Articles by Hannah Filmer
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National
Xero launches misconduct probe into former boss and New Zealander of the Year
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 12:36pmTech company Xero has launched a review into misconduct allegations against its former chief executive Sir Rod Drury by a...
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National
Council crisis meetings as 'potentially life-threatening' Cyclone Vaianu threatens widespread damage
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 1:05pmAuckland has stood up its emergency centre as the North Island braces for the impact of Cyclone Vaianu. Auckland Emergency...
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National
'It's not worth your life': Warning after cable sabotaged outside Auckland petrol station
Monday, 30 March 2026, 8:36amA power cable has been vandalised outside an Auckland petrol station in a suspected act of sabotage. Fire and Emergency New...
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Auckland
'Close call': Dog rescued after falling down hole in rock wall at Auckland beach
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 8:41amA dog has been saved after falling down the cracks of a rock wall and becoming trapped on Auckland’s Ōrewa Beach, as the...
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National
Kiwi pensioner found dead in Thai condo, remembered by staff as friendly
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 3:10pmA New Zealand pensioner living alone in a coastal apartment in Thailand has been found in a room days after he died. Police...
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Auckland
Rare whale dies after being rescued from stranding in inner Auckland harbour, found 18km away
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 1:25pmA rare whale that was freed after being stranded at a popular Auckland harbour bay has re-beached a day later and died. The...
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National
71yo woman suffers 'excruciating' broken back after Auckland bus takes off too quickly
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 1:35pmAn older woman who suffered an “excruciating” break in her lower back when a bus took off before she could sit down is to...
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National
78yo dog walker attacked with broom handle in popular Auckland park after pet off leash
Friday, 27 February 2026, 7:16amA man has been left with scars and bruises after being struck with a broom handle in a random attack while walking his dog...
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Auckland
'Madness': Auckland residents tired of no parking in suburbs, crowded streets
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 8:02amAucklanders are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of parking options in high-density housing suburbs, resulting...
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Auckland
Person jumped by three men while walking dog in East Auckland park
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 8:57pmA person walking their dog has been taken to hospital after being jumped by three males at a park in East Auckland. Police...
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World
New Zealand 'deeply concerned' about damage to Kiwi graves in two Gaza war cemeteries
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 4:20pmNew Zealand is “deeply concerned” by the damage to war graves in Gaza with the ambassador to Israel raising the issue directly...
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Auckland
Two Auckland school students hit by cars within minutes of each other
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 2:01pmTwo pupils are in Auckland’s Starship Hospital with moderate injuries after they were hit in separate crashes on their way...
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National
Auckland pupil treated in Starship Hospital after being struck by car on way to school
Monday, 9 February 2026, 2:20pmA young Whangaparāoa College pupil walking to school has been struck by a vehicle. The school’s principal Steve McCracken...