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1 week ago | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Natasha Gordon |Rachel Maher
Auckland ferry services and flights have been cancelled due to ex-tropical Cyclone Tam’s impact. Major roads in Northland are flooded, with motorists rescued from stranded vehicles. Thousands of Northlanders could be without power for three days as winds and rain continue. An elderly couple in Mairangi Bay were trapped in their home by a fallen tree. MetService warns of continued strong winds and heavy rain across the North Island.
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1 week ago | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Natasha Gordon |Cherie Howie
Hone Hillman, 9, held a garage sale to fund a trip to visit his cousin. Air New Zealand offered Hillman a dream trip to Disneyland once his health improves. The community donated generously, restoring Hillman’s father’s hope in humanity. A young boy with a brain tumour who resorted to a garage sale to save for a flight to visit family has been offered a dream trip to Disneyland when his health improves.
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1 week ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Natasha Gordon |Cherie Howie
Air New Zealand was one of the many organisations that offered to help Hillman. Samuelu said Air New Zealand told them the airline wanted to gift him flights to Disneyland, or any other overseas destination. Hone’s father said seeing his son’s smile today was unbelievable: “I’ve been crying, I’ve got no words”.
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2 weeks ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | David Williams |Natasha Gordon
Simon Bird’s niece Christina told the Herald her uncle’s death came as a shock for the entire family. The family of Wellington man Simon Bird have described the 65-year-old as a “loyal and generous” person who loved a good laugh. Police confirmed they were treating the death as a homicide. Wellington police urge calm after recent violent crimes, assuring they are separate incidents.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Natasha Gordon
A group of kayakers was rescued after being blown off course near the Whangamatā coast this morning. A police spokesperson said three people were rescued after they were alerted to the kayakers who were unable to make it to shore at 8.40am near Donut Island. Police said a fourth member of the group, on a paddleboard, was also unaccounted for.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Natasha Gordon
Warning: Mentions rape, sexual assault. Outraged Auckland festivalgoers are demanding refunds from Eden Fest following a spate of headline acts pulling out and claims of “unprofessional” treatment from organisers. The much-awaited event is taking place at Trusts Arena in Henderson today with headlining acts including Jorja Smith and Rema. What once appeared to be a stocked lineup quickly unravelled when two headliners, singer Miguel and rapper Busta Rhymes, voluntarily pulled out.
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Sep 28, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Natasha Gordon
Matt Scott (left) and his identical twin brother Justin. Surfer Matthew Scott slammed head-first into the sand bar at Mangawhai Heads and was critically injured on February 18. The injury left him a quadriplegic, with an incomplete spinal cord injury. Scott spent four months in a spinal unit and is now recovering at home in Mangawhai - with specialist care in AucklandMatthew Scott was living his best life riding the familiar Sunday waves at the Mangawhai Heads Bar when tragedy struck.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Natasha Gordon
- Thousands of public rubbish bins have been removed around Auckland as part of a council cost-saving drive - Auckland Council said it plans to remove 30% of the region’s public rubbish bins - and save ratepayers at least $9 million - But it has led to complaints about overflowing bins and increased litter following their removal Outraged Aucklanders have discovered a large rubbish bin graveyard in central Auckland after the mass removal of public bins earlier this year.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
nzherald.co.nz | Natasha Gordon
Thousands of public rubbish bins have been removed around Auckland as part of a council cost-saving driveAuckland Council said it plans to remove 30% of the region’s public rubbish bins - and save ratepayers at least $9 millionBut it has led to complaints about overflowing bins and increased litter following their removalOutraged Aucklanders have discovered a large rubbish bin graveyard in central Auckland after the mass removal of public bins earlier this year.
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Sep 14, 2024 | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Natasha Gordon
A car was allegedly stolen at gunpoint during a private vehicle sale in South Auckland. A Police spokesperson said they are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred during the sale in Mangere yesterday afternoon. The incident happened about 1.40pm on Cleek Road, when the victims were approached by at least three individuals. Police say one person allegedly presented a firearm during the incident which forced the victims to abandon their belongings.
