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Leighton Keith
Open Justice multimedia journalist, Whanganui
Whanganui, New Zealand

Open Justice multimedia journalist, Whanganui

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.

Check out Leighton’s latest content
Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
Waikato Herald

Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong

26 Apr 12:29 AM
Driver charged for causing crash that killed boxing coach
Waikato Herald

Driver charged for causing crash that killed boxing coach

12 Jul 02:00 AM

A driver involved in a crash that killed boxing coach Brett McNaught has been charged.

Former prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissal
Waikato Herald

Former prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissal

06 Jul 05:00 PM

A former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.

Lisa Lewis' privacy breached by bureaucratic blunder
Waikato Herald

Lisa Lewis' privacy breached by bureaucratic blunder

06 Jul 05:00 PM

Hamilton City Council has had to apologise to Lisa Lewis after breaching her privacy.

Clash of the codes race day melee caught on CCTV
Waikato Herald

Clash of the codes race day melee caught on CCTV

10 Jun 01:30 AM

Two horse owners abused and threatened a greyhound trainer at a joint race meeting.

Man dies from head injury suffered in horse attack
Waikato Herald

Man dies from head injury suffered in horse attack

07 Apr 10:00 PM

Michael King was breaking in an Appaloosa when it reared up and kicked him.

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