Politicians past and present have paid their respects to Dame Tariana Turia - with Labour MP Willie Jackson saying the party should consider a formal apology over her treatment during the Foreshore and Seabed controversy.

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.

A professor who was impersonated to sell a bogus diabetes treatment is urging New Zealanders not to fall for deepfake scams.

A mother with three children aged under four and stranded after a last-minute ferry cancellation says a heads-up from the company would have been nice.

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.

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.