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Elizabeth Binning
Senior Journalist

Senior Journalist

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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'Biggest danger to me seems to be cars. Everybody is losing it'

04 Mar 08:30 PM

Traffic is bedlam in many places as people try to head to higher ground.

Family violence, including harm against pets, on the rise as Xmas approaches
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Family violence, including harm against pets, on the rise as Xmas approaches

22 Nov 04:00 PM

Xmas appeal launched for Pet Refuge shelter that will help victims of family violence.

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Stolen cars: What did the thieves get up to during lockdown?
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Stolen cars: What did the thieves get up to during lockdown?

01 Jun 01:04 AM

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions had a huge impact on the number of cars being stolen.

Behind the uniform: Try and guess lifeguards' day jobs
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Behind the uniform: Try and guess lifeguards' day jobs

17 Jan 04:00 PM

A 9-5 working week is pretty rare for lifeguards who give up their time to save lives.

'I started to freak out': What happens when you're caught in a rip
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'I started to freak out': What happens when you're caught in a rip

29 Dec 08:35 PM

Another couple of minutes after trio caught in a rip may not have survived.

Unfunded lifeguards need your help to save lives this summer
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Unfunded lifeguards need your help to save lives this summer

27 Dec 04:00 PM

It's costing volunteers lifeguards personally to keep us safe at the beach.

Flight tragedy: Kids were waiting for parents to land
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Flight tragedy: Kids were waiting for parents to land

02 Sep 04:42 AM

Kiwi couple killed in plane crash leave behind six children.

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