Articles by Shannon Pitman
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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...
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Crime
Man, 28, charged with murder of Thames victim, appears in court
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 4:29pmThe 28-year-old man charged with murdering 60-year-old Maxwell Connor in Thames earlier this week has appeared in court. The...
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Upper North Island
Fined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court orders
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 5:42pmA Malaysian-born forestry giant, Ernslaw One, continues to remain at the centre of the storm after wreaking havoc on Te Tairāwhiti’s...
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National
Teen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar role
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 11:22amA teenage building apprentice was left confused when he suddenly received two weeks’ notice and was told there was not enough...
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National
Verbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates
Sunday, 5 January 2025, 9:00amVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls where security officers are often outnumbered are becoming all too common in government...
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Crime
'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemes
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 9:39amAn experienced fraudster not only preyed on desperate families looking for rental properties but allegedly left her own children...
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National
Postvention as prevention: A Māori approach to suicide support
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3:44pmNorthland coroner Tania Tetitaha has held an inquest into the deaths of six young people. Her findings are due in 2025. Hamuera...
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National
Seventy-hour weeks and no pay: Worker's nightmare in NZ superette
Saturday, 23 November 2024, 1:04pmWorking 70-hour work weeks for five weeks, with only four days off, was an immigrant’s reality when he arrived in New Zealand...
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National
Youth suicide inquest: Teen’s cryptic message to his mum on final night
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 8:56pmA coroner’s inquest into the deaths of six Northland young people, including Martin Loeffen-Romagnoli, has revealed systemic...
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National
'The end result is out of all magnitude': Driver's carelessness claims motorcyclist's life
Monday, 11 November 2024, 3:45pmA moment of carelessness pulling out of a driveway tragically ended the life of a man out enjoying a Sunday afternoon motorbike...
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National
No crisis team available: Teen who overdosed sent home, parents told to 'keep an eye on her'
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 8:44pmA four-week coroner’s inquest is under way in Whangārei into the suspected suicides of six youths in 2018 and 2020. Hamuera...
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National
'Love wasn't enough': Grieving mum speaks at inquest into six youth suicides
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 8:34pmWARNING: This article discusses suicide and may be upsetting to some readers. Bullying, mental health, relationships and...
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Crime
Inmate tries to kill two prisoners, cut off own body parts – court finds him sane
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 11:37amAnthony John Wheble has tried to kill two fellow inmates with shanks, sliced off parts of his own ears, an eyelid and a finger...
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Crime
'I looked back and he was gone': Harrowing moments of school caving tragedy revealed
Friday, 18 October 2024, 3:39pmAs a cave filled with rising floodwaters in a matter of minutes, 17 students found themselves in a fight for survival as...
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Crime
'Stolen our legacy': Teen killed by drunk driver doing 165km/h
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 7:10amWhen Northland teen Jaedyn-Reign Mafi missed his bus to Auckland he convinced his dad to drive him, despite his mum’s request...
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Crime
'Convict me': Cannabis advocate asks for jail time
Saturday, 5 October 2024, 3:41pmWhen Brian Borland stood before a jury defending himself on cannabis charges he told them they had no option but to find...
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Crime
'I still hate you:' Dad jailed for subjecting sons to years of sadistic abuse
Friday, 27 September 2024, 7:13amWARNING: This article discusses child abuse and may be upsetting to some readers. For decades, their cries went unheard,...
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Crime
'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cult
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 9:02pmWARNING: This article deals with sexual abuse of children and may be upsetting to some readers. A Northland man’s sexual...
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National
'We trusted you:' Woman stole from Rebel Sport and friend who gave her a job
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 6:28amA trusted friend, former sports physio and a respected community figure exploited relationships with friends to steal from...
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National
Tide turns for troubled luxury resort after a win in court
Sunday, 28 July 2024, 3:54pmA resort with a debt of more than $100,000 for employment-related breaches has had a turn of events with a recent win in...
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National
Member of cult dubbed 'most dangerous' by Chinese media allowed to stay in NZ
Saturday, 27 July 2024, 3:31pmA member of the Church of Almighty God, which has been branded by Chinese media as “the most dangerous cult” and allegedly...
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Crime
Suspicious girlfriend unearths man's 20 years of sexual offending
Monday, 8 July 2024, 8:57pmWARNING: This article deals with sexual abuse and may be upsetting to some readers. A man’s predatory offending against women...
