Articles by Lochlan Lineham
-
Auckland
Revealed: Auckland's most ticketed street – and the major city institution in it
Friday, 9 January 2026, 8:45amAuckland Transport has been making more money from parking ticket revenue in the past two years, thanks to higher fines and...
-
Crime
11-year-old among three youths arrested after attempted armed robbery in Auckland
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 9:29amAn 11-year-old was allegedly involved in the attempted armed robbery of a West Auckland shop. Police received a report of...
-
National
Fights, parties and power tools: The quiet street living with Auckland’s noisiest neighbours
Monday, 29 December 2025, 9:56amDriving down Duke St, Papakura, you would not suspect it to contain Auckland’s unruliest house. The quiet, suburban street...
-
National
'It was like I was a baby again': Crash survivor's plea to young drivers this summer
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 8:32pmBridie Young’s life changed forever when the car she was in hit a tree. The then 19-year-old was out drinking with mates,...
-
National
Two NZ women accused of importing $37m worth of meth into Australia
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 3:42pmTwo New Zealanders have been accused of importing 36kg of methamphetamine into Australia. Police estimate the value is more...
-
National
One dead after crash in Waikato overnight
Monday, 17 November 2025, 9:49amOne person has died following a crash in Ngāruawāhia overnight. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Soulbrey...
-
National
Thunderstorm watch: Downpours and hail possible for Auckland, Northland
Saturday, 8 November 2025, 12:25pmHeavy rain and marble-sized hail could hit Auckland and Northland this afternoon as a severe thunderstorm watch comes into...
-
National
'A light to everyone who knew her': Woman found dead in Auckland apartment named
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 2:32pmA woman found dead in an Auckland apartment building has been identified. The body of Luisa Qeleseinikau Mate, 38, was discovered...
-
Auckland
Firefighters decontaminated after central Auckland smoke incident
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 1:43pmFire and ambulance crews have responded to an incident in central Auckland where firefighters were decontaminated as a precaution. Fire...
-
National
Watch: Person blown into traffic as wild winds batter Wellington
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 3:20pmA person was blown into traffic on a Wellington street this morning as strong winds caused chaos in the capital. Dashcam...
-
National
Flights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZ
Monday, 20 October 2025, 1:43pmA “powerful weather system” moving up the country is causing major disruption in the south, with flights cancelled, power...
-
National
Weather: High winds topple truck trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway
Monday, 20 October 2025, 9:14amGale force winds are hitting the South Island, with 90km/h gusts recorded in Southland, and more areas in the firing line...
-
National
Cold wheels: Eden Park monster truck show falls flat
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 3:23pmA monster truck show at Auckland’s Eden Park last weekend has faced criticism for large lulls in action, lacklustre glow...
-
World
Brother of Dezi Freeman reportedly claims fugitive is dead in national park
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 2:25pmThe brother of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman believes he is dead, according to a pro-Vladimir Putin propagandist hiding...
-
National
Lane closed on Auckland Harbour Bridge during rush hour, delays expected
Friday, 3 October 2025, 8:25amA lane is blocked on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge during morning rush hour due to a police incident. Traffic is now crawling...
-
Entertainment
Kiwi band have instruments and rented gear stolen on tour in France
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 4:06pmNew Zealand rock band The Beths have had several instruments and rented items of gear stolen while on tour in Europe. The...
-
National
Concerning driving trend for young Kiwi motorists exposed
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 8:41pmMore than half of young drivers who responded to a New Zealand Automobile Association survey have admitted to texting or...
-
Politics
What changes are being made in the sick leave and holidays shake-up
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 8:19pmAn overhaul of the Holidays Act, which would change how workers accumulate and take annual and sick leave, has been given...
-
Auckland
Man strips naked, claims to be Lucifer before arrest at Auckland Airport
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 1:45pmA man claiming to be Lucifer stripped naked and tried to run on to the airbridge at Auckland Airport while a flight was boarding. A...
-
National
Incoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regions
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 11:31amSevere weather warnings are in place for the lower North Island and much of the South Island with damaging 120km/h gales...
-
National
KiwiSaver boss faces backlash over Charlie Kirk LinkedIn post
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 7:09amThe co-founder and managing director of KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has faced backlash over a post he made about the death...
-
National
Air NZ flight diverted over engineering issue
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 8:55pmAn Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Perth was diverted after pilots identified an engineering issue. Flight NZ175,...
-
World
Portuguese bullfighter killed in front of horrified crowd
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 1:09pmA young Portuguese bullfighter has died after he was rammed against a wall during his debut performance in Lisbon’s Campo...
-
National
$37m of methamphetamine seized after 'dry run' linked to Killer Beez
Monday, 25 August 2025, 12:32pmMore than $37 million worth of methamphetamine concealed amongst machine parts has been seized in a joint police and Customs...
