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by September 14, 2023

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.

Climate analyst John Lang’s guide to net zero and how the Iran war has focused the world on energy sovereignty

London-based climate analyst John Lang says the term has been widely politicised.

'Jealous' woman is found guilty of murdering film director sister after she slashed her throat, stole her Rolex and then left her body to rot in flat for three days

Nancy Pexton, left, murdered her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward, right, by stabbing her to death in Camden last year. Pexton, who was said to be 'jealous', then stole her Rolex and fled the scene

Earnscleugh Castle renovation blows out from $3m to $11m - owners explain what drove it

But the Central Otago District Council says there was no hold-up from its side.

Brits are told 'leave Mali immediately' by UK government following widespread violence and security risks

Brits have been told to 'leave Mali immediately' by the UK government following widespread violence and security risks.

'No more Mr Nice Guy!': Trump warns Iran to 'get smart' and 'sign non-nuclear deal' with image of him brandishing assault rifle - as oil prices spike once more

In a bizarre post to Truth Social, the US president shared an apparently AI-generated image of himself wielding a large gun while surrounded by explosions.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill says he's cancer-free after gene therapy

The New Zealand icon revealed in a 2023 memoir he was "possibly dying" with stage-three non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Man digs up sister's body and takes it to bank to prove she is dead after they refused access to her account

The incident took place at the Maliposi branch of the Odisha Grameen Bank in the Keonjhar district, in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

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.

‘Running out of time’: A mother’s race to save 13-year-old son’s remaining eyesight

Leo Amundsen lost his sight in one eye after a “terrible time” with a rare disorder.

Revealed: ‘Grave concerns’ over pressure on workers before baby deaths

Staffing problems have been linked to the deaths of babies in New Zealand hospitals.

Woke Canadian judge halts deportation of Indian trucker who killed 16 hockey players in crash over fears for HIS mental well-being

Justice Jocelyne Gagne granted a temporary stay of deportation for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu just three days before he was scheduled to return to India this week.

Harry Redknapp criticises Adam Thomas for 'spending an awful lot of time getting very upset about everything' as he wades into I'm A Celeb row

Harry Redknapp has waded into the explosive I'm A Celebrity row between Jimmy Bullard and Adam Thomas.

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.

Cyclists call on government to implement better infrastructure amidst fuel crisis

An open letter with 470 signatures is urging politicians to support road controlling authorities to make changes to enable travel without the use of a car.

Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler delivers petition to ban bottom trawling to Parliament

After swimming almost 1400km, Jono Ridler delivered the petition to ban bottom trawling, signed by 73,647 people, and called for an end to the practice.

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.

Cyclists call on government to implement better infrastructure amidst fuel crisis

An open letter with 470 signatures is urging politicians to support road controlling authorities to make changes to enable travel without the use of a car.

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.

Ōhura flood warning system questioned after couple escape from neck-deep floodwater

Some residents are questioning flood-warning systems after being forced from their beds during a flash flood.

Kemi Badenoch warns of an 'epidemic of violence' against Jewish people as Tory leader says 'we need to drain the swamp' on visit to scene of Golders Green attack

The Tory leader arrived in the north London suburb on Wednesday afternoon following the stabbing of two Jewish men in what has been declared a terror attack.

He sold his prized gold to fund his cancer treatment. Then the company disappeared

Eugene Booysen is one of many creditors of gold trader Guardians of Gold, owned by former Tauranga City Councillor Andrew Hollis.

Support to lift cultural status of vocational training to equal a university education

A report by The New Zealand Initiative largely supports a Ministry of Education proposal to replace NCEA exams with a qualification system that includes trade-related skills.

Camilla's budding friendship with Melania Trump - as Queen and First Lady don matching outfits and share secret smiles during high-profile state visit

Camilla, 77, is accompanying King Charles on a four-day state visit to the United States in what is shaping up to be a stunning display of the monarchy's soft diplomacy.

Disney World visitor arrested and banned for LIFE after jumping queue to get photo with character

A queue at Disney World in Orlando, Florida descended into chaos - leading to a visitor being banned for life.

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.

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.

Viv Beck still 'employed as CEO', Auckland's Heart of the City says

Reports she had been stood down from the position surfaced over the weekend, but Beck herself is yet to comment.

UAE's departure from OPEC 'radical move' - energy expert

Energy expert David Keat says the United Arab Emirates may want to ramp up oil production beyond levels permitted under OPEC.

Dave Rennie: How new All Blacks coach saved the Warriors from cultural oblivion

Warriors chief executive Cameron George explains how Rennie helped turn the club around.

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.

The big retirement shock that could be waiting for you

Poor planning will eventually come back to bite you.

Louise Upston defends $40m events package after Act slush fund claim

MBIE papers predict a $3.20 return on investment for every dollar spent on events.

Police investigate after baby suffers unexplained injuries at Christchurch property

Several police officers could be seen on Tuesday at a property on Barbadoes St.

Scared Putin axes tanks and military hardware from annual WW2 parade over fears Ukraine could attack

The move to a slimmed-down May 9 parade comes more than four years into Russia's war in Ukraine, which has killed hundreds of thousands and drained vast economic resources.

Zack Polanski is criticised after video resurfaces of him suggesting British Jews may just have a 'perception of unsafety'

A horrific knife rampage against Jews came days after Green leader Zack Polanski suggested fears of antisemitic attacks may just be a 'perception of unsafety'.

Last minute holiday bookings soar as travellers fear cancellations due to Iran war and jet fuel shortages as Heathrow warns passenger numbers face 'uncertain outlook'

Around three quarters of Europe's jet fuel supply comes from the Middle East and travels through the crucial shipping route - with imports now increasingly being sought from other countries.

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.

Black Ferns Pacific Four sweep raises fresh questions over squad depth – Alice Soper

OPINION: Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu’s dominant form has secured her starting role.

ASB joins other banks in pushing up interest rates

ASB increased its fixed home loan rates across 12-month to four-year terms by between six and 16 basis points.

New chilling hotel room selfie of alleged Trump gunman revealed as shock footage reveals exact moment Secret Service opened fire

A chilling selfie of the man accused of attempting to assassinate the President has been released by federal prosecutors.

'No more Mr Nice Guy!': Trump warns Iran to 'get smart' and 'sign non-nuclear deal' with image of him brandishing assault rifle - as oil prices spike once more

In a bizarre post to Truth Social, the US president shared an apparently AI-generated image of himself wielding a large gun while surrounded by explosions.

Robot goes rogue at school sports day: Dancing humanoid is dragged away by handlers after malfunctioning in front of shocked students

Shocking footage has revealed the moment a dancing robot went rogue at a school sports day.

Five ways to save power

With winter around the corner and power prices already on the rise, what are simple things that can be done to save a buck?

Struggling to sell your house? The room-by-room guide to home-staging secrets that will get it under offer straight away

Thought you needed to spend a fortune on making your home sellable? You need to read these tips!

Green Party backs candidate after flag-ripping video emerges

Co-leader says candidate is a “strong, outspoken advocate” who has exposed racism and injustice.

Parents warned not to give children trendy oat and soya milks or they're risking obesity, tooth decay and malnutrition, warn medics

Doctors, dentists and dietitians have issued new joint guidance advising parents not to give children under five plant-based milk alternatives, which can be high in sugar and low in vital nutrients.

Charity linked to former Labour advocate under investigation

The Department of Internal Affairs has opened an investigation into a charity with links to an advocate previously banned by Labour.

Another NASA scientist's brutal death sparks more demands for FBI probe

Key members of the federal government are adding more names to the list of mysterious deaths and disappearances the FBI is now probing across the US.

Disappointment as plans to commemorate victims of historic sexual slavery rejected

The Korean Garden Trust wanted to install a bronze sculpture and plaque for the 200,000 victims, known as 'comfort women', who were forced into slavery during the 1930s and 40s.

You Pick A Side: Do you put the toilet roll on over or under?

There’s no shortage of big issues to debate — but what about the little ones that spark surprisingly strong opinions?

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

‘Mini tornado’ sweeps through Dunedin, damaging business

A business has been damaged and a road blocked after a "mini tornado" swept through Dunedin on Wednesday.

Where was YOUR home at the time of the dinosaurs? Interactive chart reveals how Earth's continents have shifted from 320 million years ago to today

If you've ever wondered what your hometown might have been like during the time of the dinosaurs, scientists finally have an answer.

Teaching surfing with one hand? Easy as

Luke Darby was born without a left hand. That hasn't stopped him from coaching surfing and competing internationally.

Heart-breaking footage shows dogs being rounded up for 'mass killing' in Morocco ahead of World Cup - with 'millions set to be slaughtered'

Since the country was ratified as a host in December 2024, campaigners say the killings have surged dramatically, with around 500,000 dogs believed to be slain each year.

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.

Otago sea lion colony hits major population milestone - with 38 new pups

For the first time in more than a century, the Otago Pakake/sea lion population has delivered more than 35 pups in a season.

Motorists told to avoid State Highway 2 after two-vehicle crash

State Highway 2 is blocked in Central Hawke’s Bay following a two-vehicle crash that has left people injured.

Government cracking down on large nitrous oxide canisters as misuse continues to grow

The canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use.

Mother who tried to blame toddler for her newborn daughter's death is found guilty of murder - as video shows moment killer stormed out in rage at baby girl's gender reveal

Nicole Blain, 30, lost her temper as she struggled to cope with newborn Thea June Wilson at her flat in Greenock, Glasgow in July 2023.

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.

Kua whakapau kaha, kua ngaro ngā mahi, mō tēnei ohanga koretake noa iho

Kua takahia e te Kāwanatanga haumi te tūhononga ā-iwi, ā, kua waihotia iho tātou ki te wāhi i tīmata ai - hāunga ia pea, kua kino kē atu.

Two thirds of British teens set to have mental health problems by 2030, warns new report

Almost two-thirds of British teenagers could be diagnosed with a mental health condition by 2030, a report has predicted, fuelling fears that Britain's youth employment crisis is set to worsen.

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.

Halter’s new Starlink-connected collars: The costs vs its land-lubbing mast system, the size of the market it opens up

Another world-first for the New Zealand ag-tech.

School enrolments forecast to drop after reaching record high last year

The forecast followed a decade in which the national roll increased by about one percent or more almost every year since 2015.

Greens call out 'double standards' in immigrant English testing

Golden Visa applicants don't have to take an English fluency test but for a skilled migrant visa, drivers needed to score well in the International English Language Testing System.

Gladiator star Giant insists BBC axed him because he appeared on social media with his new OnlyFans model girlfriend as he accuses them of lying about his show exit

Gladiator star Giant has insisted the BBC axed him because he appeared on social media with his new OnlyFans model girlfriend, Taylor Ryan.

Luxon and Peters clash after release of emails on NZ’s Iran war stance - report

Emails suggest Christopher Luxon considered backing US strikes on Iran before being pulled back by Winston Peters.

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.

6% pay rise agreed for junior doctors

Union president Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith said reaching an agreement without having to take industrial action was "a huge win".

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.

Melania Trump channels Jackie O: First Lady takes leaf out of late White House style icon's sartorial book

The comparison between Melania and Jackie O resurfaced yesterday evening when the First Lady hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla at a glittering state banquet.

QUENTIN LETTS: As he declaimed his government's heroic achievements, a nimbus of righteousness haloed Sir Keir's oblong head. He actually seemed to believe himself

After the mutiny of Westminster's recent days, now we had mad overkill in the other direction. Labour Whips had told their grumpy backbenches to vent support for Sir Keir Starmer.

Liam Lawson 'super pumped' for Miami GP

Formula 1 fires back into action in Miami this weekend, 35 days since their last outing.

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.

Brit reveals she quit the UK due to 'burnout' and moved to the other side of the world - now her salary has doubled and she spends just £2 on coffee

Like many others, Brit Wynter Yeomans packed her bags, looking for a better life overseas - and she has found many advantages to her new lifestyle.

Phoenix men appoints perennial caretaker coach Chris Greenacre to top job

For the past four seasons Greenacre was head coach of the men's reserves and head of pro development at the club's academy.

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.

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.

Newlywed who lost a leg in Maldives honeymoon shark attack speaks about 'savage episode' and jokes about the 'strong start' to his marriage

Borja Garcia Sousa, 31, described the horror incident, which nearly cost him his life and led to the amputation of his leg, as 'the most cruel and savage episode' the couple had ever experienced.

The household cost of living hasn’t risen at the rate of inflation - for one key reason

While the rising cost of fuel had added a shock to household budgets, for many this was offset by lower interest rates for mortgage repayments.

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.

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.

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.

Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world's richest man and OpenAI cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud with his former friend Sam Altman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence.

Investment in local start-ups holding up despite geopolitical uncertainty

However, a new report says the average individual angel investment fell around 16 percent.

Clambering to get into Europe after Spain opened its doors: Migrants climb over embassy wall to skip huge queues and grab paperwork after socialist PM offered 500,000 legal status to stay

As of last Monday, Spain's migrant regularisation process was underway with individuals waiting hours at more than 400 locations across the country.

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.

The record-breaking tiramisu that is now the world’s longest

The giant pudding featured 50,000 ladyfinger biscuits and more than 3000 eggs.

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.

Shirtless Taron Egerton recreates iconic Bond scene as he emerges from the sea with swimsuit-clad Baywatch star girlfriend Brooks Nader amid his bid for 007 role

Taron Egerton looked Bond-ready as he strode out of the sea with his stunning girlfriend Brooks Nader on his arm amid his apparent bid to be named the next 007.

Charlize Theron, 50, shares her easy 10-minute trick to staying young looking and it can cost as little as $50

The Monster star previously opened up about her beauty regime revealing she has an 'evening routine' she always sticks to after her two young daughters go to bed.

'Significant' El Niño event could impact New Zealand's winter

A formidable weather system is forecast to arrive, and could have a major effect on rainfall across the country.

James Comey surrenders to police after being accused of chilling 'threat' on Trump's life as he declares: 'I'm innocent'

Ex-FBI boss James Comey has surrendered to law enforcement as he faces charges for threatening Donald Trump's life in an Instagram post.

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.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 78, surfaces with Heather Milligan, 51, for first time in 12 MONTHS amid 14-year romance

Milligan, a 51-year-old physical therapist, first became romantically involved with the 78-year-old Terminator icon back in 2012.

Naylor Love beats Hawkins to top spot as 10 busiest builders ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025

Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.

'Shame on you!' Furious bystanders heckle Met chief after terror knifeman stabbed two Jews in Golders Green leaving them seriously hurt

The Met chief said he could 'never give an absolute assurance' when asked directly if Jews were safe, but insisted his force was doing 'everything we can do to protect people in difficult times'.

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.

Bobby Norris leaves viewers in shock as he unveils new look on This Morning and reveals how a decade of 'abusing fillers' and online trolls led him to have a facelift aged just 39

Bobby Norris left ITV viewers in shock as he unveiled his new look after undergoing a facelift at the age of 39 - following a decade of 'abusing fillers' and online trolling.

Principal says prosecution should be ‘last resort’ for truancy

The government announced it was taking a parent to court over their child's chronic absence from school as part of a crackdown on truancy.

Cucumbers, the cool truth: How the water-packed vegetable can improve your skin and digestion... and the plant power hiding within its dark green skin

Cucumbers are a staggering 95 per cent water, making them one of the most hydrating foods we can eat.

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.

Marloo raises $16.7m for its AI assistant for financial advisers

Ex-Sharesies managers land Pie Funds, Habour Asset Management as clients.

Zoo worker 'dumps wife's body in incinerator used to dispose of dead animals'

According to local media, authorities had been looking for the employee's wife, also in her 30s, after a friend reported her disappearance to the cops late last month.

Former Labour peer and ex-Marks & Spencer boss to be banned from Parliament for life after he told charity workers 'he'd like to kiss' and 'sex is always on my mind'

It has been recommended that Lord Stone of Blackheath, a former Marks & Spencer managing director, is permanently excluded from both the Lords and Commons.

The petty reasons Kim Jong Un will have you killed are revealed in report - from listening to pop music to falling asleep in the North Korean leader's presence

Citizens in the secretive dictatorship have been killed for crimes as minor as listening to pop music or even dozing off in the Supreme leader's presence.

Ideally raises $16m at $100m valuation for its AI-powered market research software

First, we'll take Manhattan ...

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.

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.

Et tu, Brute? What Elon Musk’s clash with Sam Altman is really about

NYT: Two insanely rich, unsympathetic tech bros are fighting. Here's why you should care.

What next for F1’s uncertain calendar?

The conflict in the Middle East could yet cause more disruption to the season.

King of comedy! All the jokes Charles made during US Congress speech and state dinner

Monarch littered his 20-minute address in the historic chamber of the Hall of the House of Representatives with gags, leaving President Trump, and the rest of the room in fits of laughter.

Algerian migrant thief who grabbed £37,000 Patek Phillipe watch from tourist's wrist will serve no extra jail time for stealing City worker's backpack

Mohamed Sellaoui, 19, wrenched the luxury watch from Jiangfeng Ni's wrist as he walked out of Langan's Brasserie on February 26, 2024. He will not receive extra jail time after stealing a backpack.

'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.

GWM working on diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains for NZ

GWM has been working on diesel hybrid and diesel plug-in hybrid powertrains for six years, and they're due for launch in 2027.

Teacher told colleague he was having 'harmful thoughts' about suffocating baby boy he adopted just weeks before allegedly murdering him

Janet Gee said Jamie Varley, 37, turned up unannounced at her home, looking 'distressed and agitated' towards the end of June 2023.

Police delay final phase of withdrawal from mental health call-outs

The Public Service Association's national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said the delays to phase four showed police are aware that the changes aren't working.

Disgraced immigration adviser Qian Yu faces a further $25,000 in fines

Qian Yu breached licence rules in seven cases, including one where she created a residence-qualifying job in return for thousands of dollars.

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.

How to let go of grudges – and why it could be good for your health

Some scientists say forgiveness training could be a powerful public health tool.

Environmental cost of cruise ships not worth the economic benefit, expert says

Studies have found cruise passengers spend less money than other tourists, while the ships themselves cause widespread pollution.

Staffing shortages being linked to baby deaths in NZ hospitals a ‘national tragedy’

The cases have been detailed in a Stuff investigation into the maternity system.

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.

Twenty asylum seekers detained in prisons since report called for practice to end

Of those held, one man was detained for between six and eight months, figures released to RNZ show.

Distressing 911 call reveals dad's visceral reaction after his estranged acupuncturist wife allegedly murdered their two young children at $1.5m home

The husband of a Massachusetts mother who allegedly murdered her two children pleaded with police to tell him 'what's going on' after realizing his life had fallen apart, new records reveal.

How the NZ Breakers got their man: the story behind the signing of DJ Vasiljevic

The CJ Bruton factor rings through loud and clear in the New Zealand Breakers’ signing of two-time NBL champion Dejan ‘DJ’ Vasiljevic.

How the NRL’s newest team could trigger mass player movement

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have been granted tax-free status for at least 10 years.

Police appeal after aggravated robbery at business in Christchurch's Somerfield

Officers investigating an aggravated robbery in Somerfield are appealing for help from the public.

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.

Geoff Allott named new boss of NZ Cricket after Scott Weenink's departure

Scott Weenink left the role at the end of last year after months of escalating tension over the future direction of the game.

About 40 Wellington properties uninhabitable after floods

Wellington City Mission, in conjunction with the council, is assisting some 40 families or individuals with temporary accommodation at motels and backpackers in the wake of the storm.

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.

‘If we could pass, we wouldn’t be driving buses’: Bus shortage looms as migrant drivers face residency hurdle

Bus drivers who sold businesses and left family to move to New Zealand fear they will be forced out by “academic” English exams.

Legislation for public register of boarding house landlords passes first reading

It is unknown how many boarding houses - which provide basic shelter for some of the most vulnerable - exist in New Zealand.

New Zealand and Australia collaborate on fuel, fertiliser pressures with agriculture, aviation

Australia acted 'hard and early' to secure diesel and urea fertiliser, while New Zealand tried to do the same but could have done better.

Every woman who uses retinol must read this. You won't believe these beauty influencer claims… they're just so damaging: DR SHEILA NAZARIAN

Consumers deserve transparency about who is giving them advice. A compelling brand story or Hollywood fans does not replace scientific rigor.

Earnscleugh Castle renovation blows out from $3m to $11m - owners explain what drove it

But the Central Otago District Council says there was no hold-up from its side.

I'm a urologist: Men worried about having a small penis need to know they CAN grow it… I tried this 45-minute new size-boosting treatment myself

Last year Dr John Peck learned of a new procedure that doctors claimed could achieve what he had long told patients was impossible.

Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III

US President Donald Trump said that during a private meeting earlier in the day the British monarch had agreed with him that Iran should never be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

Sir Sam Neill cancer-free after cutting-edge CAR T-cell therapy turns health battle around

The actor is now advocating for public access to the cutting-edge therapy he received.

Nigel Farage reveals his home was firebombed as device was pushed through his letterbox

Arsonists targeted Nigel Farage by pushing a firebomb through the letterbox of his home, the Reform Party leader has revealed.

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.

British tourist, 24, falls to his death down a stairwell at holiday apartment block in Tenerife

A British tourist has died after plunging down a stairwell at his holiday apartment complex in Tenerife.

Herald Hat-trick am sports quiz – Thursday April 30

Can you get a hat-trick?

Anthropic’s new AI model sets off global alarms

New York Times: Mythos has triggered emergency responses around the world.

One dead, four injured in crash on SH2, Takapau

The crash on State Highway 2 near Maharakeke Rd was reported to police just after 6.30pm.

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.

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.

King Charles and Camilla remember 9/11 victims and meet their families as they visit memorial in New York on third day of historic state visit to the US

The King and Queen have laid a bouquet of flowers and a handwritten note at the site of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York, on the third day of their US state visit.

Aotearoa’s first dedicated ambulance for critically ill children unveiled

A ‘state-of-the-art’ intensive care unit on wheels has been unveiled in Auckland, designed specifically to keep New Zealand’s most vulnerable children safe and calm.

Brits are told 'leave Mali immediately' by UK government following widespread violence and security risks

Brits have been told to 'leave Mali immediately' by the UK government following widespread violence and security risks.

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.

It might be coming for us, so how do they do means testing overseas?

A regular question we get for this column is about the nitty-gritty of means testing, which may be ahead for us when it comes to NZ Super.

Ko Winston Peters rānei te kaihautū i te mea ka memeha te mana o Luxon?

Koia tērā te ngoikoretanga o te Pirimia a Christopher Luxon, ka taea e koe te tautohe kei te whakahaere a Winston Peters i te whenua i tēnei wā.

Brent oil price shoots to $119 a barrel - the highest since 2022: Iran war live updates

LIVE: Read the Daily Mail's coverage of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as Donald Trump discusses continuing to blockade Iran for several months with oil executives

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.

Best-kept secret: First look at Nathan family multi-million dollar compound

Who knew this was here? Stunning private estate in Mangawhai has its own beach.

Heart-breaking footage shows dogs being rounded up for 'mass killing' in Morocco ahead of World Cup - with 'millions set to be slaughtered'

Since the country was ratified as a host in December 2024, campaigners say the killings have surged dramatically, with around 500,000 dogs believed to be slain each year.

Nissan Terrano PHEV and Urban PHEV SUVs revealed

Town and country plug-in hybrid SUVs have been revealed by Nissan in China for global export – with their arrival Down Under a strong possibility

Et tu, Brute? What Elon Musk’s clash with Sam Altman is really about

NYT: Two insanely rich, unsympathetic tech bros are fighting. Here's why you should care.

Putting together a leadership war chest, Angela? Rayner rakes in another £95k in speaking fees and donations amid speculation about Starmer challenge

In the latest update to MPs' financial declarations, the former deputy prime minister was shown to have earned £20,000 for a speech last month.

How did the government succeed in pushing Harry 'to the margins' before the King's meeting with Trump? RICHARD KAY reveals the private Washington briefing that neutered the impact of the Prince's 'very critical' Ukraine speech

Richard Eden agreed, saying Harry now faces a 'dilemma' every time he chooses to speak out on the world stage. As he drifts ever further from the Palace, his words carry increasingly less weight.

Government cracking down on large nitrous oxide canisters as misuse continues to grow

The canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use.

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 Princess of polish! Charlotte shows off her icy blue manicure in William and Kate's new anniversary portrait - ahead of her 11th birthday

Taking to social media, Prince William , 43, and Catherine, 44, shared a sweet photo with their children, a decade and a half after they exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.

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.

I’m a gastroenterologist. Here are the IBS treatments that actually work

Washington Post: Setting the record straight on IBS misinformation.

Families of Brits who died at same euthanasia clinic as Wendy Duffy condemn the Swiss medics for not warning relatives or giving them a chance to change loved ones' minds

The Pegasos clinic near Basel, Switzerland, has been under renewed scrutiny since Wendy Duffy, a physically healthy 56-year-old woman, chose to end her life there after the death of her son.

England's World Cup Panini stickers are revealed - including TWO stars who will be left at home, while players from Man United and Chelsea are excluded, in biggest album ever released

Thomas Tuchel does not name his England World Cup squad until next month - but could fans gain an insight into who might be on the plane thanks to the latest Panini sticker book?

Rising heating costs close Hokitika Pool

The council posted on social media, announcing the pool will shut for roughly three to six months.

NZ20: New NZ Cricket chief executive hopeful of launch despite club v country divide

Chief executive Geoff Allott knows emphasises balance between T20 and internationals.

Fifa World Cup: All Whites to pocket record US$10m after qualifying for North American showpiece

The All Whites now face Iran, Belgium and Egypt in a tough Group G.

Harry Styles, Zoë Kravitz engagement: Did A-list Kiwi jeweller Jessica McCormack make the ring?

The latest diamond is tipped to be a 10 to 12 carat stone worth about $1.3m.

Two Romanians appear in court accused of murdering father, 37, and pensioner, 80, with party drug GBL

Adina Mihai, 30, and Madalin Dumitru, 29, both formerly of Birmingham, are accused of killing father-of-one Gary Mouat (pictured), 37, and pensioner Malcolm King, 80.

Relative of British travel influencer missing in Morocco denies reports she has been found and says family are still urgently searching for her

The cousin of a missing British travel influencer in Morocco has denied claims that she has been located.

The little-known vitamin essential for heart health

Telegraph: Vitamin K also plays a key role in blood, bone and brain health.

Saved by the bell! King delivers lesson in diplomacy as he gifts President a bell from WWII Royal Navy submarine HMS Trump during state dinner

In a masterclass of soft diplomacy at the White House, King Charles unveiled the bell from the Royal Navy T-class vessel which launched in 1944 and fought during the war in the Pacific.

The census change that could block a new Māori seat

Proposed law change risks delaying new electorate boundaries until 2030, sparking claims of voter suppression.

Te Puke Jet Sport Racer chasing World Finals dream in the US

The 23-year-old Mainfreight worker has clinched major jet sport titles.

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 .

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.

Ambulance driver who killed two after drifting into oncoming traffic warned she could be jailed

The collision caused by Julie Ijere, 59, left patient Anthony Dawbarn, 93, and the driver of a car she struck, solicitor's firm employee Jane Blampied, 70, seriously injured. Both died in hospital.

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.'

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.

I tried every diet but nothing worked. Then I discovered this simple regime and went from a size 22 to a size 6 and lost 7st. It's so easy, it worked for my husband too - and no fat jabs or surgery were required: SOPHIE GILLUM-WEBB

Walking along the beach with my sons, feeling happy and confident in a size six bikini, I reflected on the woman I'd been just 16 months before.

World's best beaches for 2026 named - and a Greek gem comes in second place

From dreamy shores on a Greek island to turquoise-coloured waters in Australia, these are the best beaches across the world.

How Iran's ruthless enforcers use rape to crush dissent: Brutal sex attacks on victims as young as 12 used to strike fear into protesters, rights groups reveal amid fury over sickening nurse gang rape

Known for their brutality, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) slaughtered thousands of protesters who dared to take to the streets in anti-government protests in January.

How to solve a cryptic crossword

There is method to the madness, with patterns you can learn to break down puzzles.

Rejected asylum seeker who pushed 16-year-old girl to her death under a train 'while she spoke to her grandfather' is sentenced to psychiatric care in Germany

The victim, Liana K, had been speaking to her grandfather when she was struck in August last year, according to Geisleden's mayor Markus Janitzki.

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.

Gang responsible for trafficking tens of thousands of stolen mobiles out of the UK - and given nicknames Seagull and Heron by cops - facing jail after admitting part in huge crime racket

Amir Muhammad Khadikhel, Ismat Miakhel and Mansoor Mohammed are facing jail for their part in a major organised crime gang who trafficked stolen mobile phones out of the UK.

Barrister who collapsed in court after turning up drunk with slurred speech is fined £1,000

A misconduct ruling found that the lawyer was 'incapable of representing' his client and described his behaviour as 'reckless'.

Modern Slavery bill passes first reading under new Parliament rule

The bill uses a new rule introduced in 2020 which allows a member's bill to be progressed so long as it has support from a majority of MPs who are not in the executive.

Sordid gym confessions of married men: Steam room 'stress releases' with other guys have become so normal. Now husbands admit their most indecent liaisons to JANA HOCKING and secret signals that initiate action

People hook up at the gym. Of course they do - it's a tale as old as time. But when I started asking around, wives, girlfriends and even the guys themselves exposed a rampant secret...

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.

POLL OF THE DAY: Did Starmer lie about Mandelson's appointment to save himself, as Badenoch claims?

The Prime Minister will not face a parliamentary investigation into claims he misled the House of Commons, after ordering his MPs to vote down an inquiry.

A&E admissions are QUICKER during NHS doctors' strikes, study finds

Accident and Emergency admissions were faster during NHS strike days, a major study has revealed, with patients getting beds up to five hours sooner in some cases.

Spark says it will be first to offer Starlink for mobile roaming overseas

Telco talks could lead to a new way to use your phone overseas.

Dilworth abuse inquiry: Man pleads not guilty to sexual offending

The arrest of the man in his 60s was the fourteenth in the police investigation.

Paedophile used drone to fly over a primary school playing field to watch young children

Jeremy Bird, 48, from Salisbury, Wiltshire, used the lightweight aircraft to follow children in playing fields, at one point making a pupil 'run and cry'.

Tourists are charged £1.20 'washing up fee' for having ice cream in a bowl in European restaurant rip-off

Two travellers from Lower Austria had been holidaying near Vienna when they decided to visit an ice cream parlour.

Nine arrested after hundreds of police raid Islamic sect based at former orphanage following allegations of rape, modern slavery and forced marriage

Nine people have been arrested after a raid on an Islamic sect operating out of a former orphanage, following allegations of rape, modern slavery and forced marriage.

Chery’s off-road EV brand iCar confirmed for New Zealand launch in 2027

Another new Chinese brand has been confirmed to launch locally with a range of boxy off-road electric SUVs set to arrive in 2027.

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.

Christchurch flatmates track down stolen goods after robbery

After coming home to find their place ransacked, the trio cracked out the old "good cop, bad cop" method.

Princess and Junior Andre enjoy a day out with brother Harvey as it's revealed both mum Katie Price and dad Peter will appear in new series of daughter's reality show

The siblings had a day by the seaside with Junior sharing a photo of them on a fairground ride.

Kate nails effortless coastal style in striped £298 cashmere jumper while William opts for laid-back £90 polo shirt in new family portrait released for couple's 15-year wedding anniversary

The Princess of Wales channelled coastal fashion in a £298 striped cashmere sweater and white trousers while her husband sported a £90 shirt for their anniversary photo.

Questions asked about power price rises

Electricity bills are rising again, but by how much, and how do you get a better deal?

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.

The friendship red flags you need to watch out for

Telegraph: Romantic relationships aren’t the only ones that can turn toxic.

U16 social media ban: Govt advertises for director to implement change - before bill hits Parliament

PLUS: Most Australian under-16s are still on social media, regulator says.

Wayne Rooney blasts Harry Kane's 'incredible' post-match interview claims on Bayern Munich and PSG's nine-goal Champions League thriller

Wayne Rooney criticised Harry Kane's assessment of Bayern's performance after he hailed their defenders in the thrilling 5-4 first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

Tourists are charged £1.20 'washing up fee' for having ice cream in a bowl in European restaurant rip-off

Two travellers from Lower Austria had been holidaying near Vienna when they decided to visit an ice cream parlour.

Trust is everything in a small market: Why NZ enterprises need AI they can vouch for

Rather than avoid AI and fall behind the competition, organisations that get AI governance right early will gain the trust of clients and stakeholders alike.

Small business sales continue upward momentum, but Iran war uncertainty lingers

An insights report shows average sales rose 3.9 percent in the March quarter, but there's uncertainty about whether it can continue amid the economic fallout from the Iran war.

Kiwi green card holders advised to be upfront about previous convictions when entering US

A visa expert says a green card is not a passport and does not mean guaranteed rights to re-enter the US each time.

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.

Good Samaritan delighting families by cleaning gravestones for free told by council jobsworths he must stop over 'health and safety' concerns

Ben McGregor, 25, who lost both his best friend and dad to suicide, voluntarily washes headstones and paving in a cemetery in South Tyneside simply to 'do his bit for the community.'

Kemi Badenoch confronts Labour's Armed Forces minister for skipping vote on Northern Ireland Troubles law - then turning up to save Keir Starmer

The Tory leader is said to have berated Al Carns outside the House of Commons voting lobbies last night when she spotted he had helped rescue the Prime Minister.

The petty reasons Kim Jong Un will have you killed are revealed in report - from listening to pop music to falling asleep in the North Korean leader's presence

Citizens in the secretive dictatorship have been killed for crimes as minor as listening to pop music or even dozing off in the Supreme leader's presence.

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.

We NeeDoh it! Schoolchildren go crazy for trendy anxiety relief cubes - with sold-out £6 'groovy globs' now selling on Vinted for £50 each (and fakes flooding the market)

Is it time for the Labubu to step aside as the most-wanted UK toy? A colourful £6 stress relief cube has sold out almost completely in the UK - with resale prices on Vinted and eBay soaring.

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.

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's been a tough period for him': Inside William and Kate's marriage, state of relationship with Harry, truth about Beatrice and Eugenie... and move that's given couple 'new lease of life' after 15 years

Nato air strikes were intensifying in Libya, a new television show called Game Of Thrones had just premiered - and Prince William finally made Catherine Middleton his bride.

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.

Will ‘digitally enhanced grass’ help sell your property?

Some agents are including AI images and digital staging in their listings, but does this encourage buyers - or ring alarm bells?

Kāti te tahu pukapuka — hei te tau 2026, tērā pea me timata tātou ki te kai i ēnā pukapuka

Mai i te pukapuka whakamaharatanga a Ardern ki te Art of the Deal a Trump, koia nei te take tērā pea ka matea ā tātou pukapuka hei wahie, hei pūmua rānei, hāunga te rautohetohe.

Haunting never-published trove of Marilyn Monroe photos days before death: Hanging from the rafters, tears in her eyes... see her last ever images - and read her final words

On August 3, 1962, LIFE magazine published what would become known as Marilyn Monroe's last interview. Two days later, she was gone.

As Christine McGuinness confirms she is a 'five-star lesbian', ALISON BOSHOFF reveals the NEW 'young blonde' at Paddy's side... as friends reveal the truth about the former couple's VERY curious arrangement

When they announced their split in July 2022, Paddy and Christine McGuinness shared a long joint statement on both of their Instagram pages.

Police having to use the same fingerprinting tech despite warnings

There had been talks since 2024 about the urgency of getting a new national automated fingerprint identification system.

Starmer won't guarantee Rachel Reeves' job after 'asking Angela Rayner to return' as he plots Cabinet reshuffle to survive looming elections disaster

Taking the final PMQs before local elections, Sir Keir was challenged by Kemi Badenoch on whether he would sack the Chancellor - who was sat next to him grim-faced.

Tailors fear industry is ageing out

Tailors in Auckland say the amount of work they have is not slowing down, but not many younger people are choosing to get into the trade.

Blues rotate All Blacks with change for Beauden Barrett in Super Rugby teams

The four Kiwi sides and Moana Pasifika have named their line-ups for round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific.

The 9 common mistakes you're making with your at-home coffee machine that are ruining your morning brew

Making bad coffee at home? An expert reveals 9 common coffee machine mistakes - from grind size to milk temperature - and how to fix them.

Urgent warning after recall for batch of antidepressant prescribed to millions: Patients who experience a fast heart beat, nausea, headaches or sleep changes must 'seek medical help immediately'

Sertraline users have been warned to 'seek medical help immediately' if they experience a fast heart beat, nausea, headache or sleep changes.

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.

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert

Prosecutors say the IS cell sought weapons and a shrapnel bomb for the attack.

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.

Shoulder injury rules Mitchell Santner out of IPL

The Black Caps all-rounder's injury is being described as significant.

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.

Rebel Wilson tells court actor bullying allegations ‘absolute nonsense’

Rebel Wilson has rejected as “absolute nonsense” an allegation that she bullied a star of her directorial debut and denied orchestrating an anonymous smear campaign against one of her co-producers.

Was PSG's incredible win over Bayern Munich the GREATEST game ever? Daily Mail Sport experts reveal their favourites - from World Cup finals to a thriller at Fratton Park!

Following PSG's stunning 5-4 win over Bayern Munich, Daily Mail Sport reporters offer their suggestions on matches that should also be considered among the best to have been played.

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.

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.

Full scale of rebellion against Starmer is revealed: Even Labour MPs who abstained in crucial sleaze vote brand him 'weak and guilty'…as he looks too feeble to sack rebels

The full scale of the rebellion against Sir Keir Starmer became clear today after MPs who abstained from last night's vote branded him 'weak and guilty'.

Nicola Peltz's wedding planner reveals spoiled clients' diva demands and absurd requests

Planning a wedding for the rich and famous comes with absurd requests - ones that only those with infinite zeros in their checking account could ever dream up.

2027 Lexus NX: Facelifted Audi Q5 rival spied

A refreshed version of Lexus' popular luxury SUV has been caught testing ahead of its expected unveiling this year.

'Guilt-free' holiday flights powered by zero-carbon hydrogen one step closer after Rolls-Royce and easyJet achieve new world-first with NASA-tested engine which could be used in passenger planes

In a world-first, a Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine usually used in private jets was powered with 100% hydrogen.

I lost my husband to suicide at 31. I thought there were no warning signs but looking back, I was wrong

Lisa Marshall suffered unimaginable heartbreak after she lost her husband, Alan, to suicide three years ago.

The new US passports with Trump’s picture on them

The US State Department is preparing a limited release of commemorative passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document.

Watch: Awkward encounter as Trump beats King and Queen to a handshake

A viral moment from the royal state visit shows President Donald Trump appearing cut in ahead of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to shake hands with guests during their official White House welcome.

Arsonists firebombed Sir Keir Starmer's home after Russian figure known as 'El Money' offered them cash, court told

Roman Lavrynovych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian, is accused of setting fire to two London properties and a vehicle linked to the Labour leader.

The secret turbulence tests that earned Air NZ an elite safety title

Air New Zealand is the first in Australasia to be named a Seven Star PLUS airline. Find out why auditors were unbuckling their seatbelts during turbulence to test the crew.

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.

Blow to free speech as court overturns £585K fine for Sussex University over Kathleen Stock trans row

The High Court ruled today the Office for Students (OfS) watchdog had no power to impose the penalty following a landmark judicial review claim.

Piers Morgan accuses Russell Brand of being 'inappropriately tactile' during interview and says 'it was a bit weird'

Piers Morgan has said he found it 'weird' that Russell Brand was so 'inappropriately tactile' with him during his recent appearance on his Uncensored show.

The £5million secret Dubai home of Daniel Kinahan's glamorous wife is revealed for the first time as she organises a £1billion fire sale of assets to stop them being seized in the wake of the mobster's arrest

The Daily Mail has tracked down Caoimhe Robinson to her secret luxury base in the emirate - while her husband, organised crime overlord Daniel Kinahan, is languishing in a nearby prison cell.

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.

U-turn on the cards for retired Crusaders horses

Retirement might well be short-lived for the Crusaders’ horses.

Small business sales continue upward momentum, but Iran war uncertainty lingers

An insights report shows average sales rose 3.9 percent in the March quarter, but there's uncertainty about whether it can continue amid the economic fallout from the Iran war.

Country's fuel stocks increase across the board, government says

The data accurate to Sunday shows more than 52 days of petrol, about 46 days of diesel and about 49 days of jet fuel.

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).

‘An extraordinary thing’: Sir Sam Neill says he’s cancer-free

“It looked like I was on the way out,” the Kiwi star said after chemo stopped working.

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. 

Newlywed who lost a leg in Maldives honeymoon shark attack speaks about 'savage episode' and jokes about the 'strong start' to his marriage

Borja Garcia Sousa, 31, described the horror incident, which nearly cost him his life and led to the amputation of his leg, as 'the most cruel and savage episode' the couple had ever experienced.

More prosecutions possible as 16 truancy cases under investigation

The Ministry of Education is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence.

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.

AI robot takeover: Antioch, co-founded by Kiwi Harry Mellsop, raises $15m at a $102m valuation – Tech Insider

PLUS: The Tait campus is for sale for $70m; the dispute body says check your phone bill.

Neighbours star Ryan Moloney breaks down as he admits he contemplated taking his own life before medical diagnosis on premiere episode of SAS: Australia v England

Ryan Moloney broke down in tears on Wednesday's SAS: Australia v England premiere, admitting he once contemplated taking his own life.

Succession and strategy: Why legacy matters in Nelson’s legal landscape

Heritage meets high-level talent. Discover why Pitt & Moore remains Nelson’s legal anchor.

Drunk and drugged-up father, 41, is jailed for stealing a 24-tonne bulldozer and smashing it through a Royal Mail trailer during three-hour city rampage

Darren Coffey, 41, hijacked the enormous machine with the intention of targeting a motor repair shop in Wolverhampton on November 8 last year, after an argument with the business.

Three White Ferns greats confirm retirement as T20 World Cup squad named

Three of New Zealand’s most decorated cricketers will end their international careers following the White Ferns' T20 World Cup title defence in England.

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.

Mea Motu on making the right moves towards comeback fight

Pro boxer Mea Motu knows what it's like to struggle. As Let’s Hui presenter Julian Wilcox learns, she pulls no punches in her quest to help others doing it tough.

Barman accused of trying to murder three children in high-speed car crash heard 'sobbing' in dashcam footage played in court and warning 'there's nothing to be done'

Norwich Crown Court was told how Tancredo Bankhardt, 41, made and received a number of calls and also sent audio texts as he drove up and down for two hours.

Food blogger makes TRANSLUCENT fried chicken - and claims it tastes just like the real deal

There are hundreds of different ways to cook chicken - but one food blogger might have come up with the most bizarre method yet.

Taite Music Prize 2026: Marlon Williams wins top honour for new album

The Mint Chicks' 2006 album 'Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!' won the classic record prize.

Roxy Horner poses in satin bridal underwear as she gets ready for her wedding to Jack Whitehall in fun video after splurging on £6,000 of cosmetic treatments to prepare for the big day

The model, 34, tied the knot with the comedian, 37, in a lavish Cotswolds ceremony this month, in front of their loved ones and two-year-old daughter Elsie.

The seven common inheritance tax mistakes that could cost you a fortune

Inheritance tax used to be a worry for the wealthy, but now soaring numbers of bereaved families with modest estates are being hit with a bill.

Truth about Jordan Peterson's catastrophic decline: Inside his living hell, dumbstruck and in 'overwhelming pain' locked up on $50m estate... as friends point finger about REAL cause

Now, the Daily Mail has learned that Peterson is a shell of his former self. Far from the commanding presence he became known, he is now struggling to sustain even brief conversations.

Football faces bonkers new rule change plan which would FORCE teams to keep an Under-21 homegrown player on the pitch at all times

FIFA are considering a hugely controversial and radical rule change that would force teams to field an Under-21 homegrown player on the pitch at all times. 

Earnscleugh Castle renovation blows out from $3m to $11m - owners explain what drove it

But the Central Otago District Council says there was no hold-up from its side.

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.

United Airlines flight 3000 feet in the air COLLIDES with 'red, shiny' drone in airspace

The United Airlines Boeing 737 reportedly hit the mysterious red drone over San Diego at around 3000 ft in the air.

Clambering to get into Europe after Spain opened its doors: Migrants climb over embassy wall to skip huge queues and grab paperwork after socialist PM offered 500,000 legal status to stay

As of last Monday, Spain's migrant regularisation process was underway with individuals waiting hours at more than 400 locations across the country.

Ian Holloway given a two-match touchline ban for offensive language to an official - 14 days after revealing he banned himself from swearing

The Football Association has confirmed Holloway has been hit by a two-match ban following the incident, with the Swindon bosses' conducted after his dismissal also highlighted.

Forget looksmaxxing and proteinmaxxing, here’s why we’re fibremaxxing now

The science behind the trend of fibremaxxing comes backed by landmark research from the University of Otago and supported by the World Health Organisation.

Fuel crisis a potential risk to foreign student enrolments, Education NZ tells MPs

Nearly 84,000 international students contributed $4.6 billion in direct spending to New Zealand's economy during the last financial year.

Green MP Kahurangi Carter's overdose bill passes first hurdle

Kahurangi Carter's member's bill would prevent low-level drug prosecutions against those who call in suspected overdoses or bad drug reactions.

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.

Proposed leave bill will make workers' lives 'materially worse', select committee hears

Part-time and shift workers say they'll lose money under leave changes - but the minister in charge says it's unavoidable.

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.

Modern Slavery bill passes first reading under new Parliament rule

A bill tackling modern slavery has passed its first reading with bipartisan support, marking a first for Parliament.

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.

Tiffany Trump flaunts her postpartum figure in strapless gown as she attends state dinner

The mom-of-one, who is President Donald Trump's only child with second wife Marla Maples, joined the festivities in Washington, DC, on Tuesday.

LIV Golf Louisiana postponed as doubts grow over breakaway tour’s future

Cash from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is only guaranteed until the season's end.

Macron's cheeky swipe after King Charles joked America would be speaking French if it was not for Britain during Trump dinner

Charles's remark came after Trump had earlier claimed that, without American intervention in the Second World War, Europeans would now be speaking 'German and a little bit of Japanese'.

Taylor Swift trademarks her voice and image to fight AI fakes

Trademark lawyer Josh Gerben says current laws lag behind generative AI.

Greens defend Māngere candidate Michel Mulipola for past social media posts

Past social media posts have surfaced of the Green Party Māngere candidate ripping up the New Zealand flag, calling police 'pigs'.

TUANZ seeks 'bold leadership' from government over AI worker training, national framework

A new report highlights concern about how AI-automated entry-level tasks, traditionally used to train junior staff, are disappearing.

Legislation to make international money transfers cheaper passes first reading

New Zealanders currently pay more for transfers than those in Australia, the UK and the United States, with banks charging more in hidden fees.

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.

Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple Martin, 21, reveals she is graduating from college as she secures top Hollywood agent

On her Insta Stories she wrote over a video, 'I am graduating college btw.' The blonde star was seen in a white dress and a black graduation robe as she walked in a room with hardwood floors.

Kate Middleton's chic Breton striped knit and white jeans combo is a wardrobe essential every woman over 40 should own

In the latest Wales family portrait - released to celebrate her wedding anniversary with Prince William - Kate opted for an enduring Breton knit.

Two dead, one seriously hurt, in Waikato highway crash

Emergency services were called to the scene about 9.10pm on Wednesday, where two people were found dead.

'Better be 50% off!': Chanel rocks the boat with new barely there flats in latest Cruise collection

The Chanel Cruise collection, creative director Matthieu Blazy's first, titled Sous le salon la plage, showcased the brand's latest designs from the seaside town of Biarritz, France.

Black Caps batter Nick Kelly signs for English county side Leicestershire

The 32-year-old has signed to play for county side Leicestershire for the rest of the 2026 season.

Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium is a hit with the crowds

Around 75,000 people went to the five Super Round matches at the new One New Zealand Stadium, with bars having some of their busiest days ever.

Lady Mary Charteris celebrates her 39th birthday in style at London penthouse - kissing model Poppy Delevingne and posing for a selfie with Rita Ora's husband

The socialite marked the occasion from the penthouse of a trendy bar in Shoreditch, London , with some of her nearest and dearest, including Rita Ora's filmmaker husband, Taika Waititi .

‘It’s who you know’: The tip-off which led to the recovery of stolen classic car

A tip-off about a stolen car led its owner to a shed, and police to execute a search warrant.

Person hurt as blaze tears through large industrial building

Firefighters have extinguished a fire that tore through a Timaru industrial premises this morning.

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.

Rob Rinder says anti-Jewish stabbings follow 'months of poison that downplays antisemitism' - and a day after Heaton Park synagogue memorial

The barrister and television presenter, 47, took to social media this afternoon to describe the attack as 'terrorism' and hit out at an environment where 'hostility feels normal'.

Taylor Swift explains why she was ‘mad’ at her parents when she wrote Love Story

Swift says she wrote the 2008 single at age 17 while grounded over an older boy.

BX-9 boxing: Sheilla Yama title fight and Manu Vatuvei comeback on card for Auckland event

Former rugby league player Vatuvei will fight Tokoroa's Michael Tuaiti.

Ōhura residents staying put despite history of flooding

About 50 homes were damaged during a flash flood earlier this month and five left uninhabitable.

What is the Warriors' formula for attracting fans?

The NRL side again had to put up the sold out sign when 33,000 turned up to watch them beat the Dolphins in Wellington on Anzac Day.

Two people killed, another seriously injured after truck and car crash near Kinleith

Another person also suffered serious injuries after a car and truck collided in Kinleith, south of Tokoroa last night.

Horse racing: James-Wellwood stable chasing Queensland winter glory

A Cambridge stable eyes one of Queensland's iconic races.

Stripped, electrocuted and forced to fight each other to the death on camera: New evidence shows how Putin's commanders are torturing their own men

Graphic videos show commanders beating and electrocuting their own troops, denying them food, forcing them to crawl through mud and making them fight to the death.

Experts warn malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind

The cases include a boy who ate only hot chips, crisps and the occasional Nutella sandwich.

The swankiest Range Rover ever: It costs well over £200k - but you can only buy one if JLR asks you to

On the face of things, it looks like any other pricey Chelsea Tractor. But delve into the detail and it's the most opulent and immersive Range to leave the Solihull production site.

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.

Should you stay together for the kids?

There are many reasons people stay in relationships that are terminally strained or miserable. But top of the list (aside from money) are the kids.

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.

‘Shame on you Shane’: Nicola Willis unleashes on NZ First over India deal

Shane Jones had said the India free trade deal would create a “butter chicken tsunami”.

How a 22-0 win over a tiny Pacific nation became a 3-0 defeat for Australia

If you have heard of the Northern Mariana Islands before, it’s probably for one of two reasons.

BMW and Mini roll out app-free EV charging tech in NZ

New partnership allows select electric vehicles to charge at public stations without the need for apps or cards.

'They are so rude. The whole family is tainted': Hannah Ingram-Moore's startling new life revealed, the brutal comments from neighbours about her... and why she's desperate to move on from Captain Tom saga

Hailed around the world for his inspirational determination, when Captain Tom died the following year, Mrs Ingram-Moore vowed to carry on his good works through a charity.

Relative of British travel influencer missing in Morocco denies reports she has been found and says family are still urgently searching for her

The cousin of a missing British travel influencer in Morocco has denied claims that she has been located.

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.

At 57, I discovered I’d been switched at birth

Telegraph: Teresa Carter took an at-home DNA test on a whim. The results upended her life.

Energy policy needs less panic and more honest arithmetic – Richard Prebble

OPINION: When the Māui gas platform closes this year, dry-year power shortages may loom.

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.

Uber and Deliveroo veteran Alex Cappy named First Table chief executive

Founder Mat Weir will shift to a new role focused on AI and product innovation.

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.

Teaching surfing with one hand? Easy as

Luke Darby was born without a left hand. That hasn't stopped him from coaching surfing and competing internationally.

Mother seeks answers as baby on life support following serious ‘unexplained’ injuries

A police investigation is underway after the baby was taken to Christchurch hospital on Monday with serious unexplained injuries.

Moment Turkish lorry driver is arrested for raping teenage girl when he returns to UK after fleeing the country

Kent Police received a report that the teenager had been raped by the unknown man in the back of his lorry cab on London Road in Greenhithe, Kent, on August 30, 2023.

Call for a national strategy on ageing, diverse population

Report warns New Zealand is at a demographic inflection point, noting that it was essential to plan ahead.

Auckland community garden loses legal fight against 500-apartment development

The future of the Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens is up in the air after it lost its latest legal attempt to secure it from being developed into housing.

4 drugs that may increase your dementia risk

New York Times: Experts have flagged several over-the-counter and prescription medicines.

Lower Hutt boy finds rare native Hochstetter's frog exploring creek near his home

Genetic testing confirmed the Hochstetter's frog was a descendant of a group which escaped captivity during a flood nearly 50 years ago.

'He's the least of my problems!' Starmer says he WON'T sack loose-lipped US envoy for telling students there is no 'Special Relationship' and the PM might be ousted

Keir Starmer was asked at PMQs if he was planning to get rid of Christian Turner - who took over after Peter Mandelson's dramatic implosion.

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'.

‘It was terrifying’: Cyclists ‘swarm car’ and ‘abuse’ mum driving with young children

Mother describes the moment a large group of cyclists blocked the road, spat at her car, and shouted abuse.

Laura Dern joins The White Lotus after Helena Bonham Carter’s shock exit

The Oscar winner is a last-minute addition to the season four cast and will play a new character developed for her by longtime collaborator and series creator Mike White.

New Zealand's Michelle Montague eyes next fight after ranked UFC win

New Zealand's 'Wild One' remained unbeaten with another dominant win in the UFC on Sunday.

Celebrity Treasure Island review: How Simon Barnett changed Fast & Furious star’s life as a teenager

Treasure Island is back and the first episode reveals an emotional past connection.

Kiwi bird steps into Parliament to celebrate Capital Kiwi project growth

After years of predator control on over more than 23,000 hectares, Capital Kiwi returned kiwi to Wellington.

‘We saved $11k in 18 months’: the rise of the Kiwi house swap

Faced with "crunchy" petrol prices and $500-a-night hotels, families are unlocking the value in their homes to keep holidaying.

University cleaner wins £264,000 for unfair dismissal after she was sacked following row with boss over 'banned' rice cooker

Peak Ong, a 72-year-old cleaner at Aberystwyth University, was accused by her boss of buying a rice cooker for a student after theirs was taken away due to a university-wide ban on the appliance.

Australian mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited collapses, leave 40 jobless

The Australian parent company entered voluntary administration after 126 years in business yesterday with the New Zealand company placed into liquidation on the same day.

Man accused of killing grandfather with one-punch was like a 'coiled spring' in lead up to fatal attack, court hears

Nathan Gothard, 37, is said to have hit David Darke 'so hard that he killed him' to 'save his own face' after losing a fight outside a village pub.

Hannah McQueen: Why retirement village residents are not giving up on intimate relationships

Older Kiwis are keeping intimacy alive despite health issues.

Rain washes out second T20 between Bangladesh and New Zealand

Persistent showers throughout the day made play impossible, with the match abandoned without a ball being bowled. Even the toss could not be held.

'My husband had an affair with my best friend. I forgave them both': It's the ultimate betrayal... now one woman tells TRACEY COX what happened next

Over the many years I've written about relationships, the 'My best friend slept with my husband/wife' story is one I've heard - and witnessed first-hand - many times.

Three calamities inspired NZ writer Elizabeth Knox

Her older sister had a psychotic break, her brother-in-law was struck and killed by a vehicle in Rarotonga and her mother was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Heartbreaking moment Made In Chelsea's Sam Vanderpump fights back tears as his doctor tells him his battle with end-stage liver disease is set to worsen

The reality star, 29, let cameras follow him on his journey towards a life-saving liver transplant, while becoming a husband and father, in new E4 series Made In Chelsea: Sam Vanderpump's Story.

Iconic Flying Scotsman train is set to return to London

Restoring a tradition dating back over a century, the legendary Flying Scotsman service will resume later this year, running from London's King's Cross to Edinburgh.

I thought I knew pain until my darling daughter died in the most tragic way. The grief was so unbearable I wanted death too... until I found a miraculous way back that can also help others

Before my daughter died, I'd undergone multiple surgeries, including a lifesaving abdominal operation. But nothing - not scalpels, not recovery, not any physical trauma - prepared me for this.

Clean-up continues one week after Wellington floods

One week after parts of Wellington were damaged by sudden flooding, the clean-up for some residents continues.

Watch: Prop banned for dangerous cleanout that riled Crusaders players

Waratahs tighthead Daniel Botha has been suspended for two weeks after his citing from Super Round in Christchurch.

The overlooked exercise that packs a punch, but won’t leave you aching

Eccentric exercise can be a simple and effective way to build strength.

Modern Slavery bill passes first reading under new Parliament rule

The bill uses a new rule introduced in 2020 which allows a member's bill to be progressed so long as it has support from a majority of MPs who are not in the executive.

The UK’s privacy watchdog, New Zealander John Edwards, steps aside amid HR probe

The former NZ Privacy Commissioner has always adopted a front-foot approach.

Popular face serum advert banned over 'misleading' claims it made users look 'five years younger'

The billboard for Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler Epigenetic Serum sprung up in Balham London Underground station last year with claims that its skin-rejuvenating results were 'clinically proven'.

The primary school teacher holding the keys to the All Blacks' future

Kane Jury says preparing young talent for the realities of professional life is just as important as lifting trophies.

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.

Halter’s new Starlink-connected collars: The costs vs its land-lubbing mast system, the size of the market it opens up

Another world-first for the New Zealand ag-tech.

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.

'Here to stay': Crusaders' hybrid experiment gets support from unlikely source

After a breathtaking debut in the pack, Leicester Fainga’anuku is proving that the number on your back no longer defines your game.

Euphoria fans are left baffled by the wildly inappropriate dress code, Sydney Sweeney's sexy first dance and completely unrealistic guest list during 'unhinged' wedding episode

Creator Sam Levinson has been on a mission to shock with the third season, including graphic images, X-rated scenes and gross-out moments.

Andrew should be re-interviewed by police over his use of taxpayers' money and claims women were trafficked to Royal residences by Epstein, says Gordon Brown

The ex-prime minister urged authorities to speak to the former prince again following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February.

Eugenie is spotted in Sicily at her first public event in months: Princess was seen at wedding of hotel tycoon Sir Rocco Forte's son - two weeks after Fergie broke cover in Austria

The princess attended the wedding of hotel tycoon Sir Rocco Forte's son Charles and handbag designer Georgie Wright, which took place at the Cathedral of Montreale on Saturday

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

British jeweller beloved by the Princess of Wales handed coveted royal warrant from Queen Camilla

London-based designer Kiki McDonough has been quietly added to the Royal Warrants Association website after receiving the award from Camilla.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach named 10th best theme park in the world, beating Disney World and Universal - here's the full list

The seaside park claimed 10th place in TripAdvisor's latest Travelers' Choice Awards, with five other UK theme parks securing a ranking in the top 23.

Society Insider: All Black and Chiefs’ Luke Jacobsen launching wellness studio in Cambridge

Luke Jacobson to launch new wellness studio in his Waikato hometown.

Breakers lock in marquee signing

The NZ Breakers sign Australian guard and two-time NBL Champion DJ Vasiljevic for next season.

Family of British travel influencer, 31, missing in Morocco are 'extremely concerned for her welfare'

Rachel Kerr, 31, from Dunblane, near Stirling, disappeared on a trip to the resort of Agadir and has not been heard from since she was supposed to have checked out of her hotel on Saturday April 25.

Legislation to make international money transfers cheaper passes first reading

New Zealanders currently pay more for transfers than those in Australia, the UK and the United States, with banks charging more in hidden fees.

The app that lets you find almost ANY lost gadget: I couldn't find my Oura ring anywhere…here's how I managed to track it down to inside my Shrek hot water bottle

There's nothing worse than realising you've lost something valuable with absolutely no idea where it could be. Recently, I discovered an app that can help.

Celebrity Treasure Island: Prize twist leaves one team absolutely raging

“We wouldn’t have done what they did.”

UK building 'Hybrid Navy' to counter Putin threat as Russian incursions into UK waters increase by a third in two years

Russian incursions into UK waters have increased by a third in just two years, the head of the Royal Navy has revealed. The Kremlin is also investing in submarines to control the Atlantic.

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.

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.

Tell us where NZ’s worst tourist traps are - and where visitors should go instead

People love to come here on holiday, and rightfully so, but what do you think is overrated?

Kiwi green card holders advised to be upfront about previous convictions when entering US

A visa expert says a green card is not a passport and does not mean guaranteed rights to re-enter the US each time.

Atletico Madrid 0-0 Arsenal - Champions League LIVE: Latest score, team news and updates as Gunners face Diego Simeone's men as both sides remain in pursuit for long-awaited champions league trophy

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Atletico Madrid host Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Metropolitano.

Rain washes out second T20 between Black Caps and Bangladesh

Persistent rain in Chattogram meant not even the toss could take place.

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.

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.

Kris Jenner finally breaks silence on rumors she's 'mad as hell' her $100,000 facelift is 'slipping'

The reality matriarch, 70, was said to be increasingly concerned that the results of the high-profile procedure were 'slipping' nearly a year after going under the knife.

Woman accused of 'predatory' stealing-spree against hospital patients

Police say patients in Auckland and Waikato had personal belongings and credit cards stolen while undergoing treatment.

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.

Are your sunglasses making you look ridiculous? The mistakes to avoid revealed by a stylist

A powerful set of sunglasses has the power to make or break an outfit - helping to enhance an overall look by adding a chic sense of sophistication and class.

Inquest begins into death of teen Karnin Petera during Abbey Caves school trip

Karnin Petera, 15, was swept away by floodwaters during a school caving trip in Whangārei three years ago.

Mykhailo Mudryk is banned for FOUR YEARS for doping: Chelsea's £88m star to appeal to CAS after huge punishment from the FA over use of Maria Sharapova's 'Soviet super-soldiers' drug

Chelsea's £88million winger Mykhailo Mudryk will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being slapped with a four-year ban from football for doping.

NZ sharemarket flat as investors await Fed decision and US earnings rush – Market close

The S&P/NZX 50 inched up 0.05% as 42.92 million shares traded hands.

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.

Remains of British father and son Titan sub disaster victims were returned to family as 'slush in two small boxes', grieving wife and mother reveals

The remains of the British father and son who died in the Titan submersible disaster were returned to their family as 'slush in two small boxes', according to grieving wife and mother Christine Dawood.

Environmental cost of cruise ships not worth the economic benefit, expert says

Studies have found cruise passengers spend less money than other tourists, while the ships themselves cause widespread pollution.

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.

Question Time begins with a showdown between Minister and ... Minister?

Parliament began this week with a Question Time in which the government was being pressed by ... another member of the government.

Labour's pensions 'power grab' is 'gutted' after minister Torsten Bell backs down in battle with Lords over how funds invest workers' cash

Ministers backed down last night in a stand-off with the House of Lords, which has  repeatedly refused to let them change the law to direct funds and boost UK economic growth.

Six minutes after receiving confidential email, under-fire councillor leaks it to media

Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has leaked a confidential email to media - again - within six minutes of receiving it.

Massey University's Albany campus evacuated over fire in classroom

Ten fire trucks are at the campus fighting a fire in a classroom on the top floor, Fire and Emergency says.

I was constantly burned out and kept cancelling plans because I was so tired. Doctors said it was just hormones... then I was diagnosed with this aggressive cancer. These are the common signs you MUST not ignore

For seven months Jade Horseman was left searching for answers to her constant fatigue and flu-like symptoms.

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.

NRL: Centre Adam Pompey returns to NZ Warriors against Parramatta Eels

Centre Ali Leiataua and co-captain Mitch Barnett will miss the Sydney game under concussion protocols.

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.

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.

‘He wasn’t given a fair chance’: Why a newborn’s death sounds alarm for our maternity system

Emma and Paul Newlands’ son lived for less than a day. Health NZ has apologised unreservedly for failures in care that contributed to his death.

Cyclists call on government to implement better infrastructure amidst fuel crisis

An open letter with 470 signatures is urging politicians to support road controlling authorities to make changes to enable travel without the use of a car.

Man facing firearms charge after police raid in Coromandel

Police used a drone and gas after the 37-year-old refused to leave the property.

The insidious habit adding years to your mortgage

Subscription creep is everywhere you look these days.

Prince and Princess of Wales mark 15th wedding anniversary with stunning new family portrait

Taking to social media, the royal couple posted a sweet photo with their children, a decade and a half after they exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.

Kiwi being held in ICE detention faces another 6 weeks in facility before new hearing

Everlee Wihongi is waiting for another hearing with a judge, but that won't happen until June, her family says.

Adam Thomas claims he was 'exploited' by ITV after I'm A Celeb live final ended in chaos - as tearful winner says 'bully' David Haye manipulated his mental health issues to 'get inside my head'

The Waterloo Road actor's time at Kruger National Park was overshadowed by a volatile row with former footballer Jimmy Bullard and accusations of bullying levied at ex-boxer David Haye.

The biggest royal protocol breaches: From walking ahead of the monarch to revealing intimate details about discussions - as Trump makes SECOND faux pas during King's state visit

During a speech at the White House state dinner in Washington last night, the US President defied King Charles' mandated political stance of neutrality when he referred to the war.

‘I was crying like a newborn’: Simon Barnett opens up on first Celebrity Treasure Island elimination

Emotions ran high on episode two as the first contestant was sent packing.

The hidden meaning behind Camilla's jewellery: How the Queen is supporting her husband during the US state visit with a VERY diplomatic brooch collection

Camilla, 78, has with her touching jewellery choices paid tribute to her husband, who she is supporting as he endeavours to bridge together the two nations.

Lauren Sanchez puts on another eye-popping display at state dinner for King Charles and Queen Camilla after THAT inauguration outfit

The 56-year-old flaunted her ample assets as she arrived hand-in-hand alongside husband Jeff Bezos at the White House on Tuesday evening.

I led the hunt for Milly Dowler's killer... there are two missed opportunities that still haunt me

Tears well up in Paul Noke's eyes as he recalls watching the post mortem of murdered teenager Milly Dowler. It is a case that still haunts the former detective inspector nearly 25 years later.

Man digs up sister's body and takes it to bank to prove she is dead after they refused access to her account

The incident took place at the Maliposi branch of the Odisha Grameen Bank in the Keonjhar district, in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

UFO whistleblowers issue chilling warning after Air Force officer was found dead before he could testify

The Daily Mail spoke with several whistleblowers who shared chilling warnings about threats, suspicious deaths and a growing pressure to stay silent.

Fuel costs double for West Auckland foodbank amid crisis in Middle East

With the sky-rocketing cost of using diesel-run trucks and no promises whether they'll get government funding in the next budget, Fair Food's future remains uncertain.

Helena Bonham Carter breaks cover as she is seen for the first time since leaving The White Lotus just nine days into filming amid claims of a 'clash' with co-star

Helena Bonham Carter has broken cover for the first time after leaving The White Lotus just nine days into filming. 

Mike Hosking says TVNZ 'threatened to sue us' over Maiki Sherman story

At the time, the threat had a "chilling effect" on NZME and the decision was made not to run a story, he says.

Devil Wears Prada 2 review: Anne Hathaway steals the show in this eagerly-anticipated sequel as ice queen Miranda is forced to give up her diva antics - and there's even a cameo from Rory McIlroy, says BRIAN VINER

This sequel has expensive Jimmy Choos to fill. Happily it steps into them pretty stylishly, with the original quartet returning and doing as fine a job as you might expect.

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.

Simone Biles vows to 'never attend another event' after being left 'spiralling' by spending $23,000 on styling for a single red carpet

Simone Biles said she won't be attending anymore events after forking out $23,000 on styling for a recent red carpet and will be 'staying inside where it's free'.

‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. What will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

A survey of 200 landlords found 38% plan to sell and only 12% want to buy.

In pictures: From dump to destination: The story of Hamilton Gardens

The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Garden tells the story of how its mastermind transformed a town's rubbish dump into one of the great gardens of the world.

Teacher 'had sex with pupil, 16 - then took her to a pharmacy to get the morning after pill'

Staffordshire teacher Clark Eastwood, 52, continued meeting the girl despite being warned against any contact with her by his headteacher.

Zoo worker 'dumps wife's body in incinerator used to dispose of dead animals'

According to local media, authorities had been looking for the employee's wife, also in her 30s, after a friend reported her disappearance to the cops late last month.

Kiwifruit migrant workers employed at orchards despite having visas only for other jobs

Several people working in Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchards have been found by authorities to have visas only valid for other jobs.

Buckingham Palace moves to smooth over Trump's claim that King Charles 'agrees' Iran should never have a nuclear weapon

The US President had risked embarrassing Charles in his fulsome and highly complimentary speech at the White House state dinner in Washington.

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.

Australia tax gap: Why New Zealand collects less per person in revenue – Inside Economics

Inside Economics: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

‘Kāore au i kite i a ia, he karohuarehe ahau’ - auē, i whakamā ahau e tētahi kuri

HUATAU: I whakaaro au he kaihaere pākaha ia, engari he kurī a tangata kāpō kē. Ināianei, e inoi ana ahau kia mahi i te kāinga kia kaua au e whakamā anō i a au.

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.

Rejected asylum seeker who pushed 16-year-old girl to her death under a train 'while she spoke to her grandfather' is sentenced to psychiatric care in Germany

The victim, Liana K, had been speaking to her grandfather when she was struck in August last year, according to Geisleden's mayor Markus Janitzki.

Moment Pete Hegseth rips into Democrats who 'hate' Trump as he's grilled over Iran nuclear 'obliteration' claim... and reveals eye-popping total cost of the war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had a tense exchange with a top Democrat on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over the current state of Iran's nuclear facilities.

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.

Napier brothers’ Hokey Pokey LA ice cream shops a hit with Lenny Kravitz, Sandra Bullock, Leonardo DiCaprio

From Hawke's Bay to Noosa to Hollywood, the Chalmers brothers are taking NZ to the world.

'He needs to watch out. It's war': Truth about Amy Winehouse's father, his millions and his 'intentions' after bitter court battle with her friends. As insiders tell KATIE HIND why it's 'payback time'

Her friend, Naomi Parry - the singer's stylist - who had designed the dress for her hoped it would be a sartorial marker of happier times ahead. Sadly, all those hopes came to naught.

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.

'Safer' grass, dedicated buggy parks and less pies and pints: Brighton and Hove Albion unveil plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium

Brighton and Hove Albion FC confirmed the 10,000-seater ground will be located at Bennett's Field, a site next to the men's American Express Stadium in Falmer.

Can your nervous system really be overloaded? Can it reset?

Is this the 'nervous breakdown' of our times? And can you reset?

Family of British expat, 65, stabbed to death at her Dordogne home say they 'have a hunch' who murdered her

Karen Carter, 65, was attacked at the property in the village of Trémolat in Dordogne on April 29, last year amid claims she was the victim of a jealous feud related to her love life.

Maternity care is at ‘critical juncture’ and strained, Health NZ says - Where are the gaps?

“Fiscal constraints” have hampered one vital improvement, a leading doctor warns.

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.

New direct-to-satellite technology launched to help farmers manage cattle from above

Smart collar firm Halter has launched new direct-to-satellite technology that will work without the need for towers.

VW Polo goes electric: Twelve quickfire things to know about the new ID.Polo supermini - including how much it will cost

Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen's passenger car division, says the new ID.Polo 'brings a Volkswagen bestseller into the electric age'. Here's a whistle-stop tour of what it offers UK drivers...

Is 2026 going to be another expensive year?

With disruption to fuel supplies putting pressure on prices, households may face increases from many angles.

Trade Minister Todd McClay questioned by Indian media over Shane Jones' 'butter chicken tsunami' barb

Trade Minister Todd McClay said he told media the New Zealand First MP was "entitled to say what he wanted" - but it was not a widely held view.

Homegrown announces date for 2027 Hamilton festival return

The date for the 2027 music festival has been confirmed with tickets on sale next week.

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.

TOWIE star Megan McKenna's new nightmare: Rising debts, furious creditors and a 'plot' to keep things under wraps... MOLLY CLAYTON reveals whispers of disaster

If at first you don't succeed… try, try and try again, goes the mantra. But perhaps it's one that Megan McKenna is taking a little too literally.

Green MP Kahurangi Carter's overdose bill passes first hurdle

Kahurangi Carter's member's bill would prevent low-level drug prosecutions against those who call in suspected overdoses or bad drug reactions.

Forget the iPhone Fold! Apple's first foldable device will be called the iPhone ULTRA, report reveals

It's one of the most eagerly anticipated devices in Apple's 50-year history. And now a report has revealed what Apple's first foldable smartphone will be called.

The HRT side-effect that could put your whole family at risk - including your pets. I was shocked when doctors told me... here's how to protect yourself: GEORGINA FULLER

'I won't be long,' I tell my husband breezily, as I load our youngest dog, a black labrador called Mabel, into the car. We are off to the vet for a quick consultation before getting her spayed.

Mother of baby who suffered serious injuries desperate for answers

A police investigation is under way after the baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital on Monday with serious unexplained injuries.

Elderly woman’s entire pension paid to Public Trust for a year

For almost a year, a woman’s entire pension was diverted to cover costs of managing her property affairs.

I couldn't breathe, every muscle clenched and I was terrified. This is the truth about panic attacks and anxiety... and why the way we are treating people is just wrong: CLARE FOGES

Pinned to the bed, every muscle clenched, I tried taking in huge gulps of air. It wasn't enough: I couldn't breathe.

Faradays luxury department store to open on Queen St by August with 130 brands and 80 new jobs

The $30m, three-level store at 131 Queen St will house about 227,000 products.

My father was a brilliant man - but a ghost of a dad. Only now do I understand what drove him to drink his life away: HELEN LONGSTRETH

It's 3.30pm on an unseasonably hot Wednesday in June and my dad has bolted the front door from the inside and locked us out.

Cost pressure moving off big spenders, onto poorer households, data shows

New household living costs data shows the wealthier have been helped by falling interest rates, while rising petrol prices are putting pressure on poorer households.

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.

Peters: ‘So wrong’ to suggest MFAT not helping Kiwi held in ICE detention

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hit back at claims that New Zealand’s consulate in the US has not been helping Everlee Wihongi.

Carpenter hit retired magistrate neighbour over the head with 3x4 piece of wood after he complained about noisy renovation work in picturesque village

Christopher Wellman, 36, was doing some work at his mother-in-law's house with an electric saw when neighbour Colin Prior approached him to complain about the noise in Walditch, Dorset.

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.

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.

Verity Johnson: This isn’t the New Zealand I know any more

Beneath the knee jerk wistfulness, there’s a deep worry; we’ve somehow betrayed a foundational idea of being Kiwi.

'The people make the place': Why Supercars stars are backing new Kiwi track

It’s not the flashiest or the biggest, but the club run track on the outskirts of Christchurch is punching above its weight in Supercars land.

‘My dad’s car’s broken… he’s coming back’: Child’s words capture heartbreak of Desert Road tragedy

What began as a simple day trip ended in tragedy — and a young child’s words capture the devastating reality facing a family who had only just begun building a life in NZ.

Hero bystanders who stopped Golders Green terror knifeman: Moment men bravely ran to aid of two victims and helped police arrest suspect as he targeted Jews in north London 

The Golders Green knifeman was stopped by heroic members of the public who trapped him with a car before helping police detain him.