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NZ Herald
11-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Auckland journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton shares update after car sideswiped in Kingsland
Wilhelmina Shrimpton identified the alleged driver who sideswiped her car in Kingsland. She used her skills as a broadcaster to search for a resolution to the incident. She says her insurance excess has been waived as a result. Auckland-based journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton believes the culprit who sideswiped her car in Kingsland has been identified. The broadcaster was out for dinner with her fiancé and friends in Kingsland on the night of April 19. After dining at a restaurant for a few hours, the pair found someone had sideswiped her CX5 SUV while it was parked on New North Rd. The alleged driver left a note with only a phone number attached, telling Shrimpton they didn't have insurance. Shrimpton said it failed to give further information, so she decided to take matters into her own hands. Drawing on her broadcasting experience, she got in front of the camera on Instagram as she went back 'to the scene of the crime' to door-knock homes and businesses and look for clues. She managed to obtain a number plate, which allowed her to identify the car as a Toyota Prius. In her latest Instagram story, Shrimpton said the alleged driver's details were recently passed on to her insurance company. 'This week, we received a text from AA Insurance telling us our excess had indeed been waived, leading us to believe those details were true and correct.' Shrimpton told the viewers her 'munched up' car couldn't be fixed until May 20. Fortunately, she's been loaned a Volvo XC60 as a temporary replacement. 'Let me tell you this, let me tell you this now: This sister sure as hell won't be parking anytime in Kingsland.' Earlier, the Kiwi broadcaster told the Herald the ordeal has highlighted just how much New Zealanders need better insurance protections to feel safe and drive confidently on the roads. New Zealand doesn't have compulsory vehicle insurance, largely as ACC covers the injury-related side of costs. Despite all the trouble, Shrimpton enjoyed making light out of the situation and talking to people who loved seeing her return to their screens. 'When life gives you lemons, make a G&T and have a laugh.'
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Fan completes 50-mile run in memory of Oxford United legend
An Oxford United fan who took on a 50-mile (81km) run for the club's charity and another set up in the memory of a fans' favourite has raised more than £2, Shrimpton, from Dorchester, Oxfordshire, completed the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 last Friday for Oxford United in the Community and the Joey Beauchamp latter was set up by the family of the U's legend, who took his own life in February 2022, to help address the need for mental health support and Shrimpton completed the challenge in eight hours and 46 minutes and endured lots of "long, straight miles" amongst hundreds of other runners. "I was so desperate to finish it because people have been so generous to donate money so I didn't want to let anyone down."I was nervous and glad to get going. That definitely helped me to get rid of the nerves," Mr Shrimpton told BBC Radio thanked donors, the football club and its running club, United Run Dept, which he is a member of. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Journalist investigates own car accident in New Zealand's Kingsland
Auckland-based journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton 's car was involved in an accident in the Kingsland area on Saturday(April 19) while she was dining with her fiancé and friends. Her parked vehicle was sideswiped by another car while it was parked on New North Road. Wilhelmina Shrimpton is a New Zealand journalist with over 16 years of experience across television, radio, and digital media. She has worked with major news outlets like TVNZ, RadioLIVE, Newshub, and Today FM. She is the founder and director of Wils & Co. Media, a company specializing in storytelling across various platforms. With her fiancé as the cameraman, Shrimpton used the medium of social media to express her anger toward the authorities and the person involved in the case. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo After discovering the damage, she utilized her broadcasting and investigative skills to identify the responsible party. She reviewed local CCTV footage and gathered information from witnesses. Through these efforts, she identified the vehicle involved as a Toyota Prius . 'If any of you at all see a Toyota Prius driving around Auckland, looking a little bit scratched up on the front left ... definitely holler at your girl,' Shrimpton posted on Instagram. Live Events A local resident assisted Shrimpton by providing additional details about the incident. Through this case, she highlighted the larger issue of vehicle insurance in New Zealand. She advocated for compulsory third-party insurance as it is not mandatory in the country to ensure that victims of such accidents are not left to cover repair costs themselves. The incident has sparked discussions about road safety and insurance policies in New Zealand. As of now, the case is progressing towards a resolution, with the involved parties working to address the damages incurred.
