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Dr Merja Myllylahti has studied the impact of social media on our news.
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Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.
'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowout
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.
BBC News presenter flashes middle finger on air
Maryam Moshiri was caught pulling the middle finger in a mortifying moment.
‘KiwiRail must be s***ting themselves’: Cook Strait ferry cost blowout lands with Nicola Willis
KiwiRail's top brass have already met twice with Finance Minister about project.
Hundreds join Brian Tamaki for pro-Israel rally
It's the third protest this week in the capital.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
Block of flats on fire in Lower Hutt, roads closed
One person has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Wellington’s earthquake-prone building crisis could leave hundreds seeking new homes
Almost 230 deadlines for strengthening earthquake-prone buildings due to expire in 2027.
Wellington braces for another day of protest action
It's the third protest in as many days for the capital.
Watch: 'I was intoxicated' - Tory Whanau discusses drunken night out
The rumour mill in Wellington has been sent into overdrive after the boozy night.
Sinkhole opens up beneath Wellington street
A section of the pavement has been closed as a precaution.
Mayor's drinking a distraction from Wellington's real issues
OPINION: The city needs the new Govt's help with water pipes, transport and cost blowouts.
Watch: Bomb squad responds to suspicious packages outside US and Israeli embassies
Schools were earlier put into lockdown and cordons remain in place.
Sports Illustrated had an AI experiment gone wrong
Computer-generated writers ... writing computer-generated stories?
Party mayor to drinking problem: Tory Whanau’s six-month spiral
Leader was embracing her love of a night out a few months ago, now she's seeking help.
Christmas parade cancelled after Auckland BurgerFuel car incident
Organiser says the parade is "really sensitive to health and safety issues".
When Hollywood came to town: Sir Richard Taylor on special LOTR anniversary
The Wētā Workshop co-founder recalls being euphoric on Wellington's red carpet.
Councillor calls for Tory Whanau to resign after second drinking incident
Another councillor wants a formal meeting to be held over the situation.
Kayak owner found safe and well after craft discovered off Raumati sparks search
The kayak was found anchored and upturned off the coast this morning.
Foxton house fire: Four women, one man arrested over gang member's death
Dean Kahukiwa died in September.
'Thankful': Tory Whanau speaks for first time since revealing drinking problem
Whanau has received hundreds of messages of support after revealing her drinking problem.
Revealed: How much has been spent on Wellington's doomed transport plan
The Government has promised to withdraw from the plan within its first 100 days.
Council warns of man impersonating building inspector
Residents say a man has been knocking on their doors wanting to take photos.
Mega-landlord says 'dramatic' uptick in housing market under new Govt
Matt Ryan, who owns more than 100 properties, said more houses are selling at auction.
'Hope they graduate high school soon': Seymour calls genital posters immature
When told of the posters, Seymour said for him that phase was around intermediate.
Person critical after serious crash in Martinborough
The crash involved two vehicles, and the injured person was airlifted to hospital.
Wellington 'activist' councillor posts flyers of Luxon, Seymour and Peters as genitals
O'Neill said the posters 'allow us to laugh at ourselves about the state we’re in'.
Musical chairs in TV News-land for 2024
Questions, answers and some things are still up in the air.
Controversial sex book for teens given 'unrestricted' rating
The unrestricted rating will allow parents to decide if it's appropriate for their teens.
Watch: Sir Peter Jackson asks locals to ‘bear with us’ at Shelly Bay
Plans are under way to 'green' the waterfront real estate and welcome back the public.
'Big fan of the Luxon blue shirt' - Why Chris Bishop raided PM-elect's wardrobe
It's not the first time the MP has been in need of a clean shirt during coalition talks.
Matty McLean’s greatest Breakfast moments
Let's look back on some of the presenter’s iconic moments over 16 years.
Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'
The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.