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Sex is getting rougher in NZ: therapist warns of physical, psychological dangers

Brain damage, stroke, death: In a confronting new documentary, sex therapist Jo Robertson examines the radically changed sexual behaviour of New Zealanders and the serious dangers posed by acts such as choking.

Footage showed the Mount Roskill property engulfed in flames, sending smoke billowing into the night sky.

New Zealand

Crews battle huge house fire in Auckland suburb overnight

Footage showed the Mount Roskill property engulfed in flames, sending smoke billowing into the night sky.

7:30am

0:40

iam Lawson of Red Bull Racing driving sprint qualifying of Formula 1 Dutch GP at Zandvoort Circuit in Zandvoort, Netherlands, on August 21, 2026.

Motorsport

'Frustrating': Lawson qualifies 11th for Dutch GP sprint

Returning to the cockpit of a Red Bull, Lawson said it had been an "interesting day".

The Duke and Duchess's move to the Cotswolds has been linked to a possible acting role for Meghan Markle.

Entertainment

Meghan Markle rumoured to make acting return following UK move

The Duchess of Sussex has been linked to a role starring in the third season of Netflix's The Gentlemen.

9:30am

Environment

'We cannot say it’s safe': Forever chemicals found in Lake Rotorua

Forever chemicals can remain in soil and water for decades, and some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, reduced fertility and other health effects.

8:57am

Auckland's motorways don't move at speed at peak times.

New Zealand

Motorway congestion: How would overhaul impact drivers?

Congestion charges and a switch to "adaptive motorways" have been listed in a new plan to optimise Auckland's busy road network. So how could they work?

Police at the scene after an officer was struck while laying road spikes near Palmerston North.

Crime and Justice

Police officer critically injured after being hit by fleeing driver

The officer was laying road spikes when the vehicle allegedly fled a police stop and struck them minutes later. A second officer suffered minor injuries.

6 mins ago

Rollers Bakery had closed after the alleged break-in

Crime and Justice

Auckland bakery famed by Ryan Fox damaged in attempted break-in

Rollers Bakery co-owner Tamara Tait said an alleged offender tried to enter the store during the early hours of Saturday morning, while her business partner was inside preparing bread.

17 mins ago

Life

I asked AI to help me make my decisions for a week – the results were surprising

How good is AI at solving the thousands of small quandaries that we each face every day?

New Zealand

New and upgraded weather warnings as fronts bring wind and rain

A series of fronts "embedded within a strong and moist northwest flow" will move over New Zealand today and tomorrow, followed by a change to strong, colder southwesterlies.

42 mins ago

Crime and Justice

Auckland bakery famed by Ryan Fox damaged in attempted break-in

Rollers Bakery co-owner Tamara Tait said an alleged offender tried to enter the store during the early hours of Saturday morning, while her business partner was inside preparing bread.

17 mins ago

Life

I asked AI to help me make my decisions for a week – the results were surprising

How good is AI at solving the thousands of small quandaries that we each face every day?

New Zealand

New and upgraded weather warnings as fronts bring wind and rain

A series of fronts "embedded within a strong and moist northwest flow" will move over New Zealand today and tomorrow, followed by a change to strong, colder southwesterlies.

42 mins ago

Life

Sex is getting rougher in NZ: therapist warns of physical, psychological dangers

New Zealand

Crews battle huge house fire in Auckland suburb overnight

Footage showed the Mount Roskill property engulfed in flames, sending smoke billowing into the night sky.

7:30am

0:40

Motorsport

'Frustrating': Lawson qualifies 11th for Dutch GP sprint

Returning to the cockpit of a Red Bull, Lawson said it had been an "interesting day".

Entertainment

Meghan Markle rumoured to make acting return following UK move

The Duchess of Sussex has been linked to a role starring in the third season of Netflix's The Gentlemen.

9:30am

Environment

'We cannot say it’s safe': Forever chemicals found in Lake Rotorua

Forever chemicals can remain in soil and water for decades, and some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, reduced fertility and other health effects.

8:57am

New Zealand

Motorway congestion: How would overhaul impact drivers?

Congestion charges and a switch to "adaptive motorways" have been listed in a new plan to optimise Auckland's busy road network. So how could they work?

Rugby

Ardie Savea: 'You always get goosebumps at Ellis Park'

Savea will lead the All Blacks out on to the famous ground in Sunday morning's opening Test in Johannesburg.

11:18am

Mangled cars were strewn across the road following the crash.

New Zealand

Driver critically injured after vehicle hits parked cars in Auckland

One person was trapped under a vehicle, and equipment was required to rescue them.

7:52am

Crime and Justice

Auckland bakery famed by Ryan Fox damaged in attempted break-in

Rollers Bakery co-owner Tamara Tait said an alleged offender tried to enter the store during the early hours of Saturday morning, while her business partner was inside preparing bread.

17 mins ago

Life

I asked AI to help me make my decisions for a week – the results were surprising

How good is AI at solving the thousands of small quandaries that we each face every day?

Rugby

Ardie Savea: 'You always get goosebumps at Ellis Park'

Savea will lead the All Blacks out on to the famous ground in Sunday morning's opening Test in Johannesburg.

11:18am

New Zealand

Driver critically injured after vehicle hits parked cars in Auckland

One person was trapped under a vehicle, and equipment was required to rescue them.

7:52am

New Zealand

New and upgraded weather warnings as fronts bring wind and rain

A series of fronts "embedded within a strong and moist northwest flow" will move over New Zealand today and tomorrow, followed by a change to strong, colder southwesterlies.

42 mins ago

Life

Sex is getting rougher in NZ: therapist warns of physical, psychological dangers

New Zealand

Crews battle huge house fire in Auckland suburb overnight

Footage showed the Mount Roskill property engulfed in flames, sending smoke billowing into the night sky.

7:30am

0:40

Motorsport

'Frustrating': Lawson qualifies 11th for Dutch GP sprint

Returning to the cockpit of a Red Bull, Lawson said it had been an "interesting day".

Entertainment

Meghan Markle rumoured to make acting return following UK move

The Duchess of Sussex has been linked to a role starring in the third season of Netflix's The Gentlemen.

9:30am

Environment

'We cannot say it’s safe': Forever chemicals found in Lake Rotorua

Forever chemicals can remain in soil and water for decades, and some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, reduced fertility and other health effects.

8:57am

Life

Sex is getting rougher in NZ: therapist warns of physical, psychological dangers

New Zealand

Crews battle huge house fire in Auckland suburb overnight

Footage showed the Mount Roskill property engulfed in flames, sending smoke billowing into the night sky.

7:30am

0:40

Motorsport

'Frustrating': Lawson qualifies 11th for Dutch GP sprint

Returning to the cockpit of a Red Bull, Lawson said it had been an "interesting day".

Entertainment

Meghan Markle rumoured to make acting return following UK move

The Duchess of Sussex has been linked to a role starring in the third season of Netflix's The Gentlemen.

9:30am

Environment

'We cannot say it’s safe': Forever chemicals found in Lake Rotorua

Forever chemicals can remain in soil and water for decades, and some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, reduced fertility and other health effects.

8:57am

New Zealand

Motorway congestion: How would overhaul impact drivers?

Congestion charges and a switch to "adaptive motorways" have been listed in a new plan to optimise Auckland's busy road network. So how could they work?

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