Articles by Lochlan Lineham
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Politics
'Penk panther': Minister to fight boxing bout to support 'local legend'
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 1:48pmBuilding and Construction Minister Chris Penk will swap suit and tie for boxing gloves as “The Penk Panther” in a bout to...
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National
Strong incoming winds could force lane closures on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 2:12pmA red heavy rain warning has been issued as a significant weather event bears down on the upper North Island. A deep sub-tropical...
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Auckland
'Sleepless most of night': Resident rushes to help after crash which killed child
Monday, 16 March 2026, 1:11pmA resident rushed to the scene of a fatal crash near his home after he heard a loud bang and people shouting the name of...
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National
Penguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputated
Friday, 13 March 2026, 3:27pmA penguin had its flipper amputated after being found on a bus lane of Auckland’s harbour bridge. In late January, the wild...
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National
Watch: Video shows full new east-west train run through City Rail Link tunnels
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 3:07pmAuckland Transport has released footage of what the new train journey from east to west will look like once the City Rail...
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National
Seniors stranded in Doha amid outbreak of war feel ‘on holiday’ after Kiwi steps in
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 11:21amThree New Zealanders stranded in Qatar amid escalating hostilities in the region feel like they’re “actually on holiday”...
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Wellington
Wellington Water chair quits after 'catastrophic' sewage spill
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 8:19amThe Chair of Wellington Water has resigned following the “catastrophic failure” at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant,...
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National
Kiwi rapper escapes assault conviction after stoush over parking Lamborghini in disabled space
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 9:38amA Kiwi rapper’s potential musical career in the United States has helped save him from an assault conviction. Lamborghini-driving...
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National
One seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crash
Sunday, 1 February 2026, 2:31pmA two-vehicle crash in Matamata has left one person seriously injured. The accident on Puketutu Rd, between Matai and Buckland...
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National
Weather update: Storm-hit regions to face strong winds and thunderstorms this weekend
Friday, 23 January 2026, 1:28pmDays after a tropical storm ravaged parts of the North Island, causing devastating slips and flooding, thunderstorms and...
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National
'Slop': Woolworths pulls sale of $15 per kg mystery meat
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:36pmWoolworths has stopped selling a selection of deli meat off-cuts, which was priced higher per kilogram than some fresh meat. An...
