Photographer sparks revealing gang connection
A Hawke's Bay-based photographer says finding a place to work out started a chain of events that led to him to capturing Mongrel Mob members at ease and in force on their home turf.
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Diabetes doctor caught in deepfake deception
Diabetes doctor caught in deepfake deception
A professor who was impersonated to sell a bogus diabetes treatment is urging New Zealanders not to fall for deepfake scams.
Invitation to honour Dame Tariana Turia at tangi
Invitation to honour Dame Tariana Turia at tangi
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti organisers are asking supporters to join them in honouring their inspiration, Dame Tariana Turia, as her tangihanga enters its third day.
More disruption for ferry passengers
More disruption for ferry passengers
Ferry passengers will face further disruptions today after strong winds and huge swells canned sailings at the weekend.
Crashes snarl holiday traffic in several regions
Crashes snarl holiday traffic in several regions
Holiday-makers heading home from holidays and a handful of crashes have slowed traffic in Waikato, Wellington and at the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound.
Murder charge after child's body found in vehicle
Murder charge after child's body found in vehicle
A man has been charged with murder after the discovery of a child's body in a vehicle.
Tangi for Dame Tariana Turia enters second day
Tangi for Dame Tariana Turia enters second day
It is a rollercoaster of emotions for the hundreds of mourners gathering to pay tribute to Dame Tariana Turia.
LGBTIQ+ renters putting up with 'uninhabitable' housing: Otago researcher
LGBTIQ+ renters putting up with 'uninhabitable' housing: Otago researcher
Renters who are takatāpui/LGBTIQ+ are putting up with uninhabitable housing conditions because they are too scared to speak out, a University of Otago researcher says.
One dead in crash near Auckland
One dead in crash near Auckland
One person is dead and another seriously injured following a crash in Karaka, south of Auckland yesterday.
'Horrendous' day for some but better weather on the way
'Horrendous' day for some but better weather on the way
It is by no means a "bummer summer" despite the cool temperatures and wet weather seen by much of the country since Christmas, a forecaster says.
Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement
Calls for warning labels on alcohol may grow after US announcement
Warning labels on alcoholic drinks would help limit the number of cancers caused by alcohol, but other policies are also needed, says a public health researcher.
Lack of Covid leave a problem: nurse
Lack of Covid leave a problem: nurse
Nurses have been reluctant to test for Covid-19 and take time off work due to fears of running out of sick leave, an Auckland nurse says.
Cold snap brings summer snow to north
Cold snap brings summer snow to north
A cold snap is being felt across the country, with high winds forcing the cancelling of ferry crossings and some North Island locals reporting snow.
Dozens of traps set after fruit fly found
Dozens of traps set after fruit fly found
Biosecurity NZ says more than 100 extra fruit fly traps have been set up since a fly was found in South Auckland.
Four injured after vehicle hits police car
Four injured after vehicle hits police car
Four people have been left injured, including two police officers, after a vehicle crashed into a stationary police car last night near Whangārei.
NZ saw lowest drowning death toll in six years in 2024
NZ saw lowest drowning death toll in six years in 2024
Provisional figures show a significant reduction in the number of drownings last year.
Controls placed on produce after fruit fly found
Controls placed on produce after fruit fly found
Legal controls have now been imposed on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, Auckland, where an Oriental fruit fly was found yesterday.
Auckland Council confiscating recycling bins
Auckland Council confiscating recycling bins
Auckland Council has been confiscating recycling bins in an effort to stop people throwing rubbish in the wrong bin.
Two critical after Auckland crash
Two critical after Auckland crash
Two people have been taken to hospital with critical injuries after a car crashed into a power pole in Auckland this morning.
Holiday road toll lowest since 2020
Holiday road toll lowest since 2020
The road toll for the Christmas holiday period just ended is on track to be the lowest in several years.