Articles by Natasha Gordon
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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...
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National
'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstorms
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 10:44amDozens of Aucklanders were hit by flooding inside their homes as authorities scrambled to respond to 175 callouts during...
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National
'No warning': Dozens of Auckland homes flood, 175 emergency callouts after deluge
Saturday, 19 April 2025, 8:08amA Civil Defence centre was set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms caused flooding. Streets filled with...
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National
Live: Wind warnings extended, Tasman in for a soaking with 56 hours of rain
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 7:06amEx-tropical Cyclone Tam will bring heavy rain, strong winds and 6m swells to the North Island today. MetService warns of...
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National
'Kindest person, biggest heart': Woman found dead in Waiuku vehicle identified
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:55pmJudith Cunniffe was found dead in a vehicle in rural Auckland. A 50-year-old man has been charged with assault following...
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National
'Our beautiful mum': Family pay tribute to woman hit and killed by car
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 2:43pmVanessa Rithia Houpapa, 60, died after being hit by a car in Lower Hutt. A 25-year-old woman was charged with excess breath...
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National
'Kick in the guts': Outrage after rubbish bin graveyard found on Auckland Council lot
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 7:17am- Thousands of public rubbish bins have been removed around Auckland as part of a council cost-saving drive - Auckland Council...
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Crime
Car stolen at gun point during private vehicle sale
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 4:46pmA car was allegedly stolen at gunpoint during a private vehicle sale in South Auckland. A Police spokesperson said they...
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National
Snow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surge
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 7:12amWarm spring weather is starting to take hold but we may soon return to the kind of conditions seen in the depths of winter...
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Entertainment
'Chemo is working': Nigel Latta's positive update after 'incurable' cancer news, tributes flow
Friday, 6 September 2024, 11:08amKiwi psychologist and TV star Nigel Latta said he is “doing well” following the announcement of his “incurable” cancer diagnosis...
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National
World's biggest YouTuber served at popular NZ restaurant, believed to be filming here
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 4:51pmThe world’s largest YouTube star MrBeast is believed to be filming a video on Kiwi shores after being spotted here by keen-eyed...
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National
Missed the aurora? Who could catch another glimpse tonight
Sunday, 12 May 2024, 3:55pmAnother opportunity for Kiwis to glimpse the aurora could be on the cards for some regions across Aotearoa tonight. Stargazers...
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National
Nationwide school phone ban comes into force today. Will smartwatches provide a loophole?
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:49amThe Government’s nationwide school phone ban is set to come into effect today as students head back for the beginning of...
