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Demelza Leslie

Wellington

Political Reporter at Freelance

Freelance Reporter, business manager and mum.

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  • Loafers Lodge tragedy: Four in court on manslaughter charges

    1 week ago | 1news.co.nz | Demelza Leslie

    Four people appeared in the High Court in Wellington today on charges of manslaughter relating to the fatal Loafers Lodge fire. Name suppression was lifted for Gregory Mein, but remains in place for the three other accused. An argument for their case for continued name suppression will be heard next Friday. All four have been remanded on bail. Mein entered a plea of not guilty on all charges, and one other, a 58-year-old man also entered a not guilty plea. No trial date has been set.

  • Wellington-based DJ Tessa Hills AKA Messie invited to play at Glastonbury after whirlwind three months

    Jun 14, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Demelza Leslie

    Wellington-based DJ Tessa Hills AKA Messie has been invited to play at Glastonbury after a whirlwind three months. Credits: Newshub A Wellington-based DJ has been invited to play at the Glastonbury music festival in the UK, after a whirlwind three months. Originally from Gisborne, 21-year-old Tessa Hills was picked up by UK star Fred Again during his recent Australia tour and is now scheduled to perform on the Shangri-La stage on June 28.

  • Climate activists force New Plymouth oil and gas conference online due to threat of protest

    Jun 9, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Demelza Leslie

    Resources Minister Shane Jones has dismissed what he calls "eco-rabble", calling protesters hypocrites for shutting down a New Plymouth oil and gas conference. Credits: Newshub Climate activists have forced an oil and gas conference in New Plymouth online, due to the "significant threat" of protest. Resources Minister Shane Jones has dismissed what he calls "eco-rabble", calling protesters hypocrites for shutting it down.

  • Experts warn medicine shortage is putting lives at risk

    May 27, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Demelza Leslie

    A global medicine shortage has some experts warning the scarcity is putting lives at risk. Credits: Image - Getty Images; Video - Newshub A global medicine shortage is forcing thousands of New Zealanders to switch their medication, with some experts warning the scarcity of some drugs is putting lives at risk. New Zealand has faced ongoing supply issues since COVID-19 and the problem has been getting worse.

  • 'You'll never do that again': Kiwi rider Duncan beats bleak outlook to reach Paris Paralympics

    May 7, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Demelza Leslie

    Levin dressage rider Louise Duncan has been named in the New Zealand Paralympic team for Paris.  Riding her mount Showcase BC, she will be the fourth-ever New Zealand equestrian to compete at the Paralympics. The last few months have been a whirlwind for Duncan, 35, with a national dressage title at Taupo and a last-minute dash to compete at Melbourne all worth it, after securing a spot on the Paralympic team. "It's incredible, it feels like a dream," she said.

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Demelza Leslie
Demelza Leslie @demelzaleslie
28 Mar 23

RT @Mihi_Forbes: So many abuse stories shared by women in past day where offenders predominately men have not been held accountable, charge…

Demelza Leslie
Demelza Leslie @demelzaleslie
27 Feb 23

Welcome to the last official day of summer. I don't know whether to cry or laugh.

Demelza Leslie
Demelza Leslie @demelzaleslie
26 Feb 23

Police say 4 people remain missing/uncontactable, nearly 2 weeks on from Cyclone Gabrielle.