Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond
Unrealistic standards that plagued girls are now hitting boys. Gen Z voices reveal what’s in their feeds as…
‘Try it, toss it’: Does the viral wardrobe declutter trend really work?
The ‘Try It, Toss It’ trend is a clickbait winner, causing a sensation on social media platforms. But…
Diamante Kingi’s trail of smash-and-grabs across the Waikato: Businesses $12k plus out of pocket
Police say “smash-and-grab” crimes are committed by groups of young people who target shops and petrol stations, and…
Tangaroa Paki jailed for drug-driving, causing death of his best mate, Brayden Tawa, in Tauranga crash
The 2023 crash killed his childhood friend, Tawa, and injured the victim’s brother, Watene Tawa, who was in…
Woman accused of causing West Auckland crash that killed motorcyclist Sam Rasmussen takes the stand
Before court began, the woman was sitting as she was yesterday – tucked in a corner of the…
Trial begins for woman charged with careless driving causing death of Head Hunter Sam Rasmussen, who was fleeing police
The defence argued that obscured visibility at the intersection, a dip in the road and Rasmussen’s speed were…
New Zealand traveller who reportedly bit cabin crew member arrested in Tahiti, banned from all Qantas, Jetstar flights
“Consular officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade are aware of the detention of a New…
Perth hostel fire killer Reuben Lambie appears in Nelson court for alcohol breach
The department’s Nelson-Marlborough-West Coast regional general manager, Scott Palmer, told NZME that Lambie returned to New Zealand in…
‘Broken funding model’ and ‘anti-GP ideology’ causing GPs to leave jobs, doctor says
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he was confident in his party’s promise of three free doctors’ visits a…
Auckland Rugby League fraud: Ex-staffer Marie Harper avoids jail over $133k theft
Harper was instead ordered to serve 12 months’ home detention, with a special bracelet to be fitted to…
Fatberg triggers sewage leak in Rotorua, forcing closure of popular water hole
This blockage caused an overflow from a sewer manhole on Jameson Ave, which was detected on Wednesday. “The…
Long-time Warkworth school bus driver says speed, phones causing drivers to cross centre line
He said in the past week alone, there have been three situations where speeding and distracted drivers have…