New ZealandWatch: ‘Extremely dangerous’ drivers cut across medians in 100km/h zone to avoid car fire'Auckland drivers are the worst in the world' was one assessment of the rule-breaking. 16 Mar 01:50 AM
Travel news‘Hypocrisy at its finest’: US influencer hits back at Aussies over baby wombat rowThe influencer, who's since fled Australia, claims she's been made out to be a 'villain'.15 Mar 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash inTwo of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.12 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHenry Cavill as James Bond? The fake trailer creators trolling HollywoodFrom Marvel teasers to faux Bond films, it’s getting hard to tell what’s real.11 Mar 11:46 PM
BusinessMusk says X target of ‘massive cyberattack’Musk says the attack involved a large group or possibly a country.10 Mar 06:13 PM
New ZealandRegistered sex offender thought he was sending explicit messages to teen ... but he was wrongIt was actually a detective posing as a 14-year-old on Snapchat.09 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleExtreme ‘mummy makeover’: Kiwi personality ‘Nix’ shares results from brutal surgeryThe well-known personality has shared her recovery with her two million followers.08 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNeil Gaiman seeks to move US lawsuit to NZ over assault claimsGaiman says their relationship was consensual, supported by WhatsApp messages.08 Mar 05:22 AM
Travel newsMan baffled by small detail on Ryanair safety cardCan you decode the symbol?04 Mar 08:06 PM
Crime‘Stand the f*** back or get whacked,’ boy racer boasted after crash sent pregnant 17yo airborneThe teen required an emergency caesarean but her baby didn't survive. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery billShe paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.03 Mar 08:56 PM
New Zealand‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festivalOrganisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.03 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why the Govt's proposed stalking law could make matters worseOPINION: The Government’s new stalking bill actually weakens protections for victims.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldUS trans pilot targeted by false crash claimsJo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.03 Mar 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldElon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.02 Mar 11:18 PM
WorldThe Maga reporter whose dig at Zelenskyy sparked a geopolitical crisis'Why don't you wear a suit?' Jibe came from Marjorie Taylor Greene's right-wing boyfriend.01 Mar 07:13 PM
Kahu‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magicTe Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.01 Mar 06:00 AM
CrimeWoolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceriesThe grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.01 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland driver’s wild wrong-way shortcutVideo of the bold and legally questionable manoeuvre was shared online.27 Feb 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldI joined a group of paedophile hunters. Here’s what I learntTimes: 'Decoying is the hardest ... You are absorbing all the vile stuff.'27 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
EntertainmentEleven years on: Australian model scatters Charlotte Dawson’s ashes in final tributeDawson was found dead in her Sydney apartment in 2014 at age 47.24 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘My father was a narcissist – people throw that word around without knowing the horror of it’Experts caution against overuse and social media diagnosis. 23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
Entertainment‘Disrespectful and disgusting’: Uproar at Andrew Tate over Ariana Grande remarksThe controversial influencer doubled down on his comments after he faced a swift backlash.22 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandPolice 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.22 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ apologises for sharing social media post depicting sex act'I apologise to anyone who was upset by that.'21 Feb 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy Gen Z is struggling with stress and anxiety - and how to help them copeTelegraph: Social media and constant connectivity contribute to rising anxiety in youths.21 Feb 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreakThe Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Feels illegal’: Pizza hack divides social mediaWould you dunk your leftover pizza in water before reheating it?20 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreakThe church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention. 20 Feb 12:54 AM
LifestyleWhy some parents are reviving landlines for childrenWant to avoid the pitfalls of smartphones and social media? Home phones might help.19 Feb 04:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle GibsonOPINION: Her story is only the tip of the iceberg of influencers exploiting health trends.17 Feb 11:38 PM
New Zealand‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social contentThere have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.17 Feb 06:47 AM
