WorldTSA ends shoe removal rule at some airports, expands nationwideThe new rule doesn't affect TSA PreCheck members or other exempt groups.08 Jul 09:27 PM
AucklandAT's six-figure spend on public figures to create social media content under fireAT spent $147,765 on social media influencer campaigns in the year to May 2025. 08 Jul 03:31 AM
New ZealandTeen's food truck rebrand appeal after KFC legal challengeBen Yang, 17, runs Yang's Fried Chicken from a food truck in Christchurch.08 Jul 03:08 AM
Entertainment'So sorry': Robert Irwin apologises after not paying for mealRobert Irwin apologised for not paying at The Jetty Pavilion in Coffs Harbour.07 Jul 11:16 PM
EntertainmentKelly Osbourne's nickname inspired her engagement ringPartner Sid Wilson proposed backstage at Ozzy's final show in Birmingham.07 Jul 10:48 PM
EntertainmentJessie J reveals her cancer hasn't spreadThe pop star expressed gratitude, saying: 'Happy tears are real.'07 Jul 10:10 PM
WorldThe complex portrait of Erin Patterson revealed after her mushroom murder convictionTestimonies paint the devoted mother-of-two as a generous in-law and calculating murderer.07 Jul 07:23 PM
New ZealandHow a routine traffic stop exposed a Snapchat rapist who attacked a 13yo Rotorua girlPolice suspicions were raised by the age gap between 13-yr-old girl and older man in car.07 Jul 06:00 PM
World'Ridiculous': Trump scoffs at Elon Musk's new political party'Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it.'07 Jul 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldVideos make pay day routines everybody’s businessNew York Times: TikTok and Instagram videos outline what people earn, where dollars go.06 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInfluencing without influencers - firms get staffers to star in lo-fi contentNew York Times: It is part of a growing shift in social media marketing. 06 Jul 07:00 PM
WorldChina relaxes visa rules to show off rich history and cyberpunk coolTrump's return has given China another chance to win friends and influence other nations.06 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPredator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmaskedHe was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about Australia's bid to wean teens off social mediaNew York Times: Much about the goal's implementation remains unclear or undecided.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Sport'A nice marlin': Kiwi skipper makes history with $2m fishing triumphTom Francis' team caught a 312.6kg marlin, beating 160 global entrants.06 Jul 07:33 AM
New Zealand'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn calls for amputee service reformThe influencer and health advocate struggled for five years with unworkable prosthetics.05 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessSilicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give backBowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.05 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldLawyers urge content creators to delete posts amid US visa scrutinyContent creators are warned that old posts could be used against them.04 Jul 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNo one likes meetings. They’re sending their AI note-takers insteadNote-takers raise questions about privacy, consent, and other impacts on humans.03 Jul 07:00 PM
World'Loud and explicit': How a swearing parrot became the star of an animal shelterHendrix, a colourful macaw, became famous for his salty language.03 Jul 01:04 AM
Crime'This was your fault,' judge tells boy racer who hit pregnant teen, killing babyNow 24-year-old asked for home detention for the highly unusual manslaughter case.02 Jul 01:31 AM
WorldWill Trump deport Musk? Threat escalates bitter feudElon Musk may start a new political party to challenge Trump allies.01 Jul 07:13 PM
New ZealandLarge pig on the loose surprises Pegasus localsWendy Campion thought it was a large dog before realising it was a pig.01 Jul 03:20 AM
World'Unprecedented': Father, child rescued swiftly by Disney Cruise Line crewDisney crew rescued a father and daughter from the ocean yesterday NZT near Florida.30 Jun 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child onlineThe girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Girls speak about being targeted by online predator posing as a childThe sisters and their mother spoke to Michael Morrah to raise awareness about the dangers of social media. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike ScottWatch30 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldTrump says wealthy buyers lined up for TikTok amid US-China tensionsThe US President said approval by Xi Jinping is likely needed for the sale to proceed.29 Jun 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumSportAre today's All Blacks boring? Calls mount for more 'heroes and villains'Former players and agents think today's stars should express themselves more freely.28 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldTennis romance? Raducanu and Alcaraz spark rumours with unexpected pairingBoth players dismiss dating rumours, enjoying a strong friendship.27 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt mourns beloved teacher and community championThe 52-year-old continued to fundraise even as her health worsened.27 Jun 05:17 AM
OpinionBen FrancisBen Francis: Sports fans lose when referees are abusedOPINION: Referees face abuse across all levels of sport and something must change.27 Jun 03:07 AM
WorldJapan executes 'Twitter killer' as death penalty debate continuesTakahiro Shiraishi, known as the 'Twitter killer', murdered nine people in 2017.27 Jun 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Life was awesome’: After terminal diagnosis, a young father announces his own deathNew York Times: Tanner Martin documented his cancer journey for thousands online.27 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandRobyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining momentsThey were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.26 Jun 10:00 PM
