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Heath Moore
Heath Moore

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'We started to panic': Cabin crew scream after pilot collapses mid-flight
Travel news

'We started to panic': Cabin crew scream after pilot collapses mid-flight

11 Feb 07:11 AM
Watch: ‘Licence from the Weetbix box’ - Truckie’s near-miss after illegal move
New Zealand

Watch: ‘Licence from the Weetbix box’ - Truckie’s near-miss after illegal move

11 Feb 06:00 AM

A truck driver's dangerous move has been outed by NZTA.

Watch: Carnage as passengers thrown into walls after plane's wild mid-air plunge
Travel news

Watch: Carnage as passengers thrown into walls after plane's wild mid-air plunge

28 Jan 11:42 PM

Nearly 40 people were injured, and food was scattered across the floor in a horror flight.

The controversial change coming to Google Maps
Travel news

The controversial change coming to Google Maps

28 Jan 09:59 PM

A new change to Google Maps is set to impact millions. But there will be exceptions.

'Disgustingly dirty': The professions Kiwi women say they won't date
Lifestyle

'Disgustingly dirty': The professions Kiwi women say they won't date

27 Jan 11:51 PM

Kiwis, divorce lawyer lift the lid on professions to avoid when looking for a partner.

'Most insane X-ray I've ever seen': Doctor horrified after sick discovery
Lifestyle

'Most insane X-ray I've ever seen': Doctor horrified after sick discovery

23 Jan 10:13 PM

He went in for a pelvis X-ray. But the image revealed something much more disturbing.

Watch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carpark
New Zealand

Watch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carpark

17 Jan 03:33 AM

A beggar who allegedly scammed locals across the North Island has been roughed up.

Watch: Bumbling arsonist strips naked after setting pants on fire in Xmas Day attack
World

Watch: Bumbling arsonist strips naked after setting pants on fire in Xmas Day attack

10 Jan 12:50 AM

An would-be arsonist got a dose of instant karma in an attack that backfired.

Mum admits attempting to sell severed human body part on black market
World

Mum admits attempting to sell severed human body part on black market

09 Jan 09:30 PM

An animal shelter volunteer tried to sell a body part of a dead pet owner.

Man arrested after packing suspicious 80yo 'antique' in plane luggage
Travel news

Man arrested after packing suspicious 80yo 'antique' in plane luggage

07 Jan 07:55 PM

An 'antique' in a luggage bag could see a man spend up to 20 years in jail.

'Heartbreaking': Two people found dead in plane's landing gear
Travel news

'Heartbreaking': Two people found dead in plane's landing gear

07 Jan 06:10 PM

It is not clear whether they were stowaways.

Boy hospitalised after disturbing sleepover 'prank' goes horribly wrong
World

Boy hospitalised after disturbing sleepover 'prank' goes horribly wrong

07 Jan 01:47 AM

They were supposed to be his friends. Then a prank landed him in hospital.

'Hold them captive': Kiwi billionaire boss wants to ban staff leaving for coffee
Employment

'Hold them captive': Kiwi billionaire boss wants to ban staff leaving for coffee

06 Jan 04:00 PM

'We can’t have people working three days a week and picking up five days a week pay.'

Act of treason: Kim Jong-un's bizarre new ban for North Koreans
World

Act of treason: Kim Jong-un's bizarre new ban for North Koreans

06 Jan 01:28 AM

It's one of the most popular items around the world. Now it's banned in North Korea.

World’s dumbest influencer? Mum arrested after ‘get ready with me’ video
Lifestyle

World’s dumbest influencer? Mum arrested after ‘get ready with me’ video

04 Jan 02:00 AM

She posted a day in the life video to her followers. It contained a huge blunder.

'This is wild': Kiwis shocked after Americans reveal eye-opening work norm
Lifestyle

'This is wild': Kiwis shocked after Americans reveal eye-opening work norm

02 Jan 02:00 AM

'I literally don’t understand... how do you not absolutely lose your mind?'

'Worse than slop': Canadian chef triggers Kiwis after hating on classic NZ meal
Lifestyle

'Worse than slop': Canadian chef triggers Kiwis after hating on classic NZ meal

31 Dec 02:00 AM

Kiwis have defended the cuisine: 'If you were poor, you’d understand our struggle'.

Hollywood star spotted in NZ years after being 'banned' from country
Entertainment

Hollywood star spotted in NZ years after being 'banned' from country

19 Dec 08:00 PM

Fans grabbed selfie with actor who is here for new film project.

Missing tourist Hannah Kobayashi breaks silence after tragic saga
Travel news

Missing tourist Hannah Kobayashi breaks silence after tragic saga

17 Dec 07:02 PM

Her father took his own life while searching for her. Now she's broken her silence.

14 years running: Auckland eatery offers free Christmas lunch to those in need
New Zealand

14 years running: Auckland eatery offers free Christmas lunch to those in need

17 Dec 02:23 AM

'It’s not always about taking. We need to give back to our community.'

'Love square': Wild reason 'missing tourist' vanished after bizarre texts revealed
Travel news

'Love square': Wild reason 'missing tourist' vanished after bizarre texts revealed

13 Dec 12:08 AM

Friends have revealed the shady reason Kobayashi went missing for a month.

'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phone
New Zealand

'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phone

12 Dec 10:06 PM

An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.

'Incredibly relieved': Missing tourist found after bizarre search with tragic twist
Travel news

'Incredibly relieved': Missing tourist found after bizarre search with tragic twist

11 Dec 09:49 PM

'This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family.'

'I don't want to go heaven': 7yo's chilling message during dad's armed standoff
World

'I don't want to go heaven': 7yo's chilling message during dad's armed standoff

02 Dec 06:06 AM

Horrifying audio has revealed the moment a little girl begged for her life.

Pet owner dies after being clawed by cat
World

Pet owner dies after being clawed by cat

28 Nov 10:21 PM

A man's love of his pet cat has ended in tragedy.

Nanny caught on camera allegedly abusing, throwing 2-day-old baby
World

Nanny caught on camera allegedly abusing, throwing 2-day-old baby

26 Nov 10:15 PM

They trusted their nanny with their baby's welfare. Then they checked the baby cam.

Death row killer's shock final act before controversial 'torturous' execution
World

Death row killer's shock final act before controversial 'torturous' execution

26 Nov 07:21 PM

He brutally murdered a hitchhiker. Then he had one final message minutes before execution.

Three men die after Google Maps directs them to their death
World

Three men die after Google Maps directs them to their death

26 Nov 04:22 AM

They trusted Google Maps to get them to their destination. It cost them their lives.

Unexpected tragedy days after alarming texts sent from missing tourist's phone
Travel news

Unexpected tragedy days after alarming texts sent from missing tourist's phone

26 Nov 02:51 AM

Their daughter went missing in bizarre circumstances. Now they've suffered new heartbreak.

Watch: Nudity, guns, knives to throats - Bunnings releases frightening CCTV footage
World

Watch: Nudity, guns, knives to throats - Bunnings releases frightening CCTV footage

19 Nov 06:56 AM

Australian Bunnings footage shows attacks on staff members in store.

Vegan bride in tears after guest's wild food act at wedding
Lifestyle

Vegan bride in tears after guest's wild food act at wedding

19 Nov 04:18 AM

She never told them the five-course meal was vegan. So a cousin decided to act.

Watch: Supermarket foils brazen thief in daylight trolley confrontation
New Zealand

Watch: Supermarket foils brazen thief in daylight trolley confrontation

18 Nov 05:13 AM

A thief bit off more than he could chew during a supermarket theft.

'Some weird s***': Alarming texts sent from missing tourist's phone
Travel news

'Some weird s***': Alarming texts sent from missing tourist's phone

17 Nov 07:20 PM

A tourist was on a 'bucket list' trip. She never made it. Then the weird texts started.

Watch: Woman buys second-hand painting for $39, shocked to discover true value
Lifestyle

Watch: Woman buys second-hand painting for $39, shocked to discover true value

14 Nov 10:43 PM

She nearly gave the 'cheap' art away.

Harry's confronting 8-word response after Charles 'banned' Meghan seeing dying Queen
Lifestyle

Harry's confronting 8-word response after Charles 'banned' Meghan seeing dying Queen

12 Nov 08:45 PM

Prince Harry has lifted the lid on an explosive conversation with his father King Charles.

Fury after ambulance runs over US man, charges him $3300 for ride to hospital
World

Fury after ambulance runs over US man, charges him $3300 for ride to hospital

12 Nov 06:37 PM

A man sues first responders for pain and suffering, medical bills after crash.

'Dodgy': Shock rental listing for flatmate labelled 's**t show'
Business

'Dodgy': Shock rental listing for flatmate labelled 's**t show'

12 Nov 04:47 AM

It might appear a normal listing. But there is a major catch.

Mum arrested after trying to sell unborn baby to 'highest bidder'
World

Mum arrested after trying to sell unborn baby to 'highest bidder'

12 Nov 02:47 AM

Desperate adoptive parents' hopes were dashed when birth mum demanded money.

Trump or Harris? Moo Deng predicts winner of US election
Lifestyle

Trump or Harris? Moo Deng predicts winner of US election

06 Nov 04:02 AM

She became a viral sensation in September. Now she's weighed in on the US election.

Watch: Kamala Harris' embarrassing Election Day 'fake phone call' gaffe
World

Watch: Kamala Harris' embarrassing Election Day 'fake phone call' gaffe

06 Nov 01:57 AM

Was the call staged, like Trump's McDonald's drive-through stunt?

Elderly woman dies after eating garden death cap mushroom
World

Elderly woman dies after eating garden death cap mushroom

31 Oct 01:25 AM

The tragedy came nearly a year after a woman allegedly killed three in a mushroom lunch.

Miracle as woman missing in mountains for 12 days with snake bite found alive
World

Miracle as woman missing in mountains for 12 days with snake bite found alive

29 Oct 02:03 AM

'She lived through a pretty tough couple of days by the sounds of it.'

Harrowing emergency call: Woman's horror death after walk-in oven accident
World

Harrowing emergency call: Woman's horror death after walk-in oven accident

22 Oct 10:53 PM

A 19-year-old went to work and never came home after a tragic accident on site.

Pods 2.0? The new chocolate snack rivalling a Kiwi favourite
Lifestyle

Pods 2.0? The new chocolate snack rivalling a Kiwi favourite

24 Sep 11:51 PM

Some have called it the 'next-gen Pod', but not everyone agrees.

The country encouraging people to have 'sex at work'
Lifestyle

The country encouraging people to have 'sex at work'

19 Sep 10:10 PM

With birthrates declining, one country is wanting to take office synergy to new levels.

Plane tragedy: Flight attendant drops dead in front of passengers
Travel news

Plane tragedy: Flight attendant drops dead in front of passengers

17 Sep 05:11 AM

She was feeling unwell before boarding. Minutes later she was dead.

Watch: 'Could happen to anyone' - US black belt attacked, chokes out offender in NZ cafe
New Zealand

Watch: 'Could happen to anyone' - US black belt attacked, chokes out offender in NZ cafe

10 Sep 11:05 PM

He asked for help but no one came. So he took matters into his own hands.

Watch: Dental staff fired after cruel act against cancer patient
Lifestyle

Watch: Dental staff fired after cruel act against cancer patient

15 Aug 11:01 PM

'It’s pretty disturbing that these girls thought this was funny.'

Watch: Kiwi dad's bold act days after fending off alleged burglar with baseball bat
New Zealand

Watch: Kiwi dad's bold act days after fending off alleged burglar with baseball bat

20 Jun 12:44 AM

He took on an alleged burglar with a bat. Now a Kiwi dad has a new security plan.

Scammers using fake Clarke Gayford stories to target Kiwis - and how Meta monetises the bogus posts
New Zealand

Scammers using fake Clarke Gayford stories to target Kiwis - and how Meta monetises the bogus posts

19 Jun 06:30 AM

Scammers are making millions off fake ads on Facebook targeting Kiwis.

Watch: 'Instinct kicked in' - Kiwi dad with baseball bat fights off alleged burglar
New Zealand

Watch: 'Instinct kicked in' - Kiwi dad with baseball bat fights off alleged burglar

18 Jun 07:18 AM

'My son was already quite scared. So my parenting instincts kicked in.'

Watch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road
New Zealand

Watch: Motorist 'stunned' after campervan’s wild five-minute ride on wrong side of road

11 Jun 07:38 AM

“I thought there’s going to be a crash. I beeped for a good five or six minutes."

'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horror
New Zealand

'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horror

07 May 05:00 PM

Witness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.

Watch: Scary moment stranded Kiwis swim to safety in 'apocalyptic' Dubai floods
New Zealand

Watch: Scary moment stranded Kiwis swim to safety in 'apocalyptic' Dubai floods

17 Apr 08:33 PM

In just a matter of minutes floodwaters swamped their car.

'A number of sources': Cops' major move in search for missing mum Samantha Murphy
World

'A number of sources': Cops' major move in search for missing mum Samantha Murphy

11 Apr 12:56 AM

Police have revealed new details as they come closer to finding missing mum.

'Deliberate act': Sports star's son revealed as alleged killer of missing mum
World

'Deliberate act': Sports star's son revealed as alleged killer of missing mum

08 Mar 01:06 AM

Fresh details have emerged about the 22yo accused of murdering Samantha Murphy.

'Deliberate act': What we know about missing mum's alleged killer
World

'Deliberate act': What we know about missing mum's alleged killer

07 Mar 10:31 PM

Fresh details have emerged about the 22yo accused of murdering Samantha Murphy.

What happened to MH370? Disturbing theories, twists, latest search 10 years on
World

What happened to MH370? Disturbing theories, twists, latest search 10 years on

07 Mar 05:00 PM

Flight MH370 disappeared a decade ago. Many are still searching for answers.

'Keeping an eye': Crime expert's chilling new missing mum theory
World

'Keeping an eye': Crime expert's chilling new missing mum theory

28 Feb 06:17 AM

A grim theory has been aired by a crime expert about missing mum Samantha Murphy.

Council apologises to parents after kids exposed to 'extremely graphic' sex booklet
New Zealand

Council apologises to parents after kids exposed to 'extremely graphic' sex booklet

21 Feb 04:00 PM

'You have to have rocks in your head if you think this is acceptable for young children.'

'Cut short': Deadly mushroom lunch survivor breaks silence
World

'Cut short': Deadly mushroom lunch survivor breaks silence

18 Feb 11:27 PM

For months he was fighting for his life. Now he's spoken for the first time.

'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmacked
New Zealand

'Genius' pigeon at supermarket food dispenser: Customer left gobsmacked

15 Feb 10:28 PM

Another incident has come to light involving a pigeon inside an Auckland store.

Police reveal major development in search for missing mum
World

Police reveal major development in search for missing mum

14 Feb 02:42 AM

Police have revealed a change of direction in their investigation into how mum vanished.

'Unusual': Forensic expert's worrying new theory about mum's disappearance
World

'Unusual': Forensic expert's worrying new theory about mum's disappearance

13 Feb 04:00 PM

Lack of evidence or clues despite extensive searches in bushland and surrounding areas.

Watch: 'Yuck!' - Disgust as yet another mouse found in an Auckland supermarket
New Zealand

Watch: 'Yuck!' - Disgust as yet another mouse found in an Auckland supermarket

13 Feb 06:18 AM

A new mouse video involving an Auckland supermarket has emerged.

Alex Batty twist: Inside the secret life of kidnapped UK teen missing for 6 years
World

Alex Batty twist: Inside the secret life of kidnapped UK teen missing for 6 years

17 Dec 09:19 PM

A French family has revealed stunning fresh details about missing UK teen Alex Batty.

'A little crazy': UK boy missing for 6 years found alive in mountain range
World

'A little crazy': UK boy missing for 6 years found alive in mountain range

14 Dec 08:39 PM

He mysteriously disappeared during a holiday. In a stunning twist, he's been found alive.

Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment
Sport

Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment

13 Dec 09:58 PM

He captured hearts for his podium performance, but his back story is even more inspiring.

13 years and counting: Auckland eatery offers free Xmas lunch to those in need
New Zealand

13 years and counting: Auckland eatery offers free Xmas lunch to those in need

12 Dec 04:19 AM

'It’s not always about taking. We need to give back to our community.'

Watch: Jimmy Carr's bizarre run-in with NZ patched gang member
Entertainment

Watch: Jimmy Carr's bizarre run-in with NZ patched gang member

27 Nov 09:21 PM

Jimmy Carr got more than he bargained for when he visited Hamilton.

Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run
New Zealand

Watch: Dirt biker goes flying after smashing into car in hit and run

22 Nov 04:31 AM

'What the hell? What the f*** are you doing? Are you alright?'

Supermarket giant ditches self-checkout for staffed tills
Retail

Supermarket giant ditches self-checkout for staffed tills

20 Nov 02:09 AM

A grocery giant has opened up about why they're making the big move.

Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
New Zealand

Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints

17 Nov 06:00 AM

Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.

Accused killer mushroom cook's big move while in custody
World

Accused killer mushroom cook's big move while in custody

14 Nov 04:58 AM

Australian Erin Patterson puts $1.1m house up for sale as she awaits trial.

Mushroom mystery: Alleged killer chef's unusual act night before arrest revealed
World

Mushroom mystery: Alleged killer chef's unusual act night before arrest revealed

06 Nov 02:08 AM

Neighbours have revealed what they saw the night before Erin Patterson was arrested.

Aussie mushroom death fallout: Friend of alleged killer chef's ex speaks out
World

Aussie mushroom death fallout: Friend of alleged killer chef's ex speaks out

02 Nov 08:53 PM

'My family were asked to come and say goodbye to me twice, as I was not expected to live.'

Watch: New footage shows dramatic West Auckland car chase before police shoot man
New Zealand|crime

Watch: New footage shows dramatic West Auckland car chase before police shoot man

28 Sep 01:33 AM

Witness describes the moment an alleged armed man yelled at cops during car chase.

Watch: Deadly mushroom chef hits out - the key update that could unlock mystery
World

Watch: Deadly mushroom chef hits out - the key update that could unlock mystery

26 Sep 02:56 AM

A critical update has emerged that could blow the case wide open.

'What the f*** is going on?': Kiwi boss’ epic prank on 21yo employee goes global
New Zealand

'What the f*** is going on?': Kiwi boss’ epic prank on 21yo employee goes global

14 Sep 11:23 PM

It started off as a small joke. It ended with 500 strangers and the cops involved.

Watch: '30m views' - Kākā bird's incredible act caught on camera, goes global
New Zealand

Watch: '30m views' - Kākā bird's incredible act caught on camera, goes global

06 Sep 05:35 AM

Unsuspecting NZ bird has lit up the internet with his antics viewed more than 30m times.

'Does that make her a killer?': Ex-cop on the case against mushroom poisoning suspect
World

'Does that make her a killer?': Ex-cop on the case against mushroom poisoning suspect

18 Aug 03:33 AM

Ex-detective reveals what options are open to police investigating mushroom mystery.

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