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I joined a group of paedophile hunters. Here’s what I learnt
Times: 'Decoying is the hardest ... You are absorbing all the vile stuff.'

Police seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church fires
Police say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.

Eleven years on: Australian model scatters Charlotte Dawson’s ashes in final tribute
Dawson was found dead in her Sydney apartment in 2014 at age 47.

‘My father was a narcissist – people throw that word around without knowing the horror of it’
Experts caution against overuse and social media diagnosis.

Armed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church fires
Witnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.

‘Disrespectful and disgusting’: Uproar at Andrew Tate over Ariana Grande remarks
The controversial influencer doubled down on his comments after he faced a swift backlash.

Police investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires
'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.

Health NZ apologises for sharing social media post depicting sex act
'I apologise to anyone who was upset by that.'

Why Gen Z is struggling with stress and anxiety - and how to help them cope
Telegraph: Social media and constant connectivity contribute to rising anxiety in youths.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.

Why some parents are reviving landlines for children
Want to avoid the pitfalls of smartphones and social media? Home phones might help.

Opinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson
OPINION: Her story is only the tip of the iceberg of influencers exploiting health trends.

‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social content
There have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.

Tech Insider: A big move ahead of Spark’s earnings, more Callaghan chaos
PLUS: Who is New Zealand's DOGE-master?

Luxon says Destiny protest went ‘too far’ as Brian Tamaki confirms he gave orders
Topp Twins issue rallying cry to rainbow community: 'We will not be intimidated.'

‘4pm until the cops arrive’: Man, 87, goes viral for party invitation
'I didn’t expect any of this,' Doug Turner said. 'I certainly love getting letters.'

‘Missing my Valentine’: Meghan shares gushing tribute for Harry in rare post
Meghan used the public display of affection to renew her pledge to Harry that 'love wins'.

PM auctions off ‘fashion crime’ T-shirt after getting roasted online
Christopher Luxon was ridiculed for his fashion choices by menswear guru Derek Guy.

Watch: ‘Thought he’d swallowed me!’ - Whale swallows kayaker alive
Adrian Simancas was paddling when the giant baleen surged out of the water.

‘Blood pouring out’: Mum’s warning after Kmart trolley accident injures toddler
The family are warning others about the dangers of children swinging on trolleys.

‘Every major city is just a glorified town’: NZ roasted by AI chatbots
From housing to burnouts, Kiwi creator gets 'unhinged' results from ChatGPT and DeepSeek.