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Beloved Wellington teacher dies after being hit by car in US

Gail Ives and her husband were in the states as part of a six month "trip of a lifetime".

Porsche Flachbau RS revives the 'slantnose' design for a one-off

The distinctive look of the 935 race car has been revived again, this time for a Porsche 911-based one-off.

Two thirds of New Zealanders with an intellectual disability can't find work, report finds

A report has found two thirds of New Zealanders with an intellectual disability can't find work, despite many wanting a job and having the skills to back it up.

Hipkins ruled out new levy, but forgot his MP had a bill proposing it

Labour has confirmed a member’s bill proposing a tax on streaming services was pulled from the ballot this week due to an “administrative oversight”.

Another business case for Auckland harbour crossing confirmed despite recent NZTA study

Chris Bishop announced a detailed business case for a new Waitematā Harbour crossing, despite NZTA completing an investment case three months ago.

Norway's King Harald is rushed to hospital 'with shortness of breath': Monarch, 89, 'put on sick leave', palace says

Europe's oldest-serving monarch, 89, is suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a disease causing the rapid destruction of red blood cells.

Joe Root's second coming as England captain unpacked: The mistakes he needs to learn from, how he'll throw away the 'comfort blanket' and why his lack of 'main character energy' will help the dressing room

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Whatever concerns England fans may have about the decision to reappoint Joe Root to the captaincy of the Test team, no one can accuse him of lacking self-awareness.

How Bulls exposed All Blacks' soft underbelly before Springboks showdown

While Tana Umaga would have been unimpressed by the All Blacks leaking two tries off set pieces against the Bulls, Springboks attack coach Tony Brown may have jumped to his feet and punched the air with delight.

Spark appoints Vince Hawksworth as chair to replace Justine Smyth

The appointment comes as Spark restructures and faces pressure to lift earnings.

Hayden Panettiere made chilling comment about death just three months before her tragic passing at age 36

The actress made the remark at a promotional event for her memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning on May 26.

'Utterly wicked' woman who tried to murder toddler by giving her adult antidepressants and medication is jailed for six years

Laura Docherty dosed the little girl with antidepressant and pain killing drugs resulting in her needing to be resuscitated and placed on a ventilator during the prolonged abuse.

Heavy traffic, delays on SH16 after vehicle hits median barrier

People are asked to avoid the area.

'Fox head' that was bought for £50 at a market sells for £60,000... because it's actually an extinct tiger

The find, originally believed to be a Victorian fox head, has been labelled a 'one of a kind discovery' following revelations it is the world's only surviving head of the extinct Tasmanian Tiger.

‘Sounds like an earthquake’: Residents continue legal fight over flight path change

Plane Sense lost a High Court judicial review of a decision that saw more planes fly over Khandallah, but is hopeful the Court of Appeal will see it differently.

Australia was warned a few too many bloody Kiwis would cross the ditch. And we did

The Albanese government overlooked internal warnings there would be an influx of New Zealanders under plans to give them easier access to welfare and citizenship, which has turned into one of Labor’s thorniest challenges in driving down the migration rate.

All Blacks v Springboks: Referee Matthew Carley could shape first test

The All Blacks face a brutal test of their fast-paced game against the Boks.

AM quiz: The Dally M Award is for the best and fairest player in which competition?

Stuff morning quiz: August 18

Former council manager charged over alleged $12m contract scheme

The SFO alleges the manager used positions at two councils to secure millions of dollars in work for an engineering firm they were involved in running.

Synlait Milk says not involved in talks with A2 Milk, Fonterra about potential takeover

Both Fonterra and a2 Milk have refused to comment on 'market speculation'.

Night on the street reveals a surprising reason why many people become homeless

Heriata Rukupo and Courtney Bowden are part of Auckland City Mission’s outreach team. Each morning, or in the evening, they head out to check on people sleeping rough.

Kim Kardashian's hairstylist Chris Appleton shows off his very muscular physique as he works out in London park ahead of his Strictly debut

Chris Appleton showcased his very muscular frame on Sunday as he worked out in a London park ahead of making his Strictly Come Dancing debut next month.

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.

Reason: How the All Blacks can beat the Springboks

OPINION: The All Blacks are running free again, but beating the Springboks in South Africa is a brutal task.

Teenager who was murdered by her abusive partner, 40, months after her 18th birthday 'was failed by the state'

Natasha Hill passed away after Scott Clifford, 40, left her with black eyes and a fractured skull in a brutal attack at his home in Thamesmead, south-east London, on April 15, 2018.

Girls Next Door star and Playboy Playmate Karissa Shannon now unrecognizable after quitting Hollywood to start a 'normal life'... see her now

Former Playboy model and Girls Next Door star Karissa Shannon has resurfaced after quitting Hollywood for a quiet life in her home state of Michigan.

Springboks roll out former top referee to counter All Blacks’ claims

Rassie Erasmus fronted with former top South African referee Jaco Peyper to make an emphatic case that they will not be looking to slow ball down against the All Blacks.

Te take i whakaatu ai tetahi poti ngaro i te pai mutunga o te tangata

Tekau mā rua tau a Steps te pōti rāuru e whakamārie ana i ngā waewae tapu ki te Hōhipera o Tauranga. Nā tōna hēkinga poto i whakamahara mai i te mana o te hapori.

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.

Quiz: The Hard Word ... to quickly increase in number/amount

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

Trump gushes about Kim Jong Un as he orders scaled-back US military exercises with South Korea... after country's two-word snub over Iran war

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back its planned joint military exercises with South Korea.

Andy Burnham faces revolt over North Sea oil and gas as Kemi tells PM 'time to get Britain drilling'

The Prime Minister is due to decide whether to approve extraction from two major fields in Scotland.

Report calls for action over creaking aged care model

The choice is between hard changes made now or more painful changes forced later, the Ministerial Advisory Group on Aged Care says.

Influencers warned to stop taking selfies with sharks after series of attacks

Cases of sharks biting humans are admittedly rare, but in the last year, at least three influencers have been attacked.

Was it really a ‘train wreck’? Have your say on Opportunity and its policies

Was Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong’s Q+A interview really a “train wreck”, or has the criticism gone too far?

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

Brit, 49, faces attempted murder charge in France after 'raping then repeatedly stabbing 60-year-old woman in the neck' in Nice

A British national was facing a charge of 'attempted murder' in France today after allegedly raping and then stabbing a woman repeatedly in the neck during a frenzied attack

The £1.50 supplement that can help you lose just as much weight as Wegovy and Mounjaro... without the side-effects: Experts hail 'exciting' pill and reveal just how much you can shed in weeks

Scientists have identified a supplement costing £1.50-a-day that may shed more weight than jabs like Wegovy and Ozempic after two months. It also appears to boost the body's supply of GLP-1.

Narcan 'was found in apartment where Hayden Panettiere died of suspected overdose', as neighbor describes hellish scene that unfolded

Actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, was found dead at the Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday afternoon. A building resident has described the 'commotion' that followed.

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.

Heavy periods are not something you just have to live with

There is a conversation I have regularly in my clinic that breaks my heart a little every time.

The 28 British beaches where you can ACTUALLY escape the crowds - from secret coves to remote shores 'at the end of the world'

Think Britain's beaches are packed in summer? These lesser-known spots offer a rather different experience - if you know where to look, that is.

Two British women, 18, 'are raped by tourism worker' on Greek holiday island

Police are investigation allegations that a tourism worker raped two British women on the Greek holiday island of Zakynthos. 

Friends That Invest’s Simran Kaur on leaving NZ to move to New York

The self-made millionaire is comfortable. Now she can't be.

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.

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.

Devastating truth about Hayden Panettiere's rift with her soap star mother that was 'worse than anyone knows'

When Hayden Panettiere published her memoir two months ago, her mother's response was scathing.

Georgina Rodríguez wore '£56m worth of jewels' to her intimate living room wedding to Cristiano Ronaldo after deciding against 'blowout celebration' and traditional gown

Georgina Rodríguez wore jewellery estimated to be worth £56million to her intimate wedding to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Hayden Panettiere's heartache as she said she 'never stopped choosing her daughter' after giving ex full custody of Kaya, 11, amid postpartum depression battle in interview conducted months before star's death

Late star Hayden Panettiere insisted she 'never stopped choosing' her daughter after granting her ex Wladimir Klitschko full custody, when she was three. 

First Ferrari Luce sells for $67.9m at auction

The first production Ferrari Luce has sold for US$40 million (NZ$67.9m) at auction, with the entire sum going to The Ferrari Foundation charity.

Inside Hayden Panettiere's many heartbreaks: From doomed union with much-older Milo Ventimiglia to custody drama with Wladimir Klitschko

Hayden Panettiere's death at just 36, after a life fraught by addiction and heartbreak, has shocked the world.

Advice: My son’s racist views are destroying our family

New York Times: When one child's views split a family in two, how do you handle things?

Robot accountant start-up Sterling raises millions from early Trade Me, Xero backers to expand into UK, US

The founders say they drew inspiration from their wives' accounting experience.

Drought-hit Britain braces for floods after weeks of extreme heat as Wessex Water announces first hosepipe ban since summer of 1976

Some areas will see their 'first meaningful rain for a long time', the Met Office said after weeks of dry weather plunged swathes of the country into drought.

Has the spot where King Alfred's men beat the Viking hordes finally been discovered... in Devon?

A long-lost battlefield where Anglo-Saxon forces delivered a devastating defeat to a Viking army could finally have been found.

Port of Tauranga nears finish-line in Stella Passage consent battle

The draft decision follows a consenting process that has taken seven years to complete.

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.

Maya Jama's secret heartbreak: for first time, friends tell MOLLY CLAYTON how 'devastated' Love Island host was forced to 'smile for the cameras' during bitter Ruben Dias split: 'You couldn't make it up'

In June, Love Island host Maya Jama sashayed into the Majorcan villa for the opening episode of the hit ITV show to the squeals and cheers of its assembled contestants.

Coup collateral: New defence minister cancels lucrative meeting with Japan, Australia

A defence industry source says the cancellation could cost New Zealand tens or hundreds of millions in potential offshore defence contracts.

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.

‘My mother wants to cut my brother out of the will.’ What happens when estate disputes get toxic

A battle over an estate is more common than many of us realise.

Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley calls out weathergirl Laura Tobin for being late

Richard Madeley called out weathergirl Laura Tobin for being late after she 'vanished' during Good Morning Britain on Monday.

What options do I have if I think I haven't had a fair deal?

What happens when you have a consumer issue or a dispute over money you can't resolve? You can take it to the Disputes Tribunal.

Russia taunts Nato as warship armed with hypersonic missiles is sent past German tourist island

The Admiral Kasatonov - a frigate fitted with nuclear-capable Zircon hypersonic missiles - was spotted close to Fehmarn, a small tourist island in the Baltic Sea off the northeast coast of Germany.

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.

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.

State of Origin: Eden Park to host game two on June 16

Eden Park will host its first-ever State of Origin match in June next year.

Lee Andrews 'remains in Dubai prison and is hated by fellow inmates over his constant lies' - as Katie Price keeps her wedding ring firmly on in new bikini snap

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews continues to remain in jail, despite reports he was released last month.

'Culinary villain': The vegetable stealing the show at top Auckland venue

Boda, in Korean, means ‘to see,’ and the restaurant’s new executive chef, Fred Wong, is making sure you can’t miss the food.

For 15 years, doctors dismissed my agonising skin condition as poor hygiene. I was humiliated. Then I discovered what was really going on - and thousands are in the same boat. This is what you must tell your doctor

Amy Colby was just 11 years old when painful lumps and boils began appearing on her groin.

Alleged burglar tells police he was at construction site ‘to play soccer’

A man allegedly caught inside an Auckland construction site late at night told police he was there “to play soccer” – before officers found industrial lights and drugs in his van.

Beef boom pushes up NZ cattle numbers, while sheep flock continues to shrink - new survey

Both islands still have more than 11 million sheep, but a boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers.

Safety locks arrived day after 5-year-old autistic boy drowned

A disability support provider has apologised for failing to follow up on urgent safety requests from a grieving Tairāwhiti mother.

Top Russian banker is fired after warning Putin was leading country into 'social crisis' amid 'war of attrition' with Ukraine

The Kremlin has fired a top Russian banker for warning Vladimir Putin he was leading the country into 'social crisis' and a failure to gain victory in the Ukrainian conflict.

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.

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.

How to avoid 3 foot problems that are common with age, according to a podiatrist

Washington Post: A few small adjustments to your routine and shoes can go a long way.

Winston: National had ‘a one man coup - if you can believe that!’

National MPs are insisting Chris Penk acted alone in his failed challenge against Luxon but Penk himself declined to comment on whether he was a “stalking horse” for other leadership contenders.

What works and what doesn’t on a stopover in one of the world’s busiest airports

With a record-breaking almost 85 million passengers in 2025, Shanghai Pudong became the fifth busiest airport in the world, rising from 10th place in 2024.

OFC Pro League prepares for its second season

The Oceania Football Confederation Professional League will begin in February 2027.

Mystery as US Air Force flight aborts Antarctic trip, returns to NZ

It headed south but turned around and returned to Christchurch after just under two-and-a-half hours in the air.

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).

A spotlight on the little guys - what small businesses want from government

New Zealand is a nation of small businesses, but their owners don't feel their political heft is to scale.

'I felt trapped in my eating disorder': Residential treatment out of reach for many

When Diante Peihopa-Harris finally worked up the courage to seek support for her eating disorder, she was told there was nothing available in her area.

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.

Tongan Language Week provides an opportunity for Tongans to embrace their identity

Finding your identity, as a person of mixed Tongan heritage, can be challenging if you don't speak the Tongan language.

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.

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.

WFH finance boss sues after she was sacked for defying bosses and moving to France

Bristol-based Iryna Malyk was working from home then told her employers she wanted to relocate across the Channel, a tribunal heard.

3 minutes of this activity may cut the risk of 13 cancers, study finds

Washington Post: Simply sitting less and moving more may affect cancer risk.

James Haskell reveals heartbreaking decision to end treatment for his ill father - knowing it meant 'signing for him to eventually die'

James Haskell has revealed the heartbreaking decision to stop treatment for his ill father - knowing that it meant 'signing for him to eventually die'.

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.

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

Luxon and social development minister apologise for Winter Energy Payment error

Nearly 15,000 pensioners and veterans had their payments affected.

Disputes Tribunal orders Kmart to pay Christchurch couple over contaminated sand

Elle Chrisp and David Dingwall's toddlers played in asbestos-contaminated sand and they asked for the retail giant to cover the bills.

The ‘perfect excuse’ your boss now has to restructure - and hold back wages

The focus on job destruction misses the point about what’s happening right now.

Bystanders 'waved van driver through' mid-race with no police nearby before crash that killed British cyclist Finlay Tarling, investigators reveal, as 19-year-old's heartbroken parents speak out

Cyclist Finlay Tarling's fatal collision with a van mid-race reportedly came after bystanders mistakenly waved the vehicle onto the course.

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.

Website offers advice on securing PIP handouts for just £50 as number of people claiming the disability benefit passes four million

Pipexpert.co.uk, run by Karol Slusarczyk, prides itself on being able to help people secure higher payouts in as little as 30 seconds.

Gang leader masterminded Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor says

Jurors have heard opening statements in a trial in Las Vegas. Defendant Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murdering hip-hop star, Tupac, in a 1996 drive-by shooting.

Watch: In ambulance, Tupac was talking to this cop about the shooting, murder trial hears

Retired Las Vegas police officer Garry Dale has recounted how he and another officer stopped a car carrying Tupac Shakur the night of the shooting in which killed the rapper.

Rocket Lab reports record revenue, Sir Peter Beck says data centres in space are ‘a real opportunity’

Kiwi-American firm has been on a buying spree while signing huge military deals.

Mechanic left maintenance light in wing of Qantas jet. It was two days before anyone found it

A passenger jet flew for two days and carried hundreds of people after a mechanic's work light was accidentally left inside its wing, Australian investigators reported.

Lyttelton Port announces $821m expansion

The huge project is designed to help meet growing demand from South Island exporters and accommodate bigger ships.

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.

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.

Health NZ says cervical screening IT doesn't need overhaul

Health New Zealand believes the technology behind its failure-prone cervical screening register is largely OK - but not entirely. The register that was rushed in three years ago failed to...

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.

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.

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.

Defence force launches new drone training programme

The NZDF's latest three-week course teaches soldiers to deploy and repair drones cheaply in the field.

Body located in water near Dunedin coast

A member of the public discovered the body near John Wilson Ocean Drive and it has since been recovered.

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.

Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita signs long-term extension

Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita has signed a second contract extension in less than three months to stretch his stay with the club to 10 seasons.

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.

Pauline Hanna 'impaired but not incapacitated' - pharmacologist

A pharmacologist told the inquest into Pauline Hanna's death that she was likely impaired, but not unconscious, in the hours before she died.

Services sector keeps its head above water as jobs slump drags on

The BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index fell 0.3 points to 50.6, marking a second consecutive month above the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction.

Kelly Osbourne 'steps away from the madness' as she unwinds on holiday after her ex Sid Wilson was fired from Slipknot

Kelly Osbourne has said she 'feels reborn' as she 'stepped away from the madness' to enjoy a relaxing holiday after her ex fiancé Sid Wilson was fired from Slipknot.

Sacked minister Chris Penk to return to Parliament next week

He was fired from his ministerial portfolios for challenging his Christopher Luxon's leadership.

State of Origin Game II to be played at Eden Park on June 16, 2027

It will be only the second time Origin has been played outside of Australia.

I started doing cocaine at 17 and would drink so much that l'd black out. This is the hard truth about drugs and alcohol... and the addiction that struck me and so many others after getting sober, by model KAREN THOMSON

Looking at my life from the outside, it appears almost idyllic. I live with my 17-year-old son, while my eldest is 19 and away at college for most of the year. I love spending time with them.

Ferrari Luce sells for $40m: 'Chassis 0' is the first of the controversial electric supercars produced

This figure is more than 35 times the list price of the divisive EV and is the most anyone has ever paid for a brand new car at auction.

Trump threatens to 'BOMB the s*** out of' US ally in unhinged tirade as ceasefire runs out

Donald Trump threatened to 'bomb the s***' out of a major US ally if it continues negotiations with Iran.

Tories attack Britain's largest social housing provider for supporting controversial charity handing out freebies to Channel migrants

Clarion Housing Group provides rent-free premises to Care4Calais at a shopping centre it owns in Merton, south London.

Iran unveils sick cash prize to anyone who captures or kills American troops...as panic mounts in DC over plots to assassinate Trump

Iran announced a chilling cash prize for anyone who captures or kills American troops, and some can get double the reward as tensions remain high between the two countries amid the ongoing war.

Road closure for pop-up bar leaners divides city

When a 1.8km section of road closed to vehicles as part of a trial, it drove a wedge into the hearts of city dwellers with some questioning ‘the level of trust in Council decision-making processes’.

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.

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.

Samantha Hayes: Just 326 hoiho remain. Can New Zealand save its most endangered penguin?

The yellow-eyed penguin is one of our most endangered birds. Samantha Hayes travels south to find out what’s driving its decline.

Clean Marines: Soldiers ordered to shave for King's parade despite rules allowing Commandos to have sculpted beard

Royal Marines Commandos were ordered to be clean shaven for a parade in front of King Charles at Windsor Castle this June despite rules allowing the elite soldiers to have beards.

Why rates of this historically ‘feminine’ disorder are rising faster in men

Diagnoses are increasing yet male eating disorders are still flying under the radar. Why?

Tonga government appoints three new ministers

The Tongan prime minister had announced last week that changes would be made after two Cabinet ministers were found guilty of bribery.

Mount Etna lightning strike kills US tourist after he 'walked into restricted area to see volcano's lava flow during storm'

The American man, 30, was battling a yellow weather warning for severe thunderstorms in the Catania area.

The classic, swoonworthy rom-coms that would never get made today: From Gwyneth Paltrow's 'fat-shaming' love story to Hugh Grant's workplace flirting with Renée Zellweger in Bridget Jones's Diary

Many of the Hollywood films which had audiences swooning a decade ago could raise eyebrows by today's standards - featuring dubious consent and fat-shaming.

Princess Eugenie pays tribute to late British Queen with daughter’s name

The princess, 36, said the name was inspired by people she and her husband 'admire'.

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.

Datagrid takes big step toward giant Southland data centre, reaching paid-up-front substation deal with Transpower

But Datagird warned over long lead times amid equipment crunch

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.

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.

How changing Peter's carers led to 'nightmare' final months

When Cath Handley is asked to describe her husband, Peter Hill, she talks about his “irreverent” and “warm and affable” personality.

The cheap, everyday item that could REVERSE lymphoedema: Thousands suffer from the condition that has no cure. Now, top researchers reveal their groundbreaking discovery that could finally offer hope

The findings could potentially improve the lives of up to 450,000 people in the UK who live with the condition, many as a result of treatment for cancer .

Finals time for Hawke’s Bay netball – Super Club on Wednesday

Wednesday's Super Club finals are the main attraction in a week of HB netball showdowns.

Four months on, still no charges in death of man in Fiji military custody

The Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody.

Dave Rennie's big man gamble for Springboks rumble

Patrick Tuipulotu is the most experienced lock in the All Blacks but has never played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Will he finally get his chance?

Labour blames mixed messaging on streaming levy on 'administrative oversight'

Leader Chris Hipkins has now flatly ruled out introducing a new levy on streaming services like Netflix, despite a Labour MP earlier having a member's bill in the ballot which would do just that.

OFC supports withdrawal of FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal

Members of the Oceania Football Confederation have stated their support for withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal initiated by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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.

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.

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

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

From £70,000 first-class cabins to yoga in the aisles: The outrageous demands celebrities make when flying - from Madonna to Amanda Holden

From private chefs and ice-cold rosé to martinis, tinned meat pies and lavish airport lounges, discover the unusual requests and indulgences.

Dave Rennie says series against ruthless Boks tougher than World Cup

The All Blacks coach can't fault his team's preparation for the South Africa test series but warns of the daunting task that lies ahead.

British newlyweds being helicoptered to paradise Greek island 'to begin their honeymoon' are killed alongside pilot in fireball crash: Couple in their 30s die when private air taxi 'suffers mechanical failure moments from landing'

The pair, believed to have been in their early 30s and living in London, were reportedly on their honeymoon at the time of the smash. The pilot is said to have been a retired Greek Air Force officer.

Lewis Hamilton shares snap with girlfriend Kim Kardashian and says he feels 'grateful' as he gives a glimpse of his F1 summer break

Lewis Hamilton gave a glimpse at what he has been up to this summer as he took to Instagram with a new post on Monday - and his girlfriend Kim Kardashian featured.

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.

Hayden Panettiere's tragic last days revealed: Her secret humiliation... and 'downward swing' before holing up in South Carolina Airbnb where police found Narcan along with her body

On Sunday, Panettiere was found 'unresponsive' at an apartment in the city of Greenville, South Carolina - believed to be an Airbnb - and later pronounced dead at the scene. She was just 36.

Labour 'is making it easier for travellers to set up new camps'

In a major update to national planning laws, Angela Rayner's department removed a series of earlier proposals to limit the impact of the encampments.

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.

Louise Upston apologises for disability support bill that was ‘not clear enough’

Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston has apologised to the disabled community after a select committee found her draft bill seeking to clarify support services was not clear enough.

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

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

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.

Trump praises 'good genes' of 16-year-old lifeguard hero in Oval Office as his proud mother looks on

President Donald Trump welcomed teenage lifeguard Ryder Williams and a 10-year-old boy that he saved to the White House on Monday to honor the dramatic rescue on a California beach.

Actress Hayden Panettiere died after 911 call for cardiac arrest

No official cause of death has been released for the 36-year-old Heroes actress.

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.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: New photos show their wedding bands

The photographs offer the clearest view of the jewellery to date.

Mercury NZ profit rebounds to $321m, dividend lifted

Earnings rise 36% to $1.07 billion.

Bonnie Tyler's family congregate at late star's funeral with her husband of 53 years Robert Sullivan leading mourners at Swansea Minster

Bonnie Tyler's nearest and dearest gathered for the star's funeral at Swansea Minster on Monday, following her death in July. The singer passed away at the age of 75

Khadi in spotlight as Indian community celebrates Independence Day

The versatile South Asian fabric will be showcased on runways during New Zealand Fashion Week.

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.

Port of Tauranga nears finish-line in Stella Passage consent battle

The draft decision follows a consenting process that has taken seven years to complete.

Facilitator appointed in clash over slash in Gisborne

The government has told Gisborne District Council its approach to the forestry industry over managing slash and sediment is too tough.

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.

Labour MP is suspended after facing questions over taxpayer-funded Covid loan

Bayo Alaba, MP for Southend East and Rochford, referred himself to the party following an investigation into the funding.

Kaye Adams says she's 'kicking herself' she didn't leave BBC Radio Scotland before she was axed amid bullying claims as she helps launch Vanessa Feltz's new YouTube show

The presenter, 63, has admitted she should have left her BBC Radio Scotland show, before she was axed from her £155K-a-year job over bullying claims.

LEO MCKINSTRY: A bold plan to slash bloated welfare bill, but could Reform ever make it a reality?

Reform's Robert Jenrick's declaration that he would slash an enormous £50billion from the benefits bill was a statement of intent far more radical than anything any other party is proposing.

Lady Louise's boyfriend wins Prince Edward and Sophie's seal of approval as young couple join the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh for a rare double date at the theatre

Recent St Andrew's graduates Lady Louise and Felix, both 22, were all smiles as they arrived at the House of Sisters Grimm Theatre in the West End on Friday.

How to divorce-proof your getaway: The six holiday red flags that could signal the end of your marriage and what you MUST say before you go that could save it, by sex and relationship therapist NATASHA SILVERMAN

Summer holidays come with an awful lot of expectations. They're expensive, precious and often represent the one chance to spend uninterrupted time together.

Artificial intelligence: I tested a popular AI slop detector. It felt empowering

New York Times: Pangram can spot AI-written text, but struggles to identify fake images.

Ryan missed funded treatment by six months, now he’s losing the use of his hands

Ryan O’Rourke is calling for treatment for spinal muscular atrophy to be extended to adults, warning that every month of delay risks function he may never regain.

Springboks v All Blacks: Fit-again Tyrel Lomax key to Ellis Park scrum

ANALYSIS: Springboks are expected to unleash their power game against the All Blacks.

Spark earnings preview: One analyst sees company as hugely undervalued; others see big problems

PLUS: Long-serving Justine Symth departs.

Far North family furious after prized bull shot, butchered on farm property

A Northland family is searching for answers after finding one of their breeding bulls shot, bled and butchered on their farm in Ngataki.

Mitch Evans narrowly misses Formula E championship title

Evans is forced to settle for another series podium finish as he ends a decade-long stint driving for Jaguar.

JULIE BINDEL: I've seen the terror caused by the loophole allowing sex offenders to change their names and attack women again

A daily life full of stress and anxiety, punctuated by moments of sheer terror, is almost impossible for anyone to imagine who isn't living through it.

I expected to get my police pension at 55, so why was it delayed at the last minute to 60? STEVE WEBB replies

All my statements indicate that the pension is payable at 55. I have planned a lot around this retirement age. My mortgage is due to be paid off using some of my lump sum.

How POSH is your - and your child's - name? Use our search tool to see which baby names truly set you apart from the crowds...

Explore our new search tool to see which baby names have fallen out of favour or soared in popularity across England and Wales, using the latest Office for National Statistics data.

How easy it is to hack a plane: Attackers could take over a Boeing 737 in less than a minute - using a device the size of a 10p coin, study warns

Scientists from the University of California San Diego have developed a hardware device that can take over the communications between two key onboard computers.

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.

Who was this Māori university student in 1860s Scotland?

There is a single photo of a young Māori man in the archives at Scotland's oldest university - but who was he?

New high-tech forum looks at photonics and quantum technology

New Zealand is doubling down on the leading role in plays it the development of light technologies with the launch of Quantum & Photonics NZ.

Man in court after four people stabbed, gun fired in Hamilton knife attack

The event, which also involved a gun being fired, has been described as frightening and disturbing for neighbours.

Hayden Panettiere’s autopsy shows no signs of trauma, investigation still active

An autopsy found no trauma contributing to Hayden Panettiere's death.

Embrace Mediterranean plants like olive trees and never water in the afternoon: Experts reveal how to keep your garden flourishing in a drought

From bringing scorched lawns back to life to improving soil so it holds on to more moisture, experts share their top tips for helping UK gardens recover from the relentless summer heat.

Mechanic left maintenance light in wing of Qantas jet. It was two days before anyone found it

A passenger jet flew for two days and carried hundreds of people after a mechanic's work light was accidentally left inside its wing, Australian investigators reported.

Scruffy Sheen turns into Shoestring to probe Wales's toxic waste scandal: CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

Long-haired, unshaven, with his tie looped round his neck, he was portrayed by Trevor Eve in a popular but short-lived 1979 detective drama co-written by Bergerac creator Robert Banks Stewart.

Family pay tribute to bus driver, 25, shot dead outside Clapham pub in 'case of mistaken identity' as police appeal for information

Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa (pictured) is believed to have been dropping his girlfriend off at The Landor pub on Willington Road when he was gunned down.

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.

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

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

Choose your All Blacks team to play the Springboks with Stuff’s team selector

Who do you think All Blacks coach Dave Rennie will start against the Springboks in the first test?

Matthew McConaughey teases political leap after Pope Leo audience - as Republican speculation grows

Is Matthew McConaoughy adding politician to his resume? He's once again fueled questions over whether he'll eventually make the leap from Hollywood to public office after Pope Leo meeting.

Furious Brit delays Ryanair flight for an hour after his wife is prevented from joining him on overbooked jet - before he is fined £2,500 over the disruption

A furious British man delayed a Ryanair flight for an hour after his wife was prevented from joining him on an overbooked at Treviso Airport in Italy.

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.

McLaren revives Bruce McLaren’s road-car dream with a manual V8 supercar

McLaren will realise Bruce McLaren’s road-car project with a V8-powered supercar that revives the manual gearbox and is set for production.

Billionaire Nick Mowbray puts $250,000 into National Party’s campaign

National moves ahead of ACT on cash from large donations, while Labour gets a boost from a former Auckland Mayor.

Gang leader masterminded Tupac's drive-by killing, prosecutor says

Jurors have heard opening statements in a trial in Las Vegas. Defendant Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murdering hip-hop star, Tupac, in a 1996 drive-by shooting.

Dave Rennie v Rassie Erasmus: The All Blacks’ battle within the battle

Rennie is embracing everything the opening test with the Boks will entail.

Could Putin really fire long-range drones into Nato territory? Experts warn dictator 'clearly' has the means - but alliance response would overwhelm Russian military

As Putin continues to wage his war against Ukraine, the dictator is making it clear that Russia has the capability to attack Europea with its long-range suicide drones.

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.

Chilling twist as police reveal who owned handgun beside missing scientist's body in woods

Police have revealed shocking new details in the death of a missing nuclear lab worker, including the name of the person who owned the gun found near her remains.

Unsteady Hayden Panettiere seen struggling to walk in last videos before her shock 'overdose' death after back injury that led to painful trapped nerve

The Nashville actress passed on Sunday in a death that has shocked Hollywood, yet the details surrounding her cause of death remain unknown at this time.

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.

Teenage British cyclist was killed after van waved on to course by spectators with no police nearby

Driver of vehicle that killed British teenager not expected to face criminal charges.

Lyttelton Port announces $821m expansion

The huge project is designed to help meet growing demand from South Island exporters and accommodate bigger ships.

Diddy named in Tupac trial witness list as prosecutors claim rapper's murder was an 'act of revenge'

Tupac's stepbrother Mopreme Shakur said he 'wanted his brother back' as the legendary rapper's murder trial is set to resume today.

Sisters and boy, seven, were on their way to Dublin Airport for wedding in Britain when BMW carrying 'masked teens' ploughed into them head on - killing all five

Alma and Niamh Kinsella, in their 30s, their younger sister Ella Hendricken, in her 20s, and the boy were travelling in a Hyundai on the M9 in County Kildare when the horrific crash occurred.

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.

Downing Street urges people not to turn off emergency alerts on their phones - as even fire boss questions Friday's use of system and reveals it almost made him crash his car

Millions of people received messages on Friday evening urging them not to light anything that could spark a wildfire, including disposable barbecues and fireworks.

Emergency crews tackle house fires, crashes overnight

House and yard fires broke out in Western Bay of Plenty and Christchurch.

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.

All the disturbing revelations in Hayden Panettiere's tell-all memoir: Domestic violence, family rift and how she was 'put to bed' with a British rockstar

Hayden Panettiere spoke about giving up custody of her daughter while struggling with addiction in her memoir, released just three months before her death in South Carolina yesterday aged 36.

Australian teenager on vacation in NYC is stabbed by stranger while eating meal in Manhattan McDonald's

A 19-year-old tourist from Australia visiting New York City was stabbed multiple times while eating at a McDonald's on Eighth Avenue, not far from Penn Station on Monday.

'A forgotten area': Mount Maunganui pizzeria forced to close after roads shut down

Half of Adams Avenue was closed to traffic in July when renewed movement was detected at the site of January's deadly landslide.

National stole Labour's KiwiSaver crown. Here’s how they take it back

OPINION: Nicola Willis’ popular policy caught Labour napping on its own signature creation. Now it must up the ante and finish Michael Cullen’s dream.

NPC: Provincial passion persists, Taumoufelau's five-for, Stags stunner.

Bay of Plenty lock Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi's emotional reaction to his side's Ranfurly Shield loss to Canterbury quickly did the rounds on social media to unanimous praise.

Policeman brother of Manchester Airport attackers described black colleague's braided hair as 'looking like a mop', misconduct panel told

PC Mohammed Abid is one of seven current and two former officers facing disciplinary proceedings over allegations of using racist language while based at Bury police station.

Datagrid begins ‘horizontal construction’ in Southland, partnering with French giant HEB

A major milestone has been reached for a controversial mega-build.

Trump threatens to 'BOMB the s*** out of' US ally in unhinged tirade as ceasefire runs out

Donald Trump threatened to 'bomb the s***' out of a major US ally if it continues negotiations with Iran.

Disputes Tribunal orders Kmart to pay Christchurch couple over contaminated sand

The retail giant must pay $15,185 to cover costs over asbestos-contaminated sand testing.

Tiny field mouse is saved from fire by crews - before 'having a drink of water and running off to rejoin his friends'

Crews were trying to put out a fire in Walton Grounds in Kings Sutton, Northamptonshire, on Thursday afternoon when they saw the small creature.

Mysterious structures spotted in NASA Mars images fuel claims of ancient city on the Red Planet

The wild theory centers on the Cydonia region, where unusual hills and mesas have been compared to a human face, a pyramid and the remains of buildings.

Datagrid begins work on Southland site, completion expected this year

The country's largest data centre will be located on a 49ha Makarewa site.

Eugenie's tribute to late Queen: Princess reveals new baby daughter is named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank as her face is pictured for first time

The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor welcomed the child with her husband Jack Brooksbank earlier this month.

Heavily pregnant Vogue Williams reveals she and Spencer Matthews are having a baby boy as she asks fans for name suggestions

Heavily pregnant Vogue Williams has officially revealed the gender of her fourth baby - and it's a boy. 

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.

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 .

A2 Milk's net profit down 44 percent on one-offs

The fall is in line with its expectations, with the sale and purchase of large-scale processing facilities.

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.

Hijabs fly as Somali women have vicious cat fight inside Target store

Video of a scrap between seemingly two Muslim women in a Target has been heavily circulating online, garnering tens of thousands of views and comments.

Ellie Goulding sues former managers claiming conflict of interest may have left her out of pocket

Ellie Goulding has launched legal action against her former managers, claiming they failed to disclose that their management company was owned by Live Nation.

She thought no news was good news. Two years later, a letter arrived

There have been major problems with the cervical screening programme register.

Halter’s New Zealand business sees revenue jump, reveals new customer numbers

Smart cow start-up continues its rapid expansion.

Is it normal for sex to feel like a chore?

I hear versions of this story every week. At the core of it is the same problem: you’ve lost your “reason why”.

Olivia Dean ticket rush hits trouble as fans report being booted from queue

One person said she got to number 81 in the queue before she was “booted”.

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.

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.

Facilitator appointed in clash over slash in Gisborne

The government has told Gisborne District Council its approach to the forestry industry over managing slash and sediment is too tough.

Falling fuel prices take edge off inflation data

Stats NZ figures show petrol prices fell 5.7 percent in June and diesel prices 12.1 percent, the third month in a row that fuel prices have fallen.

Special edition Cupra Terramar and Leon arrive in NZ

Special edition Cupra Leon Sportstourer and Terramar Tribe Editions have landed.

Left, right or out? The case for Jett Cleary to replace Luke Metcalf

Luke Hanson is built for an injury crisis like this, but there’s one side detail that could make an NRL debut for Jett Cleary the right choice.

Raulie Casteel, arrested in Michigan highway shootings, had far right-wing political views

Raulie Wayne Casteel, 43, was arrested at his home in suburban Detroit, Michigan. He said said President Obama should be arrested by the military and 'marched out of the White House in handcuffs.'

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

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

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.

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

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

Influencer mum criticised for taking her baby to the gym at night

The mother shared a clip of herself at the gym with her baby, working out at 9pm.

Actress Hayden Panettiere died after 911 call for cardiac arrest

No official cause of death has been released for the 36-year-old Heroes actress.

What 100+ New Zealand businesses want to improve with AI

Over 100 NZ businesses identify where AI can cut manual work and unlock better results.

Crash on Auckland motorway causes heavy delays

Motorists are being warned to expect heavy delays after a vehicle hit the median barrier on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway on Tuesday afternoon.

Kiwi bellwether stock posts strong result but warns of fuel price impact

Freightways said the positive trend that kicked off the financial year was "sharply interrupted" by the US-Iran war.

This ‘normal bloke’ took on a major corporation – and won

Tuakau man Wayne Browning has won a court victory against ACC.

Furious Brit delays Ryanair flight for an hour after his wife is prevented from joining him on overbooked jet - before he is fined £2,500 over the disruption

A furious British man delayed a Ryanair flight for an hour after his wife was prevented from joining him on an overbooked at Treviso Airport in Italy.

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.

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.

'The new Post Office scandal': Fathers facing inflated demands from the Child Maintenance Service have been plunged into poverty and even taken their own lives. So why does the agency's £125k-a-year boss sound so bumptiously dismissive?

Smartly dressed in a suit as he addressed a Lord's committee, Simon Hunter said he was 'hugely proud' of the 'modernisation journey' on which he was taking the Child Maintenance Service.

CEO who fired 900 on Zoom days before Christmas rages after getting taste of his own medicine

Vishal Garg, the founder and former chief of mortgage lender Better Home & Finance, was ousted from his position on August 3.

Danniella Westbrook displays the results of her latest facial reconstruction surgery as she heads to filming for Vanessa's Feltz's new YouTube show

Danniella Westbrook showed off the results of her latest face reconstruction surgery earlier this month as she arrived to film Vanessa Feltz's new YouTube show.

Urban explorer aged 17 met horrific fate after breaking into abandoned skyscraper whose stairwells did not have safety railings

The 17-year-old boy entered an abandoned tower in the New Orleans Central Business District with friends on the night to August 15.

Philip Polkinghorne's sister describes morning of Pauline Hanna's death

Polkinghorne says he called his sister, Ruth Hughes, after he called 111.

The ugly truth that makes Hayden Panettiere's death even more tragic... She charmed the world as a child star but a dark reality was playing out behind the scenes: TOM LEONARD

Playing a superpowered cheerleader with the ability to regenerate provided the breakout role that shot Hayden Panettiere to fame in 2006. But in real life the troubled actress proved all too mortal.

Hayden Panettiere death: Actor’s final message and Instagram post

'I’m a woman who has been through more trauma than I ever thought I’d face.'

'I was only guilty of putting my son first': Britain's 'most evil mum' who pretended her son was severely ill and forced him to use a wheelchair speaks for first time since release from jail

Lisa Hayden-Johnson, 52, of Brixham, Devon, forced her son Matthew into a wheelchair and gave him unnecessary drugs to win sympathy from celebrities and charitable donations.

How to make sure you get care-home funding and never have to sell your house: Maria won £510,000 to look after her mum. Here are the exact steps she took

When Maria Esposito placed her mother in a care home, she knew she would need help covering fees of thousands of pounds every month. She feared she would have to sell the family home.

Pregnant woman and child among three dead as masked men open fire in 'gangland revenge hit' in Spanish holiday resort

A pregnant woman and her child have been killed in a triple shooting after two men opened fire at a Spanish holiday resort. Police have said the shooting could have been a revenge attack

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to heavy swells

Four Interislander sailings and one Bluebridge sailing have been cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Chris Hipkins calls National 'hysterical' over Labour's plans

The Labour leader is dismissing National's attacks over the opposition party's tax plans.

Top Russian banker is fired after warning Putin was leading country into 'social crisis' amid 'war of attrition' with Ukraine

The Kremlin has fired a top Russian banker for warning Vladimir Putin he was leading the country into 'social crisis' and a failure to gain victory in the Ukrainian conflict.

Courtney Love reveals she ‘nearly died’ during scary health battle

The singer revealed that she lost all her hair and her weight was down to 45kg.

The stark education numbers behind Paul Henry's 'little s....' soundbite

OPINION: Well, it didn’t take long for Paul Henry to set the tone of his contribution to the country’s political debate.

Chef left café in tears after boss questioned her skills and blamed her for low takings

A chef who left her job at an Auckland café after being publicly yelled at and accused of impacting revenue has been awarded more than $27,000 in compensation and lost wages.

What options do I have if I think I haven't had a fair deal?

What happens when you have a consumer issue or a dispute over money you can't resolve? You can take it to the Disputes Tribunal.

Black Caps star named series MVP after winning The Hundred final for Manchester

Tim Seifert's 72 off 38 balls prove the difference as his Manchester Super Giants win a final which involves three other Black Caps players.

Bangladesh test cricket reboot delivers in style with historic win

Fast bowlers led Bangladesh to a nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin.

Why your house is a magnet for pests: Horrified Brits say their homes are crawling with ants, wasps and maggots - here's what's behind the invasion

Summer is well and truly here - along with a growing army of unwanted creepy crawlies that are invading Britain's homes.

What would a change to New Zealand's consent laws mean?

While politicians have squabbled over reforms, advocates say a move to an 'affirmative model' of consent is long overdue.

Luxon perplexed as Winston breaks Cabinet ranks over harbour crossing plan

NZ First leader Winston Peters says Cabinet’s decision to undertake a new business case into a duplicate Auckland Harbour crossing is “a gross waste of money”.

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.

FIFA chief operating officer sacked weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of having 'deceived' staff over controversial World Cup sell-off plans

MIKE KEEGAN: The French-Swiss executive had released an explosive statement declaring that staff had been 'deceived' by under-fire Infantino following his now-abandoned proposal.

Dua Lipa shows off her incredible figure in a triangle bikini as she enjoys fun-filled girls' trip for close pal's hen do in Portofino

Dua Lipa showed off her incredible figure in a triangle bikini as she enjoyed a fun-filled girls' trip in Portofino on Monday.

Inside Putin's horrific torture gulags where inmates are gassed in 'elephant masks', used as 'human furniture' and forced to endure 'Putin's phone'

While subjecting prisoners to torture is nothing new in Russia, the war in Ukraine has seen Moscow ramp up its techniques, which include electrocution, waterboarding, and the sinister 'elephant mask'.

Ricky Gervais, 65, says he will marry partner of 44 years Jane Fallon, 65 - but ONLY to avoid inheritance tax on their combined £142m fortune

Ricky Gervais has declared he will marry his partner of 44 years, Jane Fallon in a bid to dodge inheritance tax - despite long-swearing off marriage. 

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.

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.

Te Pāti Māori reveals election strategy as campaign launches in Gisborne

Party lays out its strategy, asking supporters for candidate votes to "bring this government to its knees".

A Winston Peters me ngā mōrea o te pūnaha kaumatua o te ao

Mai i a Mitch McConnell ki a Winston Peters, 81 tau te ao, ma te arahina e te kaumatua hoko, ka waiho te anamata hei raru ma tangata kē.

Report calls for action over creaking aged care model

The choice is between hard changes made now or more painful changes forced later, the Ministerial Advisory Group on Aged Care says.

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.

Radiation tests reveal new evidence that may support Bible's account of Jesus' resurrection

Critics have also questioned why the image of a crucified man was never mentioned in the Bible when the disciples discovered linen inside the empty tomb.

Hayden Panettiere's musician friend reveals poignant final text star sent before shock death at 36 from 'suspected overdose'

Hayden Panettiere's close friend has revealed the poignant final text she sent him weeks before her shock death at 36.

Vector revenue rises 12% to $1b as Auckland network investment hits record $512m

Vector sets its full-year dividend at 26c per share after strong results.

Datagrid begins ‘horizontal construction’ in Southland, partnering with French giant HEB

A major milestone has been reached for a controversial mega-build.

Inside Hayden Panettiere's toxic romance with Brian Hickerson: Her haunting words about the bloody beatings... and why she kept going back before fateful last trip with him

Hayden Panettiere in July 2020 wrote on Instagram that she was separating from her violent boyfriend of two years to encourage others to walk away. Yet she returned time and time again.

He iti te hau o Pāhoro 2.0, he kino te whakarite, ā, i te mutunga ka hinga i a ia anō

Ki te kore e taea e ngā MPs a Nātional te whakahaere mārama i tētahi whakataetae kaihautū, me pēhea e whakapono ai ngā kōwhiri ki a rātou ki te ārahi i te motu?

Leaked 911 audio suggests Hayden Panettiere died from suspected overdose

Paramedics rushed to the apartment and tried to resuscitate the TV star.

Andy Burnham 'exchanged messages with someone impersonating Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles'

The Prime Minister allegedly communicated with the person pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles in a series of messages before becoming suspicious.

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.

Disabled pensioner who paved over grass verge to build £2.2K driveway to his home is ordered to rip it up after it was built without planning permission

David Siggins, 85, says he has been left close to a breakdown over the dispute after paving over a green area outside his home in Rochford, Essex.

Is your bedroom reducing the price of your property? Expert reveals the mistakes making it look 'cramped' and 'outdated' - and the affordable ways to make it more attractive to buyers

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Deirdre Mc Gettrick, CEO of uFurnish.com, shared it's 'one of the most overlooked rooms when it comes to selling a home'.

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.

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.

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.

Britain's 'most bashed bridge' is hit by two lorries in two days

The first lorry collided with the railway bridge over the A5 Watling Street, near Hinckley in Leicestershire, at 5.52am on Sunday, causing the road to close.

Geely's massive NZ expansion to include new electric sedan, SUV

Geely’s New Zealand lineup is set to grow again, with two new EVs joining a wave of plug-in hybrids slated for launch over the next 12 months.

National Television Awards unveils first ever all-female shortlist for drama performance as I'm A Celeb and The Traitors both achieve double nominations for reality competition

The National Television Awards has unveiled the first ever all-female shortlist for drama performance for the 31st annual ceremony. 

'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.

Hayden Panettiere’s career highlights: From Heroes to Nashville and Scream

The actress died today, aged 36.

Opportunity’s $200,000+ donor Alan Wilderland: ‘You have to play the game’

Opportunity's biggest donor - a senior adviser to the party - thinks no one should be allowed to give political parties more than $30,000.

Karin Burger signs for second season with Australian Super Netball club

It is the first of what is expected to be several announcements of New Zealand internationals signing for one of the eight Australian sides.

Cyclist Finlay Tarling killed after van waved on to course by spectators with no police nearby

Driver of vehicle that killed British teenager not expected to face criminal charges.

Ministers are considering move to stop offenders changing their names after Daily Mail revealed paedophile firefighter used 20 aliases

It comes after the Mail revealed how convicted sex offender Jason Brown moved around the country preying on women and children, adopting a new persona as soon as he was caught.

Disputes Tribunal orders Kmart to pay Christchurch couple over contaminated sand

Elle Chrisp and David Dingwall's toddlers played in asbestos-contaminated sand and they asked for the retail giant to cover the bills.

Warriors playmaker signs new long-term deal

The 27-year-old half has signed a second extension in under three months, locking him in with the NRL club through to 2029.

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.

Port union says it was left in the dark over $800 million Lyttelton upgrade

But that's rejected by Lyttelton Port Company's chief executive who says "we've taken our staff along with us the whole way".

Spark earnings preview: One analyst sees company as hugely undervalued; others see big problems

PLUS: Long-serving Justine Symth departs.

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.

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

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

Hayden Panettiere's heart-wrenching hopes for the future revealed just three months before her death at age 36

Hollywood is now mourning the loss of Panettiere after she was found dead in Greenville, South Carolina, with a 911 dispatcher describing her as suffering from a 'cardiac arrest.'

Shares vs property vs wages: Here’s what’s offered the best return over the last 20 years

Building wealth requires investment in assets that you actually own.

Teen critically hurt in Epsom rampage is awake and talking

The boy was left with life-threatening injuries after allegedly being run over in the Auckland suburb.

She champions free speech – then went to court over what a blogger said about her

Free Speech Union board member accepts her case against a left-wing blogger may look hypocritical, as she faces questions over her own online history

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.

‘Design something to shock,’ said the clients; so he did that

Review: Coastal Wonders shares one of the most dramatic beach houses ever built in New Zealand - the Bunker House in Piha.

Somali small-boat migrant, 22, stabbed asylum hotel welfare officer with large kitchen knife 'multiple times', court told

Abdifatah Yusuf Adani knifed Aaron Gomes at the Stanwell Hotel in west London at around 6.30pm on Saturday, August 15.

Horrific executions of El Mencho's 'cannibal cartel': From hitmen who cut out and ate victim's heart to mass beheadings and rivals 'blasted with flame throwers', how slain drug lord used extreme violence to spread fear

Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) frontman Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 59, was eliminated on Sunday in a joint Mexican military and US-backed operation in Tapalpa.

So who was the White House hoaxer who duped the PM? Security fears over Burnham's messages with imposter who posed as Trump's chief of staff

An international hunt is under way for the hoaxer who targeted the Prime Minister as he took office last month.

D-Mac doubts remain as All Blacks gives Jordan and Roigard resounding thumbs-up

There is enough doubt over the availability of first-choice fullback Damian McKenzie to throw a potential spanner in the works ahead of Thursday’s lineup announcement.

Person seriously hurt as car hits pedestrian in Lower Hutt

The injured person was taken to Hutt Hospital.

Royal artist's anger over exhibition of 'sexually explicit artwork' in gallery used by children

An exhibition about Bloomsbury artist Duncan Grant at Firstsite in Colchester features images of male and female genitalia and an audio track in which a man reels off sexual demands.

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.

All Blacks 'see opportunities' to beat Springboks in series-opening test

Attack coach Mike Blair says they can't afford to squander any scoring chances against the world champions.

I treat brain fog. Here are 6 surprising causes many people overlook

Washington Post: How do I know if I have it, and is there a treatment?

NRL: Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita re-signs until end of 2029 season

The five-eighth has signed his second contract extension this season.

I'm fearful of getting sick again. How can I stop these anxious thoughts?

When you’ve had a bad experience, our brains go into overdrive trying to protect you from it happening again.

Children now not allowed out to play in the street until they are 11 - and even then it's only for 25 minutes a week

Researchers warn today's youth are being increasingly deprived of fresh air and independence that previous generations took for granted from an earlier age.

Media Insider: RNZ journalist Sally Wenley takes aim at TVNZ over restricted use of disabled park in their shared building

TVNZ says it's a parking spot for visitors and is happy to work with RNZ on parking needs.

Port union says it was left in the dark over $800 million Lyttelton upgrade

But that's rejected by Lyttelton Port Company's chief executive who says "we've taken our staff along with us the whole way".

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.

Spanish police investigate 15 sex assaults in Ceuta including against ten-year-old girl as hundreds of homeless migrants stage protest demanding asylum

Spanish police have said they are investigating 15 alleged sexual assaults, including one against a ten-year-old girl, in Ceuta amid growing fears over security in the enclave

Herald Hat-trick am sports quiz - Tuesday August 18

Can you get a hat-trick?

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.

Watch: Welsh choir sings Total Eclipse of the Heart at Bonnie Tyler’s funeral

Fans crowded outside a Welsh church Monday where family and friends remembered husky-voiced singer Bonnie Tyler as a star loved worldwide.

'Walking the line' attack at Korowai Manaaki youth justice residence probed

The ritual involves young people standing on either side of an exit door and hitting another as they are discharged.

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.

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.

Aged-care report calls for major systemic reform - but at what cost?

Minister for Seniors Casey Costello says there's no denying there's a significant price tag attached to the recommendations.

Beloved Wellington teacher dies after being hit by car in US

Gail Ives and her husband were in the states as part of a six month "trip of a lifetime".

Three teens taken into custody after stolen car driven from Whangārei to Auckland

Police say the car was driven in a reckless and dangerous manner during last night's incident.

Datagrid begins work on Southland site, completion expected this year

The country's largest data centre will be located on a 49ha Makarewa site.

Disney reveals X-Men cast, slate of sequels at D23 fan event

Adam Driver, Sadie Sink and Inde Navarrette join Marvel’s next X-Men film.

Protesters target Data Centre Leaders Summit in Auckland, plan nationwide action against ‘AI factories’

Professor sees "no pros", calls for binding referendum.

First term councillor wants to buy historic building and give it his name

A councillor with a penchant for headline-generating antics, has come-up with another: to spend a small fortune on a close former theatre and name it after himself.

Russia threatens Britain and says London 'will pay for giving Ukraine drones'

Moscow's embassy in London blamed the UK for the 'escalation of the Ukraine crisis' after the drones were used on the territory for the first time.

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.

Dozens of jobs on the line as decades-old NZ business proposes winding up

The major stationery company with more than 100 staff in two countries has proposed winding up its New Zealand operations after 50 years in business.

Stag is shot dead in Richmond Park after injuring man in his 60s who was on a picnic when it went 'looking for food'

The animal approached the man's group 'looking for food' on Saturday afternoon, The Royal Parks said.

CNMI mayors warn of escalating meth crisis, ask for more DEA resources

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is experiencing a methamphetamine crisis, the four local mayors of the US territory have warned.

Owner takes $640k loss as Ponsonby’s skinniest house sells post-auction

It wasn’t a project for the faint-hearted, but someone has taken it on.

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

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

Driver is fined £100 by 'jobsworths' after stopping in a car park to eat an ice cream

Colin Beck had stopped with his wife for two 99 ice creams in a car park in the New Forest, Hampshire, when the server told them there was a 15-minute grace period before charges applied.

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.

‘I wanted it to disappear into the land’: For years they dreamed of their ideal home. That dream came true

Shelley and Jim Wilson sometimes have to pinch themselves that they actually got to build their dream home.

High Court finds Rotorua council broke law in handling of sewerage pipe near sacred lake

The Rotokākahi Board of Control, which manages Lake Rotokākahi, took Rotorua Lakes Council to court over the plan in December.

GD1 raises $56.7m for first close of new venture capital fund as golden visa holders pile in, targets $150m

Global From Day 1 is targeting $150m, which would match its previous fund.

Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad suspended for tackle

The fullback was stung with a two-week ban at the NRL judiciary for the tackle which injured Brisbane Broncos opposite Reece Walsh.

It's a family affair for Camilla! Queen takes sister, daughter and granddaughter on girls' shopping trip near Balmoral

The Queen took a break from her usual summer retreat for a girls' day out  - and a spot of retail therapy.

CNN reporter’s children will be ‘sickened and embarrassed’ by her, White House says

The White House communications team has labelled a CNN reporter “a disgraceful, humiliating embarrassment to her alleged profession” following a contentious interaction in the Oval Office.

Looking for someone to hang out with: Parents peg details of their children on a washing line in bid to find them a partner

The bizarre dating ritual takes place at People's Park in Shanghai, and the ads reveal everything from the child's age and height to their job and income.

Beloved Wellington teacher dies after being hit by car in US

The Wellington Girls’ College community is mourning the loss of long-serving teacher Gail Ives, who has died after an incident in the US.

All Blacks prop Norris ruled out of tour, Ratima in doubt

Ollie Norris will be the fourth player to fly home early from the All Blacks tour of South Africa because of injury after the prop suffered knee damage.

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. 

Kurdish man, 24, 'raped woman in barbershop backroom after offering her a job', court hears

Jowad Haji reportedly winked at the alleged victim and commented on her body before attacking her at Barberia, Stratford-upon-Avon, in January of this year.

Crowds turn out for ‘Total Eclipse’ singer Bonnie Tyler’s funeral

Mourners sang the Welsh singer's hits at her farewell in Swansea.

Two British women, 18, 'are raped by tourism worker' on Greek holiday island

Police are investigation allegations that a tourism worker raped two British women on the Greek holiday island of Zakynthos. 

'Couldn't make it work' - New defence minister cancels Australia meeting

Paul Goldsmith, who now has 10 portfolios, denied having too much on his plate after taking over defence from Chris Penk.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report

Transport Minister Chris Bishop is defending commissioning another report on a second Auckland crossing.

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

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

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.

Pictured: Eritrean migrant, 33, who raped an elderly man outside a church after dragging him off a bench

Bruke Desalagne, 33, hauled the man off the bench where he had been sitting down before taking him behind a hoarding at St John's church in Harrow and raping him on a grass verge.

Our Changing World: A precious piece of sediment and what it says about our future

A rare sediment core recovered from beneath Antarctica's ice is revealing how the West Antarctic Ice Sheet responded to past warm periods.

Young Waikato woman who died of meningococcal disease named

Kyla Te Wano Greensill's parents encourage people to be vigilant when someone has flu-like symptoms and appears unusually unwell.

Jonathan Ross' rarely seen son Harvey prepares to marry girlfriend Muna Silver as bride-to-be throws hen party in Portugal with his sister Honey

Jonathan Ross' rarely seen son Harvey Ross is preparing to marry his girlfriend Muna Silver as the bride-to-be celebrated her hen do in Portugal at the weekend.

'I would definitely be paying more tax,' says Opportunity's $200,000+ donor

Opportunity's biggest donor - a senior adviser to the party - thinks no one should be allowed to give political parties more than $30,000.

Helen Clark dismisses Opportunity Party's tax plan as 'fantasy posing as policy'

Labour might be open to working with the Opportunity Party, but a former leader apparently wouldn't be so keen.

Dunedin to host World Surf League qualifier

St Clair Beach is expected to attract some of the best surfers from the Asia Pacific region in March.

Former Shortland Street star tackles her biggest project ever

“The smell of sawdust is very nostalgic for me,” says former Shortland Street star Ria Vandervis about her post-TV reno career.

Urgent care clinic absorbing patients from crowded ED

Local Doctors Otara says patients have been coming to them to avoid long waits at Middlemore Hospital.

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.

Revealed: The eye-watering cost of paying hundreds of suspended police officers to stay at home hits record £60m a year - with Labour's tax raid and wage rises driving up costs

The 750 officers barred from work over alleged wrongdoing are costing an average of £79,552 each, a bill that works out at almost £1.15million every week.

Modernising retail payments system could boost economy by up to $1.3 billion a year - RBNZ

It said reform of the system could benefit consumers by providing access to modern features such as instant payments, request-to-pay and QR codes.

Brad Pitt’s return to drinking is not unsafe, experts say, but it’s not for everyone

New York Times: Can someone who once drank dangerously can ever drink moderately?

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.

Defence force launches new drone training programme

The NZDF's latest three-week course teaches soldiers to deploy and repair drones cheaply in the field.

Tall Ferns power clear of Argentina in Olympic qualifier

New Zealand dominate the final quarter to dispatch Argentina in their opening game at a pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Mexico.

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.

A Rotorua local’s secret to unlocking a destination’s best spots

We ask people in the travel industry about the way they travel and their favourite parts of New Zealand.

Jamie Oliver joins a naked woodland cult after suffering existential crisis as he tries his hand at acting in new microdrama comedy series

Jamie Oliver's latest career venture sees him step away from the kitchen and try his hand at acting in a new  microdrama comedy series.

Forced hugs, dressing room tirades and the moment the Man City hierarchy began to lose faith: Pep Guardiola bares his soul in new Amazon Prime docuseries, writes JACK GAUGHAN - and it's clear to see why boss knew change was necessary

JACK GAUGHAN: Even when signing his final new contract in November 2024, Pep Guardiola knew that change would soon be necessary at Manchester City .

All Blacks v Springboks: Who is new prop Saula Ma’u?

Saula Ma’u replaces injured Ollie Norris in the All Blacks touring squad.

Jeremy Clarkson reveals how he's 'beating the hosepipe ban' and keeping the Farmer's Dog's grass (mostly) green

Mr Clarkson, whose Diddly Squat farm was made famous by his Amazon Prime series, shared a tactic he used at his Farmer's Dog pub to access water.

'Walking the line' attack at Korowai Manaaki youth justice residence probed

The ritual involves young people standing on either side of an exit door and hitting another as they are discharged.

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.

Aged-care report calls for major systemic reform - but at what cost?

Minister for Seniors Casey Costello says there's no denying there's a significant price tag attached to the recommendations.

Plug-in solar to be charged up in regulation changes

Plug-in systems - which regulations currently prevent from being used - would be made legal.

Former rich lister’s drink-driving spat with police revealed

Wealthy property developer John Butterfield got into a Christmas Day spat with a police officer after U-turning before a checkpoint, resulting in a slow speed pursuit.

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.

Joan Collins, 93, looks glamorous in a strapless dress as she enjoys lunch in St Tropez with Elizabeth Hurley's son Damian and Billy Ray Cyrus

Joan Collins looked incredibly glamorous in a strapless dress as she enjoyed lunch with Elizabeth Hurley's son Damian in St Tropez on Monday.

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.

Hockey: NZ teams open World Cup campaigns with heavy defeats

Both New Zealand teams make inauspicious starts to their respective World Cup campaigns, suffering big losses to the host nations.

Tim Seifert blasts Manchester to English Hundred title

Seifert's 72 off 38 balls prove the difference as his Manchester Super Giants win a final which involves three other Black Caps players.

Heroes star Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36

Her family described her as 'a force of nature'.

Trump explodes at CNN reporter after question about young blonde aide who wrote him besotted letters

Donald Trump angrily shouted 'quiet' at a female CNN reporter after she asked about his relationship with his 35-year-old aide Natalie Harp.

Daycare concerned after gun store unexpectedly moves in next door

An early learning centre in Hamilton has concerns after a gun retailer unexpectedly opened next door, but says they have plans in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children, families and staff.

Online radio stations beat the algorithm to cater to some niche tastes

Would you like to fall asleep to birdsong or relive the first time you heard your favourite band?

Victoria Beckham wears triangle bikini as she indulges in sweet PDA with husband David before tucking into her favourite prawn lunch during romantic Portofino hotel trip

Victoria Beckham looked incredible in a black triangle bikini as she soaked up the sun with her shirtless husband David during a beach day in Portofino.

Scrolling on your phone in front of a child is worse for their brain than giving them a screen, study finds

Just an hour of scrolling on your phone can wreck a child's language skills, research has suggested.

Why a top-two finish by the NZ Warriors could cost the NRL millions

“I’ll argue against any move to Eden Park for the finals,” CEO Cameron George said. “Our stadium fits the bill when it comes to hosting finals.”

Reform UK vows to make benefits claimants do 20 hours community work a week including cleaning up high streets and staffing libraries

Robert Jenrick, the party's Treasury spokesman, unveiled plans to make benefit recipients part of 'alarm clock Britain' under a 'welfare to work' scheme.

Date announced for New Zealand’s first State of Origin game

The historic fixture set to be played on June 16, 2027 at Eden Park.

Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse, 45, reveals perimenopause left her feeling 'unhappy and uncomfortable' in her own body and 'unable to dance with her husband'

Upbeat and vivacious, she's known for bringing a healthy dose of positivity to the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel.

Perez Hilton's heartbreaking question from his hospital bed after knife horror… and the devastating truth his family can't bear to admit: 'It would crush him'

Lying in a hospital bed in pain and covered in scars, those closest to Perez Hilton say that they don't have the heart to tell him the truth to his latest round of questions.

Aged care: Report recommends 13.8% uplift in Government payments for new rooms, tighter rules around residential care subsidy

The proposal comes after a number of rest home closures.

The Morning Poll: Should benefits claimants have to carry out community service?

Reform UK has vowed to make long-term welfare claimants do 20 hours a week of community work - such as cleaning up high streets - in order to keep their benefits.

Sardinian coastal beauty spots are overrun by 'locust swarm' of tourist party boats sparking fury among conservationists

Beauty spots across Sardinia's coast are being overrun by a 'locust swarm' of tourist party boats, sparking fury from locals and conservationists. 

Netball NZ faces player exodus amid domestic league uncertainty

The scale of the talent drain is about to be made clear.

Mercury Energy posts $1 billion in earnings on strong hydro generation

The company's bottom line profit also rebounded strongly after last year's results were affected by one-offs.

Three men accused of fraudulently obtaining $12m from two councils

The three allegedly deceived Auckland Council and Kāpiti Coast District Council into awarding contracts to an engineering firm they controlled.

ACT proposes 'Working with Children' card to ensure continual vetting

ACT says its system would ensure people working with children were continually monitored.

Mother of autistic boy, five, who died after falling from 15th floor flat as he tried to get a biscuit from a cupboard tells inquest 'he'd still be here if council had done its job properly'

Aalim Ahmed passed away after falling from a kitchen window onto a railing at the bottom of his family's residential block in Plaistow, east London, on May 16, 2024.

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.

Our Changing World: A precious piece of sediment and what it says about our future

A rare sediment core recovered from beneath Antarctica's ice is revealing how the West Antarctic Ice Sheet responded to past warm periods.

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.

24 of the world's most unusual landscapes

While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to celebrate 80th birthday with champagne, live music and mates

'I was just hoping I'd live long enough to see the City Rail Link finished,' Brown joked.

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.

Jarden-Barrenjoey poaching claims in court: ‘Raid left no business division untouched’

The court heard work phones were wiped before being returned.

Jason Arday was used by Cambridge University for 'bragging rights', Cleverly claims

The shadow housing secretary said that senior staff there and at other universities presented Mr Arday with 'glee' because of his age and ethnicity rather than his talent.

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.

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova looks incredible in barely-there bikinis as she sips cocktails in the South of France

Nadiya Bychkova showed off her toned torso in barely-there bikinis as she shared sun-kissed holiday snaps on Instagram on Monday.

More will die in prison if mental health bed shortage continues - Ombudsman

Mentally unwell and intellectually disabled people are increasingly being imprisoned rather than hospitalised due to the bed shortage.

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.

Vector profit jumps 55 percent as new pricing rules fund record network investment

It comes after the first full year under new electricity pricing rules, while investing a record half a billion dollars in Auckland's power network.

Sir David Attenborough cameraman sues BBC over 'work accident'

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: During his 70-year career as a television naturalist, Sir David Attenborough has suffered painful escapades including being spiked by a cholla cactus in Arizona.

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.

Kate Ferdinand sizzles in glitzy semi-sheer trousers as she parties in Ibiza with husband Rio after hitting back at 'gold digger' accusations

Kate Ferdinand sizzled in glitzy semi-sheer trousers and a brown crop top as she partied in Ibiza with her husband Rio on Monday.

Devonport Lanes apartment and hotel project cleared for fast-track assessment, expert panel now to decide

A heritage group says the new buildings would overwhelm the area's historic centre.

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.

I thought I'd seen everything but this is the terrifying episode in my A&E that left me shocked and sickened. There's a dark new crisis in our hospitals we're all missing. We must act before it's too late: PROF ROB GALLOWAY

I have just finished a night shift in A&E - and am writing this now still feeling sick about what I saw. I am shocked and sickened because I saw staff being punched in the face and kicked by a patient.

EastEnders star Shane Richie gets back into character on set after getting a 'dressing down from BBC bosses over drink-driving charge'

Shane Ritchie threw himself back into character on Monday as he returned to filming EastEnders after getting a 'dressing down from BBC bosses' over drink-driving charge. 

LIZ AUSTIN: My partner was killed by a speeding driver who fled to Pakistan. I want the law changed so no one suffers what I did… but here's how I had Jack's miracle baby 12 months AFTER he died

It was just before 6pm on January 13, 2021, and I was working from home. 'I'm going for a run,' my partner Jack Ryan, 29, told me and, without looking up from my computer, I replied: 'OK.'

Ngāi Tūāhuriri places rāhui over customary whitebait season after ongoing abuse

Ngāi Tūāhuriri has suspended its customary whitebait season while it reviews how to respond.

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.

Kei te whawhati waewae ngā tāne i tō rātou ake tū ‘toa’ i te tau o te Pōtitanga Bro

Kei te piki te reiti kore mahi a ngā tāne, kei te heke ngā ako mahi ā-ringa, engari i whai noa ngā tāne i ngā wairua o tēnei Kāwanatanga i mua i te kiko o te kaupapa.

Moment Iranian morality police force woman to cover her bare legs with trousers as new hijab crackdown sees dozens of cafes and gyms sealed off

Video has emerged of Iranian morality police forcing a woman to cover up her bare legs as the Islamic Republic unleashes a new crackdown on 'violations of Islamic norms'. 

Lindsay Clancy became emotional as nurse described Andrea Yates' horrific bathtub killings years before her own tragedy

Lindsay Clancy, 36, is on trial for the murders of her three children, Cora, five, Dawson, three, and eight-month-old Callan, at her Massachusetts home.

Robots that walk and talk are coming to car factories

New York Times: Experts warn they may not deliver gains in efficiency proponents claim.

One of 150: The explosive new Black Ferns flanker with small-town roots

Elinor-Plum King scored a hat-trick against the Black Ferns XV last week and is now eyeing her Black Ferns test debut.

RNZ leaked email reveals proposed 10% cut to workforce

In an email to staff, supplied to The Post, the state-funded broadcaster says up to 30 jobs will be affected between now and June 30 next year.

Paris Jackson reveals she underwent electroconvulsive therapy after going through a 'conveyor belt of medications'

Paris felt as though she had 'tried everything' by the time she turned to ECT, with her psychiatrist assuring her 'it's not as barbaric as it used to be.'

Kmart ordered to pay Christchurch couple over contaminated sand

Elle Chrisp and David Dingwall's toddlers played in asbestos-contaminated sand and they asked for the retail giant to cover the bills.

Otago Corrections Facility staff describe leadership as 'boys club' - report

The Office of the Inspectorate highlighted concerns over bullying, inappropriate and misogynistic comments, disrespectful behaviour towards women and offensive sexual remarks by prisoners.

Australian musician Jordan Brunoli reveals he is in ‘final chapter of life’ after bowel cancer diagnosis

The Aussie rocker, 29, was diagnosed with stage-4 colorectal cancer last year.

I paid $56 for a three-hour nap in an ‘airport vending machine’

I had a 2am flight out of Hanoi, after arriving in the city from a Ha Long Bay cruise at 2pm that day, and zero interest in spending the night on an airport chair.

Four in five universities use online exams - opening the door for AI cheats

Students are increasingly likely to cheat using artificial intelligence while universities rely on at-home exams, a report has warned.

Ones to watch: Which New Zealand actors are about to make it big in Hollywood?

They found fame on our shores, and now they are finding their feet in Tinseltown.