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Extreme ‘mummy makeover’: Kiwi personality ‘Nix’ shares results from brutal surgery
The well-known personality has shared her recovery with her two million followers.

Neil Gaiman seeks to move US lawsuit to NZ over assault claims
Gaiman says their relationship was consensual, supported by WhatsApp messages.

‘Stand the f*** back or get whacked,’ boy racer boasted after crash sent pregnant 17yo airborne
The teen required an emergency caesarean but her baby didn't survive.

‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery bill
She paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.

‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festival
Organisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.

Opinion: Why the Govt's proposed stalking law could make matters worse
OPINION: The Government’s new stalking bill actually weakens protections for victims.

US trans pilot targeted by false crash claims
Jo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.

Elon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?
New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.

Woolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceries
The grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.

Watch: Auckland driver’s wild wrong-way shortcut
Video of the bold and legally questionable manoeuvre was shared online.

I joined a group of paedophile hunters. Here’s what I learnt
Times: 'Decoying is the hardest ... You are absorbing all the vile stuff.'

Police seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church fires
Police say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.

Eleven years on: Australian model scatters Charlotte Dawson’s ashes in final tribute
Dawson was found dead in her Sydney apartment in 2014 at age 47.

‘My father was a narcissist – people throw that word around without knowing the horror of it’
Experts caution against overuse and social media diagnosis.

Armed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church fires
Witnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.

‘Disrespectful and disgusting’: Uproar at Andrew Tate over Ariana Grande remarks
The controversial influencer doubled down on his comments after he faced a swift backlash.

Police investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires
'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.

Health NZ apologises for sharing social media post depicting sex act
'I apologise to anyone who was upset by that.'

Why Gen Z is struggling with stress and anxiety - and how to help them cope
Telegraph: Social media and constant connectivity contribute to rising anxiety in youths.

‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreak
The Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.