Coroner’s report: Man took his own life after paying money to ‘sextortion’ blackmailer, sending images to AI-generated woman
The Auckland man died in 2024, within hours of making contact with someone online who identified themselves as…
Weekend weather: Temperatures plunge as cold snap sweeps country
Friday’s warmer temperatures will drop to the low teens today for much of the east coast, particularly in…
‘No one’s even sending rejections’: Job climate remains bleak for new graduates
“No one’s even sending rejections, they’re just leaving you empty,” she said. She’s going to work on her…
What’s on in Auckland this weekend: National Poetry Day, Teese on tour, Baby Show and more
2) Get wild The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is on at Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki…
Waikato teacher admits sending students ‘inappropriate’ messages but fights touching, hug claims
He also denied adding Anna on TikTok, and instead said it was Anna who added him. He said…
Auckland actor Isaac Lucas who played Cookie Bear charged with child sex abuse
In separate alleged offending, Lucas is also facing three charges of exposing a young person to sexually explicit…
Explainer: Why has the cost of sending a letter got so expensive in New Zealand?
“NZ Post regularly reviews prices to ensure they reflect costs and enable us to maintain a reliable and…
Treasury reveals offshore action to hit New Zealand’s climate target could cost $5 billion – Christopher Luxon says he won’t send money overseas
At the Fieldays event at Mystery Creek on Wednesday, the Government announced policies to fund the acceleration of…
Senior lawyer’s lack of supervision of junior staff under scrutiny in Lawyers and Conveyancers hearing
At the second part of the recent hearing, the tribunal was told matters came to a head after…
Wealthy Auckland CBD landlords ‘mobilise’ against Heart of the City board after chief executive Viv Beck’s suspension
Another HOTC member pushing for the special general meeting is Greg Moyle – the Waitematā local board member…
Wellington lawyer Stephen Franks wins review over puberty blockers letter
Franks says the original ruling was “stupid” and embarrassing for the legal profession, which showed itself “so hostile…
Actor Tommy Dorfman shares viral Instagram post exposing transphobic passenger
A second photo showed the man texting another person named Samantha with the same message, but adding, “2…