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Within days of arriving in NZ, Aussie man helped scam 71yo out of $150k
The reluctant NZ resident wants to make up for the fraud – with volunteer work, not cash.
‘A delightful person’: Community mourns loss of prominent businessman after plane crash
Ivan van de Water was a respected member of the Gore community.
'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500
It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in Gore driveway
The child died in Gore Hospital a short time later.
'Incredibly Auckland-centric': Bid to scrap licensing trust 'monopolies' slammed as misguided
Act MP proposed a member’s bill to abolish the remaining alcohol licensing trusts.
'Give people their freedom back': MP's push to end licensing trusts
'Monopoly' for selling alcohol labelled an 'outdated, nanny state throwback'.
‘Our whole world has been shattered’: Emotional hearing phase of Lachie Jones' inquest ends
The coroner hears heartfelt statements from the child's parents.
Lachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s death
The inquest is in its second phase.
Lachie Jones inquest: Woman claims she was told toddler was thrown in pond
The inquest is in its second phase.
'Dangerous excessive speeds': Motorist drove at more than 150km/h then fled police
The driver faces charges including failing to stop, dangerous driving and drugs charges.
Gore toddler's death staged to look like an accident, ex-detective says
The former investigator believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death.
Lachie Jones inquest: 'The most likely explanation is drowning' - expert
The inquest has entered its second fixture.
Lachie Jones coronial inquest: Second part of investigation into toddler's death to begin
Jones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.
Heartbroken mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silence
Michelle Officer gives exclusive interview, speaks of loss, heartbreak and accusations.
Gore mayor admits he considered resigning amid ‘horrible’ council rift
But Ben Bell says he and his council have now 'found out how to gel'.
'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday Honour
NZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.
Lachie Jones inquest: Police dog handler says no sign boy climbed over fence
The police hat Lachie had been wearing was floating in the water nearby.
Did Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquest
Ben Tomsett reports after a three-week inquest hearing into the Gore toddler's 2019 death.
Lachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidence
The inquest is in its third and final week.
'Botched-up police job': Lachie Jones' dad disputes timeline around son's death
Paul Jones believes his son was murdered.
Lachie Jones inquest: Detective would have done things differently
David Kennelly said 'In hindsight, we should have locked the scene down'.
Lachie Jones inquest: Brother calls accusation he helped dispose of body 'disgusting'
His mother and younger brother also gave evidence earlier in the inquest.
Neighbour of Lachie Jones says she heard toddler in her laundry on night of disappearance
Neighbour reveals she looked at the gate to the oxidation ponds but did not go over it.
Half-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his death
The half-brother of Lachlan Jones gave evidence on day three of the inquest.
'I wish I was with my wee boy': Mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silence
The court heard of the toddler's last moments before he disappeared from his family home.
'Unimaginable': Inquest into death of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones begins
Today is the first of 15 days in the inquest.
What happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?
Inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones begins today.