Articles by Rachel Maher
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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...
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Crime
Man appears in court after allegedly stabbing his partner to death in West Auckland
Monday, 4 November 2024, 3:14pmThe man accused of stabbing a woman to death in Glen Eden has appeared in court this afternoon. Police say the victim was...
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National
'Betrayed': Resigned King's College staffer messaged adults, not minors, school says
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 11:40amPolice were not able to charge a staffer at an Auckland private school who believed he was speaking to minors online because...
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National
Police offer $100,000 reward in relation to 39-year-old murder case
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:10amPolice have announced a $100,000 reward in the hope of catching the murder of Arthur Easton in Papakura 39 years ago. Alan...
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National
Auckland primary school pupils of accused groomer being interviewed, letter claims
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 12:45pmPolice are interviewing children at a north Auckland primary school about a teacher accused of grooming and sexual assault. The...
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Politics
'I wasn't': Andrew Bayly maintains he wasn't drunk when he insulted worker
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 1:20pmMinister Andrew Bayly maintains he was not drunk when he allegedly swore at, ridiculed and mocked a winery worker this month. It...
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Crime
'Call the police': Woman on phone to boyfriend during Auckland home invasion
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 10:08amA woman in Epsom raised the alarm during a home invasion while on the phone with her boyfriend. Four men, aged 18 to 23,...
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Crime
'Come home': Grandma's plea to fugitive son Tom Phillips to bring back kids
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 10:30amTom Phillips’ mother, Julia, is relieved to see her grandchildren alive and well but wants him to return home. Tom Phillips...
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National
Watch: Fugitive Tom Phillips and three children filmed in bush with large packs
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 8:12amTom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember have been caught on camera walking through the Marokopa bush. Police...
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Crime
Watch: Robbers steal $2000 in Lego from Auckland store in 'calculated' attack
Monday, 30 September 2024, 11:37am- The Sylvia Park Toy World was robbed of $2000 worth of Lego sets by three people. - Worker Tommer Hu said the robbers'...
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Politics
Te Pāti Māori warns of ‘million Māori’ wrath over cut $30m te reo programme
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 3:36pm- Flat Bush Primary principal Banapa Avatea and the union representing teachers are “extremely disappointed” by the $30 million...
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Education
$30m cut from te reo Māori program to boost math curriculum
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 7:32am- $30 million is being cut from te reo Māori teacher training to refresh the math curriculum. - Education Minister Erica...
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National
Auckland city business leader lays down challenge for missing 30,000 workers to return to CBD
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 12:18pm- Auckland business leader Viv Beck urges tighter working-from-home policies, calling for Auckland Council to lead by example. -...
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National
Electricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come today
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 7:42amTranspower is urging local power generators and lines companies to make more power available for Kiwis after a cold snap...
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Crime
Auckland Islamic colleges reopen today after off-shore video threats
Tuesday, 10 September 2024, 11:20amThe two Auckland Islamic colleges targeted by video threats showing men with guns will reopen today with a bolstered police...
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National
Man arrested, charged with murder after fatal shooting in Onehunga
Sunday, 1 September 2024, 3:56pmPolice have arrested a man and charged him with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Onehunga last night. A 32-year-old...
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National
'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landing
Thursday, 29 August 2024, 9:08am- Kiwi skydiving instructor Liam Newman, 25, died while attempting a group jump in Queensland, Australia. - His dad, who...
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National
Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 11:40am- Heavy rain, hail and severe gales are expected to lash both islands in the coming days. - Forecasters are warning heavy...
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Crime
'Key information' being withheld: Police urge person to come forward over scientist killing
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 12:16pmStephen Thorpe was killed in a violent attack in the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club carpark on Saturday. Police say his attacker...
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National
Fresh bus attack: Two girls suffer facial injuries, have gear stolen on ride to mall
Friday, 23 August 2024, 11:25amTwo girls on an outing to a mall were assaulted and robbed by a group of youths in broad daylight on an Auckland bus. The...
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National
Firefighters give fresh warning against charging e-scooters inside after apartment fire
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 2:01pmA fire at an Auckland apartment has prompted advice when charging e-scooters. At least 200 people were evacuated from the...
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World
Kiwi captain grilled by Italian police, divers recover more bodies from superyacht
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 9:52am- James Cutfield, 51, originally of North Shore, Auckland, captained the sunken superyacht and has been reportedly grilled...
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National
Revealed: Kiwi captain of sunk superyacht 'well respected' sailor
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 11:22am- James Cutfield, 51, originally of North Shore, Auckland, captained the Bayesian, which sank off Sicily’s coast during a...
