, captured...
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National
‘Our dreams are gone’: Crash kills tradie dad trying to set up new life for family
Monday, 17 March 2025, 12:14pmThe man who was killed when a driver allegedly fleeing police crashed into his car was trying to set up a new life for his...
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National
'I'm so numb': Fire destroys paraplegic woman's home, dad jumped for his life
Friday, 14 March 2025, 5:43pmA fire gutted a home in Massey, leaving paraplegic Chloe Wigg and her father with nothing. Wigg’s father jumped out a window...
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National
‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 8:40pmA young student has died after being struck by a train near Matamata College. A woman who pulled five children riding tricycles...
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National
More Teslas targeted by paint pest, police probe after six cars damaged in one night
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 12:21pmMore electric-vehicle owners have been targeted by spray paint. The attacks are believed to be politically motivated protests...
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Crime
‘Justice, peace and comfort’: Tributes for man who died at Ōrere Point
Friday, 7 March 2025, 2:24pmSam Matue died at Ōrere Point after allegedly biting an officer and wielding a metal pole. Matue was tasered and pepper-sprayed...
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National
Officials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear sub
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 1:00pmThree Chinese Navy ships have moved into Australia’s economic zone, causing flight diversions. The New Zealand Defence Force...
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National
3000 charges laid, 76 gang patches seized, 67 firearms under new law
Monday, 24 February 2025, 10:32amMore than 3000 charges have been filed against gang members and more than 70 patches have been seized during the first three...
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National
Behaviour ‘consistent with live fire’: NZ Navy shadowing Chinese warships
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 12:00pmCrew members on HMNZS Te Kaha reported behaviour consistent with live-fire activity by Chinese ships. New Zealand Defence...
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National
‘Miracle we’re alive’: Couple wake screaming as car ploughs into house
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 8:46amA young couple awoke screaming and clutching each other after a car ploughed into their bedroom, stopping just centimetres...
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National
‘Qualified buyers’ only: The strict sale terms as Polkinghorne’s mansion hits market
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 2:11pmPolkinghorne’s Remuera mansion is back on the market, shown only to qualified buyers. The property, linked to Polkinghorne’s...
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National
Dog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walk
Friday, 14 February 2025, 6:11pmA dog owner has been left a $700 vet bill after her pet ate one of the more than 200 dead eels found washed ashore at Ōrākei...
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Crime
‘Senseless loss’: Kiwi mum killed in Melbourne in suspected murder-suicide
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:37amKiwi-born Rachel McKenna, 35, was found dead in Melbourne; police suspect murder-suicide involving her partner. Her family...
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National
‘We apologise’: Lunches to arrive late across Auckland schools due to oven glitch
Friday, 31 January 2025, 10:43amA technical problem with ovens will cause school lunches to arrive late today, Auckland schools have been told. Principals...
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National
‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 1:04pmPolice are investigating staff for exploiting the National Intelligence Application after Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s death. Deputy...
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National
Heavy rain, severe gusts to hit Auckland during rush hour
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 1:05pmWild weather is causing power outages and road closures across the North Island due to slips and flooding. Aucklanders are...
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National
Auckland Airport IT outage resolved after hours of 'carnage' for travellers
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11:06amThe IT outage that prevented international travellers from checking in at Auckland Airport has been resolved. Hundreds of...
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Sport
'Don't pay ridiculous prices': Auckland FC boss warns against trading with scalpers
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 11:47amAuckland FC’s Nick Becker warns fans against unofficial resale tickets for Saturday’s sold-out game against the Wellington...
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National
'Tragically taken': Families mourn train crash victims
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 11:12amVictims of the horror crash between a car and a train are being remembered as “loving sons and brothers” as their families...
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Crime
Man hospitalised after violent 'hate crime' at gay bar
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 7:50amJulian Suarez, 34, believes he was a victim of a hate crime after a brutal assault in Family Bar. Suarez suffered multiple...
