As of 20:00 today, police operation “Total Suppression” [of road fatality news] is still in full effect, following our Friday blog entry: Another weekend road massacre looms –Statistical analysis
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Exporting death to other countries – Update
When the Grim Reaper Follows You Abroad
New Zealand motorcyclist reportedly killed in India
“A New Zealand motorcycle rider has reportedly died after a crash in India, with local reports suggesting his care after the crash was hampered by the state of the local hospital and roads [pretty much like back home in NZ.}”
https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/107655133/New-Zealand-motorcyclist-reportedly-dies-after-crash-in-India
Kiwi killed in bus crash in Africa was school teacher
Kiwi Joanne Joss, 64, was killed in a crash that also took eight other lives when it overturned in Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho, last Friday local time.
Her best friend Marie Moncur is now in a critical condition.
New Zealander killed base-jumping in Switzerland
A 37-year-old New Zealander was killed while base-jumping in Switzerland, Bern police reported. The fatality occurred in the Oberstocken region on Thursday.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/107650682/Kiwi-man-dies-base-jumping-in-Switzerland
Kiwi mum Abby Hartley dies after ‘long battle’ in Bali
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/106976756/new-zealand-woman-abby-hartley-ill-in-bali-hospital-has-died
‘Crocodile Dundee’ Kiwi killed in Australian car crash
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12124437
Kiwi couple killed in head-on collision in the US
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12122062
Trial against bookmaker whose falling sign killed Kiwi lawyer Jacob Marx
Bright Jewish lawyer Jacob Marx, who was planning to become a future PM, was killed in “The Final Destination” style in Camden Town, London.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12131397
Kiwi pilot Ian Pullen killed by ‘gutless’ hit-and-run driver in Australia
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12135376
Kiwi mountain biker Kelly McGarry dies after collapsing on Queenstown bike trail
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/76467759/Kiwi-mountain-biker-Kelly-McGarry-dies-after-collapsing-on-Queenstown-bike-trail
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Serves you right!
“Repossessed”: Medal for Mass Murder
The last Australian Victoria Cross medal from WWI sold to pay phone bill
https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/107601158/The-last-Australian-Victoria-Cross-medal-from-WWI-sold-to-pay-phone-bill
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Silly Season!
Lucky she avoided a fertility test!!
‘High-handed’ cops unlawfully invaded home to breathalyse Auckland woman
Auckland mum Ella Hoeflich has had her drink-driving conviction overturned after a judge ruled police entered her home unlawfully to breathalyse her.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/107650669/highhanded-cops-unlawfully-invaded-home-to-breathalyse-auckland-woman
[Seriously, people who drink and drive should NOT be entitled to the same legal rights as those who don’t endanger other people’s lives. But that doesn’t mean the PIGS should be allowed to carry out vaginal searches.]
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Missing in New Zealand: Murder Mysteries
Missing man found dead!!!!
Body located at Te Haroto property, Hawke’s Bay
Saturday, 6 October 2018 – 5:47pm – Eastern
“Police have today located a body at a Te Haroto property. While the body has not yet been formally identified, Police believe it is missing Napier man Alex Latimer.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/body-located-te-haroto-property-hawkes-bay
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Another “Unexplained Death” in Canterbury
Unexplained death in Methven
Saturday, 6 October 2018 – 8:04pm – Canterbury
Canterbury Police insists they’re investigating the death of a woman in her thirties in Methven, and that the death is unexplained at this time.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/unexplained-death-methven
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Nelson and Hamilton: Rape and “Sexnapping”
Welcome to New Zealand!
Raped in Nelson
Friday, 5 October 2018 – 7:00pm – Tasman
“Nelson Bays Police investigating a report of sexual assault overnight in Nelson are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident.”
“A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with rape. He appeared in court today.”
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Attempted abduction in Hamilton
Saturday, 6 October 2018 – 10:55am – Waikato
“Hamilton Police are investigating a report of an attempted abduction of a young girl in the suburb of Hillcrest on Friday afternoon.
A man driving a white car, possibly a hatchback, approached the girl on McCracken Avenue just after 4pm.
The girl was pulled into the car, then pushed out again when a family member came out of a house onto the footpath.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/hamilton-police-investigating-attempted-abduction-0
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Thirty Pieces Of Silver Award
The US Nazi Party: By any means!
Senator Susan Collins backs “Bart” Kavanaugh, paving way for confirmation
Republican Senator Susan [Juda] Collins will win this month’s Thirty Pieces Of Silver Award for selling out to the NAZI leaders.
The evil woman will vote to confirm “Bart” Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, despite multiple allegations that the alcoholic judge sexually assaulted women while studying at high school and university.
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Health Warnings
Only in New Zealand: Catching Legionnaires Disease from Compost
Legionnaires survivor worked for compost company
“The biggest thing Levon wanted people to know was that something people use every day – just opening the bag [of compost or potting mix] – can kill you. It’s scary.” Victim’s sister.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/107654679/legionnaires-survivor-worked-for-compost-company-wants-to-warn-others-of-danger
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