Articles by Jazlyn Whales
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National
'I braced for an impact': Invercargill woman heard speeding car moments before fatal crash
Monday, 23 March 2026, 3:12pmAn Invercargill resident awakened by a speeding car braced for impact moments before a loud crash that left one dead, in...
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National
Westport to lose only direct Wellington flight within weeks as service faces axe
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 3:38pmWestport is on the brink of losing its only direct air link to the capital, with flights to Wellington set to be axed by...
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National
Pair narrowly avoid fiery, deadly Lindis Pass crash before racing to help with extinguishers
Monday, 16 March 2026, 8:59pmTwo friends who narrowly avoided a fiery two-vehicle fatal crash in Central Otago have spoken about rushing to help and sourcing...
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National
'He’s a miracle': Boy escapes with bumps and bruises after being hit and trapped under car
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 1:47pmThe aunt of a 5-year-old boy says it was a miracle her nephew escaped with only bumps and bruises after being hit by a car...
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National
Christchurch Ryman village takes new name in honour of Sir Richard Hadlee
Friday, 13 February 2026, 2:47pmA Christchurch retirement village has scored a new name that honours a New Zealand cricket legend. The Ryman Healthcare Northwood...
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National
Argentine hiker missing on South Island mountain one year: Mother mourns ‘absence that hurts’
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 1:01pmThe mother of an Argentine hiker who disappeared on a popular South Island walking track more than a year ago says she continues...
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National
Diesel fumes linger as capsized tour boat left 'well wedged' on Akaroa rocks
Monday, 2 February 2026, 11:52amA tour boat that capsized off a Canterbury coastline is firmly wedged on rocks and badly damaged, with diesel fumes lingering...
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National
Dunedin fire tragedy: Mum risks life to save dog as home destroyed
Monday, 2 February 2026, 10:29amThe owner of a much-loved family dog ran back into a house engulfed in flames in a desperate attempt to save her “best little...
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National
Storm devastation revealed: Photos show scale of damage
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 1:04pmSevere weather has forced evacuations, triggered rescues and caused widespread disruption across the upper North Island as...
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National
'Well-liked and respected': Young tramper mourned by community after body found near Lake Ōhau
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 9:27amTributes have poured in for a “well-liked and respected” tramper who died while hiking in the Lake Ōhau area. Teams searching...
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National
Strangulation risk: Coroner urges redesign of slat beds after toddler's death
Friday, 12 December 2025, 7:11amThis article may be distressing for some readers. A Canterbury toddler died after he was strangled by a loose fabric strap...
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National
South Otago logging truck crash: Driver airlifted with serious injuries
Monday, 1 December 2025, 2:02pmA driver has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after his logging truck rolled off the road in South Otago...
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National
E-scooter ignites late-night blaze inside Christchurch home
Monday, 1 December 2025, 1:41pmAn e-scooter has burst into flames, igniting a blaze inside a Christchurch home. Fire and Emergency said crews responded...
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National
Air NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this evening
Sunday, 30 November 2025, 8:40amAir New Zealand says aircraft grounded by a global software fault are expected to be back in service by this evening. Yesterday,...
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National
Respected Wanaka guide among two killed near Aoraki Mt Cook summit
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 8:19amA man who died alongside a client while trying to ascend Aoraki Mt Cook was an internationally recognised Wānaka-based mountain...
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National
Two climbers dead after fall near Aoraki Mt Cook summit, night rescue operation revealed
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 2:30pmWork is under way to recover the bodies of two climbers who died while trying to ascend Aoraki Mt Cook last night. Canterbury...
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National
Two climbers dead after fall near Aoraki Mt Cook summit, night rescue operation revealed
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 10:38amWork is underway to recover the bodies of two climbers who died while attempting to ascend Aoraki Mt Cook last night. Canterbury...
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Crime
Emergency crews rush to serious multi-car crash on West Coast
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:36pmEmergency services are responding to a multi-vehicle crash on the South Island’s West Coast, with a major incident support...
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Crime
Dunedin man accused of using explosives to ignite abandoned house
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:32pmA man has been charged after allegedly using explosives to start a fire at an abandoned house in Dunedin this week. Police...
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Crime
Teen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truck
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 1:25pmAn 18-year-old woman has died two days after suffering critical injuries in a crash between a car and truck in Manawatū. Police...
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National
Canterbury crash leaves three injured, one airlifted to hospital in serious condition
Monday, 17 November 2025, 4:02pmThree people have been injured after a two-vehicle crash between Twizel and Omarama in Canterbury. Emergency services responded...
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National
Good Samaritan attacked after being lured from home to help woman
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:43pmPolice are appealing for information after a man was lured out of his home and seriously assaulted on the pretence of helping...
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National
Ancient billfish find becomes lasting tribute to Otago scientist
Monday, 10 November 2025, 4:14pmA new species of fossil billfish has been named after a world-leading palaeontologist from the University of Otago. A paper...
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National
Car used in Queenstown liquor burglary found submerged in Lake Wakatipu
Monday, 10 November 2025, 3:53pmQueenstown police are appealing for information after a burglary in Remarkables Park led to a vehicle being abandoned and...
