Articles by Tom Dillane, NZ Herald
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National
Dead in her car for up to 12 days: Pensioner had ‘access to funds’, mental health issues - coroner
Friday, 11 August 2023, 6:58amThe pensioner who died living in her car in one of Auckland’s wealthiest suburbs succumbed to emphysema and had “access to...
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Crime
Arrest warrant for bail 'absconding' Mongols associate arrested in Remuera mansion with firearms
Friday, 7 July 2023, 1:33pmA warrant for the arrest of a 32-year-old Mongols gang associate will be issued later today for failing to turn up to a sentencing...
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National
Driver charged over death of young Auckland lawyer
Tuesday, 13 June 2023, 12:04pmA 62-year-old woman has been charged with careless driving leading to the death of young Auckland lawyer Telise Martin. The...
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National
'Miracle he survived': Wife speaks after diver dragged into ferry propeller
Friday, 26 May 2023, 7:03amThe wife of a commercial diver who was critically injured this week says it’s a “miracle he survived” after he was dragged...
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National
'Heartbreaking': Lawyer killed by car was young mum; tributes to ‘exceptional young woman’
Saturday, 22 April 2023, 11:36amThe 31-year-old lawyer who was killed by a car just minutes before she was due to appear in an Auckland court had a young...
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National
‘A loving father’ - Hawke’s Bay man killed in bridge collapse ‘key provider’ for 3-year-old son
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 10:20amThe family of Hawke’s Bay man Brendan Miller, who was the “key financial provider” for his 3-year-old son, are seeking support to...
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National
‘No way he could have survived': Dad among dead after bridge collapses, ute swept away
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:04amA Hawke’s Bay father and “very generous” community figure is among the dead from Cyclone Gabrielle after his work truck is...
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Auckland
Wayne Brown earmarks $415k to key advisors after pledge to slash council salaries
Saturday, 10 December 2022, 1:48pmAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has already earmarked $452,000 to a handful of key advisors, barely two months into his mayorship...
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National
Suitcase homicides: Arrested Korean woman may be extradited ‘soon’ according to NZ Coroner
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 12:57pmThe 42-year-old woman arrested in Korea in relation to the deaths of two children found in suitcases in south Auckland “may...
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Crime
‘Quiet family, normal family’ - Neighbours recall children in suitcase homicides
Friday, 11 November 2022, 7:14amThe Auckland house where two primary school-aged children lived before being murdered in 2018 was a simple brick rental in...
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Education
‘This will be financially devastating for us’: Autistic boy rebuffed by local school
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 8:50amAn autistic 5-year-old boy has been refused enrolment at his local school after he allegedly ran from the grounds and on...
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National
Disgraced film heavyweight hired for renowned NZ director's 'swansong'
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 9:32amA "concerned collective" of film industry figures have formally complained after it emerged an industry heavyweight convicted...
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Sport
'Big life lessons learned' - Kiwi cycling champ Olivia Ray banned for 2.5 years
Friday, 23 September 2022, 10:32amNew Zealand cycling national champion Olivia Ray has been banned for two-and-a-half years from the sport by the United States...
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Crime
'Is anyone's life in danger?': Series of mistakes uncovered over death of woman in car in Remuera
Saturday, 3 September 2022, 9:19amInternal council documents reveal a string of administrative errors leading up to the death of a 72-year-old Auckland woman...
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Crime
Family of young children whose human remains found in suitcases are in Asia
Saturday, 20 August 2022, 9:05amFamily of the two primary school aged children whose remains were found in suitcases bought as part of an online auction...
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News
Human remains in Manurewa suitcases two young children, 'could have been deceased for a number of years'
Thursday, 18 August 2022, 3:52pmThe human remains found in suitcases bought as part of an auction for abandoned goods in a storage unit in South Auckland...
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Crime
'I thought, that's a lot of luggage': Grisly discovery of human remains - and uncertainty over number of victims
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 9:06amA family member of the occupants of an Auckland property who discovered they had unwittingly purchased suitcases containing...
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News
'Literally a nightmare' - Leo Molloy bows out of Auckland mayoral race to prevent Labour win
Saturday, 13 August 2022, 12:08pmTo take Leo Molloy at his word, his shock decision to bow out of the Auckland mayoral race this morning was actually out...
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Politics
Watch: 'I've not died, I'll run again in 2025' - Leo Molloy
Friday, 12 August 2022, 2:54pmControversial businessman Leo Molloy says he will be back for another tilt at the mayoralty in 2025. In a press conference...
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National
Port CEO's trial over killed worker delayed two years: union 'outraged'
Sunday, 7 August 2022, 11:41amA two-year delay to the trial of former Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson on charges related to the death of...
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National
Olivia Podmore death: Sport NZ responds to damning report
Thursday, 21 July 2022, 10:34amA 10-point action plan in response to a damning report into the culture at Cycling NZ following the death of Olympian Olivia...
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Crime
'I had to do something': Auckland retiree and cancer patient fought off knife attacker
Saturday, 25 June 2022, 9:51amKee Lee was taking his daily morning walk to Murrays Bay Beach when a hand grasped his shoulder from behind and spun him...
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National
Broadcasting Minister seeks answers from TVNZ on Kamahl Santamaria
Monday, 30 May 2022, 2:56pmBroadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi has sought assurances from the TVNZ board that proper processes were following when hiring...
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National
Rare prosecution: Ex-Auckland port CEO denies charges over worker's death
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 9:32amFormer Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson has pleaded not guilty to two charges in relation to the death of a...
