Articles by Sophie Trigger, NZ Herald
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Health
Woman claims she sat in urine-soaked clothes for six hours in Wellington ED
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 1:51pmA woman with a chronic pain condition says she "wasn't treated like a human being" when forced to sit in urine-soaked clothes...
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National
Paraglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescue
Saturday, 30 April 2022, 1:19pmAbout 25 fire crew were involved in a two-hour mission to rescue a stranded paraglider who had been blown into a cliff face...
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National
No commute, more family time: The big company letting workers move away - and take their city wages with them
Saturday, 16 April 2022, 9:19amAt the beginning of the year, David Michl was commuting to work each day while his pregnant partner stayed home with their...
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Wellington
Wellington concert promoter quits after 30 years following Govt decision to stay in red
Tuesday, 5 April 2022, 12:48pmWellington's only concert promoter has called it quits after 30 years, blaming the government's lack of support for the events...
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Politics
Parliament security increased before possible second protest in Wellington
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 1:21pmParliament has increased security measures in preparation for a possible second protest in Wellington tomorrow. Police confirmed...
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National
Bonus Lotto ticket grants Wellington woman surprise $1m win
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 1:39pmA Wellington woman is now a millionaire thanks to a Bonus Ticket for Lotto First Division. The $1 million winning Lotto...
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National
Another occupation? Second parliament protest threatened to start Friday
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 11:04amPolice have confirmed they are planning for the possibility of a second protest at Parliament next month. A police operation...
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Politics
Petition calling for recognition for Covid-19 vaccine injuries received
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 8:45pmA 12,000-strong petition has been delivered to Parliament demanding recognition for New Zealanders claiming they have been...
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National
Man and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridge
Sunday, 20 March 2022, 1:15pmA man and his dog have been towed to safety by a tour boat after their yacht got into trouble in strong winds on the Waitangi...
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Crime
Woman filmed and followed men shortly before they were attacked – one critically hurt
Sunday, 20 March 2022, 12:22pmA man was critically injured and hospitalised for emergency surgery after a serious assault in Upper Hutt last night, and...
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National
'Fantastic result': Father and son survive hours in the water after boat capsizes
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 10:21amA father and son survived hours in the water before swimming to an island after their boat capsized in the Firth of Thames...
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Crime
Victim of biker gang attack still 'fighting for his life', says relative
Tuesday, 15 March 2022, 1:35pmThe relative of a motorist who was attacked by a gang of bikies says he remains "fighting for his life" in intensive care...
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Health
DHB failed to flag man's allergy before fatal anaphylactic shock, HDC finds
Monday, 14 March 2022, 2:46pmA man's death from anaphylactic shock could have been prevented by better communication processes around allergies, and health...
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Wellington
DHBs improve screening as Wellington Covid hospitalisations climb, new ward to open in Hutt
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 2:18pmA new ward for renal patients with Covid-19 is set to open at Hutt Valley Hospital within the next month. The project is...
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National
Watch: Police back 'proportionate' use of force as video shows violent clash
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 6:35pmMore than 1700 complaints have been made about the police's actions during the Parliament protest, but the force used by...
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National
'Like a movie scene': Auckland Uber Eats driver loses part of her ear in dog attack
Monday, 7 March 2022, 3:31pmWARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES An Auckland mother-of-five lost part of her ear after being attacked by a dog while delivering for...
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National
Anti-mandate protesters moving on from Remutaka Forrest, DoC says park
Sunday, 6 March 2022, 1:39pmMost of the anti-vaccine mandate protesters staying at Catchpool Campsite in Remutaka Forrest park are leaving today, some...
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National
Live: Protesters plan for permanent toilets, seven Covid cases linked to site
Sunday, 27 February 2022, 1:25pmProtesters at Parliament can be seen to be making more permanent arrangements for toilets, 20 days into their occupation...
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Politics
Live: Police in riot gear clash with protesters; site a 'high-risk' location of interest
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 7:08amPolice – including some in riot gear – shoved protesters to the ground as they cleared a section of Lambton Quay at the Wellington...
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National
Police, Maritime NZ fear private vessels crossing Cook Strait to join protest
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 1:16pmReports of private vessels planning to leave Picton with protesters and supplies on board have police and Maritime New Zealand...
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National
Towing company says task of shifting 450 vehicles an 'impossibility'
Thursday, 17 February 2022, 3:07pmThe owner of a Waikato-based towing company said the task of shifting 450 vehicles from around Parliament would be "like...
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Audio
Live: Protesters arrested after trying to breach gates of Parliament
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 3:36pmProtesters have tried to breach the gates of parliament, prompting a wall of police to push them back out. Protesters are...
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Education
Auckland primary school forced to delay start of term, all teaching staff isolating
Monday, 31 January 2022, 1:11pmAn Auckland primary school has been forced to delay the start of term until next week, due to all teaching staff awaiting...
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Covid-19
Live: 91 new cases, 10 people in hospital; Omicron now 'dominant variant'
Monday, 31 January 2022, 12:42pmThere are 91 new cases of Covid-19 cases in the community - and 39 in MIQ. 10 people are in hospital with the virus - the...
