Articles by Natasha Gordon
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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2026, 3:53pmResidents, including a woman racing to a wedding, had their vehicles towed and slapped with fines after an outdated parking...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...
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National
'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journey
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 6:16pmA flight set to jet across the world to Canada was quickly rerouted back to Auckland shortly after the journey began. Air...
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National
'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZ
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 3:10pmAfter a stretch of sweltering temperatures, a wet and thundery change is set to wreak havoc across the country this week. MetService...
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National
Daredevil Auckland Harbour Bridge jump sparks safety probe after ‘dangerous’ stunt
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 4:09pmA video of two young men plunging into the waters under the Auckland Harbour Bridge has sparked serious safety warnings. The...
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Crime
'Assaulting kids as a sport': What is the solution to Auckland's youth violence?
Sunday, 4 January 2026, 10:06amThe mother of a 13-year-old boy who was brutally attacked is calling for harsher punishments for offenders who are “assaulting...
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National
Two seriously injured after Ferris wheel fall at Christchurch music festival
Thursday, 1 January 2026, 5:32pmTwo men have been seriously injured after falling from a Ferris wheel at a popular Christchurch-based music festival just...
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Sport
'Beyond grateful': Former All Black shares fresh baby news after heartache
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 2:59pmFormer All Black Liam Messam has announced some exciting baby news, saying he is “beyond grateful” after a recent heartache. In...
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Auckland
Auckland New Year's holiday traffic grinds to a halt on key highway routes
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 1:43pmCongestion is building on Auckland’s Southern Motorway as holidaymakers head off for New Year’s celebrations, with key routes...
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National
Police respond to report of e-scooter on Auckland motorway
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 2:28pmA person has been spotted riding an electric scooter on the Northern Motorway heading toward the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Police...
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Business
Toy brick battle: Zuru overturns Lego trademark ruling in court victory
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 8:41pmKiwi toymaker Zuru has won a legal stoush against industry giant Lego after a years-long trademark battle. The dispute involving...
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National
NZ Food Safety points finger at Christchurch school in mouldy lunches probe
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 12:52pmNew Zealand Food Safety says the mouldy school lunches at a Christchurch school were most likely caused by an error at the...
