New ZealandCountry’s biggest property investor group evicted from FacebookThe 73,000-member group vanished from Facebook without any warning.10 Nov 01:23 AM
New Zealand'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victimsSally-Kae French sent fake documents to tribunals and forged emails from authorities. 08 Nov 12:00 AM
World‘Continuation of concern’: AI-fuelled sell-off wipes US$1t from big techAI firms’ huge spending plans now face scrutiny over how profits will follow.07 Nov 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Creating chaos': Facebook bike stunt video lands Black Power gangster in courtThe rider was also involved in a fight between two chapters of Black Power. 01 Nov 01:02 AM
World‘Taken away in a minute’: Tributes pour in after young footballer killed by lightningFinley Bone, 21, was struck while practising goal kicks with her partner.31 Oct 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Freightways outlook and Fonterra vote drive upbeat dayFreightways shares climbed after Mark Troughear flagged easing economic headwinds.30 Oct 05:12 AM
BusinessMeta profit hit by US$16b tax charge as shares drop after hoursA US$16b tax hit wiped most of Meta’s latest quarterly profit.29 Oct 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Massive Mini clear out’: Judge orders man to cease backyard tradingCouncil officers photographed nine Minis on and beside the Casebrook property.28 Oct 04:59 AM
EntertainmentShip, ahoy! Rainbow’s End pirate ship returns after 8 years – and what it's like on boardThe ride weighs the same as four bull elephants and cost about $7 million to build.24 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandEx-mayor's court battle ends with apology from disgraced councillorIt is one of two court battles Campbell Barry has faced this year.23 Oct 12:41 AM
BusinessMeta cuts 600 roles in AI shake-up to speed decision-makingAlexandr Wang told staff the shake-up aims to speed up decisions and boost impact.22 Oct 09:45 PM
AucklandWatch: Confronting footage shows 'hero' woman saving youth in major South Akl teen brawlVideo shows woman stepping in to protect a victim being kicked in the head.15 Oct 07:40 AM
WorldHomeowners' fiery Halloween display keeps fooling neighboursFire chief says crews still check for real risks each time.12 Oct 11:33 PM
CrimeArrest after Father’s Day armed robbery at Hamilton steak houseOfficers found drugs, ammunition and stolen property during the raid.10 Oct 04:55 AM
WorldAmelie McCann recounts messages from claimant at trialA court has heard how Julia Wandelt asked Madeleine's sister to get a DNA test.09 Oct 06:04 PM
ChristchurchCar drags crumbling caravan through Christchurch streetsPolice say the driver was fined after towing the caravan through Fendalton.09 Oct 02:16 AM
PoliticsMeta claims Instagram scrolling not ‘intentionally addictive’ as MPs probe social media harm Meta and TikTok fronted Parliament’s Education and Workforce select committee on Monday. 06 Oct 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMeta made $49m from scam ads, watchdog findsResearchers found 63 advertisers using deceptive tactics on Facebook.01 Oct 08:24 PM
Crime'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8kJoshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison. 01 Oct 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldShe was fired for a comment on her private Facebook accountSuzanne Swierc lost her Ball State University job five days after her Facebook post.29 Sep 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeta expands Teen Account protections to NZ, U16 campaigner scepticalThe changes come as the Government mulls an under-16 social media ban.25 Sep 05:00 PM
ChristchurchFallen officer Lyn Fleming to be remembered by police colleaguesSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming will be the 34th name read from the Roll of Honour.24 Sep 12:51 AM
New ZealandSafe or risky? Police urge caution for Facebook Marketplace sellers after attacksSome victims reported buyers used weapons to intimidate and steal goods.23 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ teacher says ‘abysmal’ TikTok moderation left students shaken viewing Charlie Kirk's deathVideos of Charlie Kirk’s shooting hit 11 million views within hours.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descentBefore he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.20 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessMeta accused of hiding child safety risks on VR platformsWhistleblowers say Meta's lawyers blocked research on underage VR users.09 Sep 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhistleblower sues Meta over claims of WhatsApp security flawsNew York Times: Former WhatsApp security chief claims Meta ignored hacking risks.09 Sep 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dodgy': New report on how to make Google, Facebook pay fair share of tax'If you misrepresent what a payment is for, then that's obviously challengeable.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldAustralian woman's concerning find in takeaway mealThe type of battery discovered can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed. 03 Sep 05:44 AM
New ZealandMP claims council's social post is campaigning for Māori wards - electoral officer says it's fineAct Party's local government spokesman claims a council Facebook post is unbalanced.01 Sep 10:10 PM
WorldMeta AI under fire for creating sexualised images of child starsMeta’s AI created topless images of child celebrities, sparking safety concerns.01 Sep 09:03 PM
KahuAirport drama: How a hoax threat caused police to disrupt group's travel plansAn online post about a hoax threat led police to stop the four from boarding their flight.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldSelf-described 'outlaw biker' arrested amid manhunt for alleged cop killerSteve Mallett, 61, denies meeting alleged gunman Dezi Freeman.01 Sep 04:31 AM
LifestyleMan finds wife's lost rings after sifting through 16 tonnes of compostSteve searched through 16 tonnes of compost at the dump to find them.28 Aug 11:20 PM
