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Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.
'Overwhelming concern': 'Run it straight' final blocked from Auckland stadium
'This activity presented safety considerations that we could not overlook.'
'It is a cash grab, plain and simple': 77% port fee hike sparks industry outrage
The change may add $25m annually to costs during a cost-of-living crisis.
Fighter at Dan Hooker's backyard brawl event referred to police
Over 30 fighters competed in an unregulated Auckland backyard event.
'More than disrespectful': Controversial artwork invites people to walk on NZ flag
It's not the first time the art installation has sparked outrage.
'Accidents happen': Trampers warned as winter weather sets in
Four of the Great Walks should only be attempted by experienced trampers, MSC advises.
Warriors co-captains return to face Rabbitohs
Co-captains James Fisher-Harris and Mitch Barnett are back to lead the team.
Auckland FC: Five burning questions from the painful A-League semifinal exit
Why were Auckland FC so far below their best in the second leg?
'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kids
A judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.
Customs seizes 130kg of cocaine from shipping container at Port of Tauranga
The Class A drug was worth up to $50.44 million.
'A different path': Import bids emotional farewell to Auckland FC
Neyder Moreno played 24 games and scored eight goals for Auckland this season.
'Tragic news': RUNIT responds to teen's death in private 'run it straight' tackle game
The man suffered a serious head injury when tackled and later died in hospital.
Air NZ gets robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse project
The airline and the telco say the networked robot is a first for NZ business.
Sexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding house
The landlord must pay $7778 damages after a slew of complaints from tenants.
Why young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture case
He arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.
Stroke and road crash victims being treated in corridors, says ED doctor
She says little has changed since last winter, which was 'brutal' for staff and patients.
A2 Milk silent on A$350m acquisition talk
Australian media report says the company will soon make a move for manufacturing assets.
Genetic condition meant she was not meant to live past two, now Milly Marshall-Kirkwood eyes Paralympics
Milly Marshall-Kirkwood has already broken many records and has her eye on LA 2028.
$161m sale of Manukau shopping centre announced
The property is fully leased and on a 9.8ha site.
NZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’
Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.
Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.
Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.
Legendary 90s hip-hop group to reunite for one-off NZ concert
Veteran rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are poised to take over Spark Arena later this year.
US tariffs cloud Fisher and Paykel Healthcare's outlook
About 43% of FPH's revenue for the first half of the year came from the US.
Heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialist
Health NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.
Run It Straight events face safety backlash - but what do fans say?
Collision events face criticism for injury risks but organisers claim to inspire youth.
Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise
Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.
Multiple crashes causing major delays on Southern Motorway near Ramarama
A photo posted by NZTA indicates that there have been six crashes.
'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ
Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.
Why NZers are wary of AI but still embrace it
Most NZers distrust AI, fearing job losses and unfair decisions.
From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose
'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'
Verdi's Requiem offers a night of reflection and choral brilliance
Uwe Grodd conducted a fired-up choral performance at Auckland Town Hall.