Articles by Natasha Gordon
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National
Hot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highs
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 8:46pmUnusually warm ocean surface temperatures around the North Island are signalling a muggy shift to the start of summer. Surface...
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National
Auckland shoppers warned to plan ahead as traffic builds for Black Friday rush
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 3:07pmAuckland’s busiest shopping destinations are bracing for a surge in traffic ahead of Black Friday and the festive season. Shoppers...
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National
Buses set to return to a key central Auckland street after years of CRL disruption
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 3:39pmBuses are returning to a busy central Auckland street after years of City Rail Link construction that caused significant...
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National
'Seconds do matter': St John apologises for wrong defibrillator code in beach death
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 8:13pmA woman who rushed to help an unconscious man, who later died at an Auckland beach, says precious time was lost after St...
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National
Teen praised for rescue effort at popular beach amid defibrillator concerns
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 8:41pmA teenage girl has been commended for her bravery after pulling an unconscious man out of the water at a popular Auckland...
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National
Heavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway flooded
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 8:09amHeavy rain will continue to drench many areas of the North Island today, as one state highway is inundated by floodwaters. Heavy...
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National
Man dies at Takapuna Beach after being pulled unresponsive from water
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:53pmA man has died at a popular North Shore beach after he was spotted unresponsive in the water. Police said at midday on Takapuna...
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National
First winner claimed share of record $55m Powerball within hours of draw
Monday, 17 November 2025, 12:56pmOne lucky punter wasted no time and claimed their enormous share of the record-breaking $55 million Lotto draw within hours. The...
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Auckland
'Getting battered': Woman rescued from rocks after tide traps her at Castor Bay
Friday, 14 November 2025, 3:57pmA woman was rescued from the rocks at a North Shore beach as rising tides threatened to trap her. Police said the woman was...
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National
‘Absolutely brazen’: Woman attacked by teens while relaxing in Auckland park
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 8:33pmSeveral violent attacks by groups of young people have allegedly occurred within days at a popular central Auckland park. A...
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National
Thunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weather
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 4:09pmSevere downpours, thunderstorms and strong wind gusts up to 100km/h are set to batter the North Island as an active weather...
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National
'All I saw was blood': Bus driver left distraught after violent Manukau station attack
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 9:22amA bus driver in the first few months of his job was brutally attacked and knocked out cold by a stranger at a South Auckland...
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National
Cyclone threat: Elevated risk for NZ as Aus braces for volatile season
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 8:57pmAustralians are bracing for a volatile cyclone season driven by record-breaking ocean temperatures – but could that same...
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National
‘By far the worst’: Health NZ fights to stamp out measles, outbreak far from over
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 2:22pmThe risk of measles spreading in the community remains “very high”, with the latest outbreak far from over. Health New Zealand...
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World
Zipline horror: US father and son killed by hornets on holiday
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 8:50pmA swarm of hundreds of deadly hornets attacked and killed an American father and son enjoying a zipline experience on a holiday...
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National
Wind, heat and fire risk could spoil Guy Fawkes fun
Monday, 3 November 2025, 8:59pmWarm, windy and dry conditions could wreak havoc on backyard Guy Fawkes plans, due to an increased potential for fire danger. Kiwis...
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Crime
Unanswered questions after Kiwi mum's mysterious death in Thailand
Friday, 31 October 2025, 7:04pmThe son of a 47-year-old Kiwi who died while on a dream holiday believes there is more to his mother’s death than Thai police...
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World
Digital exile: Aussie influencers move overseas to dodge under-16 social media ban
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 8:44pmAn Australian family have made the bold decision to relocate overseas, allowing their children to continue their online careers...
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National
'Best friend': Son’s heartbreak after Kiwi mum found dead in Phuket hotel
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 8:30pmThe son of the 47-year-old Kiwi woman found dead in her hotel room while holidaying in Thailand has paid tribute to her,...
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National
Measles outbreak grows to 13 cases as risk remains high
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 1:30pmThere are two new measles cases across the country, which have brought the outbreak’s total to 13. Health NZ has recently...
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National
Man charged with murder after father and son killed in Auckland house fire
Friday, 24 October 2025, 2:27pmPolice have charged a man today with two counts of murder after a fatal house fire in Bucklands Beach. Jung Sup Lee, 36,...
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National
Man dies after tree branch falls in Wellington’s severe winds
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 12:44pmOne person has died after being struck by a falling branch during severe winds in Wellington, where gusts reached up to 130km/h. At...
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National
Microchip miracle: Cat missing for 11 months found nearly 100km from home
Sunday, 19 October 2025, 3:45pmA 12-year-old family cat missing for nearly a year was found almost 100km away from her home. Wellsford’s Lisa Ridings told...
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National
Woolworths glitch impacts 60 customers, one without groceries after system fault
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 1:33pmA technical fault at Woolworths has impacted 60 people, leaving one customer without groceries or a refund, after the supermarket...
