Articles by Denise Piper
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National
'He does have a hole in his soul': Man who caused death of off-duty policewoman sentenced
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 7:10amThe death of off-duty policewoman Gail Elizabeth Shepherd, hit by a man driving impaired in an unwarranted car, left a huge...
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National
Missing at sea: Mystery surrounds small boat linked to drug importation ring
Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 9:59amA small craft, believed to be involved with a transnational organised crime group, is missing at sea about 50km northeast...
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National
'It's really nasty': Health officials bracing for whooping cough outbreak
Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 12:49pmNorthland’s newborn babies and infants could be at risk from the serious impacts of whooping cough, as health authorities...
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National
Police release images, appeal for information about last man to see Joanna Sione-Lauaki alive
Friday, 13 September 2024, 4:40pmPolice investigating the homicide of Dargaville mother Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki are appealing for witnesses of a man in the...
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National
Pest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and Auckland
Wednesday, 11 September 2024, 3:09pmThe eagle eyes of a Northland Regional Councillor have spotted a new seaweed which is a pest overseas. The red seaweed Asparagopsis...
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National
Police launch homicide investigation into death of mother Joanna Sione-Lauaki
Friday, 6 September 2024, 11:20amPolice have launched a homicide inquiry into the death of mother-of-eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki. Also known as Jo or Jojo,...
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National
Owners say dream shattered after Kāinga Ora buys 35 neighbouring homes
Saturday, 31 August 2024, 11:12amHomeowners who bought in a Whangārei housing development say their dreams have been shattered by anti-social behaviour after...
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National
'It's like she just disappeared': Family of Jo Sione-Lauaki say police suspect foul play
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 6:04amThe family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of...
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National
Parent allegedly tried to take disabled daughter's life, and their own
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 1:25pmA person on trial for attempting to murder their disabled daughter and coerce their spouse into suicide wanted the family...
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National
Businesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off in routine maintenance caused power cut
Monday, 24 June 2024, 4:36pmNorthland businesses are tired and angry with the region’s failing infrastructure, and want compensation from Transpower...
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National
Disability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 12:20pmWhen Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People suddenly announced new restrictions to its purchasing rules last month, it meant...
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Politics
Shane Jones wants oil refinery reopened, says being fossil fuel-free is fanciful
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 4:11pmThe Government is investigating the feasibility of reopening Marsden Point oil refinery in Northland, despite the refiring...
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National
Family of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collision
Monday, 19 February 2024, 3:13pmFamily members of a surfer who suffered critical injuries after colliding with another surfer at a popular Northland beach...
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National
'Two, four, six, eight, this government is out the gate': 1000 people take part in hīkoi to defend te Tiriti o Waitangi
Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 12:36pmA hīkoi in defence of te Tiriti o Waitangi has arrived at its final stop in the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to its own chant...
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National
Fears proposed highway service centre will hurt 'every business' in Waipū
Monday, 1 January 2024, 12:39pmA proposed State Highway 1 service centre - with petrol station, fast-food restaurants and shops - could devastate nearby...
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National
Tears and fears as Ruakākā residents faced with Kāinga Ora’s 50-house plan
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 2:35pmRuakākā residents continue to hold fears over Kāinga Ora’s plans to build a 50-house village in their neighbourhood, with...
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National
New Zealand’s first rabies death reveals horror of disease
Friday, 15 December 2023, 7:08amA study of New Zealand’s first recorded rabies case shows the nightmare of the fatal disease, which can be prevented by vaccine. The...
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National
'Fear in our community' Residents anxious as Kāinga Ora plans 50-house village
Thursday, 7 December 2023, 12:15pmElderly residents are anxious as Kāinga Ora’s plans for redevelopment in Ruakākā threatens a major upheaval to their way...
