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Cambelle Cook Selected Articles A quiet afternoon at Quinns Post Bar in Upper Hutt took a distressing turn earlier this month when 87-year-old Kev, a regular patron and resident of the neighbouring Bupa Rest Home, became the victim of a wallet theft. The incident, in which nearly $700 was stolen, has sparked outrage in Wellington’s online community Vic deals.   Kev, described by his family as a “soft-spoken, gentle man”, had been enjoying a few bets on the pokies before his w

Cambelle Cook Selected Articles Castlepoint, the same evening a woman’s body was found. The family of Gabrielle Young are urging others to continue her passion for altruism.   Young, 30, was reported missing from Lower Hutt early last month. Her disappearance prompted an urgent search by family and friends.   Her body was found at Castlepoint on May 7. Her Suzuki Jimny was found parked in the beach car park.   A family spokesperson, who did not want to be named, said in a sta

Cambelle Cook Selected Articles Michael Busch (far left) is seen with detectives Rangi Nichols (middle) and Greg O'Connor (far right) entering court Greg O’Connor recalled one of the most complex and fascinating cases of his career, the 1989 murder of 14-year-old Ian Silby in Martinborough.   Ian Silby moved to Martinborough in 1988, after sexual misconduct allegations had emerged against his school’s principal. Concerned about her son, Silby’s mother decided to send the 14-y