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Past articles by Sophie:

Three homes evacuated after landslide in Wellington

Three fire trucks are currently at the scene. → Read More

Wellington man says stranger saved his life after he was attacked in central city

'If she hadn't done something, who knows if I'd be talking to you right now.' → Read More

Wellington Hospital warned by WorkSafe after staff exposed to exhaust fumes from diesel heater

One worker described 'burning lungs' and says he still feels disorientated months later. → Read More

Antibiotics during pregnancy could increase risk of asthma in children, Kiwi-led study shows

Results were consistent regardless of which trimester the antibiotics were prescribed. → Read More

Ambulance failed to arrive for 'badly' injured pregnant woman

The woman was knocked unconscious when she hit her head and fell on her stomach. → Read More

Wellington Hospital: Woman claims she sat in urine-soaked clothes for six hours in Wellington ED

Her catheter broke and she was told no one had the time to change her. → Read More

Injured paraglider in hospital after Redcliffs, Christchurch rescue

The paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff. → Read More

Back to the office: The Great Hybrid Return to Work

How and where we work has been changed forever because of Covid - here's what to expect. → Read More

Parliament protest: Jacinda Ardern came into contact with Covid-infected cops while thanking them

The PM was 'doing the rounds of police contingents to thank them for their work'. → Read More

Research shows New Zealand life expectancy dropped in 2021, after 2020 increase

The average Kiwi was expected to live to be 81.99 in 2021, a drop of 0.37 years from 2020. → Read More

Parliament protests: Health officials decided Covid testing of portaloos could 'undermine' negotiations

Health authorities planned to collect 'portaloo effluent' on the protest's second weekend. → Read More

Missing Manukau Harbour jet-skier found in late night rescue

The alarm was raised after the jet-skier didn't return from his trip the previous night. → Read More

Parliament protest: Security increased before possible action in Wellington tomorrow

Protesters not allowed on Parliament grounds while repairs from earlier action under way. → Read More

Parliament occupation: Wellington police planning for potential Covid 19 protest

Unite group says they are 'reasonable Kiwis' and their cause is as important as ever. → Read More

Father and son survive hours in the water after boat capsizes in Firth of Thames, lives saved by lifejackets

They were found at Ponui Island at 12.23am, more than six hours after their boat sank. → Read More

Biker gang attack: Victim still 'fighting for his life', says relative

The man has been in ICU since the attack and has not regained consciousness. → Read More

Wairarapa nurses say DHB failed to act on unsafe staff levels after concerns raised

Health and safety concerns including staffing were raised with Wairarapa DHB last month. → Read More

Covid 19 coronavirus Omicron outbreak: Auckland 10-year-old documents Covid experience

Siaan documented her experience with Covid for 112 whānau around Aotearoa. → Read More

Parliament protest: 1700 complaints - but police back 'proportionate' use of force during unlawful occupation

1700 complaints - but police defend action during unlawful Parliament occupation. → Read More

Covid 19 Omicron outbreak: Wellington Free Ambulance urges people to keep 111 for emergencies following record calls

Sunday was the busiest non-New Year's Eve period ever, says Wellington Free Ambulance. → Read More