Natalie Akoorie
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Past articles by Natalie:
Legal challenge to Three Waters reforms dismissed as bid to influence legislation
What the High Court said about a district council's challenge to Three Waters legislation. → Read More
Allegations of neglect in disabled home spark urgent call for answers by Ministry
Whaikaha, Ministry of the Disabled, considers investigation into allegations of neglect. → Read More
Complaints laid after woman found in own faeces weighing 35kg at home for disabled
Anna Mills was severely underweight, unable to sit up in her soiled bed, sister claims. → Read More
Inquest delays and coronial inequity 'traumatising, dehumanising' for grieving whānau
The mother of a young man who took his own life wants a faster and fairer coronial system. → Read More
Oranga Tamariki failed to do 'bare minimum' to help abused Malachi Subecz before death
Litany of failures by Oranga Tamariki inaction before death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz. → Read More
Fat, rags block pipe, cause sewage to flow into city stream unchecked for six days
Half an Olympic size swimming pool worth of untreated wastewater polluted a city stream. → Read More
Almost $30k raised for climbing safety through Kimi Worrell Foundation stolen by friend
The Kimi Worrell Foundation was set up after she died to raise money for climbing safety. → Read More
Murder accused Aaron Wilson abused, loses name suppression in High Court appearance
The man accused of murdering a woman in Cambridge last night can now be named. → Read More
Craig Hayes ended his 20-year meth addiction through the alcohol and drug court
The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court only operates in Auckland and Hamilton. → Read More
Late skipper Mel Bolton wins case against Auckland Council over storm-damaged yacht
When a skipper asked Auckland Council to pay for storm damage to his yacht, it said no. → Read More
Public service lost sight of human beings at centre of abuse
A senior public servant has apologised for the way victims of state abuse were treated. → Read More
Escalating anger and an obsession with payback: Why Adrian Phillips murdered Bayden Williams
Adrian Phillips and Bayden Williams were once friends. Now one is dead, the other jailed. → Read More
'Horrifying': Laws allowing consent as a court defence for sex with a minor need reform
Campaign for consent law reform gains momentum through petition to Parliament. → Read More
Tenancy Tribunal rules body corporate doing all it can to fix ongoing balcony leak
A leak has prevented Pamela Skittrup from selling her apartment. She's at her wits' end. → Read More
Tauranga Boys' College historical sexual abuse: Mother's letter to PM David Lange in Pinky Green case revealed
The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation. → Read More
Kopu shooting murder trial: Adrian Phillips found guilty by jury
A jury has found Adrian Phillips guilty of murdering father-of-one Bayden Williams. → Read More
Kopu shooting: Accused Adrian Phillips describes burns that led to mental decline
Adrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams. → Read More
Man impersonates police, uses red and blue flashing lights to pull over drivers
A man due to be sentenced for impersonating police failed to appear in court. → Read More
Murder accused Adrian Phillips did not act as a 'Rambo' in death of Bayden William
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020. → Read More
Developer, council, trades ordered to pay for botched build that resulted in leaky home
Judge rules in favour of former editor left with substantial repair bill for leaky home. → Read More