Articles by Natasha Gordon
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National
18-hour deluge and thunderstorms to soak upper North Island before icy Anzac Day
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 2:53pmAn 18-hour drenching and possible thunderstorms are set to strike already sodden regions in the upper North Island overnight...
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National
College van left ‘virtually empty’ after alleged diesel theft in school holidays
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 8:53pmA Levin high school has become the latest victim of fuel theft, with diesel allegedly siphoned from a school van, leaving...
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National
'Waving his arms out': Witness describes seeing man in Manawatū River, search ongoing
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 1:24pmThere are fears a person may have vanished in the fast‑moving Manawatū River, after a man was spotted “waving his arms” in...
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National
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Auckland, Waikato
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National
New severe thunderstorm warning issued for lower North Island
Saturday, 18 April 2026, 8:18amA new severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the bottom of the North Island, with the thunderstorms expected to...
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Auckland
'Far busier': Record commuter rush to public transport amid surging fuel prices
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 4:05pmAucklanders continue to flock to public transport at record numbers amid rising petrol prices, with Auckland Transport recording...
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National
Subtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones tracked
Monday, 6 April 2026, 3:31pmForecasters are tracking an active tropical cyclone potentially threatening New Zealand, while a subtropical low is set to...
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National
Darkness, wind and 'lively' seas as rescuers race to person stuck on cliff face
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 3:04pmA dramatic, nearly two-hour night rescue unfolded after a person slipped down a cliff north of Auckland. Emergency crews...
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National
'I lost my rag': Akl resident blames 'deafening' night works for disastrous sleepless week
Friday, 20 March 2026, 7:03amAn Auckland man says he was so sleep-deprived from “deafening” roadwork noise that he accidentally binned his daughter’s...
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Business
Petrol jumps 10c in days as pumps run dry, Kiwis hunt for cheapest fuel
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 1:36pmFuel prices have surged 10c in two days across the country, with some fuel pumps running dry under the increased demand. The...
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National
Watch: Teen scooter rider seen kicking courier van in road rage outburst
Saturday, 14 March 2026, 11:14amVideo has captured the moment a young man repeatedly kicked a delivery van in a violent outburst at a Tauranga intersection...
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National
Residents fume over fines and tows on ‘safe’ streets during Round the Bays
Friday, 13 March 2026, 3:53pmResidents, including a woman racing to a wedding, had their vehicles towed and slapped with fines after an outdated parking...
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National
Dad hits out at 'concerning' gaps in AT injury data after mass assault of daughter on train
Sunday, 8 March 2026, 8:33amA father has accused Auckland Transport (AT) of major failures around passenger safety after his daughter and her friends...
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National
How to see tomorrow night's rare blood moon from wherever you are
Monday, 2 March 2026, 4:12pmKiwis are in for a special show tomorrow night, as a rare total lunar eclipse is set to be seen across the entire country. Stardome...
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National
Two new measles cases confirmed in Auckland, locations of interest revealed
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 2:37pmHealth New Zealand has confirmed two new measles cases in Auckland, both of whom are linked to recent overseas travel. Health...
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National
Patients marked dead in suspected hack of major medication platform, names changed
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 1:24pmA suspected medication platform hack has caused live patients to be labelled as dead, and others’ names were changed to “Charlie...
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National
'Help me': Local mum steps in as teens target boy in daylight North Shore attack
Monday, 23 February 2026, 8:45pmA North Shore mother jumped into action and broke up an unprovoked group attack after spotting a boy being beaten in broad...
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National
Police condemn 'dangerous' act after car reverses down motorway, driver cites engine trouble
Monday, 23 February 2026, 2:18pmA driver is facing court action after driving “dangerously” in reverse on a busy stretch of Auckland motorway, drifting across...
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National
'Yet another failure': Blame game over Auckland college blaze as union points finger
Friday, 20 February 2026, 7:07pmThe New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union says the delay in battling the blaze that ripped through a historic North...
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National
'Tragic': Person mauled to death by dogs at Northland home
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 1:52pmA person has died after being mauled by dogs at a home in Northland. Police said the attack, at a Kaihu home on State Highway...
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National
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted but stormy conditions to persist
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 2:53pmMetService has extended a severe thunderstorm warning for the Hastings district this afternoon, ahead of the soaring, sweltering...
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National
Finger ripped off on popular Auckland hydroslide after ring catches on bolt
Sunday, 1 February 2026, 8:19amA man’s finger was ripped off after his ring became caught on a hydroslide at a popular public pool in Auckland. The Auckland...
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National
'Potentially deadly consequences': Major 12-hour IT outage hits NZ hospitals
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 12:56pmHospitals across the North Island have been hit by a major IT outage, impacting access to crucial patient information and...
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National
NCEA results day: What students and parents need to know
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 8:06amAnxious students across the country can finally access their long-awaited NCEA exam marks online this morning. The results...
