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Paws and effect: 'Tasteless' dog pies spark cat fight in Auckland
Activist Anne Batley-Burton calls the pies 'absolutely disgusting'.

Lorde's new single drops tonight after cryptic teasers, surprise shows
A surprise New York preview was shut down by police in the park.

Viral fish-drying video hits Auckland restaurant's food grade
The restaurant has denied the fish was theirs, calling the situation 'truly terrifying'.

Meghan opens up on As Ever rebrand after trademark issue
Meghan rebranded her company as As Ever after trademark issues.

Joe Biden accused of editing himself into family Easter photo
Former president’s hand appears to be ‘floating’ behind one of his grandchildren.

'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting tree
He says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.

Gambling promo: Millie Elder-Holmes faces complaint, 26 influencers now on watchlist
Internal Affairs said it has received 50 complaints about influencers promoting gambling

Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed
The former 'Gossip Girl' actress died in February at the age of 39.

FTC presses Zuckerberg to admit he bought Instagram to ‘neutralise’ it
The Meta CEO struggled to defend in federal court the company’s billion-dollar purchase.

'Frightening' algorithms: Ex-Facebook exec warns against social media for kids
Stephen Scheeler criticised Facebook's algorithms for prioritising profit over safety.

Kathmandu scam: Company using 'digital brand protection platform' against fraud
Platforms profiting from scams should be liable, consumer group says.

'Buy and bury' - US argues Meta built a social media monopoly
New York Times: Antitrust trial focused on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

‘That’s cowardice’: Councillor condemns gendered online threats
Hawke's Bay mayors urge respect, condemning personal attacks on social media.

Opinion: How NZ can better protect women MPs from online harassment
OPINION: Women MPs face increasing misogynistic and racist online abuse.

Cecilia Robinson: Meta’s worst-kept secret, and the Kiwi who exposed it
OPINION: Meta executives don't let their own teens use their platforms.

TikTok dance sensation siblings seek glory for NZ at world champs
Auckland is set to become the epicenter of global dance this weekend.

Flip-flopper in chief? Trump’s biggest U-turns
From tariffs to TikTok to abortion and more, US President often changes stance.

Cricket bats and satellite phone tech - why NZ will best survive a zombie apocalypse
A US research society has awarded NZ a 'zombie resilience' endorsement.

Michelle Obama breaks her silence on Barack divorce rumours
Just a few days ago, the former President opened up on the state of their marriage.

Radio presenter calls out 'double standard' in Rob Irwin shoot reactions
She called out a 'double standard' in comments from some women.

US pilot sues influencer over false claims in fatal chopper, jet crash
The influencer accused her of causing the crash in Washington, killing 67 people.