Articles by Anna Leask
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National
'This has been our toughest year': Pet Refuge overwhelmed as violence spikes
Monday, 1 December 2025, 10:07amAs Christmas approaches, the charity that shelters pets from violent homes is facing its toughest year yet – with demand...
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National
Kiwi women named after $37m meth haul at Melbourne Airport
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:25pmThe two New Zealand women accused of importing 36kg of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth $37.7 million, into Australia...
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National
Disgraced surgeon jailed for attempted murder of landlord warned by Parole Board for victim ‘threats’
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 9:27amThe prominent Christchurch eye surgeon and partner of a district court judge jailed for attempting to murder his landlord...
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National
Deadly revenge: Three men found guilty of murder after $60k meth theft
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 12:42pmA jury has returned verdicts in the trial of four people accused of murdering Waimata man Anaru Moana in 2021 and dumping...
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National
'A lesson to us all': Teen's tragic death followed online grooming and exposure to porn
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 7:22amWarning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers. A teenager who developed post-traumatic...
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National
The Russian mystery of a Kiwi who went to trace his Tsarist roots and vanished
Sunday, 2 November 2025, 8:29amNearly two decades after Kevin Borcovsky vanished in Russia, his family remain in limbo. Despite early signs pointing to...
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Crime
Eye surgeon who tried to kill landlord on how people now treat him on the golf course
Friday, 17 October 2025, 8:59amThe prominent Christchurch eye surgeon and partner of a district court judge jailed for attempting to murder his landlord...
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National
Inside the hunt for a cold-blooded 'love triangle' killer who fled to Africa and vanished
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 8:09amSixteen years after a brutal double attack in a quiet Christchurch suburb left one man dead and a wife fighting for her life,...
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National
Two by Twos church leader quits suddenly, set to leave NZ after ‘tough year’
Friday, 10 October 2025, 12:49pmThe overseer of the controversial Two by Twos church has stepped down and will leave New Zealand after a “tough year” and...
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National
The hidden cost of scrolling: How digital platforms shape young lives
Monday, 6 October 2025, 10:41amExperts are warning the Government that “addictive platforms and harmful marketing” are putting young New Zealanders at risk. And...
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National
‘Totally unsurvivable’: Chilling warning to Govt before teen’s fire death
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 3:31pmA chilling fire demonstration shown to government officials six years ago warned of the deadly speed and intensity of foam-filled...
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National
Teen died in raging fire fuelled by 'unsafe' foam-filled sofa; coroner blasts MBIE
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 7:08amA coroner has ruled Canterbury teenager Lizzy Marvin died after becoming trapped in her bedroom during “a raging fire fuelled...
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National
'She didn't want to die': Parents demand action after eating disorder death
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 8:07amJayne Ferguson had everything to live for. Bright, with a passion and talent for ballet, violin and languages, she wanted...
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National
Coroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dad
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 7:13amCJ White was just 10-months-old when he was murdered by his meth-addicted father — a tragedy a Coroner says could have been...
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Crime
Legal aid for Mama Hooch rapist brothers exceeds $1m
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 11:00amThe legal aid bill for Mama Hooch rapist brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz is now more than a million dollars - and the total...
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National
Social media experiment finds page for young girl flooded with 'distressing' content
Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 10:25amA Christchurch documentary maker is calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect young Kiwis after a “deeply...
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Crime
Couple accused of $100k fake cancer fraud scheme named
Friday, 15 August 2025, 3:03pmA South Island couple facing a raft of criminal charges after allegedly defrauding friends, family and associates of more...
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National
Coroner details how four young Korean skiers might have survived horrific Canterbury crash
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 9:29amA head-on crash that claimed the lives of four young Korean skiers was caused by their coach crossing the centre line, a...
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National
Mum and newborn son die hours after leaving Auckland hospital
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 7:10amFor five years, Susan Faamoe has kept the ashes of her daughter and grandson in her living room, haunted by unanswered questions....
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National
Suppression remains for first responder accused of exporting child sex abuse material
Thursday, 7 August 2025, 3:07pmFurther charges have been laid against a senior first responder accused of exporting and possessing material depicting the...
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National
Reclusive son killed dementia-stricken mother with sword in grisly murder-suicide
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7:12amWarning: This story refers to suicide. Details of a tragic murder-suicide involving a “reclusive” Christchurch mother and...
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National
Chch baby murderer loses appeal over 'tainted' conviction claims
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 2:50pmWARNING: This story details of significant and fatal child abuse. The Court of Appeal has rejected convicted Christchurch...
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National
Christchurch endometriosis patient ‘rejected’ by public health system
Monday, 21 July 2025, 9:17amA Christchurch woman with debilitating endometriosis says she has been repeatedly declined specialist treatment, told she...
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National
Fleeing youth in stolen car drove wrong way on Auckland motorway before serious crash
Saturday, 19 July 2025, 9:33amA serious crash on Auckland’s Northern Motorway was allegedly caused by a youth fleeing police in a stolen car. Police say...
