New ZealandJailed Facebook fraudster given more time after fake $12k payment for Holden revealedHe was already behind bars for scamming people out of $30,000 worth of property.14 Aug 07:00 AM
Entertainment'My hair is falling out': Jessie J on breast cancer surgery challengesThe British pop star faces further surgery after cancer complications.13 Aug 11:15 PM
EntertainmentEverything we know about Taylor Swift's new album (so far)She announced The Life of a Showgirl on her boyfriend's football podcast.13 Aug 10:04 PM
Travel'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destinationGerman visitor Hannah Enzmann says NZ is 'very safe' for those on their first big trip.13 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on FacebookPolice say emerging drugs like 'lean' are also being sold on social media.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPetra Bagust: A stranger on Instagram 'outed' my menopauseOPINION: An online comment came out of the blue. Then I started investigating. 13 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldUS charges Haiti gang leader ‘Barbecue’ with evading sanctionsA US$5 million ($8.4m) reward is offered for Jimmy Cherizier's arrest or conviction.12 Aug 11:47 PM
World'Despair to death': Woman finds chilling message in wardrobeThe phrase was carved into the wardrobe's closet paper at her 101-year-old home.12 Aug 07:08 AM
Crime'Shocked and saddened': School staffer robbed by armed teens in broad daylightPolice said the public should remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour in the area.12 Aug 03:11 AM
New ZealandCan YouTube's algorithm be tamed? What NZ should do to protect kidsStrong content labelling and age verification could protect young Kiwis online.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMaluma takes fan to task for bringing baby to loud concertThe Latin superstar stopped his show to address a mother with a baby in the crowd.11 Aug 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Really tragic outcomes': Doctor's push to ban U16s from social mediaDr Aimee Kettoola urges social media action because of the harm caused to youngsters.11 Aug 12:56 AM
World'They looked very happy': Why farmers are playing jazz to cows'We always have music on in the milking parlour... not just for the staff to listen to.'10 Aug 11:59 PM
WorldNew chatbot on Trump’s Truth Social platform keeps contradicting himTruth Search AI contradicts Trump on tariffs and the 2020 election.10 Aug 10:50 PM
WorldKiwi expat’s $200k Australian mining job left him depressed ‘with so much shame’Lachie Samuel was 28 years old when he was evacuated from his worksite.10 Aug 08:32 PM
LifestyleWhy you probably want to buy a LabubuLabubu dolls have become a global phenomenon. Here's all you need to know.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTinder match led to violent six-hour attack on woman in her home while kids sleptThe judge described Christchurch man Craig Smith’s risk as “off the charts”.10 Aug 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLocation sharing was cool for Gen Z until Instagram made it weirdEven as Gen Z adopts tracking apps, they remain controversial.10 Aug 04:03 AM
World'Stupidity of the century': Man apologises for Paris war monument incidentHe received a three-month suspended sentence for desecrating the tomb.09 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandJames Gardner-Hopkins accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women Gardner-Hopkins allegedly used LinkedIn to stalk women who opposed his returning to law.09 Aug 02:00 AM
LifestyleAuckland mum initially refuses to share ice cream with son – the video goes viral'That was so satisfying to watch', one comment on TikTok read.08 Aug 11:01 PM
SportCrypto group claims responsibility for sex toy tosses at WNBA gamesTwo arrests were made after incidents at Atlanta and Phoenix games.08 Aug 05:02 AM
WorldInstagram's new map feature raises privacy concernsUsers should adjust settings to prevent unwanted location sharing.08 Aug 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA British model was kidnapped to be sold as a sex slave. No one believed herTelegraph: Eight years on, suspicion and hostility still stalk Chloe Ayling.08 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessFake products and service scams rose 25% in JulyScammers create misleading or fake listings on trusted marketplaces.07 Aug 11:15 PM
LifestyleWhy cottage cheese is making a surprising comeback, spurred by social mediaOnce a sad diet staple, cottage cheese is back – and having a surprisingly tasty glow up.07 Aug 11:00 PM
WorldPizzeria owner’s act of kindness goes viral after Facebook postChris Kolstad: 'Usually if somebody’s going to that length, they’re trying to survive'.07 Aug 10:56 PM
WorldClown mask-wearing grandfather massacred familyThe discovery of Alexander Meisner's body brought an end to a four-month-long manhunt.07 Aug 07:16 PM
Lifestyle'Unhealthily thin': Zara ads pulled after UK watchdog's rulingZara told the British ad watchdog that the models had certificates of good health.07 Aug 04:46 AM
AucklandMass brawl erupts at Auckland girls’ school, police probe incident Adults appear trying to break up the fight before the video of the incident ends.07 Aug 03:12 AM
KahuPolice complaints laid in political billboard graffiti rowSteve Howley said he received 'vile' messages after a post by the Te Pāti Māori president.07 Aug 01:09 AM
WorldGrok, is that Gaza? AI image checks mislocate news photosThe photo is actually of 9-year-old Mariam Dawwas in Gaza on August 2, 2025.06 Aug 11:28 PM
WorldBritish MP launches AI clone to manage 6000+ messagesSewards released an AI version of himself to manage his constituent messages.06 Aug 09:37 PM
Tennis'Shameful': Tennis star shares vile messages after loss in MontrealElina Svitolina was attacked by online trolls after her shock loss to Naomi Osaka.06 Aug 06:36 AM
