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US trans pilot targeted by false crash claims
Jo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.

Elon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?
New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.

The Maga reporter whose dig at Zelenskyy sparked a geopolitical crisis
'Why don't you wear a suit?' Jibe came from Marjorie Taylor Greene's right-wing boyfriend.

‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.

Woolworths arsonist was trying to cause a distraction so she could steal groceries
The grocery store blaze was started in the loo paper aisle and filmed by a TikTok user.

Watch: Auckland driver’s wild wrong-way shortcut
Video of the bold and legally questionable manoeuvre was shared online.

I joined a group of paedophile hunters. Here’s what I learnt
Times: 'Decoying is the hardest ... You are absorbing all the vile stuff.'

Police seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church fires
Police say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.

Eleven years on: Australian model scatters Charlotte Dawson’s ashes in final tribute
Dawson was found dead in her Sydney apartment in 2014 at age 47.

‘Disrespectful and disgusting’: Uproar at Andrew Tate over Ariana Grande remarks
The controversial influencer doubled down on his comments after he faced a swift backlash.

Police investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires
'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.

Health NZ apologises for sharing social media post depicting sex act
'I apologise to anyone who was upset by that.'

Why Gen Z is struggling with stress and anxiety - and how to help them cope
Telegraph: Social media and constant connectivity contribute to rising anxiety in youths.

‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreak
The Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.

‘Feels illegal’: Pizza hack divides social media
Would you dunk your leftover pizza in water before reheating it?

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.

Why some parents are reviving landlines for children
Want to avoid the pitfalls of smartphones and social media? Home phones might help.

Opinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson
OPINION: Her story is only the tip of the iceberg of influencers exploiting health trends.

‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social content
There have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.

Tech Insider: A big move ahead of Spark’s earnings, more Callaghan chaos
PLUS: Who is New Zealand's DOGE-master?

Luxon says Destiny protest went ‘too far’ as Brian Tamaki confirms he gave orders
Topp Twins issue rallying cry to rainbow community: 'We will not be intimidated.'