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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.

Peaceful rural valley rocked by neighbours’ high-stakes legal battle

A massive project spanning a small gully near Nelson has pitted neighbours against each other in an Environment Court row.

These laundry mistakes are fading your dark clothes

Washington Post: Keep your darks looking their best with these tips.

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.

Aston Martin DBX GT revealed as quieter, more luxurious 535kW super-SUV

The Aston Martin DBX GT is a more luxurious and refined version of its 535kW V8-powered SUV, with a quieter cabin and upgraded suspension that retains a 310km/h top speed.

Taika Waititi directs Breast Cancer Foundation’s shower ad promoting breast checks

And the personal reason why the film-maker got involved.

Sporty Spice parts with treasured wardrobe pieces for NZ cause

Melanie C is parting with two treasured pieces from her personal collection to raise money for New Zealand Red Cross.

Russian official warns country will eventually 'go nuclear' and there will be 'little left' of some European countries if they continue to back Ukraine in latest WW3 threat

Sergei Karaganov said Russia would initially use conventional weapons, but would resort to nuclear attacks if Europe refused to surrender.

Romanian toyboy who married British vicar, 81, flaunts new lifestyle of luxury goods and business-class flights after spending £1million and inheriting the OAP's £150,000 estate

Florin Marin, from Romania, was left a £2,000-a-month pension and £150,000 after his partner, former vicar Philip Clements, died aged 81 during the Covid pandemic.

Waiting for economic recovery? Hold on until next year

ASB's latest quarterly forecast predicts two more official cash rate hikes before Christmas to tackle inflation.

He scammed the book business for years. Has he returned?

NYT: After stealing hundreds of manuscripts, he swore he'd never do it again. Is he back?

Queenstown crash leaves one dead, three injured

Fire and Emergency said the vehicle left the road and hit a tree, with four people needing to be rescued.

EastEnders star Danny Hatchard announces his engagement to longtime partner after romantic Amsterdam proposal

The soap star, who played the role of Lee Carter, began dating the model six years ago after she slid into his DMs to confess her crush on him.

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.

Why is the NZ dollar falling? The interest rate gap and sluggish economy

OPINION: The NZ dollar’s trade-weighted index fell more than 4% in a month.

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.

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.

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.

Election 26: New faces in race for West Coast Tasman

If there is one thing that divides the electorate's voters, it is mining.

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.

A piece of Middle-earth is up for sale in Otago

A slice of backcountry Otago that helped bring a Lord of the Rings village to life is looking for a new owner.

Michael Douglas admits to affair with co-star after 40 years

Wall Street star began relationship with actress while still married to his first wife in the 1980s

Ryan Thomas and Lucy Mecklenburgh put their Cheshire mansion on the market for £1.25million - a huge 85 per cent increase in five years

The couple are poised for a huge property windfall after putting their lavish Cheshire mansion on the market for £1.25million.

Putin warns NATO he can use 'any weapon' to attack the alliance in response to Western 'aggression'

Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could use 'all weapons' in its arsenal to respond to aggression from European countries. 

Roosters win NRL grand final

A Daly Cherry-Evans field goal proved the difference in the NRL grand final.

Olivia Colman ties back her new long grey hair as she walks the runway alongside ab-flashing Gigi Hadid at Paris Fashion Week's Miu Miu show

Olivia Colman tied back her new long grey hair as she walked the runway at Paris Fashion Week's Miu Miu show on Sunday.

'Extremely wealthy' high-flying fashion boss lost well over $100MILLION due to terrible financial decisions before killing his glamorous wife and business partner in murder-suicide, family claims

Family of fashion boss Bryan Walker say he killed his wife Michelle Min before taking his own life after risky financial bets left him believing he was financially ruined.

Could the state really seize your home? As Labour introduce new rules, read our definitive guide of everything you need to know, from the properties at risk to exemptions

Angela Rayner has given councils the power to seize properties if they've been empty for just six months. It marks the latest twist in Labour's crackdown on landlords and second home owners.

Riot-hit France closes up to 500 schools amid fears of fresh violence after students burned down their own classrooms and attacked teachers

Lessons will be 'totally or partly suspended' in some '400-500' high schools, Education Minister Edouard Geffray said today.

Six things experts wish every runner did to avoid injury

New York Times: These habits can help keep you healthy and strong.

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.

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.

Why can businesses claim back GST but I can’t? Ask Susan

RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.

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.

Whistleblowers offer to aid Education Ministry probe

Nine people with inside knowledge contacted RNZ with claims that managers asked staff to avoid writing things down.

Kim Kardashian needed to ‘heal’ after Kanye West marriage

Kardashian says five years of single life let her focus on her children and projects.

US Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman on Okinawa

Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday, the latest criminal case on the southern island where the heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue.

Buying a property is riskier than ever. This is the big mistake nearly half of Kiwi buyers are making

Thinking you understand risk is quite different from actually understanding it.

My husband told me he'd been abusing my 13-year-old daughter while we were on a family holiday. I was horrified, but this is why I pretended to forgive him

As we waited for our flight home from France to take off, my phone buzzed. It was a text from Scott, my husband, sitting three rows ahead of me. 'I've never felt closer to you now that you know the truth.'

Live: Election campaign heads into second week after busy weekend

The election campaign is picking up speed as it heads into the second week.

'They thought they were being really clever': Pete Wicks says his romance with Olivia Attwood 'just happened'. But now insiders decode the true origins of their love story... and tell KATIE HIND about 'smoke and mirrors'

The clue was perhaps in the date last year that Kiss FM chose to announce its new presenting duo of Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks.

After the BBC's 'racist nude nails' row, expert reveals what your favourite polish says about you

The humble manicure has unexpectedly become the latest battleground in Britain's culture wars. Now, a beauty expert has revealed what your nail colour says about you.

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.

I was left with a sagging tummy after losing more than 2 stone on weight loss jabs... but I transformed and toned my torso without having to do crunches, Pilates or other difficult exercises

The skin on my tummy looks youthful - as soft and elastic as it did in my twenties. Gazing at my reflection, I feel that sense of smug satisfaction you get when Botox kicks in and you look really rested.

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.

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.

Ex-husband 'bought mincing machine, murdered Hong Kong model wife and cooked her remains with carrots to mask the smell'

Police discovered parts of 28-year-old Abby Choi's dismembered body at a suburban Hong Kong property in February 2023, in a case that stunned the financial hub.

Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes doco lands in New York

“You Can See Everything,” Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's Elizabeth Holmes documentary, premieres at the New York Film Festival.

'I couldn't let everyone else die': Hero Flydubai pilot reveals battle to open cockpit door while being stabbed by 'hijacker' as packed jet plummeted

Smit ​Machchhar, seen with a tube in his nose and bandages on his head and hands, spoke to Indian PM Narendra Modi from a hospital bed in Abu Dhabi.

Taika Waititi directs steamy campaign to tackle breast cancer checks

Waititi said personal experiences with the disease motivated his involvement.

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.

How posh is your wardrobe? The tell-tale fashion clues that reveal who's really upper class - including the grubby trainers you refuse to throw out

When Princess Beatrice and Edo Mapelli Mozzi stepped out for dinner in Notting Hill over the weekend, there was one eye-catching fashion item loaded with socio-economic symbolism.

The women raped by the Taliban: Victims describe horrific sexual abuse at the hands of multiple men as punishment for getting a job or posting on social media

The Taliban has stripped women of their fundamental rights to education, employment, and free movement, wielding rape as a weapon against those who dare to continue working.

As it happened: Election campaign 3 October

The National and NZ First leaders delivered speeches at Manukau, while their Greens counterpart said National was responsible for the coalition’s approach to climate change.

Sir Richard Hadlee’s criticism of NZ Cricket: Another top name, Lesley Murdoch, takes aim at NZC over ‘lack of transparency’

Immediate past president and ex-NZ captain's concerns over 'lack of transparency' at NZC.

The food you should NEVER order at an Indian restaurant: Top chef reveals the dishes to avoid - from onion bhajis to curries you can order with any choice of meat

Chef Sanjay Gour, co-founder of KOKUM, which offers modern Indian cuisine in south London, told the Daily Mail how he is always 'suspicious' of eateries with 'absolutely huge menus'.

‘Completely unacceptable’: National candidate fumes after election hoarding set alight

Hoardings went up in smoke in Auckland last night.

Rioter blasts woman in the face with a flamethrower and off-duty cop is kicked unconscious as French student protests descend into anarchy

Student protests descended into anarchy across France today with a video showing a rioter blasting a woman in the face with a flamethrower. 

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.

Jaguar to unveil its new £130,000 EV which will 'scare you on the motorway' after controversial rebrand

The Type 01, first announced in May, will boast 23-inch wheels, 1,000 horsepower and 360 new patents.

Aerospace and drone industries encouraged to develop stronger defence ties

Defence ties are seen as the key to the NZ aerospace sector's next great leap forward.

Shipping container village hailed as a 'dream for all homeless people' is making life a 'living hell' for neighbours - who claim residents are trespassing on their £500,000 properties and women are too scared to go out alone

Despite originally being described as a 'dream for all homeless people', the site has since spiralled with problems over the past five years.

Dane Gagai cleared to switch rugby league eligibility from Australia to New Zealand

The appeal decision means Dane Gagai can play for New Zealand in their test against Australia in two weeks.

Hijack hero who pulled jet out of death plunge learned how to fly by watching plane documentary and describes how he put 'terrorist' in a headlock

Yesterday's incident saw the pilot of Flight FZ1073 stab his co-pilot with a knife and try to hijack the flight with the intention of crashing it, according to Israeli officials.

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.

Calum Best shares sweet message to 'fighter' mum Angie, 74, as she returns to the UK after undergoing 'mistletoe' chemotherapy in Switzerland for colon cancer

The socialite, 74, revealed in July that she was cancer-free after receiving 'mistletoe' chemotherapy in Switzerland, but was rushed back to hospital.

Trans activists gatecrash Green women's event to protest discussion about female health

A member of the party's executive was in the 'intimidating' group that barged into the Green Party Women fringe in an attempt to 'prevent a speaker addressing the audience.

Luke Evans weighs in on LGBTQ stereotypes and why he disagrees that only gay actors should play gay characters: 'Just because you are gay doesn't mean you have to be woke'

In ITV series The Party, he plays Martin Gilmour, a married, secretly gay political journalist tormented by his love of former schoolfriend turned Right-wing politician.

Tragic deaths mourned by Auckland councillors

Manukau Ward Councillor Lotu Fuli said one of the victims had young children.

Manchester council gave Sheikh Mansour's Abu Dhabi firm 'sweetheart' first offers on development land under controversial 2015 deal

Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour's company was given preferential access to building land by council bosses in a 'sweetheart deal', it has emerged.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals Labour ministers constantly lobby her to give out more visas for migrant workers, with requests 'at least once every week or two'

Shabana Mahmood expressed frustration about the 'sheer number' of pleas she gets from her colleagues in other Government departments for work visas.

Cost of fixing storm-damaged Whangārei roads balloons to more than $23m

A January storm cut off coastal settlements, swept away a bridge approach, damaged dozens of homes and triggered a huge number of slips.

NRL grand final: Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights in epic decider

The Sydney Roosters have won their first premiership since 2019.

Thousands of sleeping pill prescriptions are handed out every day despite them being HIGHLY addictive. If you can't sleep, there are two effective - and much less dangerous - treatments: DR ELLIE CANNON

In the two decades I have been a GP the NHS has instructed us to tell patients the same thing about sleeping tablets: don't take them.

Why young investors are giving property the cold shoulder - Diana Clement

OPINION: Housing is in a slump, but property investing is not dead.

Airport to the bar in 15 minutes! Autumn city breaks with quick transfers - including Malaga, Krakow and Copenhagen

From a super-speedy journey in Pisa to a walkable route in Gibraltar - here are the destinations with some of the quickest transfers from the airport to the city centre.

Official Information Act: OIA reforms could make government information harder to access – David Harvey

OPINION: The review considers fees and wider grounds to refuse requests.

Local councillor Daniel Newman applauds National plan for Mill Road construction

But Greater Auckland claims the $1.75b investment is like "taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut".

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.

Peters charms seniors, sidesteps cost of living reality on campaign trail

Stuff spent the day with the New Zealand First leader as he toured South Auckland on Saturday.

Authority cracks down on ministers’ $52,000 accommodation allowances

But ministers who own their Wellington homes mortgage-free will still be able to claim the accommodation allowance.

Kiwi poet remembered as ‘true original’ after Hong Kong ocean race death

Blair Reeve, 58, died after being rescued during an open water swimming race on Thursday.

Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE after FlyDubai attack

Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries was suspended.

Tories 'will reverse any moves by Andy Burnham to unwind Brexit' - as Sturgeon boasts Labour has opened door to another Scots IndyRef

Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart said the Government's ambition for a 'reset' with the EU amounts to 'giving everything away'.

Omani hijacker who stabbed fellow pilot 'was a religious extremist who refused to shake hands with women': Israel launches probe into how 'terrorist' was cleared to fly as Flydubai jets are grounded

Passengers and crew wrestled the believed terrorist after he violently attacked his colleague and attempted to take control of the jet cruising at altitude.

Formula 1 result: Liam Lawson returns to points as team call pays off in dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

A brilliant team decision in wet conditions paid off for the Kiwi at Sepang.

Fitness tips from pros: Why strength training, yoga and rest matter

How to make your workouts more fun, effective and sustainable.

Putin plot to kill Garry Kasparov: Russian chess legend is warned he is  on a list of assassination targets

Kremlin critic and chess legend Garry Kasparov said today that US and Lithuanian security services had told him and his ally that their lives were in danger

Brits to be able to use their face as their passport as new technology means they won't have to scan documents flying back into the UK

These new 'contactless borders' are being introduced at Birmingham and East Midlands airports in the coming weeks and are expected to cut wait times.

IV manufacturers strike for higher pay

The union organiser says workers are losing money going to work as they grapple with low wages.

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.

Cricket game near RAF Fairford stopped by armed guards due to 'live incident' eight hours before five men were arrested over 'terror plot'

The warning came at around 4.30pm last Saturday, as security at the US-linked airbase was heightened following intelligence suggesting an attack could be possible.

North Korea claims it has developed 'AI-piloted' missiles that leave 'no way to avoid' attack after latest sabre-rattling military drill

The new technology was trialled around the eastern coastal city of Wonsan early Saturday morning where it flew more than 700km (435 miles), according to South Korea's military.

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.

Golf: Tom Kim reveals Tiger Woods text that inspired him to gold

Gold exempts Kim from military service, leaving four weeks of basic training.

Sorting the fact from fiction when it comes to relationship property in NZ – The Prosperity Project

Expert says making assumptions about relationship property can be costly.

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. 

Greens labelled 'first openly anti-Semitic party in the UK' as members approve Zionism is Racism motion - but leader Polanski skips vote

In a move set to send shockwaves through the divided hard-Left party's ranks, members backed a proposal that calls for Israel to be treated like Apartheid South Africa.

Revisiting zombie towns: What happens when the housing supply keeps up

When you build homes that people want, and help them into it, it can rekindle communities.

The hidden catch in Government’s $60,000 retirement payout

A new repayment of around $60,000 for people exiting retirement villages may only be available to a minority of people.

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.

We keep hearing it’s too hard to fix our banking system. Here are six things we could do right now

Kōura Wealth founder doesn’t buy into the notion that the banking system can’t be fixed.

Mayor calls for political commitment to restore the Chateau Tongariro Hotel

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is calling for political commitment to restore the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, saying reports that demolition remains an option will upset the thousands of people who have...

Family came to NZ for a better life. Their 6-year-old is facing deportation

An administrative error and strict health rules have left a Tauranga family facing an impossible decision over their daughter.

Could AI really kill all humans? Scientists say an AI armageddon is unlikely - but warn 'enfeeblement' could cause our demise

Leading AI researchers are now sounding the alarm over the growing threat of 'enfeeblement'.

This simple property investment mistake could cost you $500 a week

You need to run the numbers carefully before investing in property.

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.

Private parole hearing for James Bulger's killer Jon Venables is 'an insult' and like 'trampling on my son's grave', toddler's father says

Two-year-old James was tortured and murdered by child killer Jon Venables and his accomplice Robert Thompson at a shopping centre near Liverpool in 1993.

Houthis launch fresh strikes on Saudi oil sites as Western-backed government forces vow to retake all territory from Yemeni rebels

Yahya Saree, Yemen's Houthi military spokesman, said on Sunday that the group had launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on Saudi energy giant Aramco's sites in capital Riyadh.

‘It’s been a sin bin all year’: Watch the Ponga high shot that left Roosters furious

Newcastle could not have been braver. They were right in the grand final until the last minute, but their night would – and should – have been over much earlier had referee Adam Gee sin-binned Kalyn Ponga for a high shot on Victor Radley.

Former Olympian refuses to leave house despite court order

Kristy Hill, 47, was a member of the Football Ferns from 2008-2011 and played in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Barber told by council to remove bench that's been outside his shop for 15 years or pay £500

Michael Vasili, 42, runs George's Barber Room in Kentish Town, north London - started by his father George Vasili, in 1989.

A coiffured giraffe, an annoyed orangutan and some giggling seals among this year's Comedy Wildlife photo award finalists

Founded in 2015 by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam, this year saw more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries - the highest number in its history.

British star Benjamin Clementine headlines Wellington Jazz Festival with stripped-back show

The barefoot British star was discovered busking on the Paris Metro.

Ko te matenga pōturi tēnei o Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Kua huri Te Wiki o te Reo Māori mai i te awhi whānui a te motu, ki te tūwehehia e tēnei Kāwanatanga, tā Joel Maxwell.

Bond vigilantes are punishing the UK but doing savers a favour, says Hamish McRae

Gilt yields shot up last Thursday, with 30-year debt pushing above 6 per cent, the highest since 1998 and the 10-year rising above 5.5 per cent, a level last seen in 2007.

The slow death of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

The Māori language week has gone from mainstream embrace to being ghosted by this Government, writes Joel Maxwell.

I whai pūtea a Nicola Willis i te AI - inaianei, ka mōrearea pea te ao

He teka noa te whakawhirinaki ki te AI mō ngā tapahi tūranga pūmanawa tangata, i waenga i ngā whakatūpato ka pau pea te ao i taua hangarau.

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'.

What happened to the cast of Logan's Run? From Hollywood stardom to health struggles and tragic deaths - the fates of the cast 50 years on

Based on the book by William F Nolan and George Clayton Johnson, the plot followed Logan 5 a 'Sandman' who

200 percent jump: Petrol prices drive EV surge

An economist says the jump in EV sales aligns with fuel prices going from a low of $2.90 a litre for 91 to $3.35.

She thought it was an easy way to make $2000. Now her private information’s been stolen

A woman who as a student was paid to be part of a clinical trial has had her private information stolen by criminals.

This Kiwi spent 11 years on cruise ships travelling the world. Now he calls this port city home

Aucklander Sam Powell spent more than a decade working aboard cruise ships before finally putting down roots in the UK.

Body of woman 'wearing a wetsuit' is found washed up on popular beach a day after coastguard were seen scouring the area

The body was found after emergency services were called out to search the water off Eastbourne on Friday afternoon.

'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.

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.

LAURA TROTT speaks to SARAH VINE about being a working mum of three, banning social media for under-16s and why Kemi Badenoch is 'Madonna-level'

Even before the start of the Coalition government, Laura Trott had made a name for herself at the implementation unit, set up to prepare the Conservatives for power.

New Balance opens flagship store on Auckland’s Queen St as local arm targets growth

The sportswear brand plans three more stores, including in Auckland and Christchurch.

Burnham calls it 'reform', but it's really the abolition of proper British elections: PETER HITCHENS

Most of what Labour leaders say in their conference speeches is pure tripe, marinaded in bilge (the other lot are not much different but we'll deal with that some other time).

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.

Nicola Willis lays in to Labour’s fiscal plan, calls it a ‘misleading fantasy’

The Labour Party has released its fiscal plan, and is promising it will immediately boost care and support workers’ wages if elected.

Andy Carroll confirms he was sexually assaulted by former BBC Fame Academy dance coach Kevin Adams

Kevin Adams, a dance coach on BBC's Fame Academy, was convicted of sexually assaulting ex-Premier League star Andy Carroll (pictured) and was sentenced to prison in 2023.

Horse racing: Well Written camp not making excuses even after they find one – Mick On Monday

Well Written's defeat on her Australian debut could be because of an unusual condition.

AI has finally entered the election campaign arena

Analysis: We just heard the most thoughtful and specific contribution on AI from a local political leader to date. Who's next?

How Luxon lost 75% of National’s Māori supporters in just one term

In the preferred prime minister stakes, Luxon is polling at just 4%.

Are YOU rich? Our calculator reveals how your salary stacks up against the rest of the UK - and your town and job

Do you earn more or less than the average person who does your job, or the typical worker where you live? Use our special calculator to see how your salary stacks up

Boko Haram sex slave describes horror of her months-long abduction, being gang-raped and strapped to a bomb before incredible escape

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: It seemed like an ordinary day for 16-year-old Hannah - instead it marked the start of a months-long nightmare.

Which political party would make you better off?

We compare a few scenarios to show how they might look for different people.

Coloured solar panels hold potential for NZ vegetable growers

A Swedish study has found broccoli grows well beneath magenta-coloured panels, although it takes longer and with less nutrients.

Paralympics great Corey Peters retires from snow sport competition

The 43-year-old is hanging up his skis after winning four medals across four Winter Paralympics.

Two men charged with murder after 'gentle and caring' daughter, 33, is found dead in house

Police were called to Hogsthorpe just after 9am on Tuesday following reports a woman had died.

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.

The royals who got showbiz wrong: From Meghan's axed Netflix series to Prince Edward's A Royal Knockout humiliation - but the late Queen nailed it!

The daughter of Norway's princess Martha-Louise, Leah Isadora Behn, 21, is the latest addition to the list of royals who have tried their luck in the entertainment industry.

ACT pledges removing tax on KiwiSaver earnings

Leader David Seymour says the move will allow people's returns to stay invested and generate savings for generations.

National battles its own voters with this high-risk strategy – Heather du Plessis-Allan

OPINION: Party votes would go to Act or NZ First, electorate votes to National.

It sounds Shallow but there’s one thing this travel boss usually leaves behind on a trip

We ask people in the travel industry about the way they travel and their favourite parts of New Zealand.This week we talk to Tara Sutherland, general manager of Viva Expeditions.

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.

Small Business: Why Mister Loyal wants to be top dog in pet food storage

Meiken Bassant talks to Tom Raynel about her small business Mister Loyal.

Chris Hipkins on finding the balance between being a dad and leading Labour – Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett

The Labour leader sits down for a candid conversation with former adversary Paula Bennett.

Olivia Attwood shares a passionate kiss with boyfriend Pete Wicks in new loved-up snaps from her River Island collection launch party after he opened up about their 'unexpected' romance

The presenter, 35, celebrated her latest collection with the designer at a glitzy event at the MAINE in Mayfair.

Kiwi windsurfing dynasty continues as Aimee Bright wins junior world title

The 20-year-old daughter of three-time Olympic medalist Barbara Kendall has claimed a junior world title in the sport of windfoiling.

Can the Chiefs of rugby union and rugby league co-exist?

Waikato rugby's Chiefs franchise is seeking an amicable solution in its dispute with Papua New Guinea's new rugby league franchise of the same name, but it's not clear that the NRL wants to compromise.

The doctors' guide to knowing if your runny nose is silent reflux - and why a diagnosis is so important to stave off cancer

Sam Cansfield was sitting at her desk sipping coffee when she suddenly felt a crushing pressure build in her chest. The sensation caught fit and healthy Sam, 54, by surprise...

Susan Sarandon's secrets to 'ageing gracefully' as she turns 80 - from boxing and subtle facial enhancements to keeping things spicy in the bedroom

She shot to fame with her breakthrough role as Janet Weiss in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975. 

Police search ‘makeshift backpackers’ where missing Christchurch man last lived

Police have cordoned off a Linwood property as the search continues for 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth.

New Zealand’s $2.68 billion space sector – how it breaks down: Tech Insider

The fast-growing space sector has its annual meet-up amid controversy.

Counties Manukau retain Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay

The Steelers will now hold the 'Log O' Wood' over the summer, until next season.

'More than a farm asset': Farmers insuring working dogs

For farmers, working dogs are more than just their mate - they're considered a valuable farm tool.

Why the royal plan to reunite William and Harry is a mistake. I've seen it play out so often between warring family members. For a truly lasting reconciliation, this is what must happen: DR MAX PEMBERTON

In my experience trying to engineer a reconciliation between people who aren't ready almost never works, and, with emotions running high, the anniversary of a parent's death is about the worst setting imaginable.

Pub famed for being birthplace of Pink Floyd is saved from the bulldozers - only to be dwarfed by huge £500million office development

The tiny Cambridge pub Flying Pig is shown to be standing in the shadow of a vast modern block, towering more than 100ft above the early-Victorian boozer in new pictures.

All-clear declared for Saipan, Tinian as Typhoon Choi-wan moves away

Saipan and Tinian have been given the all-clear as Typhoon Choi-wan moves away from the Northern Mariana Islands.

The UK's best pumpkin patches revealed: Report by The AA lists the best farms for autumnal fun

Super-sized pumpkins and hundreds of different varieties to choose from, The AA has released its list of the nation's best patches - including the Essex farm that's top of the pile.

Ronan Keating’s guide to New Zealand: From Tara Iti to nights out with the All Blacks

Plus, where in NZ he wants to celebrate his 50th birthday.

Election signage deliberately set on fire, National MP Carlos Cheung says

Mt Roskill's Carlos Cheung says the incident has been reported to police.

Loafers Lodge survivors denied funding to attend manslaughter trial

Four people responsible for aspects of the building's fire safety systems will appear in the Wellington High Court this week.

Donna Air, 47, sparks romance rumours with multi-millionaire Paul 'PK' Kemsley, 59, as they are spotted on a date after her move to LA

Donna Air was spotted out on a date with former Tottenham Hotspur vice-chairman and property tycoon Paul 'PK' Kemsley in Los Angeles this week.

Breakers beat Adelaide to grab first road win of the NBL season

In-form guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright went to a triple-double in the Breakers' 88-72 drubbing of the 36ers.

Auckland road cordoned off after hazardous materials found in car

The substances were found in a vehicle after the driver fled police and was stopped in the suburb of Epsom.

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.

Russian PLAGUE alert: Hundreds of people and three hospitals put into quarantine amid fatal outbreak as Putin accused of 'cover-up'

Darya Shipilova, pictured, was working at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute in Siberia when she was exposed to the pathogen. She was admitted to hospital on September 29 but died two days later.

Watch: Lawson misses out on top 10 spot despite team-mate’s tow

Arvid Lindblad assisted Lawson just days after their Azerbaijan crash, but the Kiwi was the final driver eliminated in Q2.

Why Hurricanes backed young All Black ‘wrecking ball’ as Savea joins Blues

Clark Laidlaw explains why long-term potential drove the Canes to sign Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa while Ardie Savea signed with the Blues.

NZ's 'clean, green' reputation at risk, ex-UK envoy warns

Laura Clarke, now leading ClientEarth, says an EU complaint will test New Zealand's trade credibility.

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.

The £2million Hansel and Gretel cottage renovation dream that became a nightmare: Millionaire couple sacked cowboy builder so he threw tiles off their heritage roof, tried to steal their dog and spread sex slurs around their sleepy Kent village

Christian Magg and his husband Greg Taylor saw their chocolate box dream turn sour when they sacked the builder renovating their Grade II listed Tudor cottage.

Two critical, one moderate after Auckland early-morning incident

St John was called around 2.30am on Monday to a private address in Auckland's Glendene suburb.

The Adriatic cruise where every port has a story to tell

This tour is a history buff’s dream filled with Unesco World Heritage sites.

'The greatest': Dwayne Johnson making doco on Black Ferns icon

Hollywood superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has announced an upcoming documentary on former Black Ferns star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, describing her as “the greatest women’s rugby player of all time”.

Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne formulates plan for 2027 World Cup

Six months after his team qualified for the tournament, Michael Mayne has a plan informed by the failings of their predecessors.

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.

In pain? It may be the last thing you feel like doing – but a ‘small dose’ could bring relief

Australian researchers say exercise could offer another option for people experiencing acute or chronic pain.

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.

Matty McLean turns 40: The Hits’ host on marriage, children and ageing

Plus the personal challenge that helped him feel liberated.

ACT promises to remove tax on KiwiSaver earnings

ACT would remove tax on KiwiSaver investment earnings but end the Government Contribution for members receiving employer contributions.

I kīia he kaikiri te wharekai te reo tuatahi o Aotearoa. I tukua e tērā te tūmanako ki au

Ahakoa ngā whakapae kino ki a Rumaki Cafe, na tōna taiao rumaki i hoatu tūmanako ki tētahi tangata e ako ana i te reo Māori.

Left to die at 27,000ft: Never-before-seen footage shows climbers discover dying mountain guide hanging upside-down during record-breaking K2 climb... and decide they have to leave him there

Harrowing never-before-seen footage shows the moment Norwegian mountaineering star Kristin Harila's team faced the agonising choice.

‘Plan for the worst, but hope for the best’: Households to remain under pressure until 2027

ASB expects households to remain on the sidelines for a while longer.

Should you trust the funeral insurance ads? Here’s how to separate fact from fear-mongering

Gill South looks into whether we should buy into the claims being made in funeral insurance ads.

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.

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.

Watch: Beauden Barrett returns as Taranaki dish out record thrashing to Wellington

Beauden Barrett's NPC comeback helped Taranaki score a record 68-26 win, condemning Wellington to a winless season.

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.

OpenAI ignored employees who warned it wasn’t doing enough about security

NY Times: Two workers warned executives that OpenAI models lacked adequate monitoring.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Hollywood star calls Kiwi-made product a ‘game-changer’

Anne Hathaway has praised a New Zealand-made skincare product while promoting her new film Verity.

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.

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.

Country Life: Bouquets, balms and bliss at The Potion Room

A Nūhaka teacher turns flowers and plants grown in her garden into budget bouquets, balms and healing treatments in her at-home Potion Room.

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.

Kathleen Turner responds to Michael Douglas confirming their secret love affair

Michael Douglas revealed the pair fell head over heels for each other while filming.

Two people killed as 'mini-hurricane' brings devastating floods to Spain tourist region with more rain forecast

A man was confirmed dead after a wall collapsed in the town of Tordera, in the country's Catalonia region, Catalan leader Salvador Illa said today.

Tribunal allows deportation appeal by Samoan man convicted of child sex abuse

Despite finding the man's offending was serious and involved a breach of trust against a vulnerable child, the Immigration and Protection Tribunal allowed his appeal against deportation.

Lawson returns to points in ‘crazy race’ as Verstappen ends long wait for win

The Kiwi Racing Bulls driver was as high as fourth early on after rain delayed the start.

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.

Carys, 43, suffered the pain of endometriosis for decades. Radical surgery ended her suffering... and helped her lose ten stone

The pain first began when Carys Thurlby was a teenager. She remembers sitting in her GCSE exams 'chewing on paracetamol' as agonising sensations ripped through her pelvis and into her legs.

NPC quarterfinal match-ups locked in after North Harbour loss

The finishing order of the top eight was only settled after the final match of the regular season.

Verstappen wants a 'lesson learned' after software glitch causes chaos in Malaysia

Max Verstappen said he wants “a lesson learned” after Formula 1 drivers and fans were left waiting for software updates because the cars' algorithms weren’t able to handle a wet track.

Sir Richard Hadlee criticises 'lack of transparency' from NZ Cricket, offers solutions

The cricketing great offers two solutions to help the national body restore trust.

Formula 1: Why Red Bull are running out of excuses to sack Liam Lawson - Opinion

OPINION: What we learned from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

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.

I spent years exposing Man City's cheating while their plutocratic regime believed they could get away with it all. While my wife lay dying, these are the threats, ugly tactics and intimidation the club and their fans used against me, writes NICK HARRIS

It's 2020 and I'm sat at a hospice window. Behind it, paralysed due to terminal brain cancer is my wife Helen. My phone rings: 'Your address has just been posted on Twitter by a City fan, making threats.'

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).

Mayfair's £1,000-a-night five-star Connaught Hotel has some uninvited guests on its doorstep... migrant rough sleepers using the street as an open air toilet

The Daily Mail can reveal that migrants are establishing a new camp in among the luxury boutiques and restaurants around The Connaught on Mayfair's exclusive Mount Street.

Labour's fiscal plan: National's claims and how Labour is defending it

National's Nicola Willis claimed past Labour finance ministers would be ashamed - while Labour says it's reponsible and pays for all election promises.

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 .

Story behind the Taliban's most infamous execution: Mother-of-seven shot in the head in front of 30,000 spectators baying for blood after she poisoned her abusive husband

To the cries of a crowd of 30,000 in Kabul's Olympic Stadium in Afghanistan, a panicked woman is led across the football pitch, flanked by armed guards.

NZ First candidate defends past praise of controversial influencer

Elliot Ikilei campaigns on his work with vulnerable young people. He repeatedly praised Tate in social media posts in 2022.

More details emerge about teen driver who ploughed into crowd of NRL fans, injuring 10

Court records show Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe was suspended in February and appealed against the suspension in April, but was unsuccessful.

‘Oh, did they?’ NZ First candidate’s awkward backtrack at debate

A NZ First candidate told an arts debate he opposed a Government policy before learning on stage his own party had voted for it.

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.

Job seeker calls for ban on 'ghost' interviews that harvest data for AI

Her experience with an AI interviewer has prompted Charlie Maclean to launch a petition to Parliament explicitly banning advertisements for jobs that do not exist.

Regional airlines get $5.7m funding to help manage operating costs

The funding will be made available for "temporary, targeted and proportionate" working capital grants.

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.

Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend Katie Alexander 'moves out of their flat' amid the GB News star's stroke

Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend Katie Alexander has reportedly moved out of the flat they shared amid the presenter's stroke.

Tesla Model Y Performance gets $5000 price cut as production moves to China

Tesla has cut $5000 from the price of the Model Y Performance as production switches from Germany to China, while other variants gain quicker acceleration and functionality.

Like father, like daughter: As Bill Nighy hints at being secretly married, his actress daughter Mary quietly wed her long-term partner too

The actor's daughter Mary secretly tied the knot to French-born media consultant Louis Dumoulin.

Young couple tackle steep site, with one shot at getting first home for $300k

Review: Sweat equity is a thing, and it can certainly help young people get on the property ladder, especially when the “sweat” is for your parents.

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.

Why can businesses claim back GST but I can’t? Ask Susan

RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.

Healthcare 'roady' seeks first-hand accounts from concerned communities

From Bluff on Sunday, the Save Our Public Healthcare Roady will wind its way to Kaitaia.

As it happened: Election campaign 4 October

The two major parties have gone head to head over pay equity, while Winston Peters has accused his coalition partners of "copy-nating".

Labour releases its fiscal plan, promises pay rise for care and support workers

The party says every election promise is paid for.

Pandora opens US$150 million Vietnam jewellery factory powered by renewable energy

The expansion highlights a broader challenge for the jewellery industry: reducing the environmental footprint of precious metals while meeting growing demand for jewellery.

New study suggests the ageing brain is adapting, not declining

Washington Post: As we get older, the brain prioritises wisdom over remembering details.

‘We haven’t had one offer’: Couple ‘desperate’ to sell after redundancy

Property experts share options for desperate homeowners caught in Auckland's sluggish real estate market.

The day my husband of 20 years told me he was gay: I thought I had the perfect marriage, but these are all the lies I missed... It happens to so many women

At a romantic dinner, my husband and I discussed where we could renew our wedding vows after two decades together. But just six weeks after that night, he made a confession which destroyed my world.

ACT pledges ban on compulsory karakia in resource consents

The party says it wants to "leave spirituality out of infrastructure" with election policy pledge.

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.

How often do you wash your clothes? As social media is left divided, experts settle the debate once and for all

A huge debate has erupted on X (formerly Twitter) over how often you need to wash your clothes.

‘A new kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologises for Australia Medicare hack

NY Times: OpenAI apologised for four cases of unauthorised access to Australian websites.

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.

Inside 'cursed' sex-filled Dutch movie so explicit it lay on the cutting room floor for decades with star killing himself days after filming ended - as it's finally released in cinemas

The Dutch arthouse movie Diary Of A Weak Yogi was made to shock audiences. 

Police 'preparing' for more small boat arrivals after dinghy heading for the south coast seen in the English Channel

The vessel was seen heading towards the Channel boundary line after apparently setting off from near Utah Beach in Normandy on Sunday morning.

Te Pāti Māori reinforces strategic voting call with sparse party list

Te Pāti Māori has released its party list for the November election, and says it reinforces their commitment to a one-vote only campaign.

Police appeal to find missing boy, 15, who hasn't been seen for three days

South Wales Police said Connor, 15, was last seen in Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on Thursday around 9am.

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.

Christian Bale built a foster care village in the California desert

New York Times: Actor has been working for two decades to build a foster care nonprofit.

‘How do I move here?’: NZ ‘a perfect match’ for new series, star says

“We have filmed in locations that I think would have been impossible to find in the United States,” says creator Zoe Kazan.

Do calorie‑restricted diets work? Or will I just re‑gain the weight?

Diets like the Fast 800 or intermittent fasting have become popular ways to lose weight. But they’re not long-term solutions.

Hairy Biker Si King finds happiness with 'very special lady' after the heartbreak of losing his best friend Dave Myers

Si King has revealed he has found love with a new partner after suffering the heartbreaking loss of his best friend and TV partner Dave Myers.

I was trapped in an abusive relationship with my 11-year-old daughter. After screaming rows and violence, I finally found out what was to blame. So many mothers with 'toxic' children have the same problem: OLIVIA KESSEL

For years, I was treading on eggshells in my own home. The most minor issue could unleash a wave of violence against me, an emotional explosion volcanic in its intensity.

Kim Kardashian says she has to 'hold back' daughter North, 13, as she discusses teen's fame and her 'better' co-parenting relationship with ex Kanye West

Kim Kardashian has revealed she sometimes has to 'hold back' daughter North as she discussed the teen's love for the spotlight. 

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.

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.

'Yes I pulled down my half of a semi-detached home... but I'm no neighbour from hell': Carpenter who left the UK after illegally demolishing house insists he did nothing wrong

Chris Rhodes has defended his decision to pull down his side of the building, located in Pudsey in Leeds, after his neighbour complained she had been subjected to a 'four-year nightmare'.

The Opportunity Party is our new rebound boyfriend

Most of us vote like this is Married At First Sight, and we’re at the part where we have to choose whether to renew our vows.

Locked up like an animal in cage...forced to witness rape and slaughter...tortured until they prayed for death: October 7 hostages' most horrifying accounts yet of what they endured at the hands of Hamas

The Israelis taken hostage by Hamas gunmen from the Nova music festival massacre on October 7, 2023, have revealed the scale of the horror they endured at the hands of their captors.

Public called on to decipher UK church’s ‘Da Vinci Code’ labyrinth

Pilgrims are being drawn to the mysterious tiled path which has been cleaned and restored after decades hidden beneath an altar

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard launches petition to end cyberbullying following shock death of ex-fiance Ken Urker at 34

Blanchard, 35, proposed new legislation she called 'Kenan's Law' in honor of her former partner and father of her 16-month-old daughter, Aurora.

Strictly fans accuse Shirley Ballas of being 'biased' as she sparks favouritism row after making a subtle dig at BBC show's pro dancers

The hit BBC show returned to the box on Saturday for the fan favourite Movie Night, with the celebs putting on a dazzling display on the dance floor.

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.

'He's a marked man': Why Mick Philpott - jailed for starting a fire that killed six of his children - is the next target of prisoners at Monster Mansion after killings of Ian Watkins and Ian Huntley as he's moved to segregation

As Mick Philpott - jailed for starting a fire that killed six of his children - is moved to segregation in Monster Mansion for safety, insiders explain why he's the next target.

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.

Kemi Badenoch vows to emulate Thatcher by restoring 'common sense' Conservatism - as she kicks off conference hinting at slashing inheritance tax

Kicking off the party's conference in Birmingham, Mrs Badenoch said she was emulating Thatcher by returning to core principles to turn Britain around.

British Museum announces changes to deal with Bayeux Tapestry queues after hundreds were turned away or forced to wait hours

Plans are being made to increase opening hours, add more signage and introduce an audio guide for visitors at the London museum.

I've made over £20,000 on Vinted, I know exactly which brands make the most money and what doesn't sell. Here are the 7 labels that bring in the biggest sales - and the mistakes to avoid at all costs

From sportswear like Nike and Adidas to quality retailers like Zara and M&S, Darryl Hannah Baker shares the brands that have helped her pull in thousands of pounds on Vinted.

He drank too much, ate junk food and barely thought about his health. Then came the lightbulb moment

Todd Alexander is refreshingly candid about his approach to health in his 20s: he didn’t have one.

‘I thought I was going to die’: Fan recalls horror after out-of-control car ploughs into crowd

Chris Clancy was among thousands of Newcastle fans lining the street when an out-of-control car smashed into him and his family.

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.

National promises $1.75b to build Mill Road as part of Roads of National Significance

The party is promising to start construction on the Auckland route, one of its Roads of National Significance, if it leads the next government.

Wild storms trigger 'extraordinary danger' red alert warning to stay indoors in Spanish tourism hotspot as flash floods turn roads into raging rivers

Forecasters have placed the provinces of Valencia, Castellón and Tarragona under a red alert.

My Secret Auckland: John ‘Happyfeet’ Vaifale shares his favourite spots in the city

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander about their favourite spots in the city.

'We both knew it was the last time': Sir Kevin Sinfield reveals heartbreaking final meeting with best friend Rob Burrow before he passed away from motor neurone disease

The former Leeds Rhinos captain, 46, rushed back from an England rugby camp after being told Burrow was close to death and travelled north to see his stricken friend.

Waiting for economic recovery? Hold on until next year

ASB's latest quarterly forecast predicts two more official cash rate hikes before Christmas to tackle inflation.

'I just wanted to get him out' - Man who saved 89-year-old from burning home

"Helping people makes me feel good," says Gisborne man Tim Morris, who helped pull the victim from his burning home early on Saturday.

Wellington Hospital ED operating under code red about half the time since March

Emergency department nurses say they are struggling to get approval to call in extra staff, even when the department is under extreme pressure.

I'm a GP who was told I was at high risk of cervical cancer. So I got rid of my pre-cancerous cells by following this simple diet and supplement plan

Dr Rosemary Nyabadza presumed the routine smear test she had six years ago would be no more than a formality - but the results left her in shock.

Putin launches strikes on Kyiv while German Chancellor Merz visits Ukrainian capital in show of support for Zelensky

Shocking new footage shows a Russian drone hitting a busy bridge in the north of Kyiv over Dnipro river.

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.

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.

Penny Mordaunt allowed to stand for Conservatives at next election despite reports ex-defence secretary had been blocked

The former cabinet minister, who lost her seat in 2024, said she had been approved by the Tory candidates committee and would 'love to be back on the squad'.

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.

Green Party announces plan for passenger rail between major NZ cities

The party says it will introduce an Auckland-Wellington sleeper train, passenger rail between Christchurch and Dunedin, and an extension to Te Huia if elected.

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.

OpenAI cancels release of newest model because of safety concerns

Astra 6.1 fell short on staying within scope and reporting its work.

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.

Northern Marianas battered by Choi-wan as outages and flood threat grow

Typhoon Choi-wan continued to disrupt life across the Northern Mariana Islands.

'Shedding tears for you': Tributes to late MP Adrian Rurawhe at tangi in Whanganui

Hundred-strong political delegation remembers the former MP and Speaker of the House as a leader who conducted himself with "quiet resolve and real dignity".

Job seeker calls for ban on 'ghost' interviews that harvest data for AI

Her experience with an AI interviewer has prompted Charlie Maclean to launch a petition to Parliament explicitly banning advertisements for jobs that do not exist.

Te Pāti Māori promises up to eight weeks of free food for low earners

A new tax credit targeting those earning under $60k sits at the heart of the party's policy to tackle the cost of living.

Two people critically injured after overnight incident in West Auckland's Glendene

Two people were taken to hospital in a critical condition and a third person was reported to be in a moderate condition.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz show no sign of reuniting with his estranged family in Paris as couple enjoy date night just miles away from them - after snubbing Victoria's show

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz showed no sign of reuniting with his estranged family in Paris as they enjoyed a date night just miles away from them on Saturday.

Chevrolet opens Corvette Z06 supercar order book to NZ

America's answer to the Ferrari 458 can now be ordered in New Zealand from just over $300k

Flydubai hijacker called for women to be 'stomped on' in religious rants while studying at British university

Hamam al-Hammami, 29, severely wounded captain Smit Machchhar using the onboard crash axe as he tried to take control of the Flydubai plane on its way to Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

Country Life: Canterbury Clash of the Colleges inspires future farmers

More than 200 students from schools across Te Waipounamu attended the Canterbury Clash of the Colleges.

Metal detectorist unearths rare 1,000-year-old golden pendant in field near Downton Abbey location

Nick Berry, 58, discovered the unique jewel on arable farmland in the village of Ashmansworth, a few miles from Highclere Castle in Hampshire.

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.

For 300 years they've kept their special handshake, elaborate rituals and private symbols concealed. Now 30 Freemasons, from bankers to beekeepers, lift the shroud on Britain's most secret society…

What do this lot have in common? Not much, at first glance. There's a first response officer for the fire service, a scout leader, train driver, beekeeper, actress, chef and, well, the list goes on and on.

Cristiano Ronaldo's wife Georgina Rodriguez hits out at Portugal boss Jorge Jesus - before DELETING social media post after sharing fake Sir Alex Ferguson quote

Cristiano Ronaldo's wife swiftly deleted a fake Sir Alex Ferguson quote she posted to hit out at Portugal boss Jorge Jesus. Ferguson has not spoken about the Ronaldo row.

Religious scholars met with Anthropic. What they heard stunned them

NYT: Anthropic consulted religious scholars to make the case Claude could be conscious.

UK hands out 1,000 hijabs to channel migrants: Tories blast use of taxpayers' money to fund 'instruments of suppression' for illegal arrivals

Internal government figures show that officials have been handing over Muslim head coverings to those illegally landing on our shores at a rate of 162 a month.

Hikes, pies and Whittaker’s: US basketball star readies for Kiwi culture immersion

American star joins Tokomanawa Queens for offseason stint packed with basketball, local snacks, and Kiwi hikes.

Graduate job seeker applies for more than 600 jobs amid tough market

Hannah Tollison says she used a spreadsheet to track the hundreds of applications, with job-hunting itself becoming a full-time role.

The plot to cancel Ali G: How a shadowy worldwide campaign orchestrated by an Irish millionaire and wealthy Silicon Valley entrepreneurs used AI as a prime weapon to try to block Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie

The return of Sacha Baron Cohen's original and arguably most famous comic alter ego, Ali G, was announced via YouTube on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 25.

The incredible transformation of Mia Schem: Young Israeli is now a stunning model after going through Hell as an October 7 hostage

Mia Shem was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival when Hamas launched its devastating attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and spent 54 days as a hostage in Gaza.

What happens if the AI bubble bursts?

New York Times: It’s as though 2008 never even happened.

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.

Herald Hat-trick am sports quiz - Monday October 5

Can you get a hat-trick?

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.

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.

The best exercises to do if you have bad knees

Telegraph: Try these five simple moves to build strength and protect your bones.

A caravan refusing to pull over ruined our scenic Scottish journey - why do selfish drivers towing tourers think they rule the roads?

Is there anything that frays the nerves of a driver more than getting stuck behind a caravan negotiating a B-road at 25mph? Tom Chesshyre says holiday homes on wheels should know when to pull over.

Labour releases its fiscal plan, promises pay rise for care and support workers

The party says every election promise is paid for.

Christa Pike hasn’t regained consciousness since failed execution, may not recover says lawyer

Christa Pike has remained unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital in the four days since her failed execution in Tennessee, and her prognosis might not be known for days more, one of her lawyers said Sunday.

Petrol prices are surging - and there’s little the Government can do about it

As long as we’re hooked on fossil fuels, we’ll be subject to tyranny of rising oil prices.

Two men jump into river after failing to stop for police

Police have searched the river and deployed helicopters and ground crew across farmland to find the men.

RAF Spitfire pilot, 43, was killed in Battle of Britain Memorial Flight crash likely caused by 'decades-old piece of debris in engine', report finds

Squadron leader Mark Long, 43, died near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on May 25, 2024.

New postgraduate training pathway needed for rural GPs - doctor

A rural hospital medicine specialisation was introduced in 2008 but no such specialisation exists for rural general practice.

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.

England's Euros rivals will be running scared after seven-goal Croatia demolition, claims new star Alex Scott - as Rico Lewis earns first call-up in two years

IAN LADYMAN: The Bournemouth player made his first England start alongside his friend Elliot Anderson as Thomas Tuchel's team tore the Croats apart in the Nations League.

NZ fuel supplies secure but 'less room for error', Z Energy warns

Z Energy says it is absorbing some price rises for motorists as margins come under pressure.

The 14 foods you should eat every week to stay healthy

Telegraph: The staples that support heart, brain, gut health and the immune system.

Exercise before surgery improves outcomes and shortens recovery time – new NZ research

Globally, about two in three people will need major surgery at some point in their lives.

Spanish police clear Ceuta beach where 3,000 migrants had set up camp ahead of visit by royal family

Authorities moved the migrants from Trampolin beach, where they were living in tents and makeshift homes for two months, to temporary accommodation.

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.

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.

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.

Cabinet revolt over John Healey's plans for raid on banks as he struggles to balance books in Budget

The Chancellor is said to have been warned that a raid on the sector later this month will threaten Prime Minister Andy Burnham's promise of economic growth.

Flames and smoke billow from Masterton pub fire

Firefighters are at the scene of a large fire in a Masterton bar.

NZ goat formula co-operative expands to China, United States

Some consumers select goat milk products over cow's milk for health benefits.

Man charged after air-gun shooting in Hamilton

Police received reports of an air gun being fired at a member of the public at a bus stop on Masters Avenue, near Hillcrest Park, on Saturday.

Mayor calls for political commitment to restore the Chateau Tongariro Hotel

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is calling for political commitment to restore the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, saying reports that demolition remains an option will upset the thousands of people who have...

The day I saw an angry Queen tearing a strip off young William... and other wild royal anecdotes to make you splutter into your gin and Dubonnet - in new book by Lady Glenconner, Princess Margaret's former lady-in-waiting

Princess Margaret was not a fan of champagne. In fact, she used to say it made people's breath smell of poo - not something you notice if you are drinking it yourself.

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.

Election 26: New faces in race for West Coast Tasman

If there is one thing that divides the electorate's voters, it is mining.

Formula 1 recap: Liam Lawson finishes seventh at Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

All the action from the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang.

Bloodshed on the Costa del Sol: How holiday hotspot is turning into underworld battleground with torture chambers and drive-by shootings as Spain sends in reinforcements

It was meant to be a peaceful evening on Malaga's seafront. 

How freeholders and agents are using secret commissions and kickbacks to make money from leaseholders

According to industry insiders, leaseholders could be paying hundreds more on their service charges as a result of the hidden financial arrangements.

Coroner warns against stopping antidepressants without medical advice after man’s death

A coroner found an unplanned disruption to a man’s prescribed medication likely contributed to the decline of his mental health.

NZ goat formula co-operative expands to China, United States

Some consumers select goat milk products over cow's milk for health benefits.

Mystery man a 'hero' after saving 89-year-old from burning home

The man was driving past the burning home, saw the fire and pulled over to rescue the occupant.

Regional airlines get $5.7m funding to help manage operating costs

The funding will be made available for "temporary, targeted and proportionate" working capital grants.

Can eating carrots give your skin a natural glow? The science behind the 'carrot tan'

The internet is full of promises for quick beauty fixes, but the viral 'carrot tan' trend may actually have some science behind it.

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.

Kemi Badenoch vows to keep pension triple lock - as new analysis warns Labour's plans to ditch it could cost some workers £38,000 in retirement

The Tory leader has ended speculation she could follow Andy Burnham in ditching the mechanism which has helped protect the value of the basic state pension for years.

Olivia Dean accused of copying classic Bill Withers song for hit album

Bill Withers’ catalogue publishers say the songs share striking musical features.

Maura Higgins teases new romance with mystery man as she shares cheeky cryptic post after revealing she had been celibate for a year following her relationship with Pete Wicks

The Love Island star, 35, is taking the US by storm, currently starring on Dancing With The Stars with partner Mark Ballas - the son of Strictly's Shirley Ballas.

Inside South Africa's whites-only enclave where young people are flocking after deciding 'it's not so wonderful elsewhere' and it's nicer to be 'the majority'

A generation has grown up in the closed world of Orania, South Africa's whites-only Afrikaner enclave on the margins of the rainbow nation that this year celebrates its 35th anniversary.

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.

All Blacks: Ruben Love to miss rest of the year with ankle injury

Ruben Love will undergo surgery on his injured ankle.

Kua noho puku a Reipa: Ka heke iho anō pea ngā kōwhiringa pōti

Mō te kore e hiahia ki te kukume whakaaro kino, ka noho wahangū a Chris Hipkins, me te mōrea ka riro ke te whakaaro o ngā kōwhiri pōti kua pōuri kē.

NZ Warriors seek to cash in on popularity with new 'Wah-House' retail store

The NRL club is entering the retail space, with a new store inside the country's biggest shopping mall.

'I survived, but I lost my life. I wish I died that day': Chef, 28, applies to be euthanised two years after 'ex-boyfriend beat her up so badly she lost her sense of smell and taste'

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Ainhoa Caballero Medina has requested to be euthanised in Spain after she says an attempted murder by her ex-boyfriend.

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.

Glastonbury tickets sell out in just 42 minutes as hundreds of thousands rush to get their spot at next year's festival

Tickets for next year's festival went online at 9am on Sunday - but fans received messages as early as 9.42am that they were sold out, leaving many devastated.

For 130 years, we’ve been rewriting Lizzie Borden’s motive

Washington Post: The 1982 axe murders are revisited in Ryan Murphy's latest TV show.

Watch: Charlisse Leger-Walker scores 19 in first half before injury halts debut

The WNBA star scored 19 points in the first half of the Queens’ clash with Mainland Pouākai at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua on Sunday.

Police cyber crime capabilities weak, official reports show

A 2024 assessment by Australian police of the New Zealand force's cyber crime capabilities found many weaknesses and gaps.

Germany vows to be a 'partner' in getting Britain back into the EU after Andy Burnham hinted at Brexit betrayal

Susanne Baumann, the German ambassador to the UK, said Britain 'will always find a partner' in Berlin.

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.

Heartbreaking final moments of 'Sleeping Beauty of Everest' who begged climber 'don't leave me here to die' before her body froze in time in mountain 'death zone'

The mother-of-one made history as the first American woman to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain without using supplementary oxygen.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'drew up secret will on Everest trek after wife vetoed his divorce plan', friend says amid speculation about whereabouts of world's greatest living explorer

Michael Kobold, a friend of the explorer for 30 years, told The Mail on Sunday that Sir Ranulph wrote the document by hand in his tent the night before an unsuccessful bid to reach Everest's 29,000ft summit.

Iranian diplomats forcibly kicked out of US after ignoring orders to leave New York

The members of Iran's UNGA delegation were asked to leave the country last Monday after the end of the United Nations meeting, but allegedly did not do so.

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.

Nissan Pixo, Micra baby EVs ruled out for NZ

Nissan won't introduce a pair of Renault-based, pint-size electric hatchbacks to NZ, even though they're built in right-hand drive.

Predatory fish that walks on land spreads to new US states as officials urge locals to cut their heads off

An invasive land-walking fish from Asia is spreading into new US states, leading officials to ask Americans to take matters into their own hands.

Trendy suburb that's home to Peaky Blinders has become a crime-ridden 'slum', locals complain

Digbeth, in Birmingham, rose to prominence after Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight opened a studio there in October 2025.

Teenage e-bike rider who seriously injured seven-year-old boy in crash while speeding through red light is jailed for 18 months

Callean Wyburn, 18, and two friends were seen driving dangerously on the electric motorcycles as they approached a pelican crossing in Christchurch, Dorset, on June 10 last year.

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.

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.

'I wanted to die': Husband and wife kidnapped on October 7 reveal hell they endured in Gaza - from seeing girls 'beaten to pieces' and sexually assaulted to being starved and tortured

When Aviva thinks back to the 51 days she spent trapped in Gaza, the spectre of Israeli women returning from sexual assault, bleeding and bruised, crowds her mind.

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.

Melinda Messenger, 55, shows off her natural grey hair in stunning selfie as she reveals 'I found real freedom and joy in just letting myself be'

The presenter - who found fame as a lads' mag favourite in the Nineties - looked incredible in the snap as she filled fans in on her decision to go au naturel. 

Auckland Theatre Company’s Cabaret Review

Auckland Theatre Company has extended its performance of Cabaret, and for good reason.

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.

Colin could be shockingly cruel. I discovered recently that he had an affair with Anthony Eden's wife... and even wrote to her from our honeymoon: Princess Margaret's lady-in-waiting on her strained marriage to libertine aristocrat Lord Glenconner

Had I not married Colin Tennant (later Lord Glenconner) my life could have turned out very differently.

Cocaine, that shocking Saatchi snap... and why Nigella's wild partying is well and truly over: As she's spotted on a rare night out, insiders tell KATIE HIND about the incident that 'broke her'

At one time she had a reputation as the ultimate social butterfly, rarely out of the Groucho Club when the celebrity hangout's reputation for louche hedonism was at its peak.

Breakers prove title credentials with big win over Adelaide 36ers

The Breakers led for 35 minutes in their 88-72 away win over Adelaide.

Killer's sentence is thrown out after AI clip of victim speaking beyond the grave made judge so emotional that he gave 'unfair' punishment

Gabriel Horcasitas, 55, was sentenced to 10 and a half years behind bars for fatally shooting Christopher Pelkey, 37, in Arizona in 2021, but his time has been vacated over an AI video.

One injured after air gun fired at Hamilton bus stop

Police said 4-5 suspects were reported in a small orange car.

Coloured solar panels hold potential for NZ vegetable growers

A Swedish study has found broccoli grows well beneath magenta-coloured panels, although it takes longer and with less nutrients.

The staggering amount your botox spend would be worth if you invested it instead

Beauty spending is costing Kiwi women more and more every year.

Big boom for Wētāpunga population celebrated

New Zealand's heaviest insect has been taking big steps toward a population boom, with the success of a ground-breaking breeding and conservation programme.

Hollywood's most dramatic makeovers - from Christian Bale's four-stone weight loss to Jacob Elordi's 10-hour makeup sessions - as Tom Cruise transforms for Digger

Mission: Impossible hunk Tom Cruise looks completely Unrecognisable in his new film Digger which sees him transform into an aging oil tycoon.

Video game industry confirms its first $1 billion year, despite two setbacks

Export revenue surges, but sector employment falls.

Rugby: Blues hooker Kurt Eklund retires with neck injury

The former Maori All Blacks captain has been told it is in his best interests to step away from rugby.

Arrest follows reports of stabbing in Kaiapoi

Police found a man in a serious condition with injuries to his leg and hand and a woman with moderate injuries to her hand.

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.

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.

Country Life: Lessons from the dry years as El Niño gathers force

As farmers prepare for the impacts of an intense El Niño, drought veterans, younger farmers and rural support specialists compare plans, share hard-earned lessons and discuss when to act before dry conditions arrive.

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.

All Blacks first-five set to miss rest of 2026 after ankle surgery

The All Blacks have six tests remaining this year, starting with the first Bledisloe Cup clash in Auckland next Saturday

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.

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.

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.

He booked a $1000 Airbnb for a festival. Months later, it was relisted for $9200

A Wellington family was left scrambling after a property manager cancelled their accommodation booking for Electric Avenue, blaming a pricing glitch.

A fake palace market and the travel listings you can't trust

Making it easier for travellers to verify online listings is one of the Travel Agents' Association of New Zealand’s (TAANZ) election priorities.

Former Premier League boss Jesse Marsch claims 'EVERYONE knew' about Man City's cheating - and calls for club to be relegated after guilty verdict

Marsch has claimed Man City should be relegated from the top flight as a result of the verdict. Man City confirmed on Friday that they have lodged an appeal to overturn the decision.

'I wanted to put Band-Aids over my face': How skin therapist beat acne

Nandika Singh's teenage battle with severe cystic acne wrecked her confidence. Now, she's helping others heal theirs.

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.

Recipe: Chicken, peanut and cabbage stir-fry

This is a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights.

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.

Cruz Beckham gets a dog with girlfriend Jackie Apostel as he finds a loyal new companion after Brooklyn snubbed the family in Paris

The Beckham family have been torn apart in recent months following Brooklyn's fallout with his parents and siblings. 

University and polytech staff vote to strike together for first time

The Tertiary Education Union says university and polytechnic staff are fed up with insecure work and insulting pay offers.

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.

Strictly fans spot 'strange' tension between Motsi Mabuse and Josh Widdicombe after judge made very cheeky remark to the new host

Strictly Come Dancing fans spotted a 'strange' tension between Motsi Mabuse and Josh Widdicombe during Saturday night's live show.

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.

British grandfather pleads for help and says he is having 'dark thoughts' as he faces jail in Dubai after his UAE business collapsed

Simon Ferguson, 64, revealed he is considering handing himself in to immigration authorities in a desperate bid to get back to Britain, despite fears he could be imprisoned rather than deported.

Freelander 8 confirmed for NZ in 2027 to launch joint Chery-JLR brand

The new Freelander brand will launch in New Zealand in 2027, with the large Freelander 8 SUV set to lead the charge.

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.'

Te Pāti Māori announces 'one-person' party list for 2026 election

The party said it was "reaffirming its candidate-vote strategy" with the move.

UK space leaders arrive in Christchurch looking for collaboration, customers

The industry's annual gathering opens in Christchurch today.

Which political party would make you better off?

We compare a few scenarios to show how they might look for different people.

Inside the Russian resistance looking to bring down Putin: Exclusive footage shows pro-Ukraine 'Black Spark' rebels 'carrying out bomb attacks on strategic targets'

The underground movement has emerged from the shadows under the public representation of Igor Volobuev, a former banking executive who defected to Ukraine.

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.

Analysts supportive of Labour’s Fair Go proposal but question specifics

Consumer NZ backs the plan but queries enforcement against overseas firms.

Greens eye free, fast and reliable public transport with election promises

The party is has pledged to make public transport free for eligible groups and cap bus and train fares at $2 for everyone else.

Tip Top recalls batch of Jelly Tip ice creams

The ice creams could contain a bacteria which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness.

Election signage deliberately set on fire, National MP Carlos Cheung says

Mt Roskill's Carlos Cheung says the incident has been reported to police.

The world's best sleeper trains, from Austria's £30 Nightjet to India's lavish Maharajas Express

In a world of fast travel, rumbling your way to a destination overnight can feel hugely romantic. Here, we look at some of the best trips you can book, from the UK all the way to Australia.

Naomi Campbell wipes down a Lime bike and wears latex gloves as she dodges germs while dashing between Paris Fashion Week shows

Luckily for the Streatham-born supermodel, 56, she had her kit to hand this weekend as she was forced to hop on a Lime Bike to dodge the traffic in between Paris Fashion Week shows.

AM quiz: A Bundt mould is used for creating ... what?

Stuff morning quiz: October 5

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.

The boy raised by wolves, who spent his '12 most beautiful years' with a wolfpack before he was found living like an animal in rural Spain, passes away aged 80

A man who was raised by wolves in rural Spain has died at the age of 80. 

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.

Hazardous material found in car that fled police across Auckland

A fleeing driver has been arrested after police deployed spikes in Epsom, and parts of the area cordoned off.

Mercury and NZ Clean Energy sign long-term renewable energy partnership for Masterton solar and battery storage project

The project will generate enough renewable electricity a year to power about 27,000 homes.

Rocket Lab inks largest-ever Electron launch contract

The agreement lifts Rocket Lab’s launch pipeline to more than 100 missions.

‘It’s not pretentious; it’s homely’: Stunning home with huge history up for sale

Walk into a home with this much history, and you can feel it wrap around you. That’s what Kate and Noel Kennedy first noticed when they walked into Bankton.

Revisiting zombie towns: What happens when the housing supply keeps up

When you build homes that people want, and help them into it, it can rekindle communities.

Haunting satellite imagery lays bare the scale of destruction in Gaza

In response to the indefensible October 7, 2023 attacks, Benjamin Netanyahu's government pounded Gaza with devastating airstrikes.

Labour hits highest poll rating since 2024 after Burnham's conference speech... as snap election fever rages

Labour support was up two points to 30 per cent in the latest Opinium research, the highest level the firm has detected since 2024.