Kirsty Wynn is a senior journalist for the New Zealand Herald with more than 25 years experience in Auckland newsrooms.
Kirsty Wynn is a senior journalist with more than 25 years experience in Auckland newsrooms. She started her career as a cadet at the Manukau Courier newspaper before gaining her journalism qualification. After a couple of years on a working holiday in London, she spent five years working for weekend papers before joining the Herald on Sunday in 2005 as a chief reporter. Since then she has worked across different NZME publications covering breaking news, crime, social issues, child safety and property. Kirsty has studied a Bachelor of Arts (English, Political Studies) at the University of Auckland and has a Graduate Diploma in Communications from Auckland University of Technology (AUT). She has won awards for her work covering breaking news, and childhood cancer and has been a finalist for reporter of the year at the Voyager Media Awards. You can contact Kirsty at kirsty.wynn@nzme.co.nz.
Parents, teachers shocked by NCEA exam questions on 'rectums' and 'private parts'
NZQA says the question passed the sensitivity test but some were offended.
'We are so grateful': Preschooler with brain tumour has skull-wedge reattached
Preschooler diagnosed with aggressive neuroblastoma at top American facility.
The level 2 NCEA maths question that left top students in tears
The question on the volume of a drink container was above the level of the standard tested
'Impossible to pass': Tears as top students struggle with NCEA exams
Even excellence students who had studied hard felt deflated after the exams.
'Running a blitz': School takes aim at students who sleep late
School is cracking down on students who sleep-in after 85 children were late in one day.
'Best friends and little devils': Twins share remarkable bond despite serious heart condition
Three-year-old twins Logan and Juno are always up to mischief, says mum.
Hospitalised: All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu shares video of shock collapse at gym
Footage shows Mealamu stumble and fall during group fitness session.
'Tough little girl': 3-year-old has wedge of skull reattached
Daisy will go to Florida for proton treatment when she recovers from surgery.
Westlake Boys' students injured in attack after game with rival school
One of the alleged offenders was expelled from Rosmini College last year.
'A mess': Kiwi real estate agent in ICU after overseas crash not covered by insurance
Real estate agent Amanda Blair has head and lung injuries and serious lacerations.
Baby boy born at 24 weeks after mum lost 3L of blood
Baby Bowie was just 685g when he was born.
Police officers meet baby born in back of their squad car
Baby Kahurangi gets cuddles and gifts from officers there for her birth.
'It's a cool job': PM's advice on the role beneficiaries should fill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said there is a desperate shortage of digger operators.
'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scam
An Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.
Contact Energy pulls the plug on reconnection, disconnection fees
'A compassionate step that will make a tangible difference.'
'He was our first son': Family distraught after microchipped, registered dog euthanised at council shelter
Callaway was put down despite the family saying they called to rearrange collection.
'Unclear, unkind and unreasonable': Scrap disconnection fees for power debt says lobby group
Petition against hefty fees to be presented to Electricity Authority this week.
'Shocked and disgusted': Customers rally around popular dog groomers after shop destroyed by vandals
Buddies Dog Salon customers pitch in to get business back on feet after break-in.
'Huge shock': Baby due in October already has 3 open heart surgeries planned
A scan at 20 weeks revealed a heart defect that will require surgery a week after birth.
Grandson's 'teeth are chattering' in cold house as grandma has to choose between food or power
The woman chooses a warm meal over a warm house and says she can never have both.
'I was basically scalped': Kiwi who broke neck after plane dropped 54m takes first steps
Auckland man was severely injured during flight which dropped 54m in less than a second.
'It transformed our winter': How a new power company is changing lives
A warm-hearted power company uses surplus from regular customers to help others.
'Penalty for being poor': Advocates put heat on power firms to scrap disconnection fees
Advocates say disconnection from essential services as a way of debt collection is unjust.
'We used the pools for a hot shower': Families go months without power because of non-payment
Households choose between heating and cooking to keep the power on.
‘Worst nightmare’: Mum’s disbelief after 16yo son died within days of flu symptoms
Adored son and brother William Jones was fit and healthy before the sudden illness.
'Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in
Police officers checked the area but did not review CCTV footage.
'Very clingy': Potential sighting of fugitive Marokopa dad and kids at secluded hot pools
She claims Phillips has changed his hair colour and the children have 'home hair cuts'.
Watch: Auckland 'mid-century time capsule' home sells for $3m after bidding war
The new owners plan to restore the 'Mad Men'-style home.
Today's the day: Rush for tickets expected as $50m Lotto jackpot must be won tonight
Kiwis likely to be engaged in excessive dreams about early retirement today.
$50m must be won: Lotto to keep locations of winning tickets a secret
Those who wait until last minute to buy a ticket likely to face delays.
Lotto's $50m must be won: How the prize will be carved up and what you could splurge on
What's on the shopping list of a $50 million winner?
Audit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowning
Doctor who helped saved boy's life has raised 'serious concerns' about pool safety.
'Nightmare': Apartment tower residents go without power for two days
Elderly people stuck on upper levels relied on neighbours for food and water.
Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A
Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.
Lotto Powerball not struck, rolls over to $43m
Powerball prize is the largest this year and sixth-largest in Lotto NZ history.
'Champagne and advice': What Lotto offers instant millionaire winners
Winners Room and Champagne on ice are reserved for the luckiest Lotto punters.
Vet clinic offers owner $5k after vax nearly kills movie dog
Nala went in for two vaccines but was given the equivalent of five.
'Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public pool
Witnesses said boy was pulled from water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
'Serious concerns': Doctor who saved boy's life fears for safety at popular pool
Preschooler was pulled blue from the water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
Hair salon accused of performing 'vampire facial' made famous by Kim Kardashian
Auckland business offers treatment alongside haircuts and colours.
Watch: Bystander douses police officer in milk after pepper spraying
Seven police cars and at least 12 officers attend the callout ending in two arrests.
'Like stepping back in time': 1950s Auckland 'bachelor pad' for sale
The property on 2020sq m is like a backdrop for the Mad Men TV series.
More customers claim supermarkets overcharged them for underweight chicken
Customers find packets are underweight by as much as 75g.
Customer exposes free-range chicken's inflated price after New World store weighs packaging
New World admits it has been charging customers for packaging and liquid.
Revealed: Source of rat foot found while eating Pak'nSave garlic bread
An investigation found that the rodent's foot was raw and not in bread when purchased.
Parenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kids
Raising children during a recession has hidden future benefits
'We've been told they're carrying knives' - Youth violence in Auckland suburb
Offenders as young as 11 are targeting lone boys.
New baby 'makes world brighter' for parents grieving loss of toddler
The heartbroken family of River Albert-Wihone welcome new baby six months after his death.
'Disgusting': Customer spots sign splattered with bird poo hanging over food
Birds and rats have plagued supermarkets nationwide in the past two months.
Man nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infected
A small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.
Supermarkets remove Lotto counters as in-store sales drop
The drop in in-store sales and staff needed for Lotto counters has had an effect.
Hair cuts: ACC reveals laceration numbers by hairdressers
Walking out of the salon with an injury is more common than you think.
Gone forever? Godfreys loses woman's $800 vacuum then goes into receivership
Store refers woman to liquidator after losing expensive machine.
'Life flipped upside down' for parents of toddler with rare brain cancer
The large tumour was found after 2yo Daisy Nicholls fell from a swing at kindy.
Bakery in shock after rat foot discovered in garlic bread but mum asks - 'where's the rest of the rat?'
The family-owned bakery insists it is not aware of a rodent issue.
School rivalry: Teens charged after brutal bottle attack on student
Boys referred to Youth Aid as police vow to take hard line on violent assaults.
Barbershop where boy allegedly had ear cut off under new ownership
Business sells within days of ear-cutting incident.
Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs
KiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.
Fall from swing leads to discovery of tumour in toddler's brain
Little Daisy Nicholls is in an induced coma after a tumour caused a brain bleed.
Auckland woman beats 900 applicants to 'best job ever' as KFC taste-tester
Nicola Chan reckons her ingenious Wicked Wing hack impressed KFC bosses.
Kiwi man '30 minutes from death' after brutal Bali stabbing
The tropical dream holiday turned nightmare after the frenzied attack in Kuta.
Buckle up or face a $450 fine - Government gets tough with road users
The policy statement reveals harsher fines and more roadside tests for drivers.
Armed police storm Auckland motel in early hours
Police clear rooms by gunpoint and take one person into custody.
'Our journey ends here': Popular jewellery store goes into liquidation
Harsh economic conditions blamed for Silvermoon's sad demise.
Former worker claims Air NZ ignored previous near-misses where man was crushed by forklift
Man describes site as dangerous and said accident should never have happened.
Realtor refusing Māori values course told to 'get amongst it' by Harcourts agents
Even hesitant agents said they learned something from the course about Māori tikanga.
Shoppers and staff at busy mall traumatised after man's death
'It took a while to process what had happened and it still doesn’t feel real.'
Truckie who almost lost leg to reversing forklift on Air NZ worksite wants investigation
WorkSafe closes case without speaking to truck driver whose leg was crushed by forklift.
Mother's plea after son savagely beaten by rival student mob
A boy was allegedly struck on the head with a bottle and stomped on.
How a flaw in Woolworths loyalty app paid for booze and groceries
Woolworths customers spent up large before the points sharing loophole was closed.
Woolworths scrambles to close loophole after shoppers register multiple cards
New loyalty card hits first speedbump after shoppers find rort for vouchers.
Max Key plans next venture with purchase of dilapidated Parnell cottage
The dilapidated cottage is a do-up or tear-down, according to agents who sold it.
'Fresh' artisan Countdown bread is shipped frozen from Oz
Customer service confirms to customer his fresh bread is made in Aussie and frozen.
Out with Onecard - why you should (and shouldn’t) be brand loyal
Consumer NZ warns shoppers as supermarket launches new loyalty card.
'I feel shaken': Piha women rally together after true crime revelations
Women in Piha plan to walk together after true crime series reveals close calls.
Woman left with undrivable $17k car after odometer wound back by 130,000km
Clock was wound back 134km but caryard liquidates leaving no refund options.
'Absolute surprise': Mum of boy with terminal brain cancer in shock at shrinking tumour
The family say they were expecting growth not shrinkage of the tumour at this stage.
Live shark tangled in fishing net washes up on popular Auckland swimming beach
The bronze whaler was the second shark to wash up on the North Shore beach this week.
Pepsi v Coke: Who won the battle of the fizz in Consumer NZ's blind taste test?
Find out how the world's most famous cola compares to other brands.
'Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheap
Welfare experts want clear labelling on colony eggs so consumers know hens are caged.