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Carolyne Meng-Yee
Investigative reporter

Investigative reporter, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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'Does someone have to die?': Dog attack victim and locals fume over lack of action
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'Does someone have to die?': Dog attack victim and locals fume over lack of action

16 Aug 05:00 PM
Convicted killer and rapist accuses sister of keeping his payment for being abused in state care
Bay of Plenty Times

Convicted killer and rapist accuses sister of keeping his payment for being abused in state care

29 Feb 04:00 PM

Convicted double murderer Leon Wilson says sister is withholding a $25k payout from him.

War medal for dad after 3-year battle with Netherlands Government
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War medal for dad after 3-year battle with Netherlands Government

22 Jul 05:00 PM

Tony Bouchier battled for three years for his father to be recognised.

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Revealed: High-profile Oz gang member charged with assaulting woman before his death
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Revealed: High-profile Oz gang member charged with assaulting woman before his death

30 Apr 05:34 AM

Police charged 501 deportee with assault without formal statement from alleged victim.

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Revealed: The Block star headbutted boss who sacked him
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Revealed: The Block star headbutted boss who sacked him

10 Jul 05:00 PM

Dylan Cossey headbutted a former manager three times in an attack at a rugby game.

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Exclusive: After 33-year wait, Red Fox widow says guilty verdicts were 'wonderful news'
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Exclusive: After 33-year wait, Red Fox widow says guilty verdicts were 'wonderful news'

29 Mar 10:21 PM

Gaye Bush spoke exclusively to the Herald about the killing of her husband Chris in 1987.

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A 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved
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A 33-year wait for justice: One of NZ's biggest cold cases solved

29 Mar 04:33 PM

'Chris definitely got justice today, I am so pleased for his family too.'

'I thought I better get up there and squash the demons'
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'I thought I better get up there and squash the demons'

22 Aug 05:00 PM

A snowboarder and soon-to-be-dad who nearly died returns to Whakapapa.

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Tragic life and death of the girl with the job sign
Bay of Plenty Times

Tragic life and death of the girl with the job sign

03 Aug 05:00 PM

Tragic death of woman holding up a sign "Please give me a job".

The Chase: Son urges drivers not to flee cops
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The Chase: Son urges drivers not to flee cops

10 Mar 04:00 PM

Today the "Herald" launches "The Chase" - a four-day series about police pursuits.

'I didn't raise him to swear' - Simon Bridges' Mum speaks out
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'I didn't raise him to swear' - Simon Bridges' Mum speaks out

20 Oct 08:00 PM

Ruth Bridges: 'You know if he hurts, I hurt. If he gets kicked, I feel the pain'

Life in the limelight: Highs and lows of TV star Greg Boyed
Bay of Plenty Times

Life in the limelight: Highs and lows of TV star Greg Boyed

21 Sep 05:00 PM

TVNZ offered support to Boyed, but friends say challenges he was facing were too much.

Further tragedy for missing woman's daughter
Bay of Plenty Times

Further tragedy for missing woman's daughter

14 Oct 04:00 PM

Shannel Yorke lost her mother 25 years ago, now she's facing fresh heartache.

'Boy' star out of hospital
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'Boy' star out of hospital

31 Aug 02:23 AM

James Rolleston has been moved into a rehab facility to continue his recovery following a horror car accident.

Boy star's crash: Site a 'total mess'
Bay of Plenty Times

Boy star's crash: Site a 'total mess'

12 Aug 05:00 PM

A volunteer firefighter who was at the scene of the crash that left James Rolleston in intensive care has described how "half the bridge" ended up in the car.

Police to get 'superhero' Chiefs footage
Bay of Plenty Times

Police to get 'superhero' Chiefs footage

08 Aug 07:47 AM

Footage of Chiefs rugby players dressed as superheroes will be given to police as part of the investigation into the team's Mad Monday celebrations.

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