Articles by Natasha Gordon
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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...
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National
‘Second chance at life’: Young mum’s plea for urgent unfunded cancer treatment
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 8:13pmA young mum, relieved her cancer treatment is finally working, now faces a heartbreaking reality — her “second chance” at...
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National
Left in limbo: Three-hour taxi delay for injured man heading to clinic
Sunday, 7 December 2025, 1:10pmRobert Osborne waited three hours for a St John-booked taxi after injuring his knee. The delay occurred following a fall...
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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...
