Articles by Katie Oliver
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National
‘It was vicious’: Dramatic conclusion to police chase across Auckland
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 1:38pmDramatic footage has emerged of the final moments a driver chased by up to 20 police cars is pulled from his vehicle cornered...
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National
'Such a tragedy': Teen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start university
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 2:47pmThe teen who died while swimming at a Christchurch beach was just about to start university. Cale Wills, 19, was swimming...
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National
‘Track them down’: Fury over campaign to hunt down Israeli soldiers holidaying in NZ
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 10:18amA hotline for reporting Israeli soldiers holidaying in New Zealand has been labelled “hateful” and “antisemitic”. Palestinian...
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National
A perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accident
Saturday, 25 January 2025, 9:25amIt’s been a year since parents Adrian Chen and Deb Fung lost their little girl, Tegan, in the rapids of Marian Creek in Fiordland...
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National
Goat Island Reserve: Second boat allegedly poaching in protected sea zone in single day
Friday, 10 January 2025, 2:46pmA second boat has allegedly been caught illegally fishing at one of Auckland’s most popular marine reserves, on the same...
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National
Knifepoint carjacking leads to hours-long chase, police car rammed
Friday, 10 January 2025, 1:38pmA man has been found hiding up a tree after allegedly stealing a vehicle at knifepoint, driving dangerously through northern...
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World
Kiwi in Los Angeles describes ‘ghost town’ as wildfires rampage across the city
Friday, 10 January 2025, 1:33pmA Kiwi caught in the Los Angeles inferno has revealed what the city has been like during the fire, describing the city like...
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National
The woman whose dog detected her cancer before doctors did
Sunday, 5 January 2025, 8:55amIn the lead-up to Sheila Hailstone’s cancer diagnosis, months before she even noticed a breast lump herself, her dog, Plum...
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National
The shark that cleared Ōhope Beach
Monday, 30 December 2024, 1:37pmA 2m shark was seen swimming in the shallows at Ōhope Beach on Friday. A man who was in the water with his children at the...
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National
Five dead in four days after ‘vehicle incident’ in Napier
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 9:10amFive people have died over four days after a “vehicle incident” in Napier overnight. The incident, on Nuffield Ave in Marewa,...
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National
Driver dead after car crashes into house, resident injured, taken to hospital
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 12:43pmOne person has died after a vehicle crashed into a house in New Plymouth. Police received a report of a vehicle colliding...
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National
'A lot of zeroes': Central Otago family $5m richer after Powerball win
Monday, 23 December 2024, 3:44pmA Central Otago family has paid off the mortgage and is planning a South Island trip after scooping $5 million in a Powerball...
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National
Victim of Christchurch house fire named
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 2:13pmThe victim of a fatal house fire in Christchurch last week has been named by police. Corrina Angelique Smith, 53, was known...
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National
Probe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 1:09pmPopular Christchurch zoo, Orana Wildlife Park was hit with a raft of allegations earlier this year. Claims included several...
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National
Watch: 'I’m giving ya 30 seconds': Mitre 10 worker threatens ute driver with forklift
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:33amFootage shows a Mitre 10 staff member using a forklift to threaten a ute driver in East Auckland. Mitre 10 has launched...
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National
Canterbury scrub fires 'rapidly grown' in size, strong lead on cause
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:11pmA series of scrub fires near Christchurch has destroyed one structure while spurring a large-scale firefighting response...
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National
Tinder dry: Large-scale response after series of bush fires spark near train lines
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:01pmA series of scrub fires near Christchurch has prompted a large-scale and destroyed one structure. Four helicopters and eight...
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National
‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 7:08amRespected Canterbury farmer Chris Allen died on Monday after he was electrocuted while fixing a garage door. Emergency services...
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National
Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 4:34pmFirefighters have returned to two previously contained wildfires in the Canterbury region after they flared back up. Fire...
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National
Person dies in Christchurch house fire
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 1:56pmA person had been found dead following a serious house fire which blocked off several Christchurch streets. Emergency services...
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National
'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in workplace accident
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 11:58amA well-known Canterbury farmer has died following a workplace incident in Mid Canterbury yesterday. Emergency services responded...
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National
Canterbury Bridge Hill doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control
Friday, 6 December 2024, 2:12pmThe massive Canterbury blaze that caused multiple evacuations has nearly doubled in size overnight to about 980ha. A main...
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National
'Absolute tragedy': Memorial service planned for man missing on Aoraki Mt Cook
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 2:37pmThree men haven’t been found on Aoraki Mt Cook after they were reported missing on Monday, December 2. Weather conditions...
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National
Aoraki Mt Cook search: Police reveal grave concerns for missing climbers
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 12:51pmPolice have grave concerns for the three foreign climbers missing on Aoraki Mt Cook and say they will not be able to continue...
