Articles by Natasha Gordon
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Crime
Trio aged 15, 17 and 20 face court over alleged axe, hammer robbery at Michael Hill Jewellers
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 3:04pmTwo teenagers are among a trio set to appear in court facing aggravated robbery charges after an alleged heist at a Michael...
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National
Burst water main leaves major North Shore suburbs struggling for water
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 8:56pmThree major North Shore suburbs are struggling for water tonight after a water main burst. At this stage, Watercare says...
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National
'Life imprisonment': Teen faces harsh penalty after $5m drug bust at border
Friday, 6 June 2025, 6:42pmA Kiwi teenager could be facing life imprisonment after being busted at the border with nearly $5 million worth of illicit...
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National
Thunderstorm threat for north as NI braces for 'wild afternoon' of heavy rain, gales
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 9:40amA rapidly deepening low is bringing rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with flights in and out of Nelson already cancelled, and...
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National
Watch: 'Pretty heartbreaking' - Kumeū rugby field torn up by teen's joyride in new car
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 3:51pmA 19-year-old has been charged with intentional damage after tearing up Kumeū Rugby Club fields. His newly purchased vehicle...
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National
'Try-hard idiots': Police Minister blasts ‘cowardly’ boy racers ahead of Tauranga 'invasion'
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 8:45amPolice Minister Mark Mitchell condemned boy racers as “cowardly, try-hard idiots” after chaotic events in Levin and Palmerston...
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National
'Maybe he's right': Seymour wades in on Bishop's 'what a load of crap' Stan Walker remarks
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 3:46pmChris Bishop admitted to making an offensive comment during Stan Walker’s performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards. David...
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Politics
David Seymour sworn in as Deputy PM, marking new Act milestone
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 12:47pmDavid Seymour has been sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, succeeding Winston Peters. Seymour’s appointment marks a milestone...
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National
130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZ
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 8:07amA strong west to southwest flow will bring 130km/h winds and 6m waves this weekend. Warnings are in place for severe gales...
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National
'She bolted': Father's plea after suspicious man approaches 11yo near schools
Friday, 30 May 2025, 4:13pmPolice are investigating two incidents near West Auckland schools involving a suspicious man in a car. An 11-year-old girl...
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National
20yo tourist breaks her back in head-on NZ campervan crash
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 8:09amA 20-year-old US tourist, Kaylee Phillippi, suffered severe injuries in a head-on collision in Western Bay of Plenty. A 22-year-old...
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National
Person badly injured after vehicle crashes into garage, bursts into flames
Friday, 23 May 2025, 4:48pmEmergency services are responding to a “well-involved” vehicle fire after it collided with a garage and burst into flames,...
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National
'Very uncomfortable': Cops called after man approaches teen on beach to take photos
Friday, 23 May 2025, 1:01pmA middle-aged man approached a teenage girl at Long Bay Beach, making her uncomfortable. Police identified and spoke to the...
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National
Teen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after school
Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 3:55pmKiwiRail and Matamata-Piako District Council are removing and trimming trees to improve rail safety. New fencing will deter...
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National
'Extremely devastating': Mum's tribute, homicide investigation into daughter's death
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:57pmJayde Gilbert, 30, was killed in a crash in Hamilton, leading to a homicide investigation. Her mother is caring for Gilbert’s...
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National
Severe weather warnings for NZ as thunderstorms, 120 km/h gales approach
Sunday, 18 May 2025, 8:29amSevere weather warnings include potential thunderstorms, 120km/h gales, and heavy rain across several regions. Marlborough...
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National
'Feels like discrimination': Musician denied entry to Auckland bar over facial tattoos
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:20pmShane Walker claims he was discriminated against after being refused entry to Andrew Andrew bar due to facial tattoos. The...
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National
Watch: Suspected drunk driver ploughs at high speed into security building
Friday, 16 May 2025, 2:47pmA suspected drunk driver crashed into Nelson Alarms Security Systems, causing significant damage and smoke. Adrian Laing...
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National
'Horrific': Dog owner sentenced after pets' 'near-fatal' attack on 2yo boy
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 4:13pmA 2-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries in a dog attack in South Auckland. The owner, Janna Faumui, was sentenced...
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National
Thunderstorms, flooding to hit Auckland, top half of North Island
Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:18amStrong wind and heavy rain alerts have been issued for northern regions, including Northland. Auckland faces a heavy rain...
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National
'I've got one year': Young mum's fight against inoperable cancer
Monday, 28 April 2025, 10:57amSariah Nesbit, 25, has been diagnosed with inoperable gastric cancer, given one year to live. She requires costly immunotherapy,...
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National
'Wilful damage': Red dye stains Mission Bay fountain on Anzac Day
Friday, 25 April 2025, 2:13pmAuckland’s Mission Bay fountain was dyed red in an apparent Anzac Day protest. Councillor Desley Simpson condemned the act,...
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National
'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weather
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 8:58pmHeavy rain is set to hit Northland, with potential for heavy falls from Saturday. MetService advises Northland and Auckland...
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Lifestyle
Paws and effect: 'Tasteless' dog pies spark cat fight in Auckland
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 12:12pmMuzza’s Pies in Auckland has launched “cat-flavoured” dog pies, using rabbit and fish. Cat activist Anne Batley-Burton criticised...
