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The glamorous nepo-verse of Camila Morrone: The Night Manager star boasts an A-list girl squad and counts Leonardo DiCaprio as an ex after being raised by a model mother and 'stepdad' Al Pacino

The Night Manager's leading lady Camila Morrone has forever been surrounded by Hollywood A-lists, having grown up in Beverly Hills.

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.

Wellington exhibition lays Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes at your feet

The controversial view behind a new exhibition of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.

Alleged offenders still on the run two days after daylight shooting

A man was taken to hospital in a critical condition after he was shot in a targeted daylight attack in Onehunga on Friday, while police are still searching for those responsible.

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.

‘There’s no chance of controlling this fire’: Aust homes destroyed as catastrophic conditions loom

In Longwood and at Mount Lawson, communities were told fires had burnt so close to homes it was no longer safe to leave.

How fun-loving Prince Harry pretended not to notice when an adorable two-year-old helped herself to the royal's food - showing us all what a great dad he would be

As Harry, then 32, sat in the stands for the fourth day of the games in Toronto in September 2017, it wasn't long before a cheeky youngster took a keen fancy to Harry's snack.

Love Island: All Stars cast's financial struggles revealed as the Islanders return to the villa for another shot at romance - and the prize fund!

Love Island: All Stars is back for the third time as the bombshells from villas past return hoping for a winter of romance. 

'Distraught' Pope meets Italian relatives of Swiss fire victims and tells them 'God has not abandoned you'

Pope Leo XIV has met the Italian families of the victims of the Swiss bar fire on New Year's Eve, telling them that God has not abandoned them. 

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.

E te Atua, e aroha ana ahau ki aua tāngata poti kikorangi i roto i o rātou maro

He āhua pouri te āhua nei he nui ake te manaaki o tētahi tangata i whānau mai i Kānata ki te iwi taketake i tō tātou ake Kāwanatanga.

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.

Marc Guehi's private jet abandons Manchester landing as he arrives for medical ahead of £20m move to City - with Crystal Palace considering sacking Oliver Glasner after his furious reaction to captain's sale

SIMON JONES: His plane was forced to abort its landing at 8.42am and had to loop around the city centre before touching down ahead of his £20million move from Crystal Palace.

Seeking the simple life? Remote off-grid bach in native bush with private valley

A container home set in more than 44 hectares of Marlborough native bush and forest.

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. 

Manage My Health ignored warning about lax security system - cyber-security expert

IT experts allege the health portal ignored warnings about vulnerabilities for years - but the regulatory vacuum meant it wasn't required to take action.

Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth

New Zealand suffered a major setback in the opening race of the new season.

Iran 'killed 16,500 protesters and injured more than 300,000' in brutal crackdown, report claims - as regime accused of 'genocide under cover of digital darkness'

The findings contradict the first public admission by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who yesterday acknowledged that 'several thousands' had died since the demonstrations erupted.

Iran jams Starlink, the protesters’ lifeline. Trump, Musk say that won’t stand

With its more than 9000 satellites, Starlink is the largest satellite constellation.

Can you guess the celebrity from their hand tattoos? From iconic tribal designs to quirky sketches and meaningful words - a look at the A-lister's finger inkings

Sleeve tattoos exploded in popularity during the early 2000s and 2010s. 

ASB Classic: Ben Shelton on 2026 Australian Open prospects, Trinity Rodman support

The sporting power couple went public with their relationship last March.

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.

Election 2026: Labour proposes 'game-changing' streaming levy to fund local productions

The revenue would be reinvested into local productions.

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.

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.

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 .

Recap: Black Caps defend 337 to beat India in third ODI

Look back at live coverage of the ODI series decider in Indore on Sunday.

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.

Anyone for badminton? Batting around the shuttlecock 'can sharpen the brain', new research finds

Few of us could resist a summer badminton knock-about to get the blood pumping. Now scientists have discovered the sport could offer benefits beyond getting us outdoors and working the body.

Watch: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules

The new rules allow a small dwelling with a simple design of up to 70 square metres to be built without a resource consent, and are in effect from today.

He moved for the fishing and the lifestyle, but rising costs and the relentless work mean he’s selling up

Campground owner and jack-of-all-trades Conrad Keane is throwing in the towel after a decade at Kawhia Beachside S-Cape Holiday Park.

Britain 'on recession watch' if Trump follows through on Greenland trade war threats amid fears US 'can't be counted on'

Alarm has been raised that Donald Trump's latest extraordinary salvo at long-standing allies could crush the paltry growth being eked out.

PETER HITCHENS: Why I long to return to Iran - a beautiful, pro-Western nation that won't be 'saved' by meddling from the West

I can't go back to Iran. Hardly a week goes by when I don't long to. It's a country of great beauty where the people are extraordinarily friendly and mostly pro-Western and a place of great potential.

Black Caps skipper Michael Bracewell prepares for 100th milestone against India

Just 18 months after winning a maiden test series on Indian soil, New Zealand hope to do the same in the one-day format.

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.

Watch: The seconds-long clip of Sydney Sweeney that has the world in meltdown

New teaser for the third season of Euphoria hints at time jump, rising drama and a surprise wedding between Cassie and Nate.

Anti-capitalist group that threw custard over the Crown Jewels 'plans mass shoplifting at Waitrose'

The anti-capitalist group that threw custard over the Crown Jewels are planning a 'mass shoplifting at Waitrose'.

Government seeks urgent advice on how to protect Auckland rockpools

Whangaparāoa residents claim visitors have stripped local rockpools bare of sealife.

Ordinary four-bedroom family home on sale for £300k… but it has a VERY unusual extra that could help make your money back

As four-bed family homes go, this one is hard to batter….as it comes with a VERY unusual feature in the front room.

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.

Freddie Mercury’s alleged secret daughter dies at 48, after cancer battle

Bibi, who claimed to be Mercury’s daughter in a recent biography, died of a rare spinal cancer and leaves behind two young sons.

Emilly went from size 30 to size 6 on fat jabs, then they stopped working. 85% of users have the same problem. Here's exactly how she beat the dreaded 'Ozempic plateau'

Anyone watching the red carpet this awards season will have noticed celebrities who appear dramatically slimmer after rapid weight loss.

The Osteopenia Plague: Almost HALF of over-50s now have the dreaded bone disease. But science now shows it IS reversible - if you follow this step-by-step guide, from exact foods to supplements and exercises to save your spine

More than three million Britons have osteoporosis, where fragile bones sharply increase the chances of serious, even life-threatening fractures. But far more are thought to be at risk.

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.

Mitchell stars again as Black Caps win decider to take ODI series over India

Another inspired performance with the bat from Daryl Mitchell has helped the Black Caps to 41-run win over India at Rajkot.

The Kiwi who moved to LA for music – and ended up working with one of the world’s biggest acts

Kiwi music manager Louis Godfrey traded home comforts for LA’s creative grind, landing in the heart of the global house-music scene.

Family's tribute to 'kind-hearted son', 23, who was killed in petrol station forecourt - as police arrest seven in murder probe

Daniel Ambler was seriously injured when he was struck at the Asda Express and Esso station on Stockton Road, Seaham, County Durham, on Thursday, January 15.

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.

Actor who starred in British 'suicide bomber comedy' Four Lions handcuffed and quizzed by US airport security

The Four Lions star told BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs he had his passport taken off him and was questioned for hours at John F Kennedy International Airport in 2002.

‘Today is a great day’: Springboks boss wades into All Blacks coaching situation

Rassie Erasmus appears to have suggested a Jamie Joseph-Tony Brown combination for the All Blacks will not be happening.

Heartbreak as two-year-old boy dies after developing 'flu-like symptoms' from rare illness

Hudson Martin, from Knowle, collapsed while playing at home on January 8, just weeks before his third birthday.

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.

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.

Asian retail chain goes into liquidation owing millions

The Yoyoso group of companies, including Acecco supermarkets and Miniso stores, had 23 retail locations, mostly in Auckland.

Five ways to make patient portals like ManageMyHealth more secure

Experts flag weak law, tech and oversight.

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.

Summer of tragedy: Faces behind NZ’s rising drowning toll

As of January 13, there had been been 22 drownings for the season – that’s nine more than at the same time last year, and four ahead of the 10-year summer average.

Taiwanese reporter accused of bribing military officers to leak information to China

While Taiwan regularly pursues espionage cases within the government and military, allegations against journalists are unusual.

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.

The Apprentice bosses insist they will review their vetting processes after new contestant's 'racist and sexist' social media posts were revealed

Levi Hague, 33, is set to star in the upcoming season of the BBC show, but on Saturday it emerged he'd shared vile comments in a series of tweets in the early 2010s.

Journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies

In a post on social media, it was announced that Awarau died peacefully at hospice on Wednesday.

Woman living in darkness after developers build new house INCHES from her front window

For years, applications to develop the sliver of land separating Marilyn Devonish's semi-detached house from neighbouring properties had been thrown out by council planners.

Calling all Yellowstone fans: this US-inspired home is country living on a grand scale

Big, gracious and with screeds of land, this house is ‘awe inspiring’

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.

Why are teeth left out of public healthcare?

"It's a significant gap that leads to a lot of other issues in healthcare but also economically for the country," says the Dental for All campaign

TikToker criticised for 'fake' panic attack whilst filming business class food review hits back at those criticising her

A TikToker has hit back at criticism after she filmed herself allegedly having a panic attack aboard a plane whilst filming a business class food review.

Damien Grant: Rules based order is no more, NZ has a choice to make

And the choice will be expensive

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.

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.

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.

Motorist who left university professor to die in the road after reversing over him in his Land Rover avoids prison

A motorist who left a university professor to die in the road after reversing over him in his Land Rover avoids prison.

Former West Ham star Dimitri Payet accused of 'forcing his ex-mistress to perform degrading acts on camera' and 'using punishments to control her every move'

The former West Ham United midfielder, now 38, is set to go on trial in Brazil over the claims made by his former mistress Larissa Natalya Ferrari.

Australia Day 2012: Fireworks and lightning combine to light up Perth's skies

An estimated 250,000 people turned out to watch the 28th annual Australia Day fireworks display in the western Australian city, despite fears weather conditions could disrupt the event.

'My beautiful wife passed away from breast cancer leaving behind her two daughters - now we host a sold out rave in her honour'

A widower who lost the love of his life and the mother of his two children to breast cancerhas revealed the unusual way he and those who miss her honour her memory.

Auckland councillors in the dark over government's housing intensification rethink

The coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback - but the mayor and councillors know nothing about it.

God, I love those blue cat people in their loin cloths

It’s a bit sad that a man born in Canada appears to have more respect for Māoritanga than our own Government.

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.

Josh Widdicombe splashes out £3million on Noel Edmonds' old house

The Last Leg comic, 42, and producer wife Rose Hanson, 42, have paid £2.95million for the five-bed white render home in Exeter, Devon.

Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m

The teenage prodigy took almost a second off his own national junior record to join elite company.

Hundreds of dollars at stake: The online shopping mistake you don't want to make

The world of currency exchange can be opaque, and this also applies to online shopping.

Japan interest rates: Why rising BOJ hikes matter for investors now

Japan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.

Global ocean heat jumps by 23 zettajoules – the most since modern measuring began

The oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any year since modern records began, according to new research co-authored by a Kiwi climate scientist.

SailGP Perth: Black Foils hit with penalty after crash with Switzerland

'We obviously saw the incident a different way to the umpires,' Peter Burling said.

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.

Chinese student jailed and warned she faces deportation over false rape claims against serving police officer

A Chinese student who made up false rape claims against a serving policeman has been jailed and told she faces possible deportation.

The tiny town that Vladimir Putin could use as an excuse to invade Nato - as expert warns the tyrant will 'have a good 2026'

Tim Wilsey, a former diplomat, has warned that the brutal Russian leader's 'project' is not yet finished as he anticipates Putin will 'have a good year in 2026'.

Next All Blacks coach: Clayton McMillan rules himself out of contention, remains committed to Munster

Clayton McMillan is committed to Munster, despite the All Blacks job becoming vacant.

Warning after sewage leak into Wellington harbour

Wellington Water says partially treated wastewater was released into the ocean after a mechanical failure at the Seaview treatment plant.

Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74

The diminutive speedster played 56 games, including 15 tests, for New Zealand between 1972-77.

'It's rotten: Tina was the key to Owen's success, now she's been forgotten!' As Hollywood fawns over Owen Cooper, insiders say Corrie star Tina O'Brien feels ABANDONED by the teen she trained - and reveal his links to daughter Scarlett

One woman who played an instrumental role in getting Owen Cooper on to the Hollywood platform - and who believed in his potential from the start - has found herself left out in the cold...

‘Could have broken me’: Man’s agonising wait for penis surgery

Michael Conway has spent more than a year living with the physical and emotional consequences of damage caused while using a urinary catheter.

‘Absolutely exceptional’: Multimillion-dollar restoration transforms heritage homestead

Nothing but the best could well have been the brief for this four-year restoration project in Hawke’s Bay.

Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring

A councillor said tourists were clogging composting toilets with rubbish, throwing coins in the spring and parking dangerously on the roadside.

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.

David and Victoria Beckham dance away their family woes as they lark around with daughter Harper amid feud with estranged son Brooklyn

David and Victoria Beckham showed off their playful sides as Harper captured them dancing the night away at home in an Instagram video on Saturday.

One dead after being hit by a vehicle in the Far North

Puketona Rd in Haruru was closed overnight while the serious crash unit examined the scene.

Shark attack in Sydney Harbour: Boy is fighting for life after being pulled from the water at Nielsen Park and airlifted to hospital

A boy has been rushed to hospital after a suspected shark attack in Sydney Harbour.

One dead after Whakatāne crash on Tahuna road

Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.40pm after a single vehicle crashed.

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.

Afghan man 'rammed car into German crowd, killing girl, two, and her mother and injuring dozens more': Driver 'with 'religious motivation' muttered 'Allahu Akbar' afterwards', murder trial hears

An Afghan man went on trial in Germany on Friday accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Munich last year, killing a two-year-old girl and her mother and injuring dozens.

Cambridge stable’s class fillies take out Desert Gold Stakes quinella

Trainers thrilled as their two smart 3-year-olds grab NZB Desert Gold Stakes quinella.

Councils are offering parents £5,000 to drive their children to school amid desperate efforts to cut spiralling SEND taxi bills

Local authorities are increasingly turning to 'personal transport budgets' as a more flexible and cost-effective option than laying on taxis or minibuses.

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.

KATIE HIND hears 'tone-deaf' Brooklyn wants to reconcile with parents David and Victoria after shock staff exit - but wife Nicola Peltz is 'obsessed' with driving the Beckham rift. 'It's pathetic and out of control!'

After years as part of Harvey Weinstein's PR team, you could argue that Hollywood 'attack dog' publicist Matthew Hiltzik is a dab hand at handling a crisis.

Emilia Clarke ‘broke a rib’ filming sex scenes with three men in new spy drama

The Game of Thrones star suffers the injury during a shoot involving relations with three men on Ponies.

Don't waste your money - here's how to get a fancy kitchen all the middle-class mums would approve of, without the expensive price tag

I'm here to tell you that you don't need to spend thousands of pounds. You don't need all matching appliances. And you certainly don't need to replace appliances that already work perfectly.

Conservation Minister says Blue Spring not a priority after councillor seeks funds to protect site

The minister suggested councils look options they might have at their "fingertips" to generate revenue, such as car parking charges.

Police officers 'raped and tortured victims in Lisbon and filmed their abuse to share with other cops in WhatsApp group'

Two Lisbon police officers have been accused of torturing and raping people, filming their alleged abuse and sharing the videos on WhatsApp (Pictured, file image of Lisbon police)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bold response when the late Queen stopped them from using their HRH titles

On January 19, 2020, Buckingham Palace released a statement which confirmed that the Sussexes would lose the use of their HRH titles - a far cry from the pair's 'half-in, half-out' proposal.

Watch: Young star Sam Ruthe pips Sam Tanner in record-breaking 800m race

The 16-year-old is now the seventh fastest 800m runner in New Zealand history.

Blind man shut out of gym after ACC cut support - until Stuff asked questions

Logan McMullen says he was unable to attend the gym after ACC abruptly cancelled funding for a support person he relied on to exercise safely.

Ed Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first of three stops in NZ

The show contained all of the hits in all of the ways, writes Varsha Anjali.

Wayne Rooney reveals surprise medical condition as Man United legend opens up on unknown 'struggle' which affects his punditry

Rooney was on the Match of the Day panel on Saturday night, being jokingly introduced by host Mark Chapman as 'John Rooney's brother'.

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.

Revealed: The UK streets with the slowest broadband - so, is YOUR road on the list?

New research conducted by Broadband Genie compiled over 145,000 speed tests from users across the UK to find Britain's slowest streets.

MICHAEL GOVE: I'll always be accused of treachery for what I did inside the Tory party. I know exactly what everyone's thinking about Robert Jenrick - here's exactly what's going to happen next

For David Cameron, there were two types of politician. Team Players. Or Tossers. Although he preferred a slightly saltier description for the latter type.

Mercury's Tararua wind farm was offline for hours after a turbine caught fire

A Mercury spokesperson said half of the wind farm was taken offline for hours while the affected turbine was removed from service.

Viewers scorch SNL after Stranger Things actor makes vulgar joke about women's bodies: 'Is it always this terrible?'

Finn Wolfhard was one of the star guests on Saturday's show. He spoke about growing up onscreen and going through puberty while being in the spotlight.

Emma Raducanu cruises through at Australian Open as Brits enjoy perfect day in Melbourne - with qualifier Arthur Fery, 23, stunning No 20 seed

Raducanu completed a perfect opening day of the Australian Open for the British contingent, her late-night victory over Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew making it three wins from three.

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.

The truth about thyroids: How women are told they're depressed or menopausal when it's actually an underactive thyroid. And others are prescribed drugs they don't even need

Experts say, it can take years for the condition to be diagnosed - with patients, who are usually women, still not being listened to when they go to the doctor,

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.

Five ways to make patient portals like ManageMyHealth more secure

Experts flag weak law, tech and oversight.

Antiques Roadshow guest 'astonished' to learn eye-watering value of soup bowls - as their 'amazing' history is revealed thanks to tiny detail

Presented by Fiona Bruce, the BBC show paid a visit to Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery in Ealing, West London.

Lisandro Martinez tells Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt 'come to my house and say it' after pair's 'shameful' mocking of Man United star: 'When you see them face-to-face, nobody says a word'

CHRIS WHEELER: Martinez has hit back at comments by Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, and dared the former Man United duo to repeat them to his face.

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.

Saveloys out, spinach in: Here's how our spending habits have changed

If you think about what you - or your parents - were spending your money on 30 years ago, it might be quite different to how you spend it now.

Ministry of Defence seeks advice for plan to have drones scour Pacific

The work is attached to its long-range drone project in the ministry's capability plan which has an indicative cost of between $100 million and $300m.

Asylum seekers 'are SEVEN times more likely to be arrested than everyone else on Britain's railways' as MP warns our open borders have made country 'dangerous'

Asylum seekers are up to seven times more likely to be arrested than the rest of the population, official figures suggest.

'Willies aren't silly', V&A tells children in book blasted as 'a tool for paedos'

Parents are furious, with one branding a book at Young V&A in Bethnal Green, East London, 'a useful tool for paedos to groom children'.

As Dan Walker is spotted 'arm in arm' with young golf pro, KATIE HIND reveals all on the 'happily married Christian' she's known since they were teenagers and his 'exciting' London life far from devoted wife Sarah

When Dan Walker arrived on the red carpet for the star-studded Cirque du Soleil premiere last week, fellow guests did a double-take.

Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panel

District Court Judge Ema Aitken denies some of the claims.

The stresses of being a football manager! Ex-Celtic boss spotted using snus on the touchline - as study reveals one in five players have turned to nicotine pouches

Dunfermline manager and former Celtic boss Neil Lennon appeared to take the edge off during a challenging Scottish Cup tie on Saturday afternoon by popping a snus on the touchline. 

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.

Here comes the advertising in AI chatbots

Rivals like OpenAI, Meta and Perplexity are also exploring chatbot advertising.

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

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.

Six60 'at the top of our game' as they announce ‘raw’ new album

Right Here Right Now is the Dunedin-rockers’ fifth studio album, and is described as having “roots-driven energy”.

Is this $50 pie the most expensive in NZ?

The small town bakery crafting crayfish and pastry pies that sell for $50 each.

Margot Robbie joins her real-life Heathcliff Tom Ackerley for shopping trip in bougie Notting Hill

Her new adaptation of Wuthering Heights promises plenty of fireworks. But when it comes to romance away from the screen, it appears Margot Robbie prefers to keep things low-key.

Mood of the Workforce: ‘Virtually no praises for Luxon’s performance’

Move over boardroom executives, it’s time to hear what the blue collar workers think of the government, its leaders, and opposition MPs.

Bluebridge sailings fully booked despite faulty ferry

It comes after a fault with the ramp on one of its Cook Strait ferries cancelled days of sailings during the busy holiday period.

Molly Russell's father speaks out against social media ban for under-16s, urging against 'hasty, non-evidence based decisions'

The father of a teenager who took her own life after being bombarded with harmful social media content has spoken out against banning under-16s from the platforms.

Jennifer Lawrence says she lost out on Tarantino movie role because she wasn’t ‘pretty enough’

Margot Robbie was cast to play Sharon Tate in the film, based on the real-life actress and model who was a victim of the Manson Murders in 1969.

Wild moment tennis' 'biggest BRAT' sends a very clear message to boozed-up fans after her win on notorious Australian Open 'party court' - as viewers erupt over her reaction: 'First-class stirrer'

Court six at Melbourne Park has developed a bad reputation with players since a two-storey bar was added in 2024.

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.

Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral

Sir Tim is being remembered as a man who always chose to see the best in every situation and the person in every person

‘Families were struggling’: Passenger describes long night after Air New Zealand diversion

A routine flight home turned into a marathon for Kasia Newrick.

Piers Morgan is hospitalised and faces three month recovery as he posts selfie from ward bed

The broadcaster shared the news with fans on Instagram, posting two pictures; one showing him lying in a hospital bed and another displaying an X-ray of his broken hip.

Terrifying moment enormous avalanche engulfs ski resort at Europe's tallest mountain before sweeping over tourists as they ran for their lives

Dramatic footage taken on Mount Elbrus, in southern Russia, shows a torrent of snow tearing down the mountainside on Thursday.

Ilhan Omar is under investigation for her skyrocketing wealth... as she berates reporters for questioning her about 'fraud'

House Republicans have launched an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar after financial disclosures showed her family's wealth soaring from near zero to as much as $30 million in just one year.

It wasn’t us: GPs push back after Manage My Health data breach blame lingers

GPs are “disappointed” it’s taken so long for Health NZ to acknowledge the breach did not include GP files.

The ‘quite nice’ Pacific Island worth visiting, even by bus

Rarotongans, it turns out, are masters of understatement.

‘Very draining’: Why the traditional London OE has turned sour for these Kiwi expats

UK-based recruiters say it is a difficult time to secure work in the city, even for experienced expats.

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.

H&M closes Tauranga Crossing store after seven years, two tenants to replace it

Inside why the Tauranga store closed, and the two well-known brands that will replace it.

Auckland FC starts OFC Pro League in style

The first Kiwi derby in the new Oceania professional league proved a one-sided affair.

Minneapolis Mayor says city is 'under siege' after being 'invaded' by ICE as Pentagon says 1,500 troops are on standby for deployment

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey did not mince his words in his latest message to the Trump administration.

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.

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car overnight in Northland's Bay of Islands

The person was struck by a car shortly after midnight in Haruru, near Paihia.

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, goes topless as she shows off her incredible figure in a racy bath snap while soaking up the sun on a private island in the Maldives

The actress, 60, looked incredible as she flaunted her assets in a series of figure-hugging holiday ensembles.

Matiti wine collective creates first Māori organic pet-nat riesling

She gathered passionate experts to break new ground… because wine not?!

Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool

X says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.

NZ’s Best Beach 2026: Top 50 finalists revealed – here’s how to vote for the winners

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Who will you pick?

T20 Black Clash: Team Cricket v Team Rugby

Nathan McCullum's Team Cricket took on Kieran Read's Team Rugby at Mt Maunganui Bay Oval.

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.

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).

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.

Russell Brand's wealth balloons by £4million in a year - despite the comedian facing rape and sexual assault charges

Accounts filed with Companies House show the ex-presenter - who has reinvented himself as a Christian convert in the USA - has millions more in the bank.

Watch: Former Black Cap Jesse Ryder the star of the show in Black Clash

Jesse Ryder can still hit the snot out of the ball.

‘Very precious’ sex worker memorial plaque stolen, seat vandalised

The seat had since been repainted, but it would take a few weeks for the plaque to be replaced.

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.

Putin's new 'super weapons' that could obliterate the West in seconds: How Kremlin can trigger Armageddon at the flick of a switch with 'Flying Chernobyl', tsunami torpedo and space nuke

Deep inside Russia 's military machine, the tyrant is quietly assembling an arsenal designed not to win a war in Europe, but to decimate whole nations at the push of a button.

How to invest your first $100,000. This woman did it by 25

The first $100,000 is often said to be the hardest. So how did Jane Joo do it?

T20 Black Clash recap: Team Cricket v Team Rugby

Recap of the T20 Black Clash as Team Cricket and Team Rugby do battle again.

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.

Wellington Phoenix move up A-League women's table after win

Goals from substitutes saw Wellington prevail over Canberra.

Wild party antics of Traitor Rachel: Ahead of Friday's final, we reveal bizarre toilet stunt, why shocked friends told her to 'behave herself', her Parkinson's-stricken mum's advice and more

She has divided the nation with her manipulative and ruthless behaviour as she audaciously continues her murderous ways in the hope of winning The Traitors' cash prize.

Tariffs escalate tensions between the US and longtime allies that say Denmark’s territory is not for sale

In Denmark, US lawmakers contradict the President on Greenland.

Gabby Logan cuts an emotional figure as Leeds pay heartfelt respects to legendary father Terry Yorath after 'tough week' and Richard Keys' crass tribute

Yorath played for Leeds between 1967 and 1976, winning the First Division in 1973-74 as well as reaching the finals of the European Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup, and the FA Cup.

Billionaire US tycoon who could make millions from Labour's digital ID cards project building luxury private 'compound' in the Oxfordshire countryside

Larry Ellison has been gradually buying up neighbouring land and properties to amass a huge estate where he plans to build a luxury private 'compound'.

Coalition pushes go on fresh tourism campaigns to promote regions

The government has announced five new tourism campaigns to lure more visitors from the United States, Canada and Australia.

Ashton Kutcher praises ex-wife Demi Moore’s Oscar-nominated performance in The Substance

The former couple were married from 2005 until their divorce in November 2013.

EB Games heaving with crowds as gamers snatch final deals

Huge lines formed outside EB Games stores after it was announced all NZ shops would close at the end of the month.

Ruth Langsford, 65, swears by this 'must-buy' face polish for young-looking skin - and it's 20% off for January

The TV star, 65, often shares her favourite products for younger-looking skin on social media, and there's one particular product you'll want add to your basket immediately.

Kiwi world track cycling medallist Marshall Erwood takes early lead in Tour of Southland

The 20-year-old world championship bronze medallist leads the field by four seconds from a group of six riders.

He kore tānetanga tō te whiwhi Botox i te tau 2025?

“I whakahuatia a Botox i roto i tētahi kōrerorero e pā ana ki te mahi inā noa nei, ā, i muri iho ka tīmata ahau ki te whakaaro - ka taea e au te whakaoti?“

I'm locking myself in a room for an entire YEAR, my wife will deliver food to the door and manage the household... it's the ONLY way I can lose weight and develop healthy habits

Most middle aged men would join a gym, but Skip Boyce, from Utah, has decided that the best solution for him is to lock himself in a room for an entire year.

Senior police officer 'threw away' original notes that contained 'intelligence' from meeting that led to Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Mick Wilkinson, a chief inspector at West Midlands Police (WMP), was the single representative for the force during a virtual meeting with Dutch officials on October 1, 2025.

Healthy summer lunchbox ideas for kids that can handle the heat

And three recipes to try this school year.

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.

Keir Starmer's Flight-mare: 11 of Labour's 12 New Towns will be under 'dangerous' flight paths

EXCLUSIVE: Families lured into Labour's flagship New Towns could find themselves living under a relentless barrage of aircraft noise - and face thousands wiped off the value of their homes

Breathwork, sleep and posture: A holistic guide to easing stress

Experts share quick, free tactics to calm your body and mind under pressure.

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.

Crossing Australia on the iconic train that stops in the middle of nowhere

Originally operated as public transport, the Indian Pacific has morphed into a ‘rail cruise’ in which all food and drink is included as well as accommodation and transport.

Julio Iglesias says accusations he raped two women who worked for him are 'absolutely false' and denies 'abusing or disrespecting any woman'

He said: 'I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me.'

Ali charged $40 for a haircut but a customer said he could only pay $30... his very bold response landed him in court

A young man learned the hard way that you don't mess with your barber's prices.

The rise of the autistic detective - neurodivergent minds at the heart of modern mysteries

Most detectives in popular culture - yes, even Sherlock Holmes - exhibited neurodivergent characteristics, long before the term existed, writes Soohyun Cho.

Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives earns World Cup silver in Switzerland

Campbell Melville Ives is the twin brother of freestyle skiing world champion Finley Melville Ives.

The hated Far East rivals on WW3 collision course: How China and Japan could become new global flash point as Beijing warns of 'crushing' defeat and Tokyo mulls nuke options in row over Taiwan and disputed isles

It is believed that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has ordered his forces to be ready to seize the island by 2027 and is now warning Tokyo would 'bear all consequences' if it dares to get in the way.

Fashionable farming family turns Mystery Creek lifestyle block into mini empire

The family’s Mystery Creek block now hosts two home businesses and three houses.

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.

Lily Rose Depp is crowned the highest earning Gen Z nepo baby - as the staggering sum young influencers can make online is revealed

New research has shown just how much the celebrities can make from sponsored posts based on the size of their following engagement - and the figures are huge!

Spiced brownies recipe

These are easy to make, travel well and aren’t too messy to eat.

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.

The secret behind Jonathan Ross' family's weight loss as they show off their slimmed-down figures

Jonathan, 65, has also been candid about his weight loss journey, crediting a new diet with his new look.

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.

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.

Kua mate te Pāti Māori? He rerenga kōrero tērā kāore au i whakaaro ka tuhituhi ahau

Kei te tae tere mai te mutunga o tētahi tau anō, nā reira kua tae ki te wā ki te maka atu i ētahi tohu tōrangapū i mua i te waipuketia o tātau katoa e ngā ope kaihoko Kirihimete i Ikea.

Rassie Erasmus posts cryptic message on Tony Brown’s All Blacks speculation

Has Rassie Erasmus poured cold water on reports linking Tony Brown to the All Blacks?

Couple wants to retire in Australia and still claim NZ Super. These rules make that harder than they think

Moving to Australia seems easy on the surface, but there’s some important small print you need to be aware of.

Skilled migrants on path to residency warned status may change

Migrants told their jobs were skilled may find that's no longer be the case.

Shirley Ballas says 'everything hurts' as she shares a health update after a scary fall where she hit her head

Shirley Ballas said she is 'very lucky' as she gave a health update on Instagram on Sunday after suffering a scary fall earlier this week. 

The healthy money habits that can knock ten years off your age... and help you sleep more easily, by TOBY WALNE

If you are reluctant to start an intense gym routine or commit to a restrictive diet that forces you to give up your favourite food, consider the anti-ageing tricks that revolve around your wallet.

Reese Witherspoon warns fans over Instagram and TikTok scam accounts

The 49-year-old says scammers are using her name to build fake relationships.

Gregg Wallace 'plots new life in his wife's native Italy' after hitting out at the BBC following his MasterChef sacking amid misconduct allegations

The former TV presenter, 61, is currently suing the BBC in a bid to access unredacted copies of his personal data - a move that could pave the way for a separate legal claim against the corporation.

Renée Zellweger: I was told I wasn’t voluptuous enough to be a star

Telegraph: The double Oscar-winner on battling with Hollywood’s beauty standards.

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.

Revealed: The perfect temperature to set the office thermostat to keep everyone happy

Scientists have now revealed the ideal temperature to keep everyone happy - and it might be a little warmer than some people expect.

Rocket Lab shares surge to all-time high after $1.4b US military contract and Secretary of Defence visit

Kiwi-American firm takes its seat at the top table.

Swiss inferno waitress 'complained she was made to work relentlessly by nightclub owners, was mentally and physically exhausted and on the verge of going public about her "exploitation" before the tragedy'

Cyane Panine, 24, died in the fire at Le Constellation bar after she was filmed holding two champagne bottles fitted with sparklers as she sat on a colleague's shoulders.

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.

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

This is the worst investment plan you can have in 2026

Investments shouldn’t be a short-term, panic-ridden rollercoaster, writes Katie Wesney.

Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after 'rollercoaster' week

The 20-year-old Czech admits to shedding a tear, as he received a powerful haka to mark his men's singles victory.

Push Push-ing on: How multiple sclerosis battle won’t stop guitarist during hit-making Kiwi band’s reunion tour

‘I’ve spent my life taking care of myself’: Push Push guitarist Andy Kane on MS and music.

Wayne Rooney's FA Cup giant killer brother and his childhood sweetheart wife... who looks just like Coleen

He masterminded the greatest giant-killing triumph in the long history of the FA Cup, finally overshadowing his big brother, Wayne Rooney.

Hundreds take to the streets in march against plans to house 540 migrants in former army barracks

Around 540 male asylum seekers are set to move into army barracks in Crowborough as part of a government plan to reduce the number of hotels it uses to house them.

White is the hottest interior colour right now. Here’s how to use it for maximum impact

White is one of the most versatile and stylish colours on the spectrum - used well it’ll add screeds of style to your home.

Moment exhausted cop tells crook 'bloody hell you can run' after dramatic police chase

Bodycam footage captures the moment an exhausted cop tells a crook 'bloody hell you can run' after chasing him on foot.

World-leading relationship expert pinpoints the exact amount of weekly sex couples need to stay connected - and how often they MUST introduce something new to the bedroom

It's the million pound question: exactly how often, on average, should a couple be having sex to ensure a long-lasting, meaningful relationship.

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.

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.

The damning scandal that exposed Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles's long-running affair - how 'Camillagate' sparked calls for Prince William to succeed his father as King

In January 1993, a six-minute, 1,574-word transcript of Charles speaking to Camilla four years prior was leaked to the press in a controversy that quickly became dubbed 'Camillagate'.

ISIS monster Baghdadi tried to rape me while his wife held me down: Yazidi sex slave describes seven-year abuse and torture ordeal at the hands of terror chiefs... before her astonishing escape

Sipan Khalil (Ajo), now 26, was a teenager when ISIS swept through the Yazidi village of Kocho, Iraqin 2014 during what the UN later recognised as a genocide.

Watch: Close encounter with orcas in Wellington harbour

The orcas are reportedly named Funky Monkey and Pickle.

Couple who bought 'very rundown' 1950s home for £250k reveal why it is better than a newbuild... including a hidden bonus under the carpet

Laura Hodson, 23, and her partner Aaron Davies, 25, bought their three-bedroom home in Wrexham for £250,000 - a bargain compared to the surrounding properties.

Kids quiz: Which constellation appears on the New Zealand flag?

Stuff kids quiz: January 18

First offshore oil and gas exploration permit since ban under official consideration

Australian firm EnZed Energy's application to explore a large block off the coast of south Taranaki will go to officials with no competing bids.

Inside Northland floods: Through the eyes of Ōakura residents

"Devastation" and "tragedy" are how one resident has described scenes at the beachside settlement after damaging floods.

'Our pubs are a Labour cash cow': The landlords facing financial ruin from Rachel Reeves' brutal tax raids as huge hikes in business rates put their once thriving locals on the brink of closure

Rachel Reeves' tax hikes - including a major business rates setback for the UK hospitality sector - have left owners suffering 'sleepless nights' as they decide between closure or financial ruin.

Eamonn Holmes, 66, 'purchases new pad for him to enjoy cosy weekends away with girlfriend Katie Alexander', 44, amid divorce from Ruth Langsford

Eamonn Holmes' relationship with his girlfriend Katie Alexander is heating up as he plans to purchase a plush new pad for them in Holywood, Northern Ireland.

Should you take Elon Musk's advice not to save for retirement?

Elon Musk says you might not need to worry about saving for retirement soon - but New Zealanders are being told to be very wary.

Quiz: The Really Hard Word ... a gadget; dingus; thingamajig

One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?

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.

Canada has been seeking a thaw with China as part of an effort to diversify trade

It follows Trump's threats to use 'economic force' to make Canada the 51st state.

Multitasking suddenly became too much for Vivian. Then she found out why

When Vivian Dunstan hit menopause about four years ago, life suddenly got much harder.

Stay-at-home sons are here – and they’re not going anywhere

In Vallejo, California, one in three people aged 25-34 live with their parents.

$2500 a day: Dunedin hospital Crown manager’s fee more than doubles from previous roles

Evan Davies has been appointed Crown manager for the New Dunedin Hospital build.

This little boy became one of the most influential people in the world - can you guess who he is?

The black and white image, featured in a recent documentary, captures him long before the world knew his name - just a baby with plump cheeks and a gaze full of curiosity.

Fury as family of woman mown down by cowboy builder on golf course as he fled police won't get compensation as her death 'wasn't violent enough'

Suzanne Cherry was struck by John McDonald as she was playing golf with her husband Clint Harrison in April last year.

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.

From orgasm trouble to bowel movements, BO and men and women's issues - DR KARAN RAJAN solves all the embarrassing medical problems you DAREN'T ask your GP about

Straight-talking social-media star DR KARAN RAJAN is on a mission to open up the conversation about bodily functions, says Sophie Hines

Starmer joins European allies warning of 'dangerous downward spiral' in Nato after Trump's 'gangster' threat of trade war unless he gets Greenland

A joint statement from Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK said they stood 'firmly behind' the 'principles of sovereignty'.

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.

A date with Country Calendar: A day on the farm and behind the scenes of New Zealand’s longest-running and most popular TV show

‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’

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.

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.

NZ Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff pursuit

The Auckland-based team went back-to-back, with an 18-point victory over Cairns Taipans.

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.

61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?

There are warnings the number of businesses closing could get worse before it gets better.

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.

Pharmac seeking clinical advice on funding Wegovy weight loss medication

Pharmac received two applications to fund Wegovy or semaglutide - a GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight loss.

Strike by strike, how Hamas carried out October 7 atrocities in Israel

The merciless violence claimed 1,200 lives and saw thousands more injured, raped and brutalised. Hundreds were taken back to Gaza as hostages. Two years on, the dust has not settled.

Richard Keys claims Pep Guardiola could leave Man City THIS WEEK as controversial former Sky Sports presenter airs wild theory - and reveals which former Premier League manager will take over

City are winless in four league games, having accrued a meagre three points in that time, and they are seven points behind league leaders Arsenal.

In the news quiz: In which country did a construction crane crash into a passenger train moving below it?

How well did you follow the news in the week of January 18, 2026?

Australia cricket great given ‘50-50 chance of surviving’ health scare

Damien Martyn is walking, talking and posting on social media, about three weeks since he was in an induced coma with meningitis and fighting for his life.

The F1 ‘loophole’ Red Bull and Mercedes are accused of exploiting

Formula One is preparing for the biggest technical shake-up in the sport in a generation, with all-new power units and chassis for 2026. But as is often the way, a furious row has broken out ahead of the new campaign.

Ronnie Wood is worth $232m. His troubled son lives off $2300 a month

Jesse Wood told magistrates he survives on about $2300 a month from savings.

Nurse attacked by trans paedophile who she called 'Mr' risks being sacked for speaking out about her ordeal

Jennifer Melle, 40, was disciplined by St Helier Hospital in Carshalton, Surrey, after refusing to use the pronouns of the individual, who was convicted of child sex offences.

Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post

Outspoken Rassie Erasmus took to social media to deny Tony Brown's links to the now-vacant All Blacks coaching role.

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.

Reported sexual assaults by prison officers on the rise

Last year a Corrections officer was charged with sexually abusing six inmates at a women’s prison.

Jess's Rule to be advertised in all GP practices from tomorrow: Doctors are told to get a second opinion if they can't diagnose patient after three visits

The rule is named after 27-year-old Jessica Brady, who underwent surgery 20 times before she passed away in 2020.

Health NZ confirms another major tech outage

A union says crumbling systems put staff and patients at risk, however, Health NZ disagrees.

Taupō holiday park's popularity leads to complaints from visitors

Lake Taupo Holiday Resort is being overwhelmed by its own popularity, according to one camping enthusiast.

Travel influencer reveals their most overlooked European destination - with flights from just £43

A stunning European country with flights from just £43 has been named one of the continent's most overlooked travel destinations by a popular YouTube influencer.

Opera in the Park’s Ipu Laga’aia on his life-changing trip to Italy

"I don’t think I can eat pizza here any more."

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.

How to get your phone ready if US border force ask to go through it

From backing-up devices, to staying calm during inspections and setting a strong passcode, travel experts have shared their top tips for smartphone users, particularly football fans heading to the US.

One person left with moderate injuries, after unprovoked attack on Onehunga bus

Police say the victim was travelling alone on a bus in Onehunga last Thursday, when they were confronted by a group of people.

The state of the world is so terrible the only solution is to start drinking, says EU's chief diplomat

Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made the remark during a private meeting with leaders of the European Parliament on Wednesday, according to Politico.

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.

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.

How this woman bought her first home aged 50 – in one of NZ’s most expensive cities

First-timers are active in the property market at record levels.

Adventurer aiming to carry kilos of rubbish across Cook Strait – without a boat

Frenchman is walking (and swimming) the length of New Zealand to show how pollution weighs on the environment.

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.

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.

What it’s like hiking Tongariro Alpine Crossing after devastating fires

If you’ve ever wondered what walking on Mars is like, this is as close as it gets.

What's REALLY happening to people who suddenly travel 'back in time': The time slip phenomenon has been experienced by floods of Mail readers - and as a paranormal expert, this is my explanation

When I was a Masters student in ­Liverpool in 1996, I deliberately walked the long way into the city centre from university every day. It wasn't superstition or ­paranoia.

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.

Traffic jams as carpark closure clashes with EB Games closing down sale

The closed areas at Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt prompted questions and speculation online.

'Irresistibly scandalous' murder mystery series that's 'more fun than it has any right to be' is now free to stream - and fans are hailing it as 'one of the best TV shows in a very long time'

The drama - described as 'more fun than it has any right to be' - follows four people working together to cover up a dark secret.

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.

Pact with Mercosur is aimed at showing EU can help maintain open markets despite US protectionism

Although more than 25 years in the making, deal comes at a pivotal moment.

This could be NZ’s most expensive pie - would you splash out and try it?

The pastry morsel at PJ’s Pies in Canterbury sells for $50 a pop.

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.

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.

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.

White bread price up 60 percent - here's how much more expensive food got last year

Other basics didn't fare much better.

Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic men's singles crown

The tournament third seed completed his victory over Argentine Sebastian Baez in straight sets.

The coffee postcode lottery! How the cost of a flat white varies dramatically across the UK - and the high street giant that NEVER adjusts price by location

Coffee chains make identical drinks, using the same machines, wherever you are in the UK - but you'll pay more or less depending on where you are when you're buying it.

Businessman is told to demolish his ENTIRE £1.2m home - after building a basement without permission

Michael Deller, 41, built the lavish four-bedroom modernist villa after being granted planning permission for a two-storey house.

The populist football pundit on the verge of leading Portugal: Nation goes to the polls with an anti-immigrant ex-trainee priest the frontrunner to become its next president

With no candidate expected to secure more than 50 per cent of the vote, the contest is almost certain to head for a second-round run-off on February 8 - for the first time since 1986.

OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT

Adverts will first appear in the United States for free and lower-tier users.

Winston Peters off to Kiribati year after being snubbed

The Foreign Affairs Minister had said the government was rethinking development support after the country's president cancelled a visit here.

Fashion experts reveal the WORST trends to wear on a first date, from tube tops to sloppy sweats

Picking out the perfect first date outfit can be stressful...and while it can be tempting to embrace the latest trends, they can also be uncomfortable and sometimes off-putting. 

ANCAP push for buttons over touchscreens in cars over safety concerns

The body that oversees safety of vehicles in New Zealand said it will reward higher ratings to cars with physical buttons.

Person dies day after serious crash in Whakatāne

Two people were injured in the crash on Saturday afternoon, with police confirming one had since died.

Doctor Askar delivers $500k win for Joe Doyle as parents watch at Trentham

Irish jockey continues exceptional record in black-type races

Northland faces prolonged road closures after severe weekend flooding

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell asked that important details about vulnerable people in the community be passed to emergency responders.

Mazda’s gorgeous rotary-electric sports car may be shelved as EV demand drops

Mazda unveiled its Iconic SP concept at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2023.

Eight skiers killed as three avalanches strike in the space of just four hours in Austria

A female skier was fatally buried by an avalanche in the Bad Hofgastein area in western Austria, at an altitude of about 7,200ft, around 12:30pm Saturday.

The secrecy shrouded case of a prominent public figure accused of ‘vile’ sexual assault

A prominent public figure was accused of sexual assault. The courts refused to release a transcript central to the allegation to the police, who then closed the case.

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.

Australian cricket great Damien Martyn says he was given 50/50 chance of living after meningitis scare

Damien Martyn has spoken for the first time since waking from an induced coma.

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.

He lost thousands on the stock market. Here’s the expensive lesson he learnt about taking investment tips

Understanding the risk of your investments is integral to actually making smart long-term decisions.

We've tested 97 fitness trackers - these are the best three, from £39.99

A fortnightly look at the best products to buy - as tested by the experts at Which?

Forestry group urges Government to remove legal accountability for slash

Forestry industry leader forecasts “social and economical meltdown” in Gisborne unless things change.

Artificial intelligence ‘Bush Legend’ Aboriginal influencer revealed as New Zealand creation

The AI 'Bush Legend' account has more than 211,000 followers online.

Teen's epic solo 3000km cycling trip from Cape Reinga to Bluff

From punishing climbs near Karapiro to a final 240km push in a single day, Mahe Braaksma's month-long journey tested his limits.

Help! My wife’s best friend is rude to me. I don’t want her in our house. Is that fair?

We want to help solve the problems in your life.

Worrying moment a SECOND ball kid collapses at the Australian Open as concerned fans hit out at organisers for putting youngsters in 'danger' amid sweltering conditions

Zeynep Sonmez rushed to the aid of an ailing ball kid in an interruption to play during her first-round upset win over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday at the Australian Open.

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.

How 'fun time' Frankie Dettori squandered his £20million fortune on the good life - leaving bankrupt jockey unable to pay £750k tax bill

The charismatic jockey made Royal Ascothis playground, rode seven winners in a single afternoon and turned his success into a global brand worth millions.

Ko wai ka eke ki te whakamātautau pāti raumati i roto i te ao tōrangapū o Aotearoa?

Nā reira i whakaaro ahau ka pātai atu ahau ki a au anō ko wai e tino hiahia ana ahau ki te inu tahi i te pia i tēnei raumati, me te rorerore noki.

Watch: Lou Vincent takes what might be the best catch all summer

The former Black Cap wound back the clock with a stunning, one-handed catch full stretch at cover in the Black Clash.

EB Games ‘regrettably’ set to close all NZ stores at end of month

The company has announced it will close its operations on January 31.

Phoenix upset 10-man Sydney in Tuiloma’s debut

New signing Bill Tuiloma came off the bench to help Wellington Phoenix close out a shock 2-0 win over second-place Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on Sunday night.

Trending baby names for 2026 revealed: Posh 'granola' monikers, farm-inspired nicknames and vintage classics are set to soar in popularity this year

According to a new report from mother and baby boutique JoJo Maman Bébé, also trending are 'granola names' which are 'nature inspired, with rustic and earthy feels'.

It’s officially breakup season – here’s how to avoid it

If you want to avoid breakup season and make sure your relationship makes it to daylight savings (and beyond).

Chelsea face paying over £50m for key target, Man United midfielder heading out on loan - and James McClean leaves Wrexham: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH

The transfer window is open and here are today's latest developments from Daily Mail Sport's Simon Jones, including the latest in Chelsea's pursuit of Jeremy Jacquet.

Black Caps v India live updates: Third ODI, Indore

Live updates of the third ODI between the Black Caps and India.

The Traitors star Harriet Tyce says 'it was awful' watching herself get angry on screen and admits her inability to keep her cool was why she quit her criminal barrister career

The Traitors 2026's break out star Harriet Tyce has admitted she hated watching herself lose her temper in her final explosive episoe on the BBC show.

Firefighters rescue person from Auckland house after suspicious fire

Emergency services were called to the fire in Auckland’s Wesley at around 4am.

Cyclist flown to hospital in critical condition after coming off bike in Tauranga

Police said the person was found following a crash on Kennedy Rd in Pyes Pa.

Candy Spelling, 80, thanks photographer for making her ‘feel so beautiful’

Spelling has appeared on the cover of Westlake Malibu Lifestyle Magazine, sparking an online buzz over her youthful appearance.

Tony Blair denies any role in setting $1 BILLION price tag for joining Trump's new 'UN replacement' board of peace... so will the UK pay up?

Tony Blair has been appointed to the 'founding executive board' of the US president's fledgling board of peace.

'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.

Infectious disease expert reveals viruses to worry about as 'super flu' overwhelms US... including one that could put the world 'on cusp of a pandemic'

As an infectious diseases physician and researcher, I'll be keeping an eye on a few viruses in 2026 that could be poised to cause infections in unexpected places or in unexpected numbers.

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.

Students were raped after being forced to live in complex alongside 125 refugees to 'aid integration': Terrified Dutch youngsters 'were subjected to years of sex assaults and violence'

Terrified Dutch students made to live side-by-side with 125 refugees to aid their 'integration' were subjected to years of sexual assault and violence, an investigation has reported.

Red panda Sundar dies after decade at Wellington Zoo

The bear was euthanised at the age of 12, after his health declined.

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.

Hearing problems are making my life a misery: blowing my nose helps but only for a while. What can I do? DR ELLIE has an amazing simple answer everyone should read

I've suffered with hearing problems in one ear for years. What could be the problem? Dr Ellie Cannon responds...

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.

Carol Vorderman, 65, says she has no desire to settle down after admitting she has five 'special friends' who she has relationships with

The former Countdown presenter, 65, has been single since she split from journalist Des Kelly in 2007, after being married twice.

New Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates

Human rights groups estimate the death toll has reached over 2500 since protests against the regime began last month, and the US has threatened strikes.

Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring

A councillor said tourists were clogging composting toilets with rubbish, throwing coins in the spring and parking dangerously on the roadside.

Devastated Princess Eugenie has 'cut off all contact' with disgraced father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over Epstein scandal

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles in October over his links to the paedophile financier, is said to be 'devastated' at the estrangement from his younger daughter.

Watch: Kiwi road cycling star powers to opening stage win at World Tour event

The FDJ United-Suez rider delivered a dominant performance, unleashing a powerful sprint over the final 300m to claim the victory.

My son ended his life in the most heartbreaking of ways - and whilst we battled with grief a hidden nightmare began

Every mother remembers the first time they hold their newborn baby in their arms for the first time - gratifyingly few are alive for their funerals and the subsequent emotional nightmare of the admin.

I'm 65 and working, what happens to tax on my pension? Ask Susan

There is no income test or asset test on the pension, so anyone can claim it, no matter what they're earning.

New Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates

Human rights groups estimate the death toll has reached over 2500 since protests against the regime began last month, and the US has threatened strikes.

Education Ministry error almost cut 2027 school year short

An Ministry document said schools were supposed to be open for at least 380 "half-days" each year but it forgot to allow for the Matariki holiday in its 2027 term calculations.

Tractor rides and summer freedom: The holiday park that raised generations of Kiwis

For a century, Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park has been a fixture of Kiwi summers where families return year after year and simple pleasures endure.

Manufacturing activity hits four-year high

Manufacturing activity leapt higher in December to its best reading in four-years, reinforcing expectations of a continued economic recovery.

Have you quietly quit your marriage?

It's a new term for an old strategy – emotionally distancing yourself years before you formally separate.

Watch: Northern Brave batter brings up century with final-ball six

Katene Clarke reached triple figures with the very last ball of the innings.

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.

Inside Chris Hipkins and Toni Grace’s engagement and family life

The former PM and his new bride-to-be share their romantic engagement and wedding plans.

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.

My ‘perfect’ marriage fell apart. These were the warning signs I missed

Eve Simmons found recurring red flags, from money imbalances to silent resentment.

Small businesses offered $15,000 for AI under $765,000 Government pilot

The modestly funded six-month scheme will be by invitation only.

Lauren Harries launches blistering string of attacks on David Dickinson for 'stitching up' contestants on his ITV show with 'disgusting prices' - but who's in the wrong?

Antiques dealer and presenter David, 84, has fronted Dickinson's Real Deal on ITV since the programme made its debut back in 2006.

Apple chooses Google’s Gemini AI to power Siri

Apple says its own Apple Intelligence will still handle on-device AI privately.

Watch: Kiwi cyclist goes back-to-back at Tour Down Under

Ally Wollaston claimed her second stage win in as many days.

Education ministry failure meant murdered children's disappearance went unnoticed for years

Yuna and Minu Jo were found in suitcases after being murdered by their mother.

Passenger jet is escorted by warplanes and makes emergency landing in Barcelona after woman 'spots fellow traveller making bomb threat on his phone' 

A passenger plane has been escorted by warplanes to make an emergency landing in Barcelona, after a woman spotted a fellow passenger making bomb threats on his phone.  

Tramper missing for more than two weeks found days after official search called off

Graham Garnett, 66, went missing on December 30.

The horrific torture awaiting captured Iranian protesters: Inside regime's 'slaughterhouse' jails where inmates face gang-rape, electric shocks to the genitals and having nails pulled out

This week, at least 3,000 protesters are languishing in prisons that activists have described as 'slaughterhouses', having been rounded up in a brutal crackdown.

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.

My Secret Auckland: Actor Rose Herda shares her favourite spots in the city

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

Christchurch’s Mars Bioimaging raises $15m to take its portable colour X-ray machine to market

Company expects to receive US regulatory approval for its product in coming months.

Ukrainian robot soldier holds off Russian forces by itself in six-week battle

Russian troops were pinned down by relentless gunfire, believing they were facing multiple Ukrainian fighters.

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.

Trump ‘wants nations to pay $1b to join his Gaza peace board’

The US president’s plan for the strip angers Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu while report suggests White House may be seeking to usurp the UN.

Jane Fonda, 88, is pushed in wheelchair at airport after Reiner murders left her 'reeling'

The 88-year-old Hollywood legend, whose careers as an actress and activist are still in full swing, cut a glamorous figure for her latest flight.

Furious homeowner vows to fight council after being fined for parking outside his house

David Miller, 49, was furious after finding a parking ticket on his Jaguar F-Type, which he had left on the six metre long tarmac outside the gate of his home in Chester, Cheshire.

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.

Athletics: Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m

The teen sensation has added to his run of impressive performances.

Soundsplash Festival shuts down rumours of alleged needle spiking at Raglan event

Festival medics say they have seen no puncture wounds or injection injuries.

The Masked Singer viewers and judges stunned as Gargoyle is revealed as legendary 90s pop star

The ITV singing show continued on Saturday night, featuring an unseasonably spooky theme.

Watch: Jordie Barrett hammers two massive sixes off fired-up Neil Wagner in Black Clash

The All Blacks back again provided a star turn in the annual Black Clash T20 cricket fixture, with both bat and ball.

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.'

Michael Jackson's chimp Bubbles used to party with rock stars all night but new photos show him enjoying quiet retirement in Florida where he's in bed by 6pm

Michael Jackson got Bubbles in 1983 when the chimp was just eight months old. He slept in a crib inside the singer's room and was often seen wearing human clothes.

Shaken Black Foils skipper Peter Burling raises concerns about SailGP fleet safety

The Kiwi driver insists he did all he could to avoid a catastrophic collision on the opening day at Perth.

Cyber-security expert launches petition to Parliament calling for harsher penalties for privacy breaches

It comes in the wake of the major Manage My Health data breach.

Tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park found alive

Graham Garnett failed to return home from a hike on 30 December.

He won a Trade Me auction and paid the trusted seller $1300. 'Then everything snowballed'

Trade Me members who were scammed say the auction website gave them the strong impression that they were trading with reliable people.

Five habits to keep you looking and feeling younger

You want to look younger? Have a youthful spring in your step?

Homeware brand loved by Queen Elizabeth now available with an exclusive 10% discount - including late monarch's exact £60 photo frame

Addison Ross, a must-have gifting destination known for its luxury photo frames and eye-catching home accessories, has been a royal favourite since 2021.

Small Business: Water wastage woes solved with Shower Canary

Matthew Black talks to Tom Raynel about his small tech start-up Shower Canary.

Tech firms' initiative offers chance for lower fees for sole traders

Funds would be transferred for a flat fee of 35 cents per transaction.

Football's ultimate recluses: England star who 'didn't like football,' Leeds hero who sells coffee in Zagreb... and Liverpool's Champions League legend who missed Istanbul reunion because nobody could find him!

In the modern age it is hard for elite footballers to go off-grid. Even when they retire. But some ex-players are perfectly happy to shun the limelight - even at the cost of their relationships.

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.

Mitchell, Phillips star as Black Caps seal famous ODI series win in India

Back-to-back wins secured a first ODI series win for New Zealand on Indian soil.

Woman who has lived to 101 reveals her secrets to a long life

A Woman who has lived to 101 has revealed her surprisingly laid-back secrets behind her long life.  

Two seriously injured in Whakatāne single-vehicle crash

Two people have been seriously injured in a crash in Whakatāne, after a single vehicle drove off the road.

Flag artwork ‘pissed me off’: Why this man took issue with a controversial exhibit

Bryce Gambirazzi has appeared in court charged with theft of the piece, valued at $15,000.

Councillor who called Rotherham grooming gang victims 'white trash' could keep seat for extra year after Labour election delay

Labour councillor Dennis Jones stepped down from his role at Peterborough City Council and was suspended from the party after his messages to a fellow councillor were made public.

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.

Live: Flooding in Northland isolates communities, prompts warnings

Some parts of Northland were isolated after heavy rain, with floodwater running deep around houses and emergency services under pressure to respond to calls.

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.

What science says about how weight-loss drugs affect cancer risk

Evidence is mounting that GLP-1 drugs may play a role in reducing cancer risk.