Articles by Natasha Gordon
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National
‘The last 48hrs have been hell’: Teen’s Vietnam birthday trip ends in ICU, left blind and paralysed
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 7:09amWhat was meant to be an adventurous trip to Vietnam to mark a milestone birthday led to a teenager ending up in intensive...
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National
Three dead in Waiuku crash after vehicle leaves road, ends up in water
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 8:35pmThree people have died in a crash near Waiuku this afternoon after a vehicle left the road and ended up in water. Police...
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National
North Island braces for 'quite intense' thunderstorms, harbour bridge under wind warning
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 2:51pmWind warnings are in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge alongside the risk for “quite intense thunderstorm activity” for...
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National
Fourth measles case in Wairarapa linked to overseas travel cluster
Friday, 11 July 2025, 5:03pmAnother measles case has been confirmed in Wairarapa today, connected to a cluster in the region. On Wednesday, Health NZ...
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National
'Concerning': Three young people escape remand home, police search under way
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 2:41pmPolice are searching for three young people who have absconded from a community-based remand home in Auckland. Oranga Tamariki...
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Lifestyle
One of Jacinda Ardern's favourite cafes closes over 'economic conditions'
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 8:36pmOne of Dame Jacinda Ardern’s favourite Auckland cafes has permanently closed its doors, citing spiralling costs and excessive...
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National
Butter shock: 500g tub costs more than $18 in Auckland grocery store
Monday, 30 June 2025, 9:05pmNew Zealand’s priciest butter yet? Auckland shoppers might have just spotted it with a jaw-dropping price tag of more than...
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National
School holiday weather: Thunderstorms and hail to batter Auckland, icy temperatures for South Island
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 9:27amHomes have been damaged after a suspected tornado ripped through Waitara in Taranaki in the middle of the night. It comes...
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National
State of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for gales
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 3:58pmLanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge may close tomorrow, with wind gusts of up to 90km/h possible during peak commuting times,...
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National
OnlyFans creators defend videos as 'standard agricultural practice' amid animal rights backlash
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 9:23amThree adult OnlyFans creators slammed by an animal rights group claim that their sexually charged Instagram videos filmed...
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National
'Never came home': Runner plans marathon for women murdered on runs
Sunday, 22 June 2025, 8:52amA young woman aims to finish her first marathon for the 115 women around the world murdered on runs they didn’t get the chance...
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National
'Awful incident': Three students injured in crash outside Nelson school
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 1:36pmOne of Nelson’s main colleges has confirmed three students were injured in an “awful” accident with a car outside the school. Just...
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National
'Angel of a fireman': 87kg St Bernard saved by sandwich in house fire tragedy
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 8:51pmAs flames devoured their dream home, a Lyttelton couple feared they’d lost everything, including their 87kg St Bernard. Later,...
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Crime
'Eye-watering': Police say 18yo driver hit nearly 200km/h on Akl motorway
Monday, 16 June 2025, 3:24pmA teenager was detected allegedly reaching an “eye-watering speed” of nearly 200km/h on a late-night Auckland motorway dash. Police...
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National
'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive
Sunday, 15 June 2025, 9:16amA woman who suffered severe injuries after her vehicle was struck head-on by a tourist’s campervan says she is haunted by...
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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...
