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Melissa Nightingale
Senior Reporter, NZ Herald - Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand

Melissa Nightingale is a Senior Reporter for the Herald, based in the Wellington region.

Melissa began working for NZME in 2013 as a journalist at the Whanganui Chronicle, after completing a Diploma in Journalism and a Bachelor of Communications degree at the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec). Melissa started on the crime, emergency and health rounds and now specialises in court reporting in her role in the capital - though continues to cover all things Wellington and beyond. She is also the host of the NZ Herald podcast The Fifty Year Secret, which uncovered shocking new evidence in one of New Zealand's oldest cold case murders. Melissa is always on the lookout for great news tips and welcomes the occasional cute animal story to break up the flood of crime. She can be emailed at melissa.nightingale@nzme.co.nz or messaged on X (formerly Twitter) @mel_nightingale.

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'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientists
New Zealand

'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientists

19 Jun 05:00 PM
Woman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlier
New Zealand

Woman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlier

18 Jun 06:56 AM

The man who assaulted her cannot be named due to a pending appeal.

Hospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skull
New Zealand

Hospital machete attacker broke wife's lover's skull

18 Jun 01:06 AM

Fuatai Iona had repeatedly refused to give his wife a divorce in the preceding months.

How one second made the difference in teen's fatal crash with bus
New Zealand

How one second made the difference in teen's fatal crash with bus

16 Jun 08:33 PM

The 17-year-old motorcyclist died after a bus turned across his path in Upper Hutt.

Why Kiwi rich-lister is launching multi-million dollar foundation
New Zealand

Why Kiwi rich-lister is launching multi-million dollar foundation

15 Jun 05:00 PM

Annette Presley was giving a speech at a school when a small boy raised his hand.

Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea
New Zealand

Rescuers search for two people after boat capsizes near Pātea

14 Jun 11:38 PM

One person is being treated while the search continues for two others.

'Incredible grief': Beloved rugby player, dad and koro's death shatters community
New Zealand

'Incredible grief': Beloved rugby player, dad and koro's death shatters community

13 Jun 05:00 PM

Adam Vardey leaves a hole behind in the community he was deeply involved with.

Toddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycare
New Zealand

Toddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycare

11 Jun 10:06 PM

The boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.

'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friends
New Zealand

'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friends

11 Jun 03:11 AM

The serial fraudster told victims her daughter had died so she could extract more money.

Wellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms charges
New Zealand

Wellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms charges

10 Jun 04:43 AM

Matthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.

Les Mills identified as gym where Luxon's former staffer took women's photos
Politics

Les Mills identified as gym where Luxon's former staffer took women's photos

09 Jun 09:21 PM

The gym manager told the Herald they take the safety of their members seriously.

Fourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire
New Zealand

Fourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire

08 Jun 10:50 PM

Police have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.

Missing Wellington nurse found safe and well in Bangkok
New Zealand

Missing Wellington nurse found safe and well in Bangkok

08 Jun 09:08 PM

Vanron Ngoun was previously last heard from in Naples, Italy, on May 27.

Teen who stabbed another girl seven times 'made an error of judgement'
New Zealand

Teen who stabbed another girl seven times 'made an error of judgement'

06 Jun 06:00 AM

The teenager handed herself into police and gave a statement against legal advice.

Multiple 'Levin invasion' boy racer cars listed for sale - with a catch
New Zealand

Multiple 'Levin invasion' boy racer cars listed for sale - with a catch

05 Jun 05:00 PM

Buyers could score a deal on a car, if they're willing to wait for it to be released.

Fake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victims
New Zealand

Fake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victims

05 Jun 04:07 AM

The scammer was caught in the act by police when he showed up to collect $170,000 of gold.

Three people charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire
New Zealand

Three people charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire

04 Jun 10:37 PM

Police have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.

Top cop's court battle: Is there public interest in alleged objectionable material?
New Zealand|crime

Top cop's court battle: Is there public interest in alleged objectionable material?

03 Jun 02:48 AM

The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.

Terrified dog Zeus prompts owner's support of fireworks sale ban
New Zealand

Terrified dog Zeus prompts owner's support of fireworks sale ban

02 Jun 07:00 PM

A petition to ban the sale of fireworks is being presented to Parliament today.

Media fight to report nature of top cop's alleged objectionable material
New Zealand|crime

Media fight to report nature of top cop's alleged objectionable material

02 Jun 05:00 PM

The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.

Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face
Politics

Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face

29 May 05:04 AM

The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.

'Every driver's worst nightmare': Woman's moment of distraction killed her mother
New Zealand

'Every driver's worst nightmare': Woman's moment of distraction killed her mother

29 May 04:14 AM

Tracey Nickel did not see the traffic slow in front of her and rear-ended another car.

'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flight
New Zealand

'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flight

26 May 02:30 AM

Bumpy flight for basketball boss: 'This one was one of the worst'.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island
New Zealand

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island

25 May 10:16 PM

Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.

'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrest
New Zealand

'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrest

22 May 05:00 PM

The "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.

Train station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston Peters
New Zealand|politics

Train station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston Peters

21 May 11:01 PM

The man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.

Teen avoids conviction for giving cop concussion after he 'swung a haymaker'
New Zealand

Teen avoids conviction for giving cop concussion after he 'swung a haymaker'

19 May 09:50 PM

Police were trying to find out what had happened to the defendant's injured sister.

Student's business website removed after violent past while insane exposed
New Zealand

Student's business website removed after violent past while insane exposed

18 May 05:00 PM

The student was found not guilty due to insanity four years ago.

Deputy principal on leave, police complaint laid
New Zealand

Deputy principal on leave, police complaint laid

16 May 12:48 AM

The school has not confirmed any details but sent out a cryptic email earlier this week.

Resene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to survive
New Zealand

Resene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to survive

14 May 03:30 AM

Employees say they work 'extremely hard' but still earn less than living wage.

Man who impregnated girl after meeting at her 15th birthday party jailed
New Zealand

Man who impregnated girl after meeting at her 15th birthday party jailed

12 May 05:00 PM

The pair ran away together and lived in a car parked at a campground.

'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attack
New Zealand

'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attack

09 May 03:36 AM

Ronan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.

'Gobsmacked': Plaque stolen from man's grave 24 years after death
New Zealand

'Gobsmacked': Plaque stolen from man's grave 24 years after death

07 May 10:38 PM

The distraught family only discovered the theft after their mother's recent death.

Watch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for Wellington
New Zealand

Watch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for Wellington

07 May 07:00 AM

The Wellington Live owner said he would "clean the floor" with Andrew Little in the race.

Antisemitic hate message graffitied in Wellington
New Zealand

Antisemitic hate message graffitied in Wellington

07 May 12:22 AM

The Jewish Council said it's seeing a rise in antisemitism in NZ.

Sociopath teen rapist denied parole after nearly 50 bail breaches
New Zealand

Sociopath teen rapist denied parole after nearly 50 bail breaches

06 May 05:00 PM

Noah Matthews' level of risk remains unclear due to a delay in a psychological assessment.

Wellington struggles to shake Crypto outbreak, reported cases 'high'
New Zealand

Wellington struggles to shake Crypto outbreak, reported cases 'high'

06 May 06:00 AM

The outbreak started in March with the illness continuing to spread.

Wellington professional escapes conviction for filming colleagues on the toilet
New Zealand

Wellington professional escapes conviction for filming colleagues on the toilet

05 May 01:00 AM

The worker told the court he didn't film his colleagues for sexual reasons.

Wellington Airport's iconic giant eagles to fly the nest
New Zealand

Wellington Airport's iconic giant eagles to fly the nest

04 May 10:38 PM

The eagles have been a fixture of the airport for 12 years.

Trampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in Hutt
New Zealand

Trampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in Hutt

01 May 04:19 AM

A woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.

'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in Wellington
New Zealand

'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in Wellington

01 May 01:17 AM

WREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.

Woman with 'complex mental health issues' appears in court after alleged nitric acid attack
New Zealand|crime

Woman with 'complex mental health issues' appears in court after alleged nitric acid attack

30 Apr 12:51 AM

The victim suffered burns to an arm and clothing and was treated at the scene.

Watch: Wellington cyclist sent flying after car cuts across lane
New Zealand

Watch: Wellington cyclist sent flying after car cuts across lane

29 Apr 04:00 AM

Yats said he knew there was no way out of the crash when the car pulled out.

Watch: Masked machete-wielding robber storms Lower Hutt dairy
New Zealand

Watch: Masked machete-wielding robber storms Lower Hutt dairy

28 Apr 01:07 AM

A man has been arrested and charged over the incident on Saturday.

Why you should choose a nature reserve as your next NZ getaway
New Zealand

Why you should choose a nature reserve as your next NZ getaway

26 Apr 08:00 PM

Guests can book encounters with native wildlife, including a night-time visit with kiwi.

Watch: Firefighters trapped above North Shore blaze were engulfed in smoke with 'no escape'
New Zealand

Watch: Firefighters trapped above North Shore blaze were engulfed in smoke with 'no escape'

25 Apr 07:51 AM

It would have been like being stuck above 'a mini-volcano about to erupt'.

Fire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blaze
New Zealand

Fire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blaze

25 Apr 12:28 AM

The union said the 'last resort' failed when a manual lever broke in a firefighter's hand.

'Dangerous' vigilante deflates woman's tyres for legally using disability park
New Zealand

'Dangerous' vigilante deflates woman's tyres for legally using disability park

24 Apr 05:00 AM

The woman said it's one of several incidents she's experienced using disability parks.

Stock car driver stirs from coma after serious Palmerston North speedway crash
New Zealand

Stock car driver stirs from coma after serious Palmerston North speedway crash

23 Apr 12:47 AM

Taylor Lampp has begun showing signs of progress and stirring from his coma.

'Feel like a human': Resene workers struggle to get by on wages
New Zealand

'Feel like a human': Resene workers struggle to get by on wages

22 Apr 05:00 PM

One man said he couldn't even afford a birthday gift for his child.

'I'm just trying to live my life': Disabled students fight mistreatment on public transport
New Zealand

'I'm just trying to live my life': Disabled students fight mistreatment on public transport

18 Apr 07:00 PM

The students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.

'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind bars
New Zealand|crime

'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind bars

18 Apr 02:00 AM

Friend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.

Flying fox freak accident: Family relieved little sister spared after boy’s pancreas severed
New Zealand

Flying fox freak accident: Family relieved little sister spared after boy’s pancreas severed

15 Apr 12:21 AM

The child was hit in the stomach and chest area by the flying fox runner.

Legal limbo: 14yo boy barred from school during custody battle
New Zealand

Legal limbo: 14yo boy barred from school during custody battle

14 Apr 10:00 PM

The boy's mother has asked the court three times to let her son go to school.

Death threats and false claims: Mayor's legal battle with ex-councillor revealed
New Zealand

Death threats and false claims: Mayor's legal battle with ex-councillor revealed

14 Apr 01:28 AM

The case has been shrouded in secrecy until today.

Mum of harassed schoolgirl calls for bus passengers to step in
New Zealand

Mum of harassed schoolgirl calls for bus passengers to step in

14 Apr 12:00 AM

The mum said all her female friends would have similar stories of harassment in public.

Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash
New Zealand

Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash

09 Apr 08:00 PM

Everton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.

Cryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lesson
New Zealand

Cryptosporidiosis outbreak: Second swimming pool drained after ill person attends lesson

08 Apr 02:38 AM

A symptomatic person attended a swimming lesson last weekend.

‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat
New Zealand

‘You’ve got to get out’: Lawyer describes court evacuation after bomb threat

08 Apr 01:37 AM

Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.

School bans energy drinks after spike in sick bay visits
New Zealand

School bans energy drinks after spike in sick bay visits

07 Apr 06:00 AM

Students were feeling sick after skipping breakfast and "guzzling" energy drinks instead.

Cryptosporidiosis outbreak numbers soar beyond yearly average
New Zealand

Cryptosporidiosis outbreak numbers soar beyond yearly average

07 Apr 03:30 AM

The region has had more cases recently than it normally has in a year.

Courthouses reopened following alleged bomb threats
New Zealand

Courthouses reopened following alleged bomb threats

07 Apr 02:23 AM

The first court was evacuated about 10.45am.

‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded river
New Zealand

‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded river

05 Apr 07:00 PM

The couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".

Nearly 70 Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming after atmospheric river
New Zealand

Nearly 70 Auckland beaches unsafe for swimming after atmospheric river

05 Apr 02:34 AM

Around 60 beaches have red flags; seven are black-flagged for severe risk.

‘Nearly called an ambulance’: Mum describes horror symptoms amid crypto outbreak
New Zealand

‘Nearly called an ambulance’: Mum describes horror symptoms amid crypto outbreak

05 Apr 12:00 AM

The Lower Hutt woman said her husband looked like he was having a seizure.

Death of ‘true gentleman’ in Wellington treated as unexplained
New Zealand

Death of ‘true gentleman’ in Wellington treated as unexplained

02 Apr 09:52 PM

Tributes for Simon Bird flooded social media on Wednesday night.

Police not looking for anyone else after discovery of two bodies in Wellington
New Zealand

Police not looking for anyone else after discovery of two bodies in Wellington

02 Apr 02:15 AM

Police found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.

Injured man appears in court after allegedly ramming police with child in car
New Zealand|crime

Injured man appears in court after allegedly ramming police with child in car

01 Apr 10:49 PM

Five police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.

Wellington deaths: Neighbour says British boarders were ‘super lovely people’
New Zealand

Wellington deaths: Neighbour says British boarders were ‘super lovely people’

01 Apr 02:26 AM

Police found two people dead in the Roseneath home after a welfare check.

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Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend
New Zealand|politics

Ombudsman changes mind, asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend

28 Mar 12:01 AM

It's a complete turnaround from the Ombudsman's decision two months ago.

Uber driver killed in motorway crash with passenger onboard
New Zealand

Uber driver killed in motorway crash with passenger onboard

27 Mar 01:45 AM

The crash happened during what the union called the 'dangerous hours' for drivers.

Alleged Miramar home intruder to keep name secret for now
New Zealand|crime

Alleged Miramar home intruder to keep name secret for now

26 Mar 09:54 PM

The man is accused of burgling a home while armed with a knife.

‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named
New Zealand

‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named

25 Mar 02:00 AM

The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.

‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court
Crime

‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court

23 Mar 10:23 PM

Two relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.

Premium
Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some
New Zealand

Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some

11 Mar 04:00 PM

Huge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.

‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claim
New Zealand

‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claim

05 Mar 04:00 PM

The child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.

Sociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression lift
New Zealand

Sociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression lift

04 Mar 11:09 PM

The teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.

Rugby club loses licence after patron’s drunk driving kills young mum
New Zealand

Rugby club loses licence after patron’s drunk driving kills young mum

04 Mar 04:38 AM

Cass Maguire's father said the club and others were responsible for his daughter's death.

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Govt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppression
New Zealand

Govt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppression

03 Mar 04:00 PM

Documents show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.

Man who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ grounds
New Zealand

Man who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ grounds

26 Feb 09:00 PM

Gabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.

‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZB
New Zealand

‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZB

24 Feb 10:30 PM

The mayor's team said they were trying to "diversify our media engagements".

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