Articles by Rachel Maher
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National
Waiuku crash victims named as mother, young daughter, niece
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 8:10amPolice have issued a message on behalf of the families of the woman and two children killed in a crash in Waiuku yesterday,...
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National
'She can be laid to rest': Newborn found at recycling plant to be farewelled 4 yrs after death
Friday, 11 July 2025, 3:43pmA newborn found dead at a recycling plant will be buried in a woven casket by her adoptive community next month, four years...
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National
Car crashes into Hamilton house, driver assaulted by neighbours
Friday, 11 July 2025, 11:22amTwo people are critically ill in a Hamilton hospital after a car crashed into a house, injuring one person, before the neighbours...
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National
Fresh batch of severe weather warnings for rain drenched regions across NZ
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 1:52pmForecasters are warning of a fresh batch of rain that is due to slam already drenched areas of the country tomorrow. The...
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National
Man trapped in car overnight after crashing 15m down bank
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 12:41pmA man had to wait overnight to be rescued after crashing his car 15 metres down a bank on Great Barrier Island. A spokesperson...
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Crime
Man charged with murder after fleeing Hamilton crime scene, car stolen at gunpoint
Thursday, 10 July 2025, 7:27amA 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after stealing a car at gunpoint in an attempt to flee police following an...
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National
'Like the movies': Power pole narrowly misses man’s car during fierce Auckland storm
Friday, 27 June 2025, 11:57amAn Auckland man says he is lucky to be alive after a power pole smashed down just metres from his car as a tornado ripped...
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National
One dead, another critical after car hits tree following South Auckland chase
Friday, 27 June 2025, 8:01amA person is dead and another is critically injured after a car allegedly shoved another off the road following a South Auckland...
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Crime
Baggage handlers arrested as police bust Auckland Airport drug ring
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:01amA major drug-smuggling ring has been busted at Auckland Airport, with police arresting baggage handlers and other airport...
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National
'It's frustrating': Fire truck shortage for supermarket fire angers union
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 1:28pmThe New Zealand firefighter’s union are saying the major blaze in Auckland’s CBD should be a wake-up call for Fire and Emergency...
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Audio
"Very severe penalty": Collins blasts Te Pāti Māori's behaviour while praising van Velden’s c-bomb
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 7:49amJudith Collins calls for “civility” in Parliament after suspending three MPs and attacks on female MPs. Collins praised Act...
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National
'She went flying': Blood gushes from schoolgirl's head after bus crash
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 1:53pmA schoolgirl who suffered a gash on her head and concussion in a bus crash said one second her friend was sitting beside...
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National
'You'll see your son in the flowers': Slain student may be awarded posthumous PhD
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 2:21pmThe University of Auckland is considering awarding Kyle Whorrall, an entomology student killed in Auckland, a posthumous...
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Crime
‘Cops banging on their door’: Neighbour’s sleepless night after Wellington acid attack
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 8:16amA 51-year-old woman has been charged after an acid attack on a man in Wellington. Police were called to a Sim St address...
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National
'Matter of urgency': Police seek silver Mitsubishi linked to Kyle Whorrall homicide probe
Friday, 25 April 2025, 1:48pmPolice are searching for a silver 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis linked to Kyle Whorrall’s alleged murder. Detective Inspector Glenn...
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National
'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:13pmRain is expected in the upper North Island this weekend, with potentially heavy bouts. Temperatures will drop this week,...
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Education
Watch: Auckland school among $100m Govt package to ease school rolls pressure
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:37amEducation Minister Erica Stanford is expected to make an announcement on school property after a critical inquiry. The inquiry,...
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Crime
Grieving parents demand tougher penalties for drugged drivers after daughters’ deaths
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 8:13amGrief-stricken parents are urging harsher penalties for drug-using drivers who cause fatal crashes. Ella-Rose Donker and...
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National
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 10:28amA cold southerly snap brought freezing temperatures to some regions this morning. MetService says cool air flowing from...
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National
Emergency on tarmac as ‘mist’ spotted coming from plane about to depart
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 11:39amEmergency services were called to Auckland Airport after “mist” was spotted from an Air New Zealand flight. The flight to...
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National
Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 12:16pmAn “atmospheric river” is starting to wash over parts of both islands with more than 31 hours of rain - and a whopping 450mm...
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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...
