2023 Gym TV Reception Desk
Britain's first non-white best fish and chip takeaway winners - who proudly fly the St George's flag
Aman and Gavin Dhesi, who run The Scrap Box in York, scooped Takeaway of the Year at the The National Fish & Chip Awards, considered the ' Oscars' of the industry.
Briton Suzanne Cassidy sucked into propellers after jumping off boat in Ibiza
Suzanne Cassidy, 26, (pictured) from Glasgow, only survived by grabbing the side of the boat as the razor-sharp blades hacked into her leg.
Victoria Beckham's stage school principal who she claimed 'fat shamed her' as a teen before she went on to develop eating disorder is set to receive Olivier Awards prize
The former Spice Girl, 51, claimed in her memoir that the teacher 'fat shamed' her during her studies at the Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey, which she attended from the age of 17 until 20.
Golfer seriously injured before tournament after falling down elevator shaft
Italian Andrea Pavan, who was scheduled to play in the South African Open, suffered injuries to his back and shoulder.
Pilot on Boeing 757 dies of heart attack mid-flight with 239 passengers on board
A pilot onboard a plane flying from Bangkok to Novosibirsk in western Siberia died from a heart attack, transportation prosecutors said Friday.
Kim Jong Un and his heir-apparent daughter wear matching outfits as they sing along with performers while overseeing military parade after saying North Korea could 'get along' with US
The North Korean leader and Ju Ae both wore black leather jackets at an event marking the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea in Kim Il-sung Square, Pyongyang.
Kate Moss, 52, flashes her thong in a backless gown as Demi Moore, 63, debuts a striking wet look bob and Emily Ratajkowski, 34, storms the runway at Gucci's star-studded show
Supermodel Kate, 52, looked incredible in a backless dress which featured a cheeky thong detail.
Government scraps its quarterly action plans
The government started producing quarterly plans in April 2024, but there has been no sign of one since October.
Chris Hipkins needs more than charm to win over wary business leaders – Fran O’Sullivan
OPINION: Hipkins admits New Zealand faces rising costs, climate risk and a talent drain.
Moment train smashes into van when delivery driver pulled onto level crossing after opening gates by hand
William Backhouse, 30, escaped unharmed after the Northern Rail train ploughed into the front of his van at 49mph at Braystones station in Cumbria.
Air NZ squeezed: What it means for your next ticket
National airline has its work cut out after $59m loss.
'I wish we had a lockdown every year': NZ's surprising Covid confessions
When a podcast about NZ’s pandemic years asked people about the lockdowns, there were some curious admissions.
Horror of Putin's nuclear bomb in space: Global leaders are so worried they've started manoeuvres against it. Now TOM LEONARD reveals how it would cripple the West... and that's just the start
In space no one can hear you scream, warns the memorable tagline of the sci-fi chiller Alien.
Fury as one of Britain's biggest developers unveils plans to build 1,200 homes on 170-acre golf course near historic cathedral city of Winchester
Bloor Homes could turn South Winchester Golf Club into a sprawling development with 1,200 'low-carbon' homes.
From a documentary about the life of John Davidson to a...
The Daily Mail's TV critics have selected the 19 best films and TV shows to watch this weekend.
Giancarlo Italiano's Phoenix coaching exit latest in a season of A-League upheaval
"Cut throat" football industry sees more A-League coaches depart than return season to season.
Australian buyer loses $100k deposit due to banking rules - could the same happen here?
An Australian house buyer lost more than A$100,000 because he was two days' late with his deposit payment. It could happen in New Zealand, too, a banking expert says.
Call for Ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councils
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour was the most senior minister in the room.
Foreign Office distances itself from Harry and Meghan's 'inappropriate' visit to Jordan's UK embassy
The Foreign Office was criticised when the Sussexes revealed in their own press release that they had been hosted by the British Ambassador in Amman, Phillip Hall.
Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s Matter of Time
The Pearl Jam star described Bruce Springsteen’s advice as a ‘North Star’ that stuck with him.
Cattle ranch that feeds its cows BEER: Texas farmers swear by a secret ingredient that makes beef juicer
A cattle ranch in Texas has revealed the key ingredient behind its premium beef: beer. The Texas T Kobe ranch in Wallis, Texas, adds beer to the hay that its cows feed on.
Paramount Skydance to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $183b media mega-deal
The US$110b merger would unite CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon and major film franchises.
Flood early warning systems - where are they in the Civil Defence Act overhaul?
An overhaul of the legislation has reached the crucial stage of select committee submissions, after a years-long effort to replace the 24-year-old Civil Defence Act.
KiwiSaver withdrawal funded 'life-saving' weight loss surgery
Biddy Tai Ahmu says she would never been able to have the operation if she couldn't tap into the fund.
Superstorm Sandy: Over 120 people trapped on remote New York island
Twelve oceanfront houses were swept away and officials said there was damage to 80 per cent of the remaining homes on Fire Island, off the south shore of Long Island.
Auckland FC look to build on derby domination against Melbourne City
All you need to know about the A-League Men round 19 match at Go Media Stadium on Saturday evening.
Clarence Williams: Teacher 'duct tapes 11-year-old student's mouth shut for more than a half hour'
Clarence Williams, of Palo Alto Middle School in Killeen, Texas, has been placed on paid leave for a week while the local school district reviews a report of the incident. School officials did not provide details on what prompted the teacher to allegedly tape the boy's mouth shut on October 23.
James Van Der Beek gets another heartbreaking Dawson's Creek tribute as GoFundMe nears $3m
She wrote on Instagram: 'It's been 2 weeks + I still don't know what to say?? Nothing seems right?? James, you, Kimberly, your children + families have been constantly in my thoughts.'
The bloodthirsty gangs ravaging Brit backpacking mecca including 'Los Killers' cartel led by mass murderer and his glamorous girlfriend - as three women are tortured to death on live-stream
The subtle smirk of the baby-faced 'murderer' was plastered on every TV across South America.
Moana Pasifika v Western Force at Navigation Homes Stadium - Super Rugby Pacific
For only the second time in 26 matches on New Zealand soil the Force have recorded a victory.
My hell as a woman under Taliban rule... and why it's far worse than you can imagine: Beheadings, gang rapes, new 'slave' penal code... and sick 'safety' marriages of young girls to monstrous officials
As another freezing winter drags on, plunging many areas into a humanitarian crisis of food and fuel deprivation, carrying a baby is the last thing many women want.
Elon Musk's transgender daughter Vivian wears silky gown to walk in Milan Fashion Week
The 21-year-old star, who has been estranged from the Tesla founder since 2020, wore a white Gucci one-sleeved dress that boasted a high neck and side split.
Labour MPs blame by-election defeat on Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from running
The Prime Minister was left in no doubt at the anger at seeing his gamble backfire after voters deserted Labour for the Greens and Reform in Gorton and Denton.
Russian vodka billionaire puts Scotland's most expensive sporting estate up for sale for £67m - after buying it for £25m nine years ago
Tulchan Estate, completed in 1906, was sold to a company owned by Yuri Schefler in 2017 - for an asking price of £25million.
New carmaker BAIC confirms pricing for first NZ models
Two Chinese SUVs from fresh face BAIC detailed for New Zealand, go on sale this weekend.
Weekender quiz: Who sculpted the bronze statue The Thinker?
Stuff weekender quiz: February 28, 2026
Launched less than a year ago, this Government agency is already laying off staff
The Bioeconomy Science Institute is shedding 6% of its staff.
Scream 7 premiere crashed by pro-Palestine protesters two years after Melissa Barrera’s firing
About 25 protesters rallied outside the Paramount Studios lot in LA.
Former All Black Carlos Spencer on son Payton’s injury battles and Blues rugby dream
Carlos Spencer says his son’s injury setbacks have made parenting ‘quite emotional’.
Another bank cuts rates, but should you take them?
BNZ has adjusted down its long-term rates, but borrowers deciding whether to take a longer term will need to weigh up a few factors.
Putin's new 'super weapons' that could obliterate the West in seconds: How Kremlin can trigger Armageddon at the flick of a switch with 'Flying Chernobyl', tsunami torpedo and space nuke
Deep inside Russia 's military machine, the tyrant is quietly assembling an arsenal designed not to win a war in Europe, but to decimate whole nations at the push of a button.
Labour's new Brexit betrayal: Fury as Gibraltar's borders are ceded to EU... giving Madrid right to block UK travellers
Keir Starmer will cede full control of Gibraltar's borders and hand the EU sweeping powers under a new deal for the future of 'The Rock'.
NZ Under 85kg team to bring All Blacks with them for return to Sri Lanka
The new national side will repeat their historic visit last year, that saw two statement wins in front of massive crowds
Indian man miraculously survives being pierced in chest with 6-foot IRON ROD after car tyre bursts
Hardeep Singh, 42, was impaled by the six-foot long, four-inch thick rod, but was taken to hospital and incredibly survived a near five-hour operation to remove the rod which left a huge hole in his chest.
Father and daughter plucked from China river after he tried to commit suicide
The harrowing scene unfolded in Qingjiang township of Yueqing, Zhejiang province yesterday. The man was identified as Mr Wang.
People who have come back from the dead... and what they say is waiting for us on the other side
Across cultures, centuries, and belief systems, stories of death experiences have stirred fascination, fear, and faith in equal measure.
Asian Tour stars added to ISPS Handa Japan-Australasia Championship field
John Catlin brings a 14-win career and a historic Asian Tour round of 59.
Road test: Mini JCW Countryman, boistrous SUV brings plenty of quirks
Fast and fun Mini JCW Countryman boasts one of the quirkiest cabins of 2026.
Families making impossible decision amid child poverty crisis
Advocates are calling for change after the latest data on material hardship showed the statistics had not changed compared to the year prior.
Here comes more trouble for Starmer: Corbyn to work with Greens on 'coordinated left flank offensive' against Reform and Labour
Jeremy Corbyn was elected as Your Party's new leader on Thursday, and pledged to join with Zack Polanski's insurgent Green Party on an 'offensive' against Reform and Labour.
The dog days are over? Pentagon urged to replace military K-9s with robo-dogs after damning watchdog report exposes deplorable kennel conditions
A recent Office of Inspector General report detailed 'unsatisfactory kennel facility conditions', accusing the military program of neglect and failing to walk and medically care for its dogs.
Strike by strike, how Hamas carried out October 7 atrocities in Israel
The merciless violence claimed 1,200 lives and saw thousands more injured, raped and brutalised. Hundreds were taken back to Gaza as hostages. Two years on, the dust has not settled.
AMANDA PLATELL: I read your comments on my column about William. The cancer ones were so hurtful - read my story and you might just pause before lashing out
Breaking the habit of a lifetime, I decided to read some of the online comments about a column I wrote last week. A column in which I said that Prince William should step into the breach.
Australia Day 2012: Fireworks and lightning combine to light up Perth's skies
An estimated 250,000 people turned out to watch the 28th annual Australia Day fireworks display in the western Australian city, despite fears weather conditions could disrupt the event.
My secret cash habit pushed me and my husband of 29 years to the brink of divorce... this is the change I made to save our marriage
I felt the usual flush of excitement as I raced to the front door last autumn and grabbed my parcel from the delivery driver. I had no intention of letting my husband Andrew see what I'd bought.
The Wire actor Bobby J. Brown dies at 62 after barn fire accident
The former boxer won five Golden Glove titles before turning to acting.
Sun, sea and smugglers: The scourge of narco gangs delivering drug shipments on Spain's tourist beaches in full view of holidaying families
As sunbathers looked on and children played in the sand, a speedboat roared up to a busy Marbella beach - its masked crew leaping ashore to unload bulging packages before racing back to sea.
Auckland FC star makes strong case to fill Chris Wood’s big All Whites boots
Jesse Randall is having an A-League Men attacking season only bettered by Marco Rojas in his prime amongst Kiwis.
What New Zealand viewers really think of Married at First Sight Australia 2026
We've been asking for your hot takes on Mafs and boy have you delivered.
Police task force begins hunt for sniper suspect tied to 22 car shootings in two weeks
A task force of investigators has started questioning drivers in four Michigan counties in hopes of catching a man suspected of shooting at other highway motorists head-on. Police investigators are searching for anything out of the norm during their traffic stops in Oakland, Livingston, Ingham and Shiawassee counties.
NZ’s biggest tax fraudster and his family ordered to give up $13m in assets
Judge rules that beneficiaries of a family trust can keep a farm property but not the other millions.
Horrific executions of El Mencho's 'cannibal cartel': From hitmen who cut out and ate victim's heart to mass beheadings and rivals 'blasted with flame throwers', how slain drug lord used extreme violence to spread fear
Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) frontman Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 59, was eliminated on Sunday in a joint Mexican military and US-backed operation in Tapalpa.
Inside Putin's horrific torture gulags where inmates are gassed in 'elephant masks', used as 'human furniture' and forced to endure 'Putin's phone'
While subjecting prisoners to torture is nothing new in Russia, the war in Ukraine has seen Moscow ramp up its techniques, which include electrocution, waterboarding, and the sinister 'elephant mask'.
David Bowie's daughter Lexi, 25, insists she does 'not blame her family' after saying she was 'forcibly' sent to 'abusive' teen treatment centre and as a result missed her father's final days ahead of his tragic death
David Bowie's daughter has insisted she does 'not blame her family' following the revelation that she was 'forcibly' removed from her home.
Furious father bites off six-year-old son's penis in China before spitting it out
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Witnesses in Shenzhen, in the Guangdong province of China, said the 32-year-old father was walking with his naked son and four-year-old daughter on the street when he launched the sickening attack.
Damning moment in Ian Huntley interview that gave him away, by producer behind it: ED FRASER reveals chilling behaviour face-to-face, Maxine Carr's bizarre transformation and their five-word slip of the tongue
I first came face to face with Ian Huntley in the very school of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. He was employed as the caretaker, giving him quiet authority and access, but hid the monster within.
Iron Maiden to bring 50th anniversary tour to NZ with Megadeth in November 2026
Megadeth will join the band in what is billed as 'an absolute powerhouse night of metal'.
Schoolboy, 11, died from inhaling toxic fumes after videos showing dangerous online trend were seen by friends, mother claims
Tommie-lee Gracie Billington collapsed on a bed with a Lynx can by his side during a sleepover at a friend's house in Lancaster in March 2024.
Thai ex-wife of British millionaire ASOS founder who fell to his death from 17th-floor apartment launches custody battle for their children with his grieving relatives
Quentin Griffiths is said to have fallen from the 17th floor of his condominium in Pattaya, a seaside city south of Bangkok, on February 9.
RICHARD EDEN: 'Hypocrisy' of Prince William's old pal stirs up an ill wind
RICHARD EDEN: Today Natalie Hicks Lobbecke - as elegant at 47 as ever - may have cause to regret her talent for attracting attention.
Bike group praises government proposal to let under 12s cycle on footpaths
The idea has been floated by Transport Minister Chris Bishop, along with others including allowing E-scooters in cycle lanes and requiring drivers to leave at least a one metre gap when passing cyclists.
The saddest walkies: The Queen's two beloved corgis who she entrusted to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on her deathbed are walked around Sandringham by royal staff following his arrest
The canine pack, which includes the fallen prince's own Norfolk terriers, used to be given regular outings by their owner when he lived in Windsor
Scientists behind Armageddon flu virus suspend their research because it 'could put world at risk of catastrophic pandemic'
Researchers studying a potentially more lethal, airborne version of bird flu have suspended their studies because of concerns the mutant virus they have created could be used as a devastating form of bioterrorism or accidentally escape the lab.
The secret life of Soham liar Maxine Carr: How teaching assistant who gave her lover Ian Huntley a false alibi is living under new identity after 'getting married and moving to countryside'
The former teaching assistant was granted lifelong anonymity under her new identity, having served half of her prison sentence.
Consumer confidence drops again after four-year high
It gave up much of its recent gains with higher fixed mortgage rates and stubborn inflation weighing on sentiment, ANZ's Sharon Zollner says.
Clampdown on unpaid court fines returns more than $700k
The justice minister said a trial that saw the cars of people who hadn't paid their court fines clamped had been so successful the government was expanding it.
Live long and prosper - then live longer
Bio-hackers are looking for the answers to stretching out their lives as long as possible, but research says there's a biological end point for our bodies.
What can I do to rid myself of this never-ending runny nose? DR PHILIPPA KAYE reveals the common over-the-counter treatment that could be making the issue WORSE and the daily habit you must ditch now
My sinuses have been bunged up for years. I'm constantly blowing my nose. I use nasal decongestants but those don't seem to help. What should I do?
The nudist music festival hiding in plain sight
The nudist community is usually strictly non-sexual but this festival featured something you wouldn’t find in many other places.
Geri Halliwell's unseen reaction to her husband Christian Horner being BOOED after his sex texts scandal is revealed on Drive to Survive - as Lewis Hamilton is left shocked
Halliwell, 53, was a semi-regular fixture on race weekends alongside her husband, often appearing in the paddock at prominent races such as the British Grand Prix, before he was sacked.
Teyana Taylor on Oscars nod: Big dreams, Golden Globes win and SNL
Actor nominated for role as a revolutionary group leader in One Battle After Another.
Sonia Gray returns to uncover the truth about ADHD stimulant treatment - No Such Thing as Normal
Why experts say the science is more important than the stigma.
Is the party over for Thailand's playboy king? He made his poodle an air force chief, spent Covid in a hotel with 20 'sex soldiers' and threw a 'disloyal' mistress in jail… but has the death of his mother changed him?
Maha Vajiralongkorn lived an extraordinarily wild, and at times outright bizarre, life that would put even history's most debauched monarchs to shame.
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Pride parties, opera nights and ocean delights
Food festivals and opera headline Auckland’s autumn line-up.
Five Saudi men sentenced to 32 years in prison and 4,500 lashes for holding a Valentine's Day party with 'unrelated women, drinking and dancing'
The law breaking men were caught at a rented rest house in Al-Farouq area of Buraidah and accused of holding a party with women who were unrelated.
The radical retirement rethink that's gaining traction
Fraser Whineray wants KiwiSaver to evolve.
Amateur golfer among three leading Kiwis at NZ Open
Christchurch amateur golfer Yuki Miya has the lead at NZ Open going into day three.
Russian teens 'stabbed man to death at party then murdered four guests'
Sergey Burkaev, 16 (pictured), and Konstantin Surkov, 17, have been arrested on suspicion of knifing to death a man and four young women at a flat in the small Russian town of Kumertau.
Football Ferns dominate Samoa in FIFA World Cup qualifier
Football Ferns score early and late goals to secure victory in opening world cup qualifier against Samoa.
Hurricane Sandy: Michael Bloomberg and Andrew Cuomo blame hurricane on climate change
Since New York City's foundation in the early 17th century, the lower tip of Manhattan has been at the heart of metropolitan life - despite its vulnerability to flooding from the harbour. Two possible links between global warming and the damage wrought by Sandy are the raised sea levels which make it easier for the coast to flood, and warm air in the Atlantic Ocean increasing the fierceness of the storm.
10 of the best beaches on islands in Queensland
Queensland is known for its golden sandy beaches. Here are some that are a little harder to get to be worth the trip.
From small town dreams to timeless glory: Split Enz still soar
It began in Te Awamutu, and spanned the world. 1000 shows later and Split Enz are still wowing the crowds.
Dalton Papali'i thrilled do join "exclusive" Blues century club
The out-going skipper says joining the list of greats to play 100 games for the Blues is an honour he won't downplay.
Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier well-placed at rain-hit NZ Open
Unheralded Australian Matias Sanchez tops the leaderboard in Queenstown but some big names are lurking nearby.
Person seriously injured, another arrested in Auckland's Glen Eden
Police have not shared any details about the nature of the incident.
Defence Force to test air, land, and sea drones from Mount Maunganui company
The government said the trial of the combat-proven tech would strengthen capability while growing local industry.
Business as usual for Eugenie: Princess is spotted out in London again after her father's arrest as her mother Fergie's whereabouts remain a mystery
The daughter of the former Duke and Duchess of York, 35, looked to pass incognito in dark glasses, a long dark green coat and heels as she carried a paper shopping bag.
Brace for petrol price hikes. Here’s how Trump’s latest moves could hammer your wallet
Trump’s ongoing tariff battle and his actions in the Middle East have repercussions around the world.
Charges laid after Taranaki police forced to retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet
A video posted online showed about a dozen people approaching a police car, which then reversed as people ran after it.
Boy, 16, arrested for 'raping two women in brutal attacks that have shaken small Arizona community'
A teenager from Scottsdale, Arizona has been arrested for allegedly raping two women, including a neighbor who lives in his apartment building. DNA evidence linked the 16-year-old boy to the assaults, which happened one week apart on Oct. 18 and Oct. 24, police said.
It turns out Ford might bring back hatchbacks, sedans after all
Ford CEO outlines plan to return to passenger car market in Europe.
Hair-raising moment toddler plunges 10ft from tower block window - before hero nurses use a COAT to catch him
A Russian toddler survived a 110ft fall from a high rise tower block window after two quick-thinking nurses used a coat to catch him mid-air.
Formula 1: What Liam Lawson has to gain, lose in 2026 season – Alex Powell
ANALYSIS: Even in a secure position, the Kiwi's season is far from straightforward.
How prison where Ian Huntley was attacked has earned the nickname 'Monster Mansion' as Britain's most notorious criminals are left to languish - and turn on each other
Soham killer Ian Huntley suffered serious injuries after being assaulted this morning at HMP Frankland in County Durham, a Category A jail for hundreds of murderers, rapists and terrorists.
Cost of living: Why prices never really fall and $7 coffee is here to stay - Bruce Cotterill
Labour productivity has grown by under 1% a year, while wages rose by about 6% a year.
‘Green mould and a stench’: Experienced funeral director admits mishandling remains
Two funeral directors from separate businesses were charged after a police investigation post Cyclone Gabrielle. They’ve now both admitted the offending.
No further fruit flies spotted in Papatoetoe in Auckland
A single male was found in a surveillance trap in the South Auckland suburb on Wednesday.
This Morning viewers in hysterics as 'life changing' robot crashes to the ground during live demonstration, with show guest left 'really upset' as his humanoid 'baby' falls off sofa
Professor of Robotics and Autonomous Systems John Murray appeared on the sofa to chat about Harold the robot.
The varied fates of the Bake Off winners from becoming an 'eco influencer' to turning to OnlyFans - as truth behind Nadiya Hussain's BBC sacking is revealed
This week, series six winner Nadiya brought the show back into people's minds as she opened up about being sacked by the BBC.
Farmer banned from McDonald's after using Drive-Thru in horse and wagon
Allen Hatch, 53, said that that he and his horses had been '86ed from McDonald's' following the spur of the moment trip.
Wife 'driven to suicide by her abusive husband was given a "total beating" after switching off tracking devices', court hears
Christopher Trybus, of Swindon, Wiltshire, is accused of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird, who took her own life aged 34 in November 2017.
Starmer's electoral 'Valley of Death': Farage and Greens eye up hundreds of seats at May's local elections
In the most perilous moment yet of his premiership, Labour 's defeat at the Gorton and Denton by-election shows the party has entered an 'electoral Valley of Death'.
Canterbury and Hawke’s Bay lead NZ’s 0.9% holiday retail lift
Pharmaceutical, electronics and hardware sales drive quarterly rise, while motor vehicles and supermarkets fall.
Cacao-free chocolate is in the pipeline, but it won't taste the same
With the future of cacao bean production uncertain, chocolatey chunks made from fermented sunflower seeds may soon appear in our biscuits.
Heidi’s ‘Evidence’ AI offers free, medical-grade health explainers; fintech Emerge raises $4.5m from US politician Greg Kidd - Tech Insider
Heidi Evidence lets Kiwis seek ad-free, sourced medical advice without logging in.
This little boy became one of the most influential people in the world - can you guess who he is?
The black and white image, featured in a recent documentary, captures him long before the world knew his name - just a baby with plump cheeks and a gaze full of curiosity.
Portrait of Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, 22, is donated to Harvard University
A portrait of 22-year-old Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman has been donated to Harvard University's permanent collection.
Donald Trump calls Robert De Niro ‘sick and demented’ in new rant
The US President also mocked Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Rosie O'Donnell as 'lunatics'.
Broken chairs, mouldy mattresses: 'Unusable' items being dumped outside charity shops
One store spent $1500 in tip fees last month.
The surprising reason the Princess of Wales 'politely' declined one fan's request during Welsh outing - as she follows strict royal protocol
Kate, 44, joined Prince William , 43, for a very special visit to Powys, Wales, ahead of St David's Day as crowds of well-wishers braved the rain to meet them.
Have benefit sanctions actually worked?
One economist says no - largely because of a major economic problem.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI offers mega salaries as it hires for London research hub
OpenAI, whose European headquarters are in Dublin, has vowed to significantly expand the size of its London site, where 30 researchers currently work.
'Goodbye for now' says email from apparent MediMap hacker
The person behind the MediMap breach says the threat is over, but major questions remain.
BORIS JOHNSON: My bizarre tea with Prince Andrew and his three jaw-dropping requests, day I had to ban him from an event in case he embarrassed the Queen... and what he did when I told him to open a pub
What I am about to say may shock you so if necessary, steady your nerves now. Have another cup of tea, or something stronger. Sit down in a comfortable chair of a kind that is not easy to fall off.
Mystery wolf slayer who leaves the dead animals displayed in Tuscan villages has shot seven of them and STRANGLED one in bizarre vendetta
Eight endangered native wolves have been found dead in the hills of Tuscany since the beginning of November, with three fresh corpses emerging in the last week.
Green Party's Brexit-mocking, eco-zealot Hannah Spencer blasted the rich in her victory speech...but she owns TWO homes worth £1m and has a taste for globetrotting holidays
By-election winner Hannah Spencer co-owns homes worth over £1m, has offered tips to others on making the most of property deals and enjoyed jetting off on foreign holidays
Winston Peters rails against 'blind ideology' panic amid talk of Air NZ sale
The ACT party is questioning whether the government should retain its majority share in the airline, following news of its poor financial performance.
Britons urged to leave Mali as rebel gunmen attack northern city of Gao ten days after claiming capital
British citizens currently in Mali, in west Africa are being urged to leave after the Foreign Office has changed its travel advice.
Is it time to abandon postal voting for local elections?
Several Auckland councillors think so, with voter turnout continuing to decline.
Gemma Collins flogs her clothes on Vinted for £10 after losing 3st and dropping from a size 26 to a size 20
The former TOWIE star, 44, has been incredibly open about her journey on Mounjaro weight loss jabs.
‘I will never leave’: Rough sleepers vow to stay in CBD despite move-on orders
As debate continues over the Government’s proposal, Stuff spoke to rough sleepers and business owners.
NZ Open leaderboard: Live leaderboard of the 105th New Zealand Open
Live leaderboard of the NZ Open.
Ian Huntley's mother says 'part of me hopes he dies' after visiting him in hospital and finding him 'unrecognisable'
Lynda Richards, 71, made the confession to friends after the convicted child killer (pictured) was assaulted in a workshop at HMP Frankland in County Durham on Thursday morning.
Grasping Sarah Ferguson begged Epstein to upgrade her business class flight to see him in Palm Beach - days after his jail release on child sex charges, shocking new emails reveal
Messages show the convicted sex offender's staff were instructed to ignore Sarah Ferguson's (pictured) calls and emails requesting that her already luxurious business class seat be upgraded.
The last words Neil Filipowicz heard from his nephew were 'I'm not leaving Daddy' . . . then hours later he was pulling their bodies out of the basement locked arm in arm after Sandy snatched them away
John Filipowicz, 51, and his son John, 20, were found still holding onto each other in their basement as they shielded themselves from the torrent which covered them in 12ft of water in seconds. Relatives said that the two had an 'incredible bond' and would never have been separated – in life or in death. John the elder stayed behind to watch over his house in Staten Island, New York, but his son refused to leave because he wanted to be by his side.
Inspired by dad: Pool legacy lives on as a new generation learns to swim
For decades John Cousins helped thousands of children take their first strokes at pools he managed. Now, his daughter Anna is helping a new generation do the same.
Prepare for a war 'like our grandfathers and great-grandfathers saw', Poland's foreign minister declares in ominous WW3 warning
It is now necessary to be prepared for a war 'of the scale that our grandfathers and great-grandfathers saw', he told the Sejm, the Polish parliament.
Kim Jong-un's wife Ri Sol-ju makes first appearance after two months of home detention
The young wife of North Korea's leader has made her first public appearance in two months, bringing to an end what might have been a period of 'home detention' for being too carefree.
The ruthless Romanian crime gangs behind an epidemic of chocolate thefts from Britain's high street stores
Bars of Dairy Milk worth £1.75 and After Eights costing £3.50 are encased in Perspex security boxes.
CBD trees may be ‘quite stunning’, but they’re getting axed for a ‘better city’
A total of 23 trees will be cut down in the Nelson CBD during the city’s Bridge Street upgrade, but three times as many will be planted again.
The 'unbreakable' code that baffled Scotland Yard detectives investigating the Spy in the Bag mystery... until the truth emerged
Searching through a diary belonging to MI6 analyst Gareth Williams, Scotland Yard detectives came across a mysterious phrase written in his handwriting that left them baffled.
Eight-year-old girl who died 'after being tortured by her father was forced to eat her own faeces when his mistress locked her in toilet'
An eight-year-old girl who died from torture was forced to eat her own faeces after her father and his mistress left her to starve in a locked toilet, a Dubai court heard.
'Really bizarre' details emerge from All Blacks coach's brutal axing
Former All Blacks captain Justin Marshall claims Scott Robertson was not given prior warning by NZ Rugby before news broke of his sacking as coach.
Newly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobs
The downsizing comes after several agencies earlier cut 152 jobs and were merged to create the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
Schools finish early with police outside gates as 'School Wars' TikTok trend inspired by notorious LA street gangs Bloods and Crips encourages armed brawls with rival pupils told to arm themselves with scissors
Parents and carers across London were on Friday told to make sure their children head straight home at the end of the school day and avoid large groups of people with police braced for violence.
Capital records the sharpest annual drop in rents nationwide
Data shows Wellington renters are paying $50 less per week than a year ago, as the capital records the sharpest annual drop in rents nationwide.
NZ market rises as outlooks surprise - Market close
The NZX 50 rose 52 points, or 0.4%, to close at 13,723.
$74k necklace heist using pole thwarted, police say
A woman's attempt to steal a $74,500 necklace thwarted thanks to the quick thinking of jewellery store staff.
Ian Huntley's prison 'karma': Soham killer was trying to bully triple murderer who beat him with spike and shouted 'I've done it!' as prisoners cheered
Huntley was rushed to hospital after being attacked in a workshop at HMP Frankland - dubbed 'Monster Mansion' because it is home so many killers and paedophiles.
Superstorm Sandy 2012: Manhattan's Bellevue Hospital is evacuated amid mass floods
The public hospital lost power when Hurricane Sandy hit on Monday and electricity was spotty as the facility relied on generators, with members of the Army National Guard hiking up to the hospital's roof with fuel throughout the week to power the generators.
Black Caps v England: New Zealand face nervous wait for T20 World Cup semi-final spot after defeat in Colombo
The Black Caps’ fate is now in Pakistan’s hands after the NZ side's defeat in Colombo.
Brutal tactics of Ecuador's gangs who send decapitated enemies' heads to their wives and their hearts to their parents - as it's declared the toughest place on earth to be a cop
The coastal nation has seen murder rates soar in recent years as drug lords and criminal masterminds dug their hooks into fresh territory and exploited its ports for maximum profit
One dead after Northland single-vehicle crash
Emergency services were called to Mahuta Gap in Te Kopuru about 7.15am.
My partner killed our baby: Cameron was just 14 weeks old when his father gave him injuries equivalent to a 70mph car crash. But the actions of the so-called justice system have made things even worse, writes SHEREE BLACK
Had he lived, Sheree Black's son Cameron would be turning 18 this year. Of course she wonders what her wide-eyed smiley baby would look like today, entering adulthood.
Is this Europe's cheapest resort? I visited the destination with £53 hotel rooms, £1.84 beers and £20 fancy meals
For an affordable ski trip, there are several options to choose from, avoiding the big-name resorts in Europe. But is the the cheapest of them all? Our writer investigates.
Benidorm 'gold digger' revealed: The £1 million divorce that forced show creator Derren Litten to sell his home, why he's telling friends he's been 'screwed over' and how toxic fallout has ruined his plans for future
They brought so much joy to millions with the popular ITV comedy Benidorm. But the laughs have turned to anger as the couple behind the show have become embroiled in a bitter divorce.
Wild horses face slaughter after breeding too fast: Mustangs roaming plains of America ¿endanger animals¿
America's iconic mustang has reached a critical state of overpopulation prompting some ranchers to consider slaughter as a way of managing the crisis.
Joe Biden flies commercial, winds up delayed like everyone else
The woman who took the aisle seat next to the former US president set down her coffee on the arm rest they shared before realising who her seatmate was.
A city reborn in sound: Electric Avenue comes of age
Music lovers have descended on Christchurch for a festival that’s grown from a post-quake dream into Australasia’s largest party.
Cardinal George Pell denies bribing pedophile Gerald Ridsdale's nephew
Cardinal Pell released a statement denying he tried to bribe the nephew of pedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale when he told him on the phone in 1993 that he was abused as a child by his uncle.
‘Grief is universal’: Why Ed Sheeran visited a Melbourne cemetery
Ed Sheeran has been effusive in his affection for the late Michael Gudinski, who championed the British singer-guitarist when he came to Australia early in his career.
Derren Litten's life after Benidorm: Why the creator is faced with daily reminders of his 'miserable' divorce from lead star - after revealing he's been forced to sell his home 'thanks to a shameless, career gold digger'
Benidorm creator Derren Litten shared his heartbreak over being forced to sell the Spanish home where he wrote his hit show.
Hurricane Sandy: Storm WAS more powerful than Hurricane Katrina
Researchers have found that Sandy's Integrated Kinetic Energy index, or IKE, which quantifies the power of a hurricane based on how far out tropical-storm force winds extend from the center, ranked second only to Hurricane Isabel in 2003.
Izzy Gaze, Melie Kerr power White Ferns to T20I series win over Zimbabwe
Follow live coverage of the second Twenty20 international between the White Ferns and Zimbabwe from Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Neil Sedaka, singer behind Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dead at 86 after he was 'rushed to the hospital in ambulance'
Sedaka's family confirmed the 'rock and roll legend' had passed in a statement to TMZ .
One person dead in crash in Te Kopuru
Emergency services were called to the scene about 7.15am, and found the person deceased, police said.
Pictured: Boarding school teacher, 52, struck off for life for sexual activity with boy after they drank alcohol together
Beverley Dunnage, 52, was head of Year 8 at the private girls' school St George's in Ascot when she 'incited' the boy to engage in sexual activity in May 2024.
Sky bought a company for $1. Six months on and it’s worth $34.4 million
“It’s not often you get to acquire an asset for $1 and significantly strengthen the balance sheet at the same time,” chief executive Sophie Moloney said.
Wayve, founded by Kiwi Alex Kendall, raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its tech for its first robotaxis
Microsoft, Nvidia, host of major car-makers sign on to use the technology.
How Margot Robbie became the most powerful actress in Hollywood
Telegraph: How the Australian star has built a hit-making empire on screen and off.
Raulie Casteel, arrested in Michigan highway shootings, had far right-wing political views
Raulie Wayne Casteel, 43, was arrested at his home in suburban Detroit, Michigan. He said said President Obama should be arrested by the military and 'marched out of the White House in handcuffs.'
He came here to build a future for his family. Now he can’t legally work
A Colombian construction worker says visa rules have left him unable to work and support his young daughter.
‘Absolute Rambo': Secret report finds cops firing guns more as mother whose son was shot dead says nothing has changed
A previously undisclosed internal review of police use of lethal force has found that police more readily arm themselves and lack training in de-escalating situations.
Emily Ratajkowski roasted for 'awkward' runway walk at Gucci fashion show
Model Emily Ratajkowski graced the runway for Gucci at Milan Fashion Week - but fans roasted her 'wobbly' and 'ridiculous' strut as she made her way down the catwalk.
At least one dead and dozens injured as tram derails and crashes into building in Milan
In the incident on Friday afternoon, a tram from line 9 was traveling along Viale Vittorio Veneto in Milan, coming from Piazza della Repubblica when the vehicle made a turn
Prostate patients' tumours shrink in 'remarkable' trial of new treatment
Early tests of the immunotherapy, which harnesses the body's immune system to fight cancer, saw the disease lessen in nearly half of men.
Bret McKenzie on new music, Flight of the Conchords reunion and being rejected from Shortland Street
But from that rejection, Flight of the Conchords was born.
Woman who was jailed and threatened with stoning for wearing 'Allah is a lesbian' T-shirt now faces having arm amputated as health suffers in Moroccan prison
The woman who was jailed for wearing a T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian' now faces having her arm amputated as her health continues to deteriorate in Moroccan prison.
The tragic Princess Catherine who was the daughter of a Tsar and survived the Russian Revolution
She was born a princess in a vast marble palace. She died, penniless, in a 'horrible shack' in Hampshire.
Housing market confidence improves, house price growth expected to remain subdued
However, house price growth is expected to remain subdued, a new report says.
The bloodthirsty terror tactics of Mexico's cartels: How ruthless drug gangs punish their enemies and spread fear from mass beheadings to CANNIBALISM - after nine students were found with hands hacked off
The gruesome discovery of nine bodies and a bag filled with their severed hands on a Mexican highway last week had cartel violence written all over it.
Horror as another baby sitter goes on bloody rampage, stabbing to death girl, 5, boy, 8, and their two dogs
The victims, an eight-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, were discovered by Naperville police at the home of Elzbieta M. Plackowska, 40 in Illinois.
Vista Group posts $2.6m profit despite missing revenue and cloud rollout targets
Cinema software company says its trusted high-quality data means it's an AI winner.
Ministers say 'tough on crime' working as new figures unveiled
Minister says a tough on crime approach has driven a significant drop in the number of victims.
A home for granny, a headache for the homeowner
The new rules cut a thin layer of red tape, but they're still complex, full of restrictions and just as expensive as always.
Mysterious triangle seen in Nevada desert on Google Maps sparks theories of lost civilization
A baffling triangular formation deep in the Nevada desert is igniting theories that it could be the handiwork of a forgotten ancient civilization.
It might be time for Aotearoa to choose its own head of state
If the Andrew saga has shown anything, it’s how little control we have over the reputation of our own head of state. We inherit it — scandals and all.
Schoolgirl's horrific gang-rape, torture and murder that sent shockwaves through Japan: How teen Junko Furuta endured 40 days of depraved abuse at the hands of four boys who burnt her alive then buried her body in concrete
Over the span of 41 days, the high school student was abducted by four teenage boys aged between 16 to 18, subjected to unimaginable abuse, repeatedly raped and ultimately murdered.
Putin's gymnast lover 'pocketed £63million in "leftover funds" from the construction of his £1billion palace'
Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast, was rumoured to be in a romantic relationship with Putin, with speculation going back to 2008.
David Seymour renews call to sell government's Air NZ shares after half-year loss
The airline has slumped to a significant half-year loss, renewing criticism from the Deputy Prime Minister.
Incredible discovery on popular Aussie beach: 'It's just mind-blowing'
A Queensland family's beach stroll turned into a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.
No, they're not in training for I'm A Celebrity... they're just going to school
The school run can be a real balancing act for these children. These determined school pupils balance on a high wire 30-feet above a river from Batu Busuk village in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Radio host attacked: Bolivian journalist Fernando Vidal set on fire live on air in Yacuiba
A Bolivian radio presenter was set on fire by four masked men while hosting his show in the southern city of Yacuiba. Radio Popular journalist Fernando Vidal, 78, is being treated for burns.
I'm 59 and my four children cost me thousands every month. I'm unlikely to retire before 85... and the worst thing? They're all adults with their own jobs. This is the decision I've now made
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had visions of us playing Poohsticks and eating home-made vegetable soup. Our life together would be idyllic, utterly fulfilling - and hardly cost me anything.
Tēnā pea, kua tae te wā kia whiriwhiria e Aotearoa tana ake upoko kāwanatanga
Mā runga i ngā whakaaro ki ngā āhuatanga Anaru kia aro anō pea tātou kia whakatū he tangata nō tēnei whenua hei perehitene.
New Zealanders in Iran urged to leave as tensions rise
There are fears innocent Kiwis could be retaliated against if war breaks out.
Al Fayed had young women medically tested like 'meat' with 'thorough breast exams' and laughed as he repeatedly tried to rape Swedish assistant, victims reveal
The former Harrods owner's Swedish assistant, Kristina Svensson, told police he would leave her waiting alone for hours before arriving and attempting to assault her.
'Profoundly unsafe': Cars stopping in passing lanes to turn right on major highway
The highway had a “history of crashes involving interactions between high-speed overtaking lanes and vehicles stopping to turn right”, and locals have had enough.
Prosecutors fail to overturn acquittal of man who burned Koran outside Turkish embassy
Hamit Coskun was initially convicted last June of religiously aggravated public order after holding a flaming copy of the Islamic text aloft and shouting 'f*** Islam' on February 13, 2025.
The migrant communities reporting some of the worst mental health
Middle Eastern, Latin American and African young people are reporting unique challenges.
Harrowing image of migrant tragedy that shocked Europe - as thousands still die trying to reach continent: Ten years after Alan Kurdi washed up dead in Turkey, how the EU has failed to tackle migrant crisis
The lifeless body of Alan Kurdi, a two-year-old Syrian boy, was found washed up on a beach near the Turkish resort of Bodrum, his red T-shirt and blue shorts soaked in seawater.
Tim Cook drops a MAJOR hint that Apple will release a series of brand new products next week - including a touchscreen MacBook Pro
Taking to X, Mr Cook posted a six-second video of a hand swiping across a grey surface, before pinching and pulling to create the Apple logo.
The Christian who threw himself to the lions - and somehow survived: Moment man who believed he was Biblical character Daniel is mauled while trying to 'convert' big cats in their zoo enclosure
When Chen Chung-ho strolled up to two African lions at Taipei Zoo, nearly 21 years ago, visitors were left confused and stunned.
It was a horrific dog attack that claimed the life of a child. So why haven't police laid charges?
Almost a year since a Bay of Plenty four-year-old was mauled to death by a pack of dogs, police have yet to lay charges.
Humpback whale 'thanks' rescuers who saved it from dying tangled in fishing nets
The whale performed a breathtaking display of breaches after being freed from certain death off the coast of California. It was all caught on camera.
BBC 'let down' Tourette's activist John Davidson by broadcasting his racist outburst, director claims
Davidson, 54, yelled the N-word at black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during the BAFTAs at the Royal Festival Hall in London last Sunday.
Lydia Callis: New York Mayor Bloomberg's sign language interpreter becomes breakout star of Superstorm Sandy
Lydia Callis's larger-than-life facial expressions and dramatic gestures have provided a rare moment of pleasure during the unfolding natural disaster.
Kei te tū mai ia hei kaiwhakatakoto tikanga anō, engari, kāhore anō kia ngoikore pēnei a Peters me NZ First
Engari mehemea ko te Pāti Māori koe kāhore e kore ka whakaarohia kia tō mai te tautoko kaipōti Māori i a Peters.
Injuries thrust Harkin into Hurricanes’ No 10 role for Drua test
Hurricanes’ Fiji trip doubles as audition for new playmaker.
As US electric bills rise, Trump says tech companies should pay more
New York Times: Data centres being built today can use as much power as a small city.
Love Island's Maura Higgins furiously brands US Traitors co-star an 'absolute a***hole' and hits out 'you'll never have a girlfriend after this' as she's betrayed in tense finale
Love Island star Maura Higgins was left furious as she was betrayed at the final hurdle on the US Traitors by her co-star Rob Rauch.
Food blogger Jana McPherson on what help really looks like when someone is terminally ill – The Little Things
Jana McPherson shares what was most helpful during her husband's terminal illness.
Man, 57, 'had sex with girl, 14, and gave her a cellphone so he could send her explicit texts'
Francisco Alcala, from Indianapolis, was arrested after the teen's father quizzed his daughter about the cell phone, which she said the man had given to her.
What to watch on Netflix in March, including the Peaky Blinders movie and a new Louis Theroux documentary
Spring might be around the corner, but we're not quite ready to swap snuggly sofa weekends for al fresco evenings.
Drug dealer arrested while sitting on the loo
The accused, identified as Jose Spencer Bilbao Rivers, was apprehended by police while he was sitting reliving himself in a small white bucket by Peruvian police (above).
I thought my daily dizzy spells were caused by a virus... but then I started having memory gaps and phantom smells. Everyone was baffled but this was the terrifying problem - and signs you need to be wary of
Hit by daily episodes of dizziness, fatigue and nausea, Tracey Condron thought she had a virus. But alone at home, four months later, things suddenly took a turn for the worse.
Here’s when you should toss your kitchen sponge – and these other household items
Loo brushes, cutting boards and mattresses should also be on your watch list, experts say.
Beverley Callard reveals she is 'sore' and feels 'absolutely rubbish' in emotional update following her breast cancer surgery
The Coronation Street actress, 68, revealed she is battling the disease earlier this month, after being diagnosed just after she'd relocated to Dublin to start her new job on Irish soap Fair City.
Inside horrifying paedophile sect run by one-eyed Nazi colonel in German-style Chilean village where children were tortured and abused... and which is now a tourist hotspot
Once known as Colonia Dignidad, it used to be a secretive paedophile sect established by a one-eyed Nazi in Parral, south of the capital Santiago after he fled Germany .
Nvidia delivers another quarter of astounding growth amid AI fervour
Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia has announced another quarter of astounding quarterly growth as investors try to decipher whether technology’s latest craze is overblown hyperbole or a springboard into a new era of prosperity and productivity.
Revealed: Brit killed with a karate chop to the neck after moped road rage clash with Swedish tourist in Thailand
The British tourist who was killed with a single karate chop to the neck in a moped road rage row in Thailand was 57-year-old Alan Roger Jolliffe.
Vegan diets raise bowel cancer risk, alarming new study finds... but chances of five other major cancers are reduced in vegetarians
People who avoid meat are less likely to develop five common cancers, but may be at an increased risk of bowel cancer - a new study has suggested.
'I went to my husband and sobbed. It was 20 years of my life': CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN reveals real reason she left Strictly, who she wants to take over... and truth about her relationship with Tess Daly
So, is it a wig? Claudia Winkleman laughs. 'No! Feel it!' She leans forward, offering the ends of her implausibly silky black hair. 'Pull it!' So I do, reluctantly and gently. It's real.
Peters and Seymour spar over whether to sell Air NZ shares after $59m loss
Winston Peters and David Seymour are in disagreement over what is best for Air New Zealand following its operating loss.
Burger King workers will be forced to wear AI headsets that track if they're saying 'please' and 'thank you' to customers
While Burger King hopes the headsets will help its restaurants to run more efficiently, they've been widely slated across social media.
Un-believable! The Western influencers telling the world how wonderful North Korea is (maybe someone should tell them Kim Jong Un executes people who try to leave)
A new generation of social media influencers are posting vlogs and glossy Instagram photos about their positive experiences visiting the hermit kingdom.
Man, 43, arrested in hunt for Michigan sniper who fired at random cars in four counties in two-week campaign of terror
The 43-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Monday night in Wixom, the Detroit suburb where the shootings began.
World Rugby argues concussion is ‘inherent risk’ in response to lawsuit
The case involves hundreds of ex-players alleging long-term brain damage.
The girl who gave birth aged FIVE: Incredible mystery of the child who became the world's youngest ever mother
More than 85 years on, the story of Lina Marcela Medina remains one of the world's greatest mysteries. To this day, the identity of the man who impregnated her remains unknown.
Six French nationals including a married couple jailed over botched people smuggling plot after being lured in by adverts on Snapchat promising lucrative payments
Winchester Crown Court heard the group reached out to people smugglers in France who put adverts out on Snapchat 'fishing' for people who smuggle immigrants to the UK in exchange for cash.
England rugby star Richard Sharp who provided inspiration for Sean Bean character leaves fortune to his three children
Mr Sharp (pictured), who died on November 3 last year aged 87, was captain of the England squad when they won the 1963 Five Nations tournament.
A $1m Lotto win isn’t huge but it could make a difference to your life. Tell us what you would do with it
Congratulations you’re a winner! They’re the words every Lotto player wants to hear. Your prize is relatively small in the big picture but it can change your life.
Prosecutors to DROP two charges against trio of playboy Alexander brothers accused of raping multiple women
The three brothers - Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander - are accused of drugging, raping and trafficking dozens of women over a campaign that lasted more than a decade.
Victoria Beckham returns to Portofino for sexy campaign inspired by her and husband David's secret 90s bikini-clad trip which sealed their 'unforgettable romance'
The designer, 51, visited with the sun-soaked Italian location with footballer, 50, back in 1997 and said the getaway sealed their 'unforgettable romance'.
‘I'm not playing for money’: Kiwi amateur leads New Zealand Open
A Kiwi leads the tournament, but it’s not the one many predicted.
Filipowicz funeral: Heartbreaking farewell to father and son who died in Superstorm Sandy
John Filipowicz, 51, and his son John, 20, who died side-by-side as the fierce floodwaters of Superstorm Sandy rushed into their home, were buried together on Monday in an emotional funeral.
Furry Friday: True toy love
Whether they shred them or cherish them, toys are a big part of the life of dogs.
The healthiest ways to eat salmon, rated by experts: From poached to smoked, and the delicious add-ons that can unlock its full potential
Salmon is the UK's most popular fish - in 2024, supermarkets sold more than 73,000 tonnes of it - and last year, it accounted for a third of all fish sales.
Recap: Black Caps lose to England at T20 World Cup
Look back at live coverage of the match in Colombo on Saturday morning.
From TV villain to villa vendor: Ex-Shorty St star selling family home
From a travellers’ rest stop to a family haven, Jaxin Hall’s Ramarama villa is hitting the market.
The vegetables that are healthier to buy frozen – and the one you should avoid buying fresh
One of food's biggest misconceptions is that the freezer aisle is unhealthy.
Hilarious moment top economist brutally fact -checks Whoopi Goldberg live on The View after woke star tried to bash Trump
Goldberg welcomed financial news anchor Sara Eisen from CNBC onto the talk show on Thursday where the panel quickly descended into squabbling over Trump's tariffs.
Why tragic Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy's troubling new friendship is being branded 'disgusting': Insiders call me in shock at her 'disrespect' and question motives: KATIE HIND
Naturally, Directioners are stunned - and many have questioned Kate's motives. After all, the influencer built a huge social media following from her romance with Liam.
Opel set to depart New Zealand market after just four years
Poor sales and the removal of clean car incentives see German carmaker bid farewell to NZ.
American man exposes the top five misconceptions the US has about Britain
What stereotypes do Americans have about Brits? Are any of them true? One US citizen shares some of the biggest lies Americans believe about us here in the UK.
Prince Harry laughs off the 'stuff in the news' during interview about Gaza aid after journalist said Duke 'didn't wish to talk about his family or Andrew'
The Duke of Sussex has been on a pseudo-royal tour to Jordan with Meghan Markle amid the ongoing fall-out over the arrest of Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office last week.
Motorcyclist dies after being dragged for quarter of a mile under truck of illegal immigrant 'drink driver'
Police said the 23 year old victim Matthew Denice was still alive when he became trapped in the wheel arch of Guaman's truck.
New gift card rules clarified
From 16 March, gift cards have to have a minimum expiry time of three years.
Warriors coach Andrew Webster lifts lid on Mitch Barnett’s decision to leave NRL club
Mitch Barnett will leave the Auckland-based NRL club at the end of the season.
Woman who was jailed and threatened with stoning for wearing 'Allah is a lesbian' T-shirt now faces having arm amputated as health suffers in Moroccan prison
The woman who was jailed for wearing a T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian' now faces having her arm amputated as her health continues to deteriorate in Moroccan prison.
Move-on orders for rough sleepers ‘won’t fix it’, warn Māori Wardens
As the Government takes action to enable police with powers to issue move-on orders for rough sleepers and acts of public disruption, Gisborne’s Māori Wardens warn that this will not resolve the issue.
Kaye Adams is axed from her £155,000 a year BBC radio show after three misconduct complaints upheld
A disciplinary probe found Ms Adams had been found guilty of inappropriate behaviour allegedly swearing at a colleague, throwing a pen at another and berated an intern's professional ability.
Violent mass school fight which left teacher in hospital and injured staff was caused by 'community tensions'
A head teacher has blamed bubbling 'community tensions' for violence that saw pupils fighting on school grounds, leaving one staff member hospitalised and others injured.
Bill Clinton revives his most notorious line as he's grilled on Epstein hot tub sex
Bill Clinton denied having sex with a woman he was photographed with in a hot tub during his Friday Jeffrey Epstein deposition in New York.
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Shock remark 'made ex-fiancee of Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi quit reality show'
But, happily, Edo's ex-fiancee does not appear to hold grudges and has remained remarkably close to Beatrice's husband.
Even racing at Wingatui and Matamata set to provide punters with value
An upside-down racing weekend is the calm before next week's Champions Day storm.
Tragic story behind one of the world's most iconic photos of vulture waiting for a starving child to die: How famed photographer killed himself after being tormented by guilt over shocking image
The shocking scene was captured in a picture titled The Vulture and the Little Girl - although the child was later revealed to be a young boy - by South African photographer Kevin Carter in 1993.
1 in 4 young men have no close friends: Survey finds crisis of confidence among Kiwi youth
Half those aged 15-24 report anxiety or depression, and 57% believe the world is on a downward trajectory.
Low North Carolina bridge destroys a truck a month¿and there¿s nothing to stop it, says Department of Transportation
North Carolina man Jurgen Henn, who works in a nearby retail complex, said he heard so many crunches and metal grinding crashed over the years.
The free garden with 5000 roses and a view I wasn’t expecting
A rose garden in central Auckland that contains over 5000 roses, which create a painter’s palette of colours in summer and autumn and peaceful place to relax.
Watch: Ex-All Black George Bridge makes up for howler as Force beat Moana Pasifika
The Western Force snapped an eight-match losing streak to record a rare away victory against Tana Umaga’s sloppy side in Pukekohe.
Ultra-Orthodox grandmother gives birth to her 20TH child
The unnamed 42-year-old grandmother was rushed to Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem after going into labour on Wednesday.
Norway's former PM investigated by police over Epstein files revelations is mysteriously hospitalised 'due to the strain of his case'
Norway's former prime minister has been hospitalised due to 'strain' amid a corruption probe looking into his close links with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Moment Dutch pro-Palestine activist vandalises Winston Churchill statue with graffiti calling ex-PM a 'zionist war criminal'
The monument was defaced in the early hours of Friday morning with slogans including 'Zionist war criminal', ' Stop the Genocide', 'Never again is Now' and 'Globalise the Intifada'.
Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw breaks down in tears as she details 'messy and unexpected' breakup from fiancé Sam Greenfield and says she's glad she can 'navigate it sober'
Suzanne Shaw broke down in tears as she detailed her 'messy and unexpected' breakup from fiancé Sam Greenfield in an Instagram video on Friday.
Aucklanders protest government's move-on orders for rough sleepers
People living and working in Auckland's central city are making their opposition known.
Cricket: White Ferns v Zimbabwe - second T20 International in Hamilton
The White Ferns were much more ruthless with the ball as they bowled Zimbabwe out for just 86 in the 2nd T20I in Hamilton.
Ruth Langsford 'earned £585,000 in 2025' after painful split from Eamonn Holmes... and she's set to rake in even more from bestselling new book while her ex-husband claims HMRC have 'ruined him'
The presenter, 65, launched Devon based private company Hey Ho Limited in 2013 to take in earnings from her various TV commitments and endorsements.
Has the UK just hit a major EV tipping point? There are almost twice as many public chargers than petrol and diesel pumps
EV advocates have celebrated the news as a 'major milestone' that shows that 'electric cars have become mainstream'.
The Brits who shame us around the world: Global tourist hotspots where law-breaking UK nationals end up in jail - and the criminal activities they get up to from drug smuggling to nightclub brawls
Brits Abroad has long been shorthand for chaos, from nightclub beatdowns and brawls over sun loungers to rape and murder charges at tourist hotspots around the world.
Superagers’ brains have a special ability, new study suggests
New York Times: The findings may help explain why this group has such exceptional memory.
Ross and Dallas Pendergrast list Glenfield Mall in major Auckland sale
'Proud of the energy we have put into it' - Glenfield Mall's Ross and Dallas Pendergrast.
Her report flagged ‘major’ defects. It wasn’t disclosed to buyers - until after Stuff asked questions
A villa was inspected by a builder and seemingly given the all clear. A separate report, commissioned by a possible buyer, highlighted a number of purported issues.
Hurricane Sandy miracle: Couple survive superstorm to welcome a baby boy
Though only 35 weeks pregnant, Christine Schleppy, 34, began having contractions at her home in Skillman, New Jersey just residents were warned to seek shelter and stay indoors.
Move-on orders will push homeless people away from support, agency fears
Wellington's Downtown Community Ministry says moving people rough sleeping out of CBD's will hinder their access to health and community resources.
Teenager who boasted in a rap video 'we just done a murder' after knifing schoolboy to death is detained for more than 11 years
Ibrahima Seck was fatally stabbed to death in the street after going to play football with his friends in New Moston, north Manchester, last summer.
ANZ headline business confidence down amid rising interest rates
The ANZ bank's February survey showed headline confidence falling five points to a net 59 percent optimism level, but the measure of firms' own business performance edged higher.
Why don't we get a higher pension? - Ask Susan
NZ Super is proportional to the average wage - but which figure exactly is that based on? Does my employer have to raise their KiwiSaver contribution? How to survive on superannuation? Susan Edmunds answers your money questions.
Inside China's execution conveyor belt: How 'mobile injection vans and firing squads are used to put thousands to death a year' - outstripping capital punishment figures for the rest of the world combined
In 2022, the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty said that at least 8,000 people per year were executed in China from 2007 - more than all other countries combined by some margin.
Revealed: The best swimming spots for summer 2026 - and the top destination is a hidden gem with £39 flights
A new study has revealed the world's most swimmable seas, based on average comfortable sea swimming conditions throughout the year.
Plea for information on offshore water quality on Wellington's South Coast after sewage spill
Lyall Bay Surf Lifesaving club says information on offshore conditions remains unavailable, despite the partial lifting of a rahui on Wellington's South Coast.
Ian Huntley left with '5% chance of survival': Soham killer remains in induced coma after he was attacked by triple murderer who beat him over the head with metal spike
The convicted child murderer was rushed to hospital after being assaulted with a metal spike in a workshop at HMP Frankland in County Durham.
Revealed: Brit killed with a karate chop to the neck after moped road rage clash with Swedish tourist in Thailand
The British tourist who was killed with a single karate chop to the neck in a moped road rage row in Thailand was 57-year-old Alan Roger Jolliffe.
The hated Far East rivals on WW3 collision course: How China and Japan could become new global flash point as Beijing warns of 'crushing' defeat and Tokyo mulls nuke options in row over Taiwan and disputed isles
It is believed that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has ordered his forces to be ready to seize the island by 2027 and is now warning Tokyo would 'bear all consequences' if it dares to get in the way.
The IT Crowd producer admits there are show scenes 'he wouldn't do now' after Channel 4 series hit with woke trigger warning, saying 'I apologise and move on'
The producer of The IT Crowd and The Office has admitted that if he were to remake the shows today, there are aspects 'we wouldn't do now.'
Cruel fate of the penguins trapped in London basement who NEVER see sunlight or fresh air: It's a scandal that will enrage animal lovers, says LIZ JONES. This is the heartless story of company raking it in from them... and how YOU can help end their misery
It's a controversy that has sparked protests and petitions. Yet Sea Life London Aquarium still exhibits 15 Gentoo penguins in an 'underground bunker'
Bugs: Amazing photos show microscopic insects coping with a downpour
Tiny droplets of water make the bugs take on an altogether different look - looking inflated by the covering of liquid.
Recipe: Rustic courgette and pine nut tart
It's a simple savoury tart for a weekend brunch or light dinner.
Chiefs halfback Xavier Roe marks 50th game in home Crusaders clash
The former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.
Popular night market stays put as privatisation proposals rejected
Rotorua’s Night Market will remain under council control and continue on Tūtānekai St after a tender process failed to find a preferred alternative operator.
How a baseless internet rumour has forced Brigitte Macron to prove she is a woman in a US court: Astonishing full story that led to French president's wife facing Candace Owens
The bizarre story of how an unsubstantiated internet conspiracy theory about 72-year-old Brigitte Macron secretly being a transgender woman has snowballed into a high-profile U.S. court case.
Why Candace Owens claims Brigette Macron was born a man, her 'war against perverts who run the world'... and why that's not even the most controversial part
Followers of the firebrand Right-wing commentator Candace Owens have become accustomed to endlessly outlandish opinions.
Lindis Pass is now open in Central Otago after serious crash
A crash on Lindis Pass closed parts of State Highway 8 on Saturday morning.
Girlfriend Tiniko Thompson arrested after chilling note is found next to police officer's body
Tiniko Thompson, 46, is alleged to have killed her boyfriend Carl Patrick, 53, a Miami police officer in his Pembroke Pines, Miami Florida home on May 9.
He’s shaping up as kingmaker again, but I think Peters and NZ First have never been weaker
If you’re the currently stressed out Pāti Māori, surely you’re thinking you can win some of those Māori voters back from Peters.
Neil Sedaka, singer, songwriter and pop hitmaker in two eras, dies at 86
He abandoned a Juilliard scholarship in classical piano to chase pop success.
Crusaders face crunch finals rematch against Chiefs
All you need to know ahead of the Crusaders
The hero jumper that can shave off two dress sizes! SHANE WATSON reveals the slimming, anti-ageing knit every midlife woman needs - and the 9 best styles to buy
This sweater is the fashionable woman's life saver at this time of year - when it's raining nonstop in the UK.
English speakers face ban from new 15-home estate in beautiful coastal village because they don't understand Welsh
Trefor Community Council wants a Welsh-language condition included before it approves a bid to build 15 affordable homes in the majority Welsh-speaking village of Trefor in Gwynedd.
Sally Nugent's diet and fitness regime revealed after her glamorous new look 'sparked brutal jibe from under-fire Naga Munchetty'
Sally still manages to squeeze in a morning workout, with the BBC Breakfast host ensuring she makes time to exercise daily.
Hurricane Sandy: Hotels and landlords make a quick buck charging $700 a night for a single room in New York
Greedy landlords and hotel owners looking to make a quick buck from the thousands without power or displaced by Hurricane Sandy were exploiting people's desperation by demanding outrageous prices for a shelter. As of yesterday morning Craigslist was full of posts for costly rooms, with one ad promising people the luxury of a single bedroom apartment with electricity for a 'mere' $700 per night.
Grocery worker who handed out samples of semen-tainted yoghurt gets two years in prison
Anthony Garcia admitted adding a sample of the bodily fluid to a sample of yoghurt while working at a grocery story in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Experts discover alarming effect just ONE glass of wine or pint a day has on your figure
It's long been nicknamed a 'beer belly' - but scientists now warn the reality may be far more serious. A study has found that even one glass of wine a week is linked to a dangerous build-up of fat.
Fear over rush-hour chaos as two major UK railway stations to shut for THREE WEEKS this summer
Two major London hubs are set to close during the school summer holidays, sparking fears of travel chaos. South Eastern Railway has announced major engineering works at the stations.
Thai ex-wife of British millionaire ASOS founder who fell to his death from 17th-floor apartment launches custody battle for their children with his grieving relatives
Quentin Griffiths is said to have fallen from the 17th floor of his condominium in Pattaya, a seaside city south of Bangkok, on February 9.
Gregg Wallace drops £10,000 damages case against the BBC for 'distress and harassment' after he was sacked from MasterChef
Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has discontinued his High Court claim against the BBC for 'distress and harassment', receiving no damages following his exit from the show.
One shouldn't curse! Lip readers reveal King Charles was scolded by Queen Camilla for swearing at his Coronation - and moment he feared his crown would 'topple over' the balcony
In a new Channel 5 series, Lip-Reading The Royals: What Are They Really Saying?, experts offered insights from the historic occasion at Westminster Abbey in London in 2023.
Putin's secret space weapon: Kremlin's mysterious Cosmos 2553 satellite 'is fitted with dummy warhead' in 'forerunner to nuke that could wipe out rival spacecraft and cause chaos on Earth'
The 'Cosmos 2553' satellite was blasted through the atmosphere from Russia 's Plesetsk Cosmodrome in February 2022 days before Putin ordered troops across the border into Ukraine.
Rayner tells Starmer to turn Left: By-election disaster puts rattled PM under pressure to change tack as one MP calls him 'Labour's interim leader'
Rayner said the disastrous result in the previously safe Labour seat of Gorton and Denton should serve as a 'wake-up call' for a party struggling to demonstrate 'the change that we promised'.
Jim Carrey's unrecognizable puffy new look sparks fan meltdown: 'Is he wearing a mask?'
Fans were left doing a serious double take when Jim Carrey hit the red carpet at the 51st César Awards - and not everyone was talking about the honor he received.
Muslim insurgents kill eight and wound dozens more with bomb blast in Thailand
The devices were hidden inside inside motorbikes and cars and detonated by mobile phones.
Labour considers including volunteers in ACC mental injury cover
Current legislation meant volunteers were only covered for physical injuries sustained by responding to events.
Jordan visit for Harry and Meghan draws snub claims from royal insiders
They have met only Princess Basma Bint Talal, not King Abdullah or Queen Rania.
Australian buyer loses $100k deposit due to banking rules - could the same happen here?
An Australian house buyer lost more than A$100,000 because he was two days' late with his deposit payment. It could happen in New Zealand, too, a banking expert says.
Summerset reports record underlying profit, lower net profit on valuations
Summerset chief executive Scott Scoullar said the company's strategy continued to deliver results, with underlying profit growth, strong sales and the company meeting its build targets.
Embracing risk at a time when you might look to avoid it? I love it – Mary Holm
OPINION: Clear your debt and mortgage before making that move to the beach.
IndyCar drivers Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin lead Kiwi charge at St Petersburg opener
Scott Dixon, now Sir Scott, starts his 25th straight IndyCar season at age 45.
Barefoot Bobby Brazier shows off his top model pout as he walks the runway at Gucci's MFW show
Bobby Brazier ditched his bubbly smile for a smoldering look as he walked the runway during Gucci's Milan Fashion Week show on Friday.
Your new BMW built by robots: German car giant is using AI humanoids in its Leipzig factory
The Bavarian firm is the latest vehicle maker to employ humanoids in an effort to reduce labour and manufacturing costs.
‘Doesn’t feel real’: All Black notching huge milestone when Blues face Brumbies
All you need to know as the Blues face the Brumbies in Canberra in the third round of Super Rugby Pacific.
My snakes are so charming - I could cuddle them all day! Man wraps himself in Burmese Pythons
A Filipino man gets himself a little tied up as he plays with Albino Burmese Pythons, some of the largest pythons in the world.
Intern makes incredible discovery of unknown papers written by Abraham Lincoln in 1844
The 21-year-old, who just finished his junior year at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota, was preparing a stack of old papers to be logged in a database and put into storage.
Tower block developers try to get £3.7million legal costs paid by couple who sued them for blocking their light and won
A retired couple who successfully sued developers over a 17-storey office tower that plunged their home into darkness face a £3.7million legal bill despite winning their case.
Kate Moss closes Gucci show in plunging gown, branded thong
Set in the shadow of classical statuary, Demna has offered a new vision for Gucci during Milan Fashion Week.
BBC newsroom is anti-Reform, ex news chief admits as she reveals she overruled editorial policy to give Nigel Farage more primetime airtime
Deborah Turness, who quit as the BBC's News CEO after a Panorama scandal over a Donald Trump speech edit, has opened up about attitudes at the corporation.
Maya, the only female porter in Ludhiana, carries bags for a few rupees to pay for her son, 12
Maya Devi, 40, is the only woman railway porter in the Punjab city of Ludhiana. As the mother of a 12-year-old, she has no choice but to keep working.
The surprising body part that acts as a 'second heart' and can predict how long you'll live
The heart, brain, liver, lungs and many more organs are essential to the body's survival and living a long, healthy life. But experts believe an unlikely muscle could be the key to understanding longevity.
Tall Blacks beat Philippines in key World Cup qualifier
Sam Mennenga muscles up to help New Zealand notch a tense 69-66 in Manila.
Baby sloths saved from infection by with 'onesie' bandage treatment YouTube video
The twin sloths may look cute in the alternative outfits but actually it is a way of ridding their tiny bodies of the parasitic mites.
Struck-off teacher no longer works for Northland Regional Council
Northland Regional Council says a woman whose teaching registration was cancelled for serious misconduct is no longer employed by them.
Nicola Willis’ planned Tesco meeting on breaking supermarket duopoly revealed
Aldi and Lidl also declined to engage, leaving the supermarket duopoly intact.
Prue Leith, 86, says she 'doesn't have long left' and 'thinks about death a lot' after quitting Great British Bake Off
The former Great British Bake Off host, 86, who announced she would be stepping down from the Channel 4 competition last month, shared her thoughts on retirement.
Proposed road rule change would endanger pedestrians, Living Streets Aotearoa says
Living Streets Aotearoa is pushing back against the government's proposed changes to cycling on the footpath.
Man renovates his late grandparent's Victorian cottage into an open-plan space for family living - but almost blows their budget before even starting
The former soldier returned to Nottinghamshire, to start a new life as a fireman with his salesperson wife and children after inheriting the Victorian Cottage.
Global war for control of the ARCTIC: Climate change is unlocking untapped natural resources, new trade routes... and a new international conflict that RUSSIA is already winning
The melting of Arctic ice opens up a massive new frontier, unlocking a treasure trove of previously untapped natural resources, new trade routes, and strategic superiority
Romeo prisoner, 27, who had fling with prison nurse and guard 'escaped custody with help of female getaway driver', court hears
Harri Pullen, 27, had been in a relationship with jail nurse Elyse Hibbs, 27 and had phone sex with prison officer Ruth Shmylo, 26, over a four-year-period during his time in HMP Parc in Bridgend.
The conversation married couples need to have
Talking about money does not always feel romantic, but it is one of the strongest habits a couple can develop early on.
The Wire actor dies at 62 after being caught in barn fire
Brown appeared in 12 episodes of HBO series during its five-season run.
SAM GREENHILL reveals what he saw inside Ian Huntley's home - and why it sent shivers down his spine
25 years ago I was invited into the home of Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr. When I knocked on Ian Huntley's door, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman had been missing for over a week.
Woman arrested on her own property for filming traffic police making a bust outside her house
Emily Good found herself in handcuffs after filming police arresting a man just outside her New York home.
Clinton 'says Trump is INNOCENT' in explosive Epstein testimony as Donald tears into Republicans for dragging Bill to grilling
Donald Trump has rebuked his Republican allies for dragging former president Bill Clinton to testify over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Black Caps face nervous wait after butchering T20 World Cup clash with England
New Zealand will still advance to the semifinals unless Pakistan hammer Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights match on Sunday (NZ time).
Pakistan defence minister declares 'open war' with Afghanistan after explosions heard in Kabul in latest escalation of violence
Pakistan's defence minister has declared 'open war' on Afghanistan, as the military launched a volley of airstrikes in response to a Taliban attack on the border.
Bill Clinton denies having sex with woman in Epstein jacuzzi photo
Former US president says he does not know woman shown in Justice Department photograph.
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s tech firm Block launches ‘biggest corporate job cull’ in US history
Shares in Block jumped as much as 27% as investors backed Jack Dorsey's AI-driven cull.
Sadistic human experiments inside Japan's notorious WW2 Unit 731 where PoWs were infected with plague, raped and buried alive are brought to life in ultra-violent Chinese movie
There are no documented survivors of Unit 731, the covert department of the imperial Japanese army that conducted lethal experiments on thousands of living humans in occupied China.
Chorus confirms guidance for record dividend as it returns to first-half profit
Bumper profit payout in the works - in sharp constrast to its old stablemate.
The hunter becomes the hunted: 'Dead' bear shot with a rifle springs up and attacks its would-be killer
Alex Machavo, of Medford, Oregon, was attacked by the injured animal near Shady Cove on Thursday. According to Andrea Carlson, a local sheriff's spokeswoman, the hunter and his wounded target rolled down a 50-ft embankment with the bear biting 22-year-old Machavo all the way down.
Auckland community leader tired of telling governments how to combat youth offending
A new Ministry of Justice report has shown that Pacific youngsters before the Youth Court are more likely to be remanded into custody than others.
US urges embassy staff to evacuate Israel 'due to safety risks' as Trump prepares for possible attack on Iran
The announcement follows repeated threats from President Trump to strike Iran , and with the United States conducting its biggest military build-up in the region in decades.
Moment teacher left paralysed after her neck was snapped by jealous ex nods 'yes' from hospital bed when she is asked if he hurt her on purpose
Trudi Burgess, 57, had her neck broken when she threatened to leave her boyfriend Robert Easom, 56, who flew into an 'uncontrollable' rage and launched a 'vicious' and 'forceful' attack on her.
Passenger left in tears after flight attendant 'wouldn't let him use' the bathroom
One plane passenger was reportedly reduced to tears after a cabin crew member 'wouldn't let him use' the toilet on board. The events took place on a flight from Marseille to Dublin.
Wealthy Napa Valley vineyard owner ruins life after using knock-off GRAPES to produce his fancy bottles of wine
Jeffry Hill, a Napa Valley wine mogul, has admitted to using knockoff grapes and substituting 'bulk grape juice' to produce his upscale wines in a multimillion-dollar scheme.
Federated Farmers optimistic ahead of annual meeting with Labour MPs
President Wayne Langford was hopeful that, if elected, Labour would better acknowledge the contribution farmers make to the country.
Labour's 'grievance politics' came back to bite it in controversial Gorton and Denton by-election, Kemi Badenoch says
The Tory leader said Keir Starmer's party had created the 'monster' of harvesting 'Muslim community bloc' votes.
Afghan migrant who raped 'vulnerable intoxicated' woman as phone recorded her pleas for him to stop is jailed for 10 years
Musafar Hotak, 25, was convicted after a trial at Southampton Crown Court of the rape and sexual assault of the woman in the early hours of July 12, 2022.
Claudia Winkleman's new BBC chat show bans chavvy clothes for the audience as rules are revealed
The presenter's programme will launch on screens from Friday, March 13 at 10.40pm and tickets are already on sale for a seat in the crowd.
Want to live in the town with NZ’s most beautiful main street?
The Far North offers a wealth of quaint small towns to choose from.
Hope she knows what she's letting herself in for! Sex-shame DSK takes new partner on vacation
Disgraced former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been spotted canoodling with his new girlfriend at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. Myriam Aouffir, 43, is a high-profile press officer for French television. She has already seen with her new boyfriend on the Mediterranean island of Corsica but now the couple have been pictured lapping up the sun in the holy city.
Broadway star Celeste Holm's longtime Manhattan home put on the market for $14million by estranged son following her death
Boasting spectacular views over the city, the duplex at 88 Central Park is where the star lived for more than half a century and died this July, aged 95. Dan Dunning, whose father was Holm's third husband, told the New York Times: 'She loved it because of the view of the park and the way she felt involvement with the seasons, just by looking through her windows.
NRL season preview: How your team stacks up for 2026
Spoiler alert: This WILL be the Warriors' year - of course.
Andrew 'was targeted by Russian spymasters who exploited his long-standing hatred of his brother Charles', top secret docs reveal
The former prince was targeted without his knowledge by the Kremlin through his close association with Jeffrey Epstein as a way to penetrate the British establishment, it's claimed.
Britain evacuates staff from Iran amid growing fears Trump will launch an attack
US President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech on Tuesday.
Police respond to incident in south Auckland, operation underway
Authorities were called to Clevedon Road, Papakura, at 11.20am.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival: Spectacular sculptures spring up in China
The 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which opened on Christmas Day, features work by some of the country's best ice sculptors and attracts thousands of visitors from around the world.
Facebook shares plummet nearly 4 per cent as company's OWN employees dump stock
The social networking giant ended the day down 3.79 percent after 99million shares changed hands. Company stock fell 83 cents to close at $21.11 Wednesday. The stock is down 44 percent from its IPO price of $38.
What Hollywood shakeup will mean for movies, as Netflix bows out of bidding war for Warner Bros.
Almost 10 years ago, Hollywood's big six became the big five when Disney bought most of 20th Century Fox. Now it’s set to become big four.
One minute new Green MP Hannah Spencer was an aspirational Mrs Thatcher, the next a beardless Jeremy Corbyn: ROBERT HARDMAN
ROBERT HARDMAN: For a moment, I could be listening to a young Margaret Thatcher - with a Mancunian lilt.
A 4-year old arrived alone for heart surgery in the US. His doctor became his mum
When a young child arrived for surgery on his own, this doctor stepped in.
Pentagon demands access to Anthropic’s AI, threatening forceful action if the firm doesn’t comply
Pete Hegseth has warned he could invoke the Defence Production Act by the weekend.
Homeowner survived landslide that destroyed his family home - because he had gone to the pub for a pint
Tom Baker, a 40-year-old accountant, left his six-bed detached property in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire, mere minutes before a landslip ripped through his house.
Police urged to probe 'family voting fraud' in sectarian Gorton and Denton by-election: Farage demands action after poll monitors raise the alarm
Amid warnings that Britain is 'sleepwalking into sectarian politics', plumber Hannah Spencer cruised to victory for the Greens in the seat of Gorton and Denton.
Perpetual Guardian purchases Trustees Executors for undisclosed sum
The companies are the oldest trustee institutions in the New Zealand, with histories stretching back more than 140 years.
Plan to boost teacher training announced by Education
Erica Stanford says a suite of training and peer support initiatives will strengthen the teacher workforce.
Man who shot his wife to death in front of their children in a crowded park found dead after Florida manhunt
Julian Paris, 54, was wanted by police after he callously shot his wife dead at a crowded park in Orlando in broad daylight in front of their three children.
Could Sandy postpone next week's presidential election? Yes, in theory
But the probability is unlikely despite the devastating effect superstorm Sandy had on 60 million people across the north-east, or one-sixth of the population.
Woman feared abusive ex behind ‘incessant’ phone calls. The police traced them to Baycorp
An Auckland woman received multiple anonymous calls, so called police, who traced them. She couldn’t believe the source.
Photographer captures the moment 5,000 birds create an exclamation mark formation in the sky
Photographer Nuray Gonulalan was amazed when she looked up and saw the familiar punctuation symbol - often associated with shock or panic - hovering above her in Mogan Lake, Ankara, Turkey.
Boy, 16, arrested for 'raping two women in brutal attack that rattled small Arizona community'
A teenager from Scottsdale, Arizona has been arrested for allegedly raping two women, including a neighbor who lives in his apartment building. DNA evidence linked the 16-year-old boy to the assaults, which happened one week apart on Oct. 18 and Oct. 24, police said.
The village of wives who killed HUNDREDS of husbands: After years of horrific beatings and abuse, one woman had had enough... and led a terrifying, murderous spate of revenge
From 1911 to 1929, dozens of women across Nagyrev and the Tiszazug region turned to homemade arsenic poison to get rid of husbands, parents, lovers, and even children.
Revealed: The world's best foodie city for 2026 - with delicious street food and 160 Michelin-starred restaurants
This cosmopolitan city has not only fantastic everyday dining options, from small hole-in-the-wall eateries to street food, but also plenty of options for a high-end meal.
'Serial romance fraudster conned seven women out of nearly £657,000 over 15-year period', court hears
Marc Cole-Jones, 52, yesterday denied 25 counts of fraud by false representation when he appeared at Chester crown court.
Burka ban is introduced in two Costa del Sol towns
Women wearing burkas will no longer be allowed to enter municipal buildings in the towns of Rincon de la Victoria and Alhaurin el Grande.
Iconic British beach CLOSED after storm washes away steps
Durdle Door beach, located along Dorset's Jurassic Coast, has been battered by stormy weather recently.
Parents of woman who died when Irish doctors refused to perform abortion meet with Indian government to demand justice
The Indian and Irish governments have promised to do all they can for the parents of Savita Halappanavar, who died of blood poisoning after Irish doctors refused her an abortion.
‘True rock and roll legend’ Neil Sedaka dead at 86
The American singer-songwriter’s boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n' roll
Do YOU have one gathering dust in your attic? As Pokémon turns 30, experts reveal the cards that could be worth a fortune - including one that could get you £12 million
It's time to feel old - as believe it or not, Pokémon turns 30 today. From ultra-rare Charizards to one-of-a-kind special editions, some of these cards could turn you into a millionaire overnight.
‘Day drinkers urinating in the bushes’: Hospital gets front row seat as revellers line up to wee
Men were snapped relieving themselves in the bushes outside the outpatients clinic at Christchurch Hospital.
Air New Zealand CEO says airline was dealt 'tough cards' as Seymour calls government to sell stakes
This comes after Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour earlier renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: First look at new privacy display feature and fast charging – Tech Insider
REVIEW: Technology editor Chris Keall reviews the Korean giant's new flagship phone.
James Bulger's grave is desecrated by vandals as his heartbroken mother issues urgent appeal to find them
Denise Fergus said cherubs either side of the two-year old's headstone had their heads smashed off following the sickening attack on her son's final resting place.
Post-earthquake Fendalton build listed by owner after 48 years at same address
The White House replaces a gracious 100-year-old two-storey home that was demolished following the Christchurch earthquakes.
'Gap closing': Football Ferns ready for Pacific challenge
Coach Michael Mayne says New Zealand won't take their Oceania qualifying campaign in Honiara lightly.
Sarah Ferguson retreats to Irish spa amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal
She had already stayed at the Donegal retreat twice in 2024.
Winter Olympics star Chloe Kim forced to act after 'very disturbing' messages on social media
American Olympian and snowboarding icon Chloe Kim has been the subject of some unwanted attention and is now taking precautions with the public.
Cyclists, e-bike and e-scooter riders trigger speed cameras HUNDREDS of times a year - but 'two-wheeled terrors' are going unpunished
In an alarming snapshot of the rising danger from 'two-wheeled terrors' on Britain's roads, several forces said speed cameras have collectively been triggered nearly 1,200 times by riders since 2023.
'Please don't tell me she's dead!' Abusive boyfriend wailed to police as he was arrested for murdering partner after he kept her prisoner for 10 days and force fed her vodka lollies
Tony Devenport, 57, was handed a life sentence after Chester Crown Court heard Stephanie Blundell, 41, was found with extensive bruising across her face and body.
Are you suddenly disgusted by your partner? Our expert reveals why their random quirk is upsetting you so much, whether you can salvage the relationship and when it's time to admit it's over
We've all been there: you've been dating someone for a while, it's all going well, and suddenly something puts you off.
Highlanders’ miserable form in Australia continues with Reds defeat
Jamie Joseph’s side suffered a setback and couldn’t build on promising performances against strong Kiwi teams in Super Rugby Pacific’s opening rounds.
‘Leftwing nut jobs’: Trump says Anthropic made mistake trying to strong-arm the Pentagon in AI dispute
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also said he was designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk.
Lindis Pass reopened after crash leaves one seriously hurt
The closure was from Broken Hutt Road and Old Faithful Road after the single-car crash.
Meet the Kiwi dancer who's performed with Rihanna and Lady Gaga
At 23, Teesha Taulepa has danced alongside some of the biggest stars in music. Now, she’s in LA rehearsing for Coachella.
Heartbreaking new details emerge in Robert Carradine's death at age 71
The actor's death was announced by his brother on Monday. New details about his tragic passing came to light on Friday.
12 pupils in Ballarat Catholic school photo their own lives after abuse
A tragic class photo has been revealed where 12 out of the 33 of pupils pictured went on to commit suicide because of the sexual and physical abuse that took place at the school in Ballarat.
Crowborough residents fail in bid to challenge Home Office over use of ex-army barracks as migrant camp
Crowborough Shield took the legal action after the government announced in October it was considering housing 540 men on the site in their namesake East Sussex town.
AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments
The artificial intelligence scribe tool will enable more patients to be seen, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
Drug-fuelled driver who ploughed Mercedes into crowd outside Freshers Week nightclub event is jailed
Mohammed Suffi, 23, was filmed in harrowing footage driving his SUV into clubbers during the hit-and-run outside The Tunnel Club in Birmingham .
He thought solar power would cut his bills. Months on, he’s still paying more than expected
Watchdog has seen complaints about solar power almost double.
Kiwirail triples its half-year earnings as demand rises
The state-owned rail operator's operating surplus for the six months ended December was $73.4 million compared to $25.8m a year ago.
The rich will keep getting richer: 300 wealthiest people in the world are more than £300 billion better off than this time last year, and Bill Gates is back on top
The world's richest people grew even richer in 2013, adding $524 billion to their collective net worth, with Bill Gates adding $15.8billion to his net worth.
Distraught mother speaks of devastation after 15-year-old son is stabbed to death in Spanish shopping centre
Andrew Milroy died from a single stab wound to the chest in Lloret de Mar during the early hours of yesterday morning.
Good Charlotte’s Madden twins talk golfing in NZ, twin telepathy and finding their new groove
The Madden boys on being ‘better than ever’, and why they love New Zealand.
Millions of EV drivers 'spied on by the government' through their mobile phones as part of 'nanny state' plan
The government has been spying on millions of electric vehicle drivers through their mobile phones as part of a 'bizarre nanny state' plan, a new report has revealed.
Who needs a UK passport? The British High Commission answers your questions
There have been weeks of panic as dual nationals try to understand if they are affected by the requirement to enter the country with a UK or Irish passport or certificate of entitlement.
Reds v Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium - Super Rugby Pacific
The Highlanders slip to 1-2 and return home to Dunedin to host the Force in Round 4, searching for a response.
EastEnders fans 'work out' identity of mystery gunman after Jake Wood's Max Branning after BBC flash forward episode teaser
The BBC soap's New Years Day episode gave viewers at peek at one year ahead in Walford, on January 1, 2027.
The city where the code even the most ruthless criminals once lived by has been broken
Accepted norms in Sydney’s underworld are crumbling and the vicious killing of Chris Baghsarian is just one example of the shift.
James Buckley discusses The Inbetweeners return as he hits out at woke modern comedies
James claimed that The Inbetweeners' crass style of comedy is what's needed in this day and age.
Government deciding whether US should get access to New Zealanders' biometric data
Officials are in talks with the US about a new travel deal.
Every detail of Jeffrey Epstein's massive web of influence uncovered in the Mail's interactive Deep Dive into hundreds of surprising connections
From Donald Trump to Bill Gates and Peter Mandelson, Deep Dive's forensic database tracks how famous figures have been tied to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment
Iran has long insisted its programme is peaceful, but the IAEA and Western nations say Tehran had an organised nuclear weapons programme up until 2003.
Taliban calls for peace talks as 274 Afghan fighters killed after Pakistan declares 'open war' and launches aerial bombardment
The regime, which toppled the Western-backed government five years ago, requested dialogue after Kabul and Kandahar were bombed in what Pakistan declared as 'open war'.
Media Insider: A fight for evening viewers - new TVNZ quiz show, 6pm news ratings; Stuff faces print-plant eviction; NBR takes on MBIE; Why are we waiting a week for MAFS?
A new TV quiz to rival The Chase; NBR eyes MBIE legal action; NZME music radio changes.
He kūnakunaku. He hēmanawatanga. Ā, ko te pono, nā runga i te raru nei kia tino rite te iwi Māori ki a Taylor Swift
Āe, whakarongo mai ki a au - i tōia a Swift ki roto i te pakanga ā-ture a tōna hoa Blake Lively i te whakaaturanga o a rāua whakawhitinga kuputuhi tūmataiti.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga and Rotorua
“Very heavy rain” was also expected.
'Women are not safe anywhere': Inside 'rape fantasy' chat rooms where men expose footage of family members - even their own sisters or mothers - to equally perverted strangers
Dominique Pelicot solicited dozens of men on the chat room Coco to rape his heavily sedated wife Gisele. The site been shut down, but countless other 'rape fantasy' groups exist online.
Wayne Rooney reveals the bizarre gift he received from Diego Maradona after a surprise run-in at Premier League footballers' hot-spot in Manchester
Wayne Rooney has revealed that he was once given a gift in a Manchester restaurant by Argentine football legend Diego Maradona - after arriving at the hot-spot 'fuming'.
He pono, kāore he mea tū atu i a Pōneke i tētahi rā mate uruta o te Paipera
Hāunga anō ngā whakakata, he wā taumaha tēnei i Pōneke. I tērā wiki tonu, ka kī mai tētahi tangata e noho tata ana ki Lyall Bay ki a au, ka karamuimui mai ngā rango i te takutai.
How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans and infuriated the UK right
ANALYSIS: Hannah Spencer walked through communities each day with a big smile, bright clothes and her four greyhounds. She was an antidote to the anodyne political class.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: The strange death of Labour Britain and why the Right MUST unite
The Green Party's victory yesterday has left many decent people anxious and bewildered. They fear the old two-party system is collapsing and darker forces are moving in to fill the vacuum.
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s tech firm Block launches ‘biggest corporate job cull’ in US history
Shares in Block jumped as much as 27% as investors backed Jack Dorsey's AI-driven cull.
Collector who bought rare games consoles for £10,000 raided by police after Sonic the Hedgehog maker Sega launched undercover sting
Darius Khan, 32, spent almost £10,000 on prototype consoles and games left at Sega's former UK headquarters - then found himself being raided by police.
The explosive Bible theory that links Noah's Ark to the eight modern blood types in humans
Noah's Ark theory ignites explosive debate over the origins of the eight human blood types, with many people saying: 'This isn't just possible … it's true.'
Meghan Markle twins with Angelina Jolie! Duchess channels Hollywood humanitarian with similar outfits and body language during visit to Jordan
Meghan travelled to Jordan at the invitation of the World Health Organisation for two days of engagements this week focused on mental health and support for vulnerable communities.
Inaction by some of Silicon Valley’s most important companies risks destabilising the global economy
New York Times: The US tech industry has refused to shift where it gets most of its chips.
TV ad links gay Democratic Rep David Cicilline to a child molester, murderer and predator
The ad refers to the freshman's time as a lawyer two decades ago when he defended hardened criminals and is designed to boost GOP hopeful Brendan Doherty. Formerly the head of the state police, Doherty is making his first run for office.
Looking for someone to hang out with: Parents peg details of their children on a washing line in bid to find them a partner
The bizarre dating ritual takes place at People's Park in Shanghai, and the ads reveal everything from the child's age and height to their job and income.
Self-proclaimed MediMap hacker circulates apparent patient data to media; company seeks injunction
Company at centre of data breach seeks protection of patient information.
‘Monster’ who paralysed girlfriend after she threatened to leave him jailed
Robert Easom assaulted Trudi Burgess in February last year, leaving her with a severed spinal cord.
Two people injured in serious assault in Auckland’s CBD, one arrested
A knife was recovered and two people were injured in what police are calling a serious assault on Lorne Street, in the city centre.
Man in court over woman's death as family pay tribute to 'bright spirit'
The heartbroken family of a mother who was found dead in her home have told how they will 'never get over losing her'.
The curse of 'Death Island': How Thai holiday paradise of Koh Tao became a nightmarish hub of murder, suspicious deaths and rape
Local police have often explained the deaths as accidents or suicides, but many cases appear suspicious to family members of the deceased, and are often left insufficiently investigated.
Majorca counts the cost of rejecting tourists: Restaurants and bars say their season has been devastated after UK families took their cash elsewhere in wake of anti-tourist protests
Restaurant and bar owners in Majorca have said their season has suffered due to a plunge in visitors.
I've been with smelly, filthy men like Benny Blanco. Here's the sex truth no woman will admit... I'm going to sound SO unhinged saying this: JANA HOCKING
This week Selena Gomez's husband, Benny Blanco, displayed his vomit-inducing tootsies during a podcast episode. But let me be honest...
DAN HODGES: 'Everyone completely despises Keir,' one minister told me. It's true - in my 30 years in politics I've never seen a loathing so visceral...
Four days ago, Keir Starmer arrived in Gorton and Denton and delivered the following impassioned statement: 'I want to bring communities together in unity and hope,' he proclaimed.
Can AI turn you into a pro athlete? Half-marathon training diary
The AI coach targets a cut from 1h 55m to 1h 40m in April's half-marathon.
Meghan Markle just wore the chicest Zara jacket - and it's still in stock
One thing about Meghan Markle that nobody can argue with: the woman knows how to dress.
Man arrested after Central Auckland assault leaves two seriously hurt
Two people were hurt and that one was critically injured but is now stable. The other suffered serious injuries.
Korea tensions over claims that warship was sunk by torpedo
The 1,500-tonne vessel went down near Baengnyeong island, several of the 104 crew were killed and others were missing last night.
A chilling new exhibition lets you visit (and take selfies in) the gory crime scenes of the world's most notorious SERIAL KILLERs - but critics suggest that you could be exploiting victims by attending...
Controversy surrounds a new exhibition on history's most notorious serial killers - which has gory recreations of crime scenes and killers' living quarters.
Port of Tauranga delivers $70.2 million half-year profit
Higher cargo volumes driven by a rebound in imports have delivered a strong half-year profit for the country's biggest port.
How little sex leads to divorce? Five women reveal EXACTLY how much they made love in the year before they split. The eye-opening results may have you ringing your lawyer...
You might assume you would be able to tell if your marriage was in trouble from the state of your sex life. But does a healthy sex life always indicate a healthy marriage?
Moment tram derails and crashes into building in Milan - leaving at least two dead and 40 injured
This is the moment a tram derailed and crashed in central Milan on Friday, killing two people and leaving at least 40 injured.
How animals have been used for espionage from Hvaldimir the roving Russian whale to American 'bat bombs' and a 'spy squirrel' unit caught behind enemy lines
The first time animals are believed to have been used was after German pharmacist Julius Neubronner developed the pigeon photograph method in 1907.
Gang who stole almost £150,000 in jewellery, watches, cash and paintings in four-month smash-and-grab rampage face jail
The men rammed a luxury clothes store with a car, smashed into a jewellers with a sledgehammer and broke into a fine art shop during seven raids across London last year.
Meat Industry Association CEO Sirma Karapeeva resigns
Sirma Karapeeva has led the voice for NZ's red meat processors since 2020.
Putin's gymnast lover 'pocketed £63million in "leftover funds" from the construction of his £1billion palace'
Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast, was rumoured to be in a romantic relationship with Putin, with speculation going back to 2008.
135 bungee jumpers take leap at the same time in world record attempt
A video posted on You Tube shows the group of unnamed thrillseekers, who are all harnessed together with bungee cords, jumping from the bridge at the same time.
