Articles by Shannon Pitman
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Crime
Meth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts
Friday, 18 April 2025, 1:52pmA methamphetamine dealer who has been battling addiction for 23 years has proven to the court that he has turned his life...
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National
'Tragic accident': Baby died after slipping down side of cot
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 3:18pmThe failure of a cot’s structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby’s tragic death after he...
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Crime
‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts did
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 3:54pmWhen Anthony Harrison tried to explain how linseed oil caused a fire that destroyed his work shed, a judge said his story...
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Crime
'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash
Saturday, 12 April 2025, 1:16pmA couple dedicated to serving the vulnerable had their lives shattered on what was meant to be the start of a joyful family...
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Crime
‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptop
Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 10:27amWARNING: This story deals with child sexual exploitation material and may be upsetting. A laptop technician made a startling...
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Crime
Unrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty
Monday, 7 April 2025, 8:18pmA woman who lost her partner at the hands of a drunk driver put her 4-year-old nephew’s life at risk when she drove drunk...
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National
‘Prolific burglary offending’: Writing on the wall for man who broke into 23 homes
Friday, 4 April 2025, 6:20pmA man who broke into 23 homes, stole three vehicles and went joyriding in other cars that were later recovered got a reality...
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Upper North Island
Mental health concerns raised in unrelated Northland murder cases
Friday, 4 April 2025, 6:18pmTwo men facing unrelated murder charges have been unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health. Today,...
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National
‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer
Monday, 24 March 2025, 1:15pmEight children drowned in the 2021-2022 summer, with incidents in rivers, pools, and lakes. Coroner Michael Robb has released...
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Crime
‘She was saying stop’: Teen says she was raped twice by friend during movie nights
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 9:11pmWARNING: This article discusses allegations of sexual assault and may be upsetting to some readers. A teen who was allegedly...
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Crime
'Trial must be brought to an end': Murder case unexpectedly halted
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 1:49pmA murder trial into its second week has been unexpectedly brought to an end. Quinntinn Davis, his wife Denise Davis and...
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Crime
Witness claims coach accused of inappropriate relationship with girl, 14, said ‘I’ll do what I want'
Monday, 10 March 2025, 11:50amWARNING: This article discusses allegations of sexual assault and may be upsetting to some readers. A concerned mother testified...
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Crime
‘It was manipulation’: Sport coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yo
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:54amWARNING: This article discusses allegations of sexual assault and may be upsetting to some readers. A sports coach who saw...
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National
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after violent incidents and cat shootings
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:49pmA Kāinga Ora resident managed to terrorise his community in just three weeks before being evicted and ending up behind bars...
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Crime
‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind bars
Monday, 3 March 2025, 8:54pmA Vietnamese man who allegedly paid $45,000 for a painting job and a New Zealand visa was instead put to work in an inner-city...
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National
Elderly tenant told to ‘p*** off’ by landlords when he complained about noise
Sunday, 23 February 2025, 2:29pmAn elderly tenant who complained to his landlords about the noise on the shared property - and said it was interfering with...
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Crime
Indecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leader
Friday, 21 February 2025, 7:11amNgāpuhi leader Raniera (Sonny) Tau was jailed for indecent assault after a seven-year legal battle. The victim, assaulted...
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Crime
‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designer
Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 7:11amAfter Samantha Williams was hit and killed by a drink-driver while heading north to visit family, her grieving mother sang...
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National
‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 1:12pmResidents endured six months of noise from Danielle Leaf-Marsh’s rental home, including barking dogs and loud music. Kāinga...
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Crime
Brothers admit role in fatal attack that claimed hero's life at service station
Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 8:34amTwo brothers have admitted their roles in the death of Shayden Perkinson on the morning their trial was to start. Samson...
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National
Wetland suffers significant damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields
Sunday, 9 February 2025, 4:35pmNorthland’s largest wetland suffered damage after livestock entry, pesticide use, and illegal drains. Kaimaumau-Motutangi...
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Crime
‘I will never see him again’: Mum’s grief after son killed in hit and run
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 2:27pmMore than two years after Damon Clark’s body was found on the side of the road next to a waterfall in the Brynderwyn Hills,...
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Crime
Black Power member jailed after birthday celebration erupted into pub brawl
Monday, 20 January 2025, 8:56pmA night out celebrating a birthday turned into an all-out brawl after a group were set on by three men fuelled by alcohol...
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National
'Destroy her:' How a 16yo kitchen hand fought back against unfair dismissal - and won
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 4:15pmAfter eight months working as a kitchen hand, a 16-year-old says she felt backed into a corner by her employer who told her...
