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Why experts fear Russia may secretly be working on a new variant of the BLACK DEATH, as high-flying young scientist who worked at Siberian 'anti-plague' institute mysteriously dies after 'lab accident'
By all accounts, Daria Shipilova, 28, was a high-flying young scientist, respected by her managers and peers.
The 814-hour parenting problem: Is it happening in NZ too?
We want to know what the juggle looks like for Kiwi families - and what it’s costing them.
Why a type of 'hidden' cholesterol could be putting YOU at risk of heart attack and stroke - even if you're on statins
Good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. For years that's how we've been told to think of the waxy, fat-like substance in blood playing a key role in determining whether we get heart disease.
Explainer: What you need to know about how MMP works
Explainer - How exactly will our next government be chosen?
Are calves the forgotten muscle group? Why they matter in middle age
You should spend more time thinking about (and working on) your calf muscles, especially if you've hit middle age.
Black Caps veteran Michael Bracewell moves to casual contract
Bracewell becomes the latest Black Cap to relinquish his NZ Cricket central contract.
MARK ALMOND: This Fairford farce has put another nail in the coffin of US-British relations
Until ten days ago, RAF Fairford was of little interest to anyone apart from a charmed circle of plane spotters who knew it had one of the longest runways in the country.
Labour promises right to repair for cars
It aims to ensure independent mechanics can have access to manuals, software and tools needed to fix modern cars.
Boko Haram sex slave describes horror of her months-long abduction, being gang-raped and strapped to a bomb before incredible escape
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: It seemed like an ordinary day for 16-year-old Hannah - instead it marked the start of a months-long nightmare.
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.
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.
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.
RNZ-Reid Research poll: How politicians reacted to the latest stats
Simeon Brown is acknowledging little more than that the election will be tight.
Tauranga woman dies after State Highway 29 crash
Gaynor Woods, 73, died in hospital on Monday after a two-vehicle crash in Tauranga on Saturday.
American Idol singer's young daughters vow not to visit him behind bars in powerful statements read to court during his sentencing for killing their mom
American Idol alum Caleb Flynn wept as his daughters' heartbreaking impact statements were read aloud before the court as he was sentenced to life without parole.
Sawn-off shotgun found as police investigate separate Christchurch shooting
A man has been arrested after a firearms incident in Spreydon, while police are separately investigating after a person turned up at hospital with a gunshot wound.
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.
Popular Days of Our Lives’ star dies aged 62
One of Days of Our Lives’ most recognisable stars from the 1990s has died aged 62.
Lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 says New York Attorney General Letitia James should step down after stating allegations made against them as facts
Andrew Miltenberg, who represents one of the seven Cornell fraternity brothers accused of sexual assault, said that NY Attorney General Letitia James should step down.
Left to die at 27,000ft: Never-before-seen footage shows climbers discover dying mountain guide hanging upside-down during record-breaking K2 climb... and decide they have to leave him there
Harrowing never-before-seen footage shows the moment Norwegian mountaineering star Kristin Harila's team faced the agonising choice.
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.'
Rubio warns Russia plague could 'quickly spread' but downplays risk as panic grips Putin's neighbors and terrified locals cry cover-up
Fears around an outbreak have spread after Russian scientist Darya Shipilova, 28, died days after reportedly dropping a vial of live plague bacterium.
Influencer found dead alongside partner and three kids in apparent murder-suicide after chilling final post
Mexican influencer Cindy Tamez, her partner and three kids were reportedly all shot to death in what is being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Quiz: The Hard Word ... to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to
One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's child Fin, 17, rocks 90s-style curtains as they step out with actress in LA
Jennifer Garner's child Fin Affleck showed off their unique sense of style as they ran errands with the actress this week.
Story behind the Taliban's most infamous execution: Mother-of-seven shot in the head in front of 30,000 spectators baying for blood after she poisoned her abusive husband
To the cries of a crowd of 30,000 in Kabul's Olympic Stadium in Afghanistan, a panicked woman is led across the football pitch, flanked by armed guards.
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
Whakarerea te rita $3 hinuheu, e whakanui ana ngā minita i ngā ture taitae
I ngā hinu e piki ana, e kōkiri ana te Kāwanatanga i ngā huringa ture mō ngā mahi ahumahi tawhito engari e pēhia ana ngā mekameka tuku ki te utu.
When little Connor started having tantrums his parents attributed it to the normal tired, emotional state of a six-year-old - but he'd had a life-changing stroke. Now his parents reveal the warning signs EVERYONE needs to know
Before seven-year-old Connor Halloran had a stroke last May, his parents - like many people - had no idea such a thing could happen to a child, let alone one so young.
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'.
John Travolta's lookalike daughter Ella Bleu, 26, makes Paris Fashion Week runway debut as she steals spotlight at star-studded show
The nepo baby, 26, whose mom is the late Kelly Preston, looked incredible as she rocked the runway alongside stars including Gigi Hadid, Olivia Colman and Noah Jupe.
Are right‑brained people really more creative? What science tells us
The science behind this idea goes all the way back to the 1860s. That's when French doctor Paul Broca found speech was controlled mainly by the left side of the brain.
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
Red-hot Steven Alker wins fourth golf title in five starts
The New Zealander continues a remarkable run of form on the PGA Champions Tour with a one-shot win Pennsylvania.
BBC is facing the worst crisis in its history and licence fee 'has had it', warns John Simpson
The 82-year-old, who has been with the corporation for six decades, predicted it will no longer exist unless funding is sorted out - and he branded viewers who do not pay the licence fee 'shoplifters'.
How Man United went to war with their own season-ticket holders - OLIVER HOLT reveals club's 'weeding out' of 'nuisance' fans and why day-trippers could be 59% more valuable to owners: 'Everyone is just waiting to be banned'
OLIVER HOLT: What is happening at United feels like an unregulated form of social engineering. Many see it as a profit grab, piggy-backing a legitimate purge on ticket touts.
Aerospace and drone industries encouraged to develop stronger defence ties
Defence ties are seen as the key to the NZ aerospace sector's next great leap forward.
All Blacks target set-piece improvements for Wallabies test at Eden Park
Tupou Vaa'i says set-piece work and discipline are key against Australia.
Tooling up to stop the next 'massive weed' before it gets started
It's hoped the Smart Weed Alert Tool can put a big dent in the country's billion-dollar weed control problem.
Israel 'was prepared to shoot down hijacked Flydubai jet' to prevent an 'Israeli 9/11'
The flight's co-pilot is said to have attacked its captain with an emergency axe and tried to crash the plane as it approached Israel en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv last week.
Melinda Messenger's transformation from lads' mag favourite to wellness guru as the former blonde bombshell, 55, embraces her silver siren era
Three decades after finding fame and life couldn't look more different for Melinda, who has swapped lads' mags for wellness and changed up her signature look.
Jim Davidson, 72, is dating Simon Cowell's beauty pageant ex Maria Rice-Mundy, 60, just weeks after calling off sixth wedding following split from fiancée 23 years his junior
He announced he had called off his sixth wedding after splitting from his fiancée Natasha, who is 23 years his junior.
Specialist pain doctors call for free shingles vaccine for over-65s
Shingles is an often painful nerve condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Job seeker calls for ban on 'ghost' interviews that harvest data for AI
Her experience with an AI interviewer has prompted Charlie Maclean to launch a petition to Parliament explicitly banning advertisements for jobs that do not exist.
GLP-1s and drinking: Could weight-loss drugs treat alcohol addiction?
Weight loss jabs helped one Auckland woman change her drinking habits after losing 30kg.
Homemade bomb found in car near new Auckland train station
Police located the item at around 6.30pm
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.
All Whites resolve not enough in 2-1 loss to Japan
New Zealand spent much of the match defending their penalty box.
Julian Wilcox named as new chair of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Wilcox's three-year term begins today, succeeding outgoing chair Professor Rawinia Higgins.
Nice catch! Photographer snaps kingfisher diving for her food
Martin Goff snapped the majestic bird as it swooped from its perch to feed at a Shropshire lake on September 30.
Woolworths’ 'three for $20' special is no longer
The special has been replaced with a 'three-for-$24.99' offer.
Virtually unchanged for 60 years, this beloved family crib is up for sale
Four generations of the Campbell family have enjoyed holidays in this original crib in Warrington, first arriving by train or bus.
AgriZero NZ gets funding boost of $117m, new partners come on board
AgriZeroNZ says it's on track to deliver emissions fighting tools to farmers by 2030.
Religious scholars met with Anthropic. What they heard stunned them
NYT: Anthropic consulted religious scholars to make the case Claude could be conscious.
Jeremy Strong gives unapologetic response after making co-stars 'uncomfortable' with method acting
The 47-year-old Social Reckoning star gave a blunt response to those who have criticized his acting approach as he explained he is 'just there to commit utterly to serving the material.'
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.
'Nasty decisions' for Wellington councillors looking to find $60m in savings
Funding for Te Papa, opening hours for galleries, the city's new years' eve fireworks, and school swimming subsidies are on the chopping block
Taika Waititi directs Breast Cancer Foundation’s shower ad promoting breast checks
And the personal reason why the film-maker got involved.
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.
Spain's socialist PM announces snap election following anger over housing crisis and pensioner's eviction
Spain's socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections this morning after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week
QUENTIN LETTS: After the bleak Jim Davidson years, Jeremy was a Grade A catch - and he didn't disappoint
Shadow farming minister Victoria Atkins started hyperventilating and making noises like a piglet: Jeremy Clarkson was about to arrive.
British Airways steward who was sacked for asking female colleague if she wanted to join the 'mile-high club' wins £30,000 payout
Charly Mateo, then aged 37, was sacked by the airline in July 2024 after he was deemed to have 'invaded the privacy' of a cabin crew member during a flight.
Demand surges for telehealth ADHD assessments
The service has become an alternative for people seeking a diagnosis for the condition, but not wanting to wait months for an in-person consultation.
Lifestyle Furniture liquidation: Retailer owes creditors more than $2 million
Low sales caused cashflow problems, leaving DNA Global unable to pay creditors.
Formula One to hold talks with teams after Malaysia farce
FIA promises ‘full debrief’ after chaotic scenes but solutions may not be easy to come by.
Struck-off doctor hit with $87k bill over more fake health claims
Samantha Bailey was fined $17,000 and ordered to pay more than $70,000 in costs over videos containing long-discredited claims about HIV and gonorrhoea.
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.
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.
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.
The Morning Poll: How worried are you about potential Russian missile attacks on Britain?
How worried are you about potential Russian missile attacks on Britain? Have your say in the Morning Mail poll.
Consumers embrace digital payments but safety and affordability remain top concerns
A survey has found 76 percent of respondents were concerned about fraud and scams when making payments.
Baby died after doctors mistook mother's internal bleeding for 'trapped wind', inquest told
Kimberley Newark, 31, went to Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, suffering from excruciating pain in her abdomen when 34 weeks pregnant.
As a sports medicine doctor, here’s what I want you to know about peptides
Washington Post: Can these compounds actually help improve physical health and longevity?
Gourd-geous! British grandfather smashes world's biggest pumpkin record... again
Ian Paton, 65, spent up to six hours a day working to grow the pumpkin, which weighed 2,856.8lb (1295.8kg), the same as a female hippopotamus.
Specialist pain doctors call for free shingles vaccine for over-65s
Shingles is an often painful nerve condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
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.
Revisiting zombie towns: What happens when the housing supply keeps up
When you build homes that people want, and help them into it, it can rekindle communities.
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.
Olympic gold medal winner looks unrecognisable after receiving an incredible drag makeover - can you guess who he is?
The gold medal winner sported a heavily made-up look and long blonde curls after being given a new look by Drag Race star Plastique Tiara.
Labour rejects Willis' Investment Boost claim, but admits 'small' $90m error
Labour says it is a "straightforward and small correction, and does not change the fact that we are fully able to pay for our commitments".
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.
Revealed: The woman who has mended 'lost' Hairy Biker Si King's heart after the death of his beloved sidekick Dave Myers - as friends of the divorced mother-of-one lift lid on their blossoming love
Hairy Biker Si King's new girlfriend is a divorced mother of one who at 62 is three years older than the TV star. Caroline Witcomb is known to friends as 'Milly' and is from Staffordshire.
Vanuatu women win MSG Cup title in tribute to sea tragedy victims
Vanuatu's women's national football team has secured a historic first MSG Prime Minister's Cup title after defeating defending champions Papua New Guinea on penalties.
Student, 15, has hand blown off while trying to throw stun grenade back at police as far-left rioters torch school with teachers and pupils inside
WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: A teenager in France has had his hand blown off after trying to throw a stun grenade back at police amid student riots that have gripped the nation.
Tories vow to build 'Iron Dome' to stop drones and missiles: Party plans new £10billion Britannia Shield to protect the nation's skies
Kemi Badenoch announced major plans for a £10billion system, dubbed Britannia Shield, to save cities, power plants and army bases across the UK from missiles and drones.
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.
‘I thought my brain would explode’: How Ella’s family hike led to painful disease
Ella Stiebel’s skull was racked by pain. Days after a family hike through the Balinese jungle she became confined to a hotel room by an illness that made her too sick to eat, too weak to walk and so sensitive to light even looking at a phone screen made her wince.
Meryl Streep's Aslan stirs gender debate over Greta Gerwig's Narnia
The public hasn’t viewed a single frame yet from the director’s movie adaptation from the classic children’s book series, The Chronicles of Narnia, but a casting decision is already generating outrage from some commentators.
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.
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.
British whistleblower who flagged links between top Trump official Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein is found dead
The whistleblower claimed his former employer Howard Lutnick - a key aide of Donald Trump - failed to disclose a business relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
NZX quiet as Mangawhai partial takeover offer for Bremworth goes unconditional – Market close
The S&P/NZX50 Index closed up 18.53 points, or up just 0.14%.
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.
Actor Cliff Curtis charged with drink driving after crash on Auckland's waterfront
The actor released a statement through a public relations company after the crash, saying he had been hospitalised with internal injuries after the collision in late September.
Buying a property is riskier than ever. This is the big mistake nearly half of Kiwi buyers are making
Thinking you understand risk is quite different from actually understanding it.
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.
RNZ-Reid Research poll: Nightmare on National Street while Greens soar
Analysis - Nothing in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll will give either of the Chrises any confidence as they head into their first head-to-head debate tonight.
Trump approves military firing squad for 'jihadist' Army sergeant major who massacred 13 at Fort Hood
Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death following the 2009 shooting, which he claimed was done out of anger over being deployed to and wanted to protect Islamic leaders from US troops.
Animal charity is fizzing after finding homes for kittens named Peroni, Miguel, Cruzcampo, Guinness, Madri, Bud, Stella and Moretti who were found dumped in bin bags
The black-and-white litter, who have been given humorous beverage-themed names, had been disposed of on a Grimsby street at just eight weeks old.
Ex-husband 'bought mincing machine, murdered Hong Kong model wife and cooked her remains with carrots to mask the smell'
Police discovered parts of 28-year-old Abby Choi's dismembered body at a suburban Hong Kong property in February 2023, in a case that stunned the financial hub.
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.
Kim Kardashian needed to ‘heal’ after Kanye West marriage
Kardashian says five years of single life let her focus on her children and projects.
Traffic builds on SH1 after digger on truck hits overbridge
Southbound traffic was backed up after a digger being carried on a truck struck an overbridge near the Southeastern Highway off-ramp.
Debbie McGee reveals she was forced to flee Iran 'as men trained machine guns on her while she ran to board plane' after hiding for weeks during 1970s revolution
The former magician's assistant and Strictly Come Dancing contestant was just 18 when she left the UK to join the Iranian National Ballet only to be caught up in the terrifying events of the 1970s.
NZ goat formula co-operative expands to China, United States
Some consumers select goat milk products over cow's milk for health benefits.
Video game industry confirms its first $1 billion year, despite two setbacks
Export revenue surges, but sector employment falls.
'Transgender' killer who hunted female hiker down as she scrambled over barbed wire fence to try and escape him admits murder in plea deal that'll spare him death penalty
Zion Teasley, 25, pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of Lauren Heike, 29, who was fatally stabbed 15 times on a hiking trail in Phoenix.
New Zealand’s $2.68 billion space sector – how it breaks down: Tech Insider
The fast-growing space sector has its annual meet-up amid controversy.
PM quiz: The Addams Family TV theme specifically features what distinctive percussive sound?
Stuff afternoon quiz: Oct 6
Warning over startling rise in younger men with prostate cancer: cases treble in last 22 years
Scientists from the World Cancer Research Fund found there were 640 new cases of the disease in 2023, up from 158 in 2001.
Te Pāti Māori promises up to eight weeks of free food for low earners
A new tax credit targeting those earning under $60k sits at the heart of the party's policy to tackle the cost of living.
Germany is at risk of being drawn into violent conflict with Russia due to Putin's hybrid 'shadow war', Berlin's intelligence chief warns
Germany's foreign intelligence chief warned Monday that the country risks being drawn into a conflict with Russia as hybrid attacks ordered by Moscow increase.
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.
World’s top 20 airport lounges named — and only one NZ spot made the cut
Auckland Airport’s Strata Lounge has been named one of the world's best independent airport lounges.
I tried to live off 'Too Good to Go' hauls for one week. Here's everything that happened to me (and the very bizarre but delicious leftovers I encountered) when I only ate food from the cut-price, anti-waste app...
My mouth waters as I open the fridge door for breakfast... then I remember what's on the menu.
Petrol prices are surging - and there’s little the Government can do about it
As long as we’re hooked on fossil fuels, we’ll be subject to tyranny of rising oil prices.
Airlines take aim at energy companies, grateful for $5.7 million Govt funding; should NZ subsidise airlines?
Airlines welcome $5.7m in Government help as soaring fuel bills bite.
Fears LED BULBS could be sabotaging your metabolism, sleep and driving up diabetes rates - as even health experts switch back to old fashioned 'freedom' lights
Health influencers have finally moved on from blitzing green juices. Posts are more likely to show an LED light bulb being unscrewed and switched for an old-fashioned incandescent version.
New Zealanders getting through close to 7kg of cocaine a week
Cheaper, more readily available cocaine and increased social acceptance has lead to a steep increase in use in less than a decade, new research shows.
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank
MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative.
Britons dream of retiring at 62... but think they will end up working five years longer: How to close the gap
It comes as the Prime Minister took the bold step to reveal plans to ditch the triple lock at the Labour Party conference last week.
'Cart before the horse': Fiji opposition slams Rabuka's pre-emptive referendum date
Inia Seruiratu is accusing the Fijian prime minister of political "strangulation" over rushed referendum timeline ahead of an upcoming election.
Irate ChatGPT PR filmed trying to derail Sam Altman's interview with Vanity Fair editor after tycoon was asked about chatbot suicide
An OpenAI publicist attempted to deflect a question from Vanity Fair to CEO Sam Altman about a person who died by suicide after messaging ChatGPT.
Badenoch warns Tories must still be on high alert for snap election as Burnham holds Cabinet 'away day' at Chequers residence
Andy Burnham has summoned ministers to his little-used Chequers residence for intensive talks on his 10-year plan.
Brit whose naked body was found in Italy had attended LGBTQ 'pagan gathering' where some members engage in 'dangerous sex games and drug-taking'
Benjamin Braithwaite, 35, was last month discovered dead in Piano Milo, Sicily, beside a length of rope.
When grieving mother Jane flew to Texas to investigate the fatal shooting of her daughter Lucy by her drunken father, she was met with hostility and disdain by prosecutors and police... why?
Surely only a heart of stone would deny a mother the opportunity to ask questions about her only daughter's death.
Which political party would make you better off?
We compare a few scenarios to show how they might look for different people.
For 130 years, we’ve been rewriting Lizzie Borden’s motive
Washington Post: The 1982 axe murders are revisited in Ryan Murphy's latest TV show.
Anastasia Kobekina shines in Shostakovich concerto – William Dart
Anastasia Kobekina played Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No 1 barefoot.
Inside the mysterious new life of Demi Rose Mawby: She was the Instagram bombshell with 20million followers. Then one day she disappeared. Now the Mail has tracked her down, and reveals the heartbreak behind her 'vanishing act'
She was the original Instagram bombshell who amassed almost 20million followers and turned her famous curves into a lucrative business model. Then, she effectively vanished.
Bodycam shows moment 'Cornell 7' student was banned from campus, as audio depicts expelled teen telling Jane Doe she was sober on night of alleged gang rape
The video showed Cornell Police telling one of the accused students that they were no longer allowed at Cornell University following an investigation into the alleged assault in October 2024.
'Why would anyone start a business in the UK now?' Jeremy Clarkson hammers Labour in surprise appearance at Tory conference
The motoring expert turned Clarkson's Farm star highlighted the challenges facing the industry on stage in Birmingham.
Even I'm not English under Suella Braverman's 'ridiculous' test, says Jacob Rees-Mogg as he swipes at Reform UK defectors
Mrs Braverman, who was home secretary in the previous Tory government before defecting to Reform UK, has suggested that British Asians like herself can't be English.
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.
Hollywood actor charged with drink driving after Auckland crash
A 58-year-old man has been summonsed for reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol.
Electric vehicle sales hit new high as petrol shock continues, overall market booms
EV and plug-in hybrid sales have boomed in 2026, while petrol and diesel sales are down.
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 hotel that could be transformed into a 'mega HMO' as neighbours fear it will be used to house asylum seekers
Proposals sent to Maidstone council in Kent would see the three-star hotel, which was recently rebranded The Apartell, transformed into co-living studio apartments.
Choose your All Blacks team to play the Wallabies in Bledisloe I
Who do you think All Blacks coach Dave Rennie will start against the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday night? Choose your starting team.
The era of male birth control may be nearing
Washington Post: Injectable contraceptives for men are being trialled in India and the US.
Adolescence star Stephen Graham reveals he taught his daughter how to throw a punch from a young age because he feared for her safety around men
The actor, 53, said he wanted Grace, now 21, to be able to defend herself if she ever found herself in danger, admitting he has always worried about her when she is out.
LAURA CRAIK on Blazermania! Nicole Kidman and other stars' grand entrance at Chanel show
Last night Ms Kidman, 59 - who was accompanied by her younger daughter, Faith Margaret Kidman Urban, 15 - made a grand entrance at Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show.
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.
As it happened: Election campaign, 5 October
National promised billions for roads, The Greens almost witnessed a rail crash and Labour defended their fiscal plan.
Donald Trump says 'a specific threat' saw US withdraw its bombers from RAF Fairford after 'foiled terror plot'
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday that aircraft which were being stationed at the Gloucestershire base had been 'redeployed to their home stations in the US'.
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.
Anne Hathaway issues an apology for 'horrifying' moment she ordered around photographers on the red carpet at Verity premiere and says she was in 'mom mode'
A clip of the star, who is heavily pregnant with her third child, went viral last week when she was seen ordering around the snappers at the New York premiere of her new movie Verity.
How Luxon lost 75% of National’s Māori supporters in just one term
In the preferred prime minister stakes, Luxon is polling at just 4%.
British star Benjamin Clementine headlines Wellington Jazz Festival with stripped-back show
The barefoot British star was discovered busking on the Paris Metro.
Essential, but rocky regional route gets temporary lifeline to keep flying
Regional airline Originair will recommence flights between Westport and Wellington in December.
England star Jordan Pickford set to face court following 50mph Lamborghini chase after 'almost causing car pile-up'
Pickford, 32, is believed to have hit the 50mph mark in a 30mph zone in his £165,000 Lamborghini Urus when driving in in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Tower's large-event claims lower than expected, insurer upgrades earnings guidance
The insurer now expects underlying net profit after tax of between $69 million and $79m for the year to the end of September.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel share sweet photos for 14th wedding anniversary... two years after DWI scandal
To mark the occasion, the 45-year-old singer and 44-year-old actress each posted tributes to each other on social media.
Inside 'cursed' sex-filled Dutch movie so explicit it lay on the cutting room floor for decades with star killing himself days after filming ended - as it's finally released in cinemas
The Dutch arthouse movie Diary Of A Weak Yogi was made to shock audiences.
VOICE OF THE PADDOCK: Formula One's DNA is being stripped away by the woke brigade - abandon the charade and rip up these joke electric engines now, writes JONATHAN McEVOY
VOICE OF THE PADDOCK: F1 is in its biggest bind of the modern era. The engines are a joke, as well as woke, half-electric to save the planet, if you will, in a series that flies all around the world.
Former Bachelor star Sam Wood denied bail after Queensland domestic violence charges
Sam Wood denied bail as businesses and fitness figures distance themselves.
Segner v Blackadder? All Blacks coach’s tough call at No 7 for Bledisloe I
If Anton Segner starts at openside flanker he will be forced to carry the significant baggage of trying to help the All Blacks dig their way out of the hole that resulted in the 3-1 series defeat to the Springboks.
University and polytech staff vote to strike together for first time
The Tertiary Education Union says university and polytechnic staff are fed up with insecure work and insulting pay offers.
Best-selling author Jeffrey Archer dies day before final book release
The best-selling author’s final book, Adam and Eve, is being published globally on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Experiencing these symptoms? It could be time to see your doctor
Pharmacists are actually really good at helping people work out when an illness is appropriate to self-treat at home and when it is truly time to see a doctor.
We love Badenoch's Kemistry but not the Tories: Leader's challenge laid bare as poll shows just a third of her fans also back 'M&S' Conservatives
While Mrs Badenoch's personal brand has grown since she took over as Conservative leader, just a third of voters who say they like her would also back the party at an election.
Biden-era FBI tracked Melania and teenage Barron's travel and targeted Susie Wiles' phone in bombshell Trump probe
Former President Joe Biden's FBI monitored Melania and Barron Trump's travel and tapped Donald Trump's future right-hand-woman's phone, according to newly released documents.
Labour MP ‘taking nothing for granted’ as historically safe seat goes on the line again
The seat of Mt Albert is set to be another close affair after Labour’s Helen White won by only 18 votes in 2023.
FENZ restructure: Unions launch legal challenge
The professional fire-fighters' union and the PSA recently asked for the restructure to be dumped, but FENZ instead moved to restart consultations.
Review websites accused of asking NZ businesses to pay for favourable ratings
The Commerce Commission alleges Top Reviews and Auckland Magazine approached local businesses for paid rankings while claiming their reviews were independent.
Remembering the lost Chinese market gardens that once fed Auckland
More than a century ago, central Auckland was home to gardens cultivated by migrants.
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.
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.
What is the Deloitte report and why is it causing major friction within New Zealand cricket?
OPINION: There's plenty of conjecture over the document no one seems to have seen.
Coloured solar panels hold potential for NZ vegetable growers
A Swedish study has found broccoli grows well beneath magenta-coloured panels, although it takes longer and with less nutrients.
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.
Time capsule film of the first ever re-enactment of Battle of Hastings is unearthed and restored after nearly 60 years
Nearly six decades after the footage was given to English Heritage, the movie will be shown to the public for the first time this weekend.
Britain has blown past last year's £1.5bn bill for switching off wind farms with three months of the year still to go
The cost of paying Britain's wind farms to turn off has soared past £1.5 billion so far this year - according to new figures that will infuriate households squeezed by soaring energy bills.
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.
Super mom Usha Vance catches herself after nearly falling down Marine Two stairs with newborn baby
Vice President JD Vance's wife Usha, 40, was captured losing her balance as she exited a helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Monday while holding her two-month-old son, Alec.
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.
Buildings evacuated as gas main ruptured in Auckland's Newmarket
Fire trucks and a hazmat unit was at the scene of the gas leak on Khyber Pass Road.
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.
Cassie Roma: TV personality and entrepreneur reveals ‘large tumour’ found in kidney
Cassie Roma is due to have surgery to remove the kidney.
'Reminiscent of sovereign debt crisis': France in eye of the storm as euro drops to 17-month low and bond markets turn on Paris
The euro has tumbled to a 17-month low as a mounting budget crisis in France stirs fears of a new debt crisis in the single currency zone.
Election 2026 live: New poll sees National crash ahead as Hipkins, Luxon prepare for first debate
Meanwhile, ACT is claiming victory as Christopher Luxon announces National would cut foreign aid outside the Pacific to boost Pharmac’s budget.
Si King's rocky road to happiness: Hairy Bikers star, 59, overcame 'challenging' marriage breakdown, near-death experience and grief over best friend Dave Myers before finding love again with a 'very special lady'
He has faced a 'challenging' few years following the breakdown of his marriage and the death of his best friend Dave Myers.
Fiji schedules potential referendum date on new constitution ahead of final parliament vote
Fiji is set to hold its first-ever constitutional referendum, if government legislation to draft a new document passes through parliament.
Mother died holding photo of her four murdered children after their house was torched in arson attack, inquest told
Michelle Pearson died aged 37 in August 2019, more than a year-and-a-half after her children, Demi Pearson, 15, Brandon, eight, Lacie, seven, and Lia, three, passed away.
Pilot on Boeing 757 dies of heart attack mid-flight with 239 passengers on board
A pilot onboard a plane flying from Bangkok to Novosibirsk in western Siberia died from a heart attack, transportation prosecutors said Friday.
The 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.
Warriors star switches allegiances to Tonga for World Cup
The Warriors winger, who played 13 tests for New Zealand, headlines a powerful 24-man Tonga squad alongside three grand final winners.
Ko te matenga pōturi tēnei o Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Kua huri Te Wiki o te Reo Māori mai i te awhi whānui a te motu, ki te tūwehehia e tēnei Kāwanatanga, tā Joel Maxwell.
A former Hollywood haunt, nuclear disaster zone and James Bond island: Abandoned places reclaimed by nature - are YOU brave enough to visit?
Namibian desert homes filled with sand. Japanese islands overtaken by greenery. These may sound like fiction, but are just some of the abandoned places on earth consumed by nature.
We keep hearing the economy is improving. Here’s what to do if it really happens
We tend to get stuck when we’re constantly told the economy isn’t doing well.
'Islamo-Leftist' take over of Green Party 'well under way' after anti-Zionist backed candidates voted onto nearly every committee
The Green Party conference this weekend in Brighton saw members voting candidates on to key decision-making committees within the party.
Michael Flatley announces the death of his 'beautiful wife' Niamh aged 52 after 20 years together
The Lord Of The Dance star shared a heartbreaking statement on his Instagram page on Monday evening as he asked fans to keep his family in their prayers.
Princess Diana's 'Mr Wonderful' heart surgeon lover Hasnat Khan is seen for the first time since Earl Spencer's book said she dreamed of a new life with him in South Africa
At the height of their romance, heart surgeon Hasnat Khan and Princess Diana would meet discreetly for dates in a Middlesex pub near the hospital where he worked.
Family came to NZ for a better life. Their 6-year-old is facing deportation
An administrative error and strict health rules have left a Tauranga family facing an impossible decision over their daughter.
Anyone for a platform pint? Britain's best train station pubs for a pre-journey tipple - including the country's smallest Wetherspoons
From a restored Edwardian boozer to a remote spot in the Highlands, here are the best places to enjoy a lager before boarding your train.
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga name 2026 Rugby League World Cup squads
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga have named their men's squads for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Heidi Klum, 53, and daughter Leni, 22, model thongs in cheeky new lingerie campaign... after defending their 'inappropriate' ads
Heidi and Leni first stunned fans in 2022 when they initially posed scantily clad together for Intimissimi.
Japan wins Kirin Cup with 2-1 victory over All Whites at Tokyo National Stadium
Japan prove too strong for the All Whites, despite New Zealand’s brave defence.
'Shedding tears for you': Tributes to late MP Adrian Rurawhe at tangi in Whanganui
Hundred-strong political delegation remembers the former MP and Speaker of the House as a leader who conducted himself with "quiet resolve and real dignity".
Victoria Beckham is pouring over £2million into launching daughter Harper's skincare brand H7B Ltd - and it's still a year away from making its first sale
Victoria Beckham is pouring $3million (£2,265,348) into launching daughter Harper's skincare brand - and that's just money spent on development.
'No one understands economics over there': National takes aim at Labour's fiscal plan
The National leader says "there's a real hole" in Labour's fiscal plan, which the party says is "fully costed and fully funded".
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.
GP is found dead in her home 'while hosting a children's sleepover' near Sandringham estate: Man is arrested over 'murder'
Dr Hannah Terry, who is in her 40s, was found dead at her £800,000 house in Dersingham, Norfolk - a mile from the King's Sandringham House, during the early hours of Sunday.
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.
‘Sad to see it’s gone’: The lost Chinese market gardens that once fed Auckland
Chinese growers began cultivating land in central Auckland in the late 19th century, helping to supply a growing city with a mountain of fresh produce.
Romanian toyboy who married British vicar, 81, flaunts new lifestyle of luxury goods and business-class flights after spending £1million and inheriting the OAP's £150,000 estate
Florin Marin, from Romania, was left a £2,000-a-month pension and £150,000 after his partner, former vicar Philip Clements, died aged 81 during the Covid pandemic.
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.
Country artist wears ‘Free Palestine’ shirt at stadium that banned Macklemore
Zach Bryan attracted a record-breaking 73,538 people on the second night of his tour, the biggest audience to date at the venue owned by billionaire Robert Kraft.
British Airways flight to Chicago declares emergency after 'dropping 28,000ft in minutes' while flying over Ireland
BA Flight BA295, a Boeing 777-200ER operating from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, departed Heathrow's Terminal 5 at around 11.50am on its scheduled transatlantic service.
Range Rover driven by 16-year-old that smashed into Nobu chef is owned by legendary Hollywood composer Harry Gregson-Williams
Range Rover driven by 16-year-old who killed Nobu Malibu chef Ryo Uchimiya was leased by legendary Hollywood composer Harry Gregson-Williams.
Britain's most dog-friendly beaches: From Cornish treats to golden sand on the Gower, don't miss these paw-fect spots for a walk with your pooch
As restrictions lift for dogs on most beaches, here are some lovely spots across Britain perfect for a day out with your four-legged friend.
The incredible transformation of Mia Schem: Young Israeli is now a stunning model after going through Hell as an October 7 hostage
Mia Shem was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival when Hamas launched its devastating attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and spent 54 days as a hostage in Gaza.
Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington welcomes first child
Olympic champion kayaker shares social media video to announce the arrival of her daughter.
Petrol, rates and weather: Consumer spending hit by three 'tough knocks'
Consumer spending is below last year's levels, according to the latest Paymark data.
Black Caps allrounder goes ‘casual’ with NZ Cricket to pursue other opportunities
White ball specialist Michael Bracewell has struck a deal with NZ Cricket for the 2026-27 season, to pursue an opportunity in the Australian Big Bash League.
Sandesh came to New Zealand for a better future. Six months later, tragedy struck
Sandesh Singh moved to Queenstown hoping to work hard and support his family back home in India. Six months later, they are preparing to bring him home for the final time.
Mystery wolf slayer who leaves the dead animals displayed in Tuscan villages has shot seven of them and STRANGLED one in bizarre vendetta
Eight endangered native wolves have been found dead in the hills of Tuscany since the beginning of November, with three fresh corpses emerging in the last week.
Injury rules Ruben Love out of rugby for rest of year
The Hurricanes playmaker will undergo ankle surgery, opening up competition for the All Blacks first-five jersey.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stuns in a cropped cardigan and hotpants as she poses for daring shoot
The model, 39, looked incredible in the latest shoot for the designer, which comes just days after it was revealed that her lingerie collaboration with M&S has come to an end after 14 years.
The boy raised by wolves, who spent his '12 most beautiful years' with a wolfpack before he was found living like an animal in rural Spain, passes away aged 80
A man who was raised by wolves in rural Spain has died at the age of 80.
Business confidence jumps despite Middle East conflict uncertainty
The NZ Institute of Economic Research survey showed the highest level of optimism in more than a year.
KiwiSaver boost: Will Act’s plan work? The Bottom Line checks it out
The Bottom Line stress-tests a key election promise and asks what it would mean for NZ.
Rocket Lab inks largest-ever Electron launch contract
The agreement lifts Rocket Lab’s launch pipeline to more than 100 missions.
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.
Baby critical after surgery as woman faces bedside hearing over alleged knife attack
A 33-year-old woman faces court after emergency services found three people wounded at a Glendene property.
Video shows flames spreading up hills as smoke blows towards Queenstown
A large vegetation fire has broken out on Walter Peak, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown.
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.
Michael Douglas details brief separation from Catherine Zeta-Jones in new interview: 'Marriage is hard work'
Michael Douglas has offered some rare insight into his 26-year marriage to Catherine Zeta Jones in a new interview.
‘A new kind of cyber incident’: OpenAI apologises for Australia Medicare hack
NY Times: OpenAI apologised for four cases of unauthorised access to Australian websites.
Petrol price hits highest level since start of Iran war
The average price is slightly higher than at the peak of the war back in April.
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.
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.
Get back! Fab Four's Rubber Soul to be No 1... 61 years later
The classic record, which was released in December 1965, has been re-released with 24 early session recordings, which includes 20 previously unreleased takes.
Rugby: All Black Scott Barrett on life after captaincy
The rejuvenated All Blacks' veteran has pushed back on recent claims by coach Dave Rennie that he was a 'reluctant captain'.
Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking fellow pilot had spent time in NZ, police confirm
Hammam al-Hammami is the Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack a Flydubai flight in a bloody attack last week.
Tell us your favourite thing about your house
What is it that your love about your home? Let us know what it is about your place that makes it special.
Alison Quigan: Why theatre is one of the most powerful political acts
OPINION: Theatre is one of the most powerful political acts there is.
Minor mental health issues are 'no excuse not to get a job', says Helen Whately
The shadow work and pensions secretary said that minor mental health conditions should not be an excuse for young people not to work as claiming benefits is not a 'lifestyle choice'.
Paintball gun fired at pair from passing car
The man and woman were standing outside a bar in Wellington when they were shot at.
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).
Mother who died in suspected murder-suicide was ‘a force to be reckoned with’
Dairy farm manager Chelsey Anne Russell, 34, was found dead by police in a milking shed at a property on Maimai Rd in rural Buller, West Coast.
Dame Margaret Clark, political scientist, remembered for deep knowledge and 'formidable presence'
Dame Margaret Clark was the first New Zealand woman to become a professor in political science when she was appointed in 1978.
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.
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.
Police finish search of house where missing man had been living
Braydon Hepworth was last seen on England Street in Christchurch on 14 September.
Here’s why I’d never go into politics and why it’s a brutal job
The role involves being instantly hated by the majority of the population, regardless of how nice you might be in person, Sam Stubbs says.
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 .
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.
Matt Damon is joined by stunning wife Luciana and three of their daughters at Animals premiere in Mexico
The 55-year-old filmmaker and his film producer wife, 50, made the event a family affair as they hit the red carpet with Alexia, 27, Isabella, 20, and Gia, 18.
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.
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.
Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking fellow pilot had spent time in NZ, police confirm
Hammam al-Hammami is the Omani co-pilot accused of trying to hijack a Flydubai flight in a bloody attack last week.
I didn't lose a single pound on Mounjaro. But then dropped eight stone thanks to this 'old fashioned' weight loss surgery. It might no longer be popular, but here's why it could help you lose MORE weight and cost less than fat jabs
In this new era of GLP-1 weight-loss jabs, do we really need any other medical ways to help us shed the excess pounds?
DAN HODGES: History will record Zack Polanski as a coward and charlatan who led his once-decent party into political oblivion
It may take a few months. Possibly a year or so. But some time very, very soon Zack Polanski, current leader of the Green Party, will find himself consigned to the history books.
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.
Herald Hat-trick am sports quiz - Tuesday October 6
Can you get a hat-trick?
Police reveal what flydubai axe attacker was doing in NZ
Police are investigating Omani national Hammam al-Hammami’s time in this country.
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Pierre: A divinely inspired thief? That's the least of this loser lawyer's worries
You'll no doubt be familiar with the maverick detective who has troubles at home. In this new drama, Pierre Jeffreys is not a detective but a duty solicitor - and he has troubles everywhere.
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.
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.
RNZ-Reid Research poll: National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker
National is now at its lowest point since the 2020 election, according to the RNZ-Reid Research poll. Labour has also slipped but its lead has grown.
NADINE DORRIES: Downsizing from my six-bedroom house to a Cotswolds cottage was a mistake. I went too small, too soon
I've spent the summer opening my front door to find American tourists taking photographs of my house and marvelling at our English country gardens.
Germany vows to be a 'partner' in getting Britain back into the EU after Andy Burnham hinted at Brexit betrayal
Susanne Baumann, the German ambassador to the UK, said Britain 'will always find a partner' in Berlin.
2027 Chery Stockman diesel PHEV ute detailed ahead of delayed launch
Chery's diesel PHEV ute will beat key ute rivals on electric range and payload, and come very close on braked towing capacity.
America’s Cup: Team Australia sign Kiwi Finn Henry as boat captain for Naples campaign
The America's Cup will be held in Naples, Italy, in mid-2027.
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.
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.
'There's a clear case' to cut taxes on tobacco, claims Tory MP
Jack Rankin, the Tory leader's Parliamentary Private Secretary, railed against the sky-high tax at a conference fringe.
Dozens of councils to give out potty training guides to parents as 1 in 4 children arrive at school in nappies
From this spring, up to 20 councils plan to deliver instruction leaflets to parents alongside their primary school place offer.
Covid cases double in a month and hospital admissions rise five-fold, amid spread of new XFG variant
Diagnoses of the bug are at their highest level since October 2025 and rising levels of Britons are being admitted for care. Figures show 950 admissions this August, which jumped to 4,939 in September.
Broadband finds a saviour: BT's rescue of TalkTalk is far from perfect - but it could be a whole lot worse, says ALEX BRUMMER
There is no disguising the reality that BT chief executive Allison Kirkby's swoop on ailing TalkTalk is a fast-track deal.
Flydubai co-pilot asked captain to pray - then hit him over the back of the head with an axe: 'The blows kept coming, one after another'
The captain of the flydubai plane that was targeted in an attempted hijacking has revealed his attacker asked him to pray before hitting him over the head with an axe.
Afghan lorry migrant who stabbed innocent dog walker to death after trying to murder his landlord and attacking boy, 14, is handed hospital order
Dawood Safi, an Afghan national who entered the UK on the back of the lorry and then lied about his age, carried out the 'random, frenzied' attack on his landlord and an unarmed dog walker.
Man arrested, woman still missing after pair jumped into Ōpōtiki's Ōtara River to evade police
The man has been arrested in Gisborne and charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop.
Green Party is reported to the police over its 'Zionism is racism' motion - but Polanski ignores row to focus on bid to become MP
A group of Labour MPs have asked Sussex Police to examine events at the Greens' gathering in Brighton over the weekend.
Sharesies takes aim at low-fee fund market
Sharesies plans to add global bond, NZ cash and hedged global share funds.
Putin warns NATO he can use 'any weapon' to attack the alliance in response to Western 'aggression'
Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could use 'all weapons' in its arsenal to respond to aggression from European countries.
'Spicy' orangutan and a 'sexy' mantis among year's funniest wildlife photos
A record-breaking 10,000 entries from 112 countries have been whittled down.
Rare 'Super El Niño' turns the Atacama Desert into a sea of flowers in spectacular explosion of life
The world's driest desert has been transformed into a sea of flowers in a spectacular explosion of life driven by the rare Super El Niño.
Inside Russia's 'plague zone': Putin's five lockdown areas amid 'pneumonic plague outbreak' as countries tighten border controls
A map shows the areas which have initiated lockdowns following the outbreak of a plague in Russia.
Green Party promises to close carve-outs for commercial fishers, end bottom trawling
"The Greens will ensure Tīkapa Moana is restored now, flourishing for generations to come," co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says.
'We need to be on the tables: Pacific women call for greater voice at climate talks
As climate leaders gather in Fiji for Pre-COP31, a new study reveals how excluding women from decision-making tables leaves critical needs overlooked.
Gunshot victim turns up at Christchurch Hospital
Police say they're investigating what happened.
The sleep red flags that put you at risk of dementia
Telegraph: Some seemingly harmless sleep disturbances can be warning signs, experts say.
Fulton Hogan revenues and profits rebound after 2025 downturn
Construction giants' revenues pass $7b.
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.
Surprise Toyota tops NZ new-car sales in ‘strong’ September
Unsung hero from Toyota tops September as rental market buys up large.
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.
CityFitness plans up to $100m expansion, up to 50 new gyms by 2031/32
The expansion could create about 1000 jobs, with up to 20 staff at each site.
Retail figures: Spending falls in September as consumers cope with rising petrol prices, interest rates, bad weather
New Zealand is off to a slower start to the usual end-of-year surge.
Ireland coach wants UEFA to keep team apart from Israel after contentious games
Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrímsson wants UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future competitions after their contentious Nations League games.
The diet that can REVERSE liver damage: Experts discover dramatic effect of trendy low-carb plan - and it's more powerful than Mediterranean AND plant-based eating
In a study, published recently in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers split 55 volunteers into three groups, each instructed to follow a popular diet plan. The results were striking.
Painting bought for $53 turns out to be lost artwork worth $2.4m
A barely visible signature led an estate sale bargain hunter to discover a painting unseen publicly for almost 75 years.
‘So upsetting’: Mum with a trans son flees café moments after Winston arrives
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Billionaires worth £120bn quit Britain as Labour tax hikes spark exodus of the super rich
Billionaires with £120billion to their names have fled high-tax Britain since Labour came to power and there could be worse to come, analysis revealed yesterday.
Former American Idol singer sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on American Idol was sentenced on Monday (local time) to life in prison without the possibility of parole, after a jury convicted him last week of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.
Now that's what you call fast food! Watch the moment a great white shark snatches a fish from a line off Cape Cod
A stunning video has captured the moment a great white shark snatches a fish from a line off the coast of Cape Cod.
Oldest Aussie turns 113 and swaps messages with world's only older man in incredible shared birthday coincidence
Australia's oldest living man has celebrated his 113th birthday by exchanging messages with the world's oldest man, who turned 114 on the same day.
FENZ responding to vegetation fire on Walter Peak, smoke visible from Queenstown
Fire and Emergency is responding to a large vegetation fire at Walter Peak station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
First XV: Our review of an uneven schoolboy rugby media landscape in 2026
OPINION: Auckland's 1A rugby's unique, metaphorical petri dish displays sheer hypocrisy.
All Black veterans add power to pack
The All Blacks have called up a pair of veterans as they hope to physically overwhelm the Wallabies.
‘They’ve accepted their children will get it’: The health crisis we’re sleepwalking into
In 2024, an estimated 346,800 New Zealanders were living with diabetes, including both type 1 and type 2.
Moment escaped prisoner rams armed police in gym car park after being on the run for four months
Jay Bennett, used his black Volkswagen Golf to repeatedly hit firearm officers in their vehicles outside the Fitness Factory gym in Coventry on March 24.
Election 2026: National promises to cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac's budget, cancer screenings
The policy touches on the turf of both its coalition partners.
South Island surfer Jack Tyro hopes to carve up on world stage
The Dunedin-based longboarder has earned a coveted wildcard spot for the first leg of the WSL Longboard Tour.
Forget $3 diesel, ministers are celebrating ‘nightsoil’ laws
While rising fuel costs hit everyday Kiwis, the Ministry of Regulation is busy scrapping rules for 19th-century offensive trades.
Lewis Clareburt breaks two national records at World Cup
Clareburt and Caitlin Deans produce world championship-qualifying times at a World Cup meet in Azerbaijan.
Carrie Grant says she's been 'changed forever' by the trauma of being on suicide watch for her autistic child
Television presenter and vocal coach Carrie Grant has said she has been 'changed forever' by the trauma of being on suicide watch for her autistic child.
NZ’s cocaine ‘honeymoon’: Use surges, prices drop and access widens
Cocaine use has surged over the past decade, driven by falling prices, increased availability, and growing social acceptance, according to the latest New Zealand Drug Trends Survey.
At the last World Cup, his looming exit was lamented. Now he’s an All Black again
The All Blacks were in Bordeaux preparing for a Rugby World Cup pool match in September 2023 and Jason Ryan had a frustration to air.
What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all?
New York Times: Many of the symptoms associated with ADHD aren't related to attention.
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.
NZ First calls National's foreign aid cut promise desperate, ACT hails it as win
National's $820m pledge to increase Pharmac funding and other health programmes would redirect more than half the funding from non-Pacific foreign aid budgets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man arrested in Gisborne after river escape, but woman still missing
A man has been found after he and a woman jumped into a Bay of Plenty river while fleeing officers, police say, but the woman is still missing.
Baby in critical condition after woman charged with attempted murder in alleged West Auckland stabbing
Three people were injured at a home in Glendene, including a baby, late on Sunday night.
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.
'Dexter-obsessed' forensics student stabbed woman 78 times to death in copycat 'kill room' in Airbnb, court told
Benjamin Day, 20, was arrested in a Dexter-style khaki top after stabbing Maria Saceanu 78 times and beginning to dismember her body, his murder trial was told.
Election 2026: Do young people understand the power of the youth vote?
Young people aren't apathetic - but they need a reason to believe their vote matters, say two student leaders.
‘How do I move here?’: NZ ‘a perfect match’ for new series, star says
“We have filmed in locations that I think would have been impossible to find in the United States,” says creator Zoe Kazan.
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.
Should you trust the funeral insurance ads? Here’s how to separate fact from fear-mongering
Gill South looks into whether we should buy into the claims being made in funeral insurance ads.
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.
Green Party promises to close carve-outs for commercial fishers, end bottom trawling
"The Greens will ensure Tīkapa Moana is restored now, flourishing for generations to come," co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says.
'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.
'The players were still at it at 1am - I told them to keep going!': Wakefield owner MATT ELLIS reveals the riotous Grand Final celebrations and his grand plan to be one of 'the biggest clubs in the country'
Wakefield owner Matt Ellis spent Monday morning nursing a hangover and trying to come to terms with the previous 36 hours. 'I feel a bit rough this morning, but I'm still alive,' he tells Daily Mail Sport.
High Court urged to acknowledge Bill of Rights breach in recent electoral changes
The Crown claims there is no need, because any future government would already know about the breach.
I kīia he kaikiri te wharekai te reo tuatahi o Aotearoa. I tukua e tērā te tūmanako ki au
Ahakoa ngā whakapae kino ki a Rumaki Cafe, na tōna taiao rumaki i hoatu tūmanako ki tētahi tangata e ako ana i te reo Māori.
Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86: Bestselling author and politician passes away suddenly and peacefully at home
The best-selling novelist passed away 'between writing sessions' just a day before the scheduled release of his new book Adam And Eve, the publisher added.
Two men dead and two women severely burned following fire on overcrowded mega-dinghy heading for Britain from France
French rescuers looked on as the tragedy unfolded off the coast at Berck, south of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
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.
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.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard thanks fans for their support after ex-fiance Ken Urker's shock death at 34
The 35-year-old's relationship with Urker began during her seven-year prison sentence for her part in the murder of her abusive mother, Claudine 'Dee Dee' Blanchard.
Friend of missing Queenstown woman Erika Coelho remaining optimistic
Erika Rodrigues Coelho, 47, has not been seen or heard from since 18 September.
Auckland Town Hall concert review: NZSO performs Strauss and Brahms
Sir Donald Runnicles described the songs as a meditation on mortality.
Trump offers Putin lifeline as Russia scrambles to contain deadly airborne plague after lab worker's death
More than 200 people are under medical observation and four hospitals have been closed for a three-week quarantine in Irkutsk following the death of Daria Shipilova.
UK space leaders arrive in Christchurch looking for collaboration, customers
The industry's annual gathering opens in Christchurch today.
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.
Homemade bomb found near new CRL train station
A homemade bomb was taken away by the NZ Defence Force bomb squad after it was found near Maungawhau Station on Monday.
Tip Top recalls batch of Jelly Tip ice creams
The ice creams could contain a bacteria which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness.
FENZ restructure: Unions launch legal challenge
The professional fire-fighters' union and the PSA recently asked for the restructure to be dumped, but FENZ instead moved to restart consultations.
Two dead, one seriously injured in Dairy Flat crash near Auckland
Emergency services were at the scene on Dairy Flat Highway.
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.
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
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.
Messi set for emotional Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires
The 39-year-old superstar plays his final international match on Wednesday as fans prepare to say goodbye at Estadio Monumental.
Leader of 'global neo-Nazi child sex ring that preyed on Brit and US minors and made 12-year-old girl carve name into her chest' goes on trial in France
An Indian man went on trial behind closed doors in Paris on Monday, accused of running a neo-Nazi child exploitation ring in which young girls were allegedly coerced into performing sexual acts online
Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement
The Greens announcing plans to fund the removal of level crossings along Auckland's Western line.
What good are economic forecasts in an uncertain world?
What makes forecasting difficult, how do we get back to more certainty, and does it even matter?
Nearly all women who try to reach UK in small boats are raped during their journey, Home Secretary says
Nearly all women who attempt to reach the UK in small boats from northern France are raped on their journey, according to the Home Secretary.
Inside Russia's 'plague zone': Putin's five lockdown areas amid 'pneumonic plague outbreak' as countries tighten border controls
A map shows the areas which have initiated lockdowns following the outbreak of a plague in Russia.
The 14 foods you should eat every week to stay healthy
Telegraph: The staples that support heart, brain, gut health and the immune system.
I whai pūtea a Nicola Willis i te AI - inaianei, ka mōrearea pea te ao
He teka noa te whakawhirinaki ki te AI mō ngā tapahi tūranga pūmanawa tangata, i waenga i ngā whakatūpato ka pau pea te ao i taua hangarau.
Buckingham Palace unveils new £25 unfilled advent calendar and £12 chocolate offering that's £100 cheaper than Meghan's luxury version
Last Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex, 45, opened pre-orders for the festive product that is currently only being shipped in the US.
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.
Waiting for economic recovery? Hold on until next year
ASB's latest quarterly forecast predicts two more official cash rate hikes before Christmas to tackle inflation.
Tired all the time? Experts reveal why just one daily coffee could be behind a 'caffeine slump' that lasts all week - and how to beat it
For 25-year-old Erin Deborah Waks, the first sign something was wrong was a bone-deep tiredness that no amount of sleep would solve.
Labour called this policy a disaster. They're gonna keep it for a year
Labour has confirmed its plans to reinstate a locally made school lunch programme would not come into play until the 2028 school year meaning the cheaper scheme it has labelled “outrageous” and a “disaster” would remain in place for 2027.
The tell-tale signs Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates were growing closer as more than Match of the Day co-hosts, leaving his ex furious at suspicions of an 'overlap'
Eagle-eyed viewers will have seen them featuring in episodes of Channel 4 show Celebrity Gogglebox recently and the pair appear to have got closer between the broadcasts - literally.
Attacker who kicked man in front of oncoming van at random is set to be released early from prison after serving just a few MONTHS of 11-year sentence
James Hatcher, 41, was walking home when he was kicked in front of a moving van by Salman Kamraman Karim, who he did not know.
Australian soldier dies, five others injured in Northern Territory training exercise
Two soldiers were critically injured and three others taken to hospital after the exercise at Mount Bundey.
Alison Quigan: Why theatre is one of the most powerful political acts
OPINION: Theatre is one of the most powerful political acts there is.
Why George Gregan has been blown away by an 11-test Wallabies halfback
He only made his test debut a little over a year ago and has just 11 caps for the Wallabies, but halfback Ryan Lonergan has already impressed great Wallabies No.9 George Gregan so much he views him as one of Australia’s most valuable players.
Daniil Medvedev disqualified at China Open after ball hits spectator
Medvedev said he wished to apologise to the fan in person.
Failed asylum seeker is jailed for minimum of 20 years after trying to break into London's Israeli embassy to launch knife attack
Kuwait-born Abdullah Albadri, 34, was tackled by armed police after he leapt up an embassy fence armed with two four-inch knives.
Bledisloe Cup rugby: A dummies’ guide to the Wallabies’ Eden Park hoodoo against the All Blacks – 40 years without a win
ICYMI – The Wallabies haven't beaten the All Blacks at Eden Park since 1986.
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.
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.
This simple property investment mistake could cost you $500 a week
You need to run the numbers carefully before investing in property.
Ford cuts prices of Ranger plug-in hybrid
Ford drops $8000 from the Ranger Hybrid XLT, drops flagship model.
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Andy Burnham is shirking his responsibility to protect us from hostile powers...but Kemi's committed to keeping Britain safe
Even before this week, Andy Burnham was destined to go down in the history books as the Prime Minister who refused to prioritise the military budget over 'social security'.
Christian Bale built a foster care village in the California desert
New York Times: Actor has been working for two decades to build a foster care nonprofit.
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.
RICHARD EDEN: No more WFH for Milburn's wife after £1m business split
He stunned his colleagues by stepping down from the Cabinet - a move many thought cost him a decent chance of one day becoming prime minister.
Saudi coalition backs Yemen government offensive with 100 warplanes taking part in dawn strikes against Iran-backed Houthis
Yemen's military backed by Saudi jets attacked Houthi targets on Monday as they launched an ambitious campaign to recapture all territory from the Iran-backed group.
Restaurant ordered to pay $44k after chef tricked into signing dismissal letter
A restaurant chef in Auckland was handed a redundancy letter in English he could not read and told it was a welfare form before being dismissed without consultation.
Watch: All Whites score fine goal on counter but Japan prove too strong
New Zealand finished the September-October international window with a defeat in Tokyo.
Trump approves firing squad execution of ex-US army officer
Thirteen people were killed and more than 30 injured when US Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood base in Texas in 2009.
Election 2026: National promises to cut foreign aid to boost Pharmac's budget, cancer screenings
The policy touches on the turf of both its coalition partners.
Gaz Beadle's ex-wife Emma McVey reveals she's expecting her first child with fiancé - one month after Geordie Shore star welcomed a baby girl
The influencer, 34, already shares two children with ex-husband Gaz Beadles, with whom she split two years ago.
BBC appoints former Panorama editor as director of news and current affairs amid fallout from Trump speech editing scandal
Rachel Jupp, director of BBC News documentaries and longform journalism, will take on the £400,000-a-year role nearly 12 months after the previous chief executive resigned.
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.
'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.
Victoria Beckham shows off her VERY muscular arms in a vest top as she's joined by daughter Harper, 15, in fun backstage video from her Paris Fashion Week show
Victoria Beckham has shared a behind-the-scenes look at her Paris Fashion Week show where her family came to support her in the front row last week.
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.
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.
Blind at 91, why Lady June Carter has returned to Riding for the Disabled
At 91, her enthusiasm for horses is as strong as ever as she takes the reins.
'I wanted to die': Husband and wife kidnapped on October 7 reveal hell they endured in Gaza - from seeing girls 'beaten to pieces' and sexually assaulted to being starved and tortured
When Aviva thinks back to the 51 days she spent trapped in Gaza, the spectre of Israeli women returning from sexual assault, bleeding and bruised, crowds her mind.
OpenAI ignored employees who warned it wasn’t doing enough about security
NY Times: Two workers warned executives that OpenAI models lacked adequate monitoring.
Loafers Lodge blaze: Manslaughter trial begins in Wellington
The trial will cover why it took 12 minutes for a 111 call to be made, 13 minutes for the fire safety system to activate, and why an alarm only sounded on the lower floors, says the Crown.
OFC Pro League final moves to Honiara for 2027 season
Capacity crowd at the fourth round of this year's Oceania Football Confederation Professional League (OFC Pro League) has seen the 2027 final moved to the Solomon Islands.
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.
Terminally ill dad calls out Government’s ‘broken promise’
Antony Oliver was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer at 45 and is advocating for earlier screening to spare other families his ordeal.
On the ACT campaign trail, one issue emerges above the others
ACT MPs rolled into Tauranga in their big pink bus - Big Pinky - on Monday. Voters urged them to do more on race-relations and one law for all. Stuff joined them for the day.
All Blacks v Wallabies: Scott Barrett cares more about playing than reclaiming captaincy – Gregor Paul
ANALYSIS: Before he had surgery, Barrett’s back problem cut power to his left leg.
Landlord who began demolishing iconic London pub 'while tenant was still asleep inside' is sued for £100,000
Nicola Saia, a former resident of the The Cricketers in Kennington, claimed landlord Ravinder Laly repeatedly threatened to collapse the roof before making good on his promise in July 2023.
Petrol price hits highest level since start of Iran war
The average price is slightly higher than at the peak of the war back in April.
The ‘double whammy’ pushing petrol prices to record highs
Petrol prices in New Zealand have broken another record, much to the detriment of Kiwis’ wallets.
Kiwi poet remembered as ‘true original’ after Hong Kong ocean race death
Blair Reeve, 58, died after being rescued during an open water swimming race on Thursday.
What happens if the AI bubble bursts?
New York Times: It’s as though 2008 never even happened.
JD Vance says US was just 'trying to protect our guys' by withdrawing bombers from RAF Fairford - as Downing Street insists airbase is safe
The Pentagon confirmed yesterday that aircraft which were being stationed at the Gloucestershire base had been 'redeployed to their home stations in the United States'.
Watch: Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
Daniil Medvedev struck a spectator with a ball and was disqualified from his semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the China Open on Monday.
King bans Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from using his money to fight legal battles against police who arrested ex-Prince and the courts
Andrew's battle against the Crown's courts and police are a minefield for Buckingham Palace which has declined to comment. But sources have stressed the King is not funding his brother's legal fight.
Sharesies takes aim at low-fee fund market
New investment funds from Sharesies are a sign of an industry trend towards lower-fee options, commentators say.
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.
The hidden catch in Government’s $60,000 retirement payout
A new repayment of around $60,000 for people exiting retirement villages may only be available to a minority of people.
Shortland Street star Lukas Whiting on making his return after almost a decade
After a decade away, the star brought his partner back to meet the people who shaped him.
If we’re New Zealand, where in the world is the old one? I went to find out
New Zealand owes its name to a corner of the Netherlands, but how often do Kiwis make the pilgrimage to see it?
Nicole Kidman shares sweet exchange with her daughter Faith, 15, before joining the glitzy FROW with Dua Lipa and Alexa Demi at Chanel's PFW show
Australian actress Nicole, 59, was joined by her daughter Faith Urban, 15, who she shares with her ex-husband Keith before joining a star-studded front row.
Mother on board Flydubai flight didn't know which one of her four children to hug first as she relives terror: 'I told them we were in God's hands'
Lital Hirschl-Shahar was sat between her four young daughters (pictured) on Wednesday's Flydubai flight FZ1073 as it plummeted 14,000ft in 29 seconds during the attempted hijack.
Canada approved woman's euthanasia request because she could no longer cook for her family, as country's leading doctors warn system is far too permissive
Doctors Gary Rodin and Madeline Li shared fears over increasing cases of euthanasia approvals, as one woman almost ended her life after she lost her ability to cook.
Young couple tackle steep site, with one shot at getting first home for $300k
Review: Sweat equity is a thing, and it can certainly help young people get on the property ladder, especially when the “sweat” is for your parents.
No phones, big bets: Inside Ellesse Andrews’ winning Japan keirin season
Riders surrendered phones and devices for up to four days around each race.
Woolworths’ three-for-$20 special offer has been replaced
Woolworths’ “three-for-$20” special has been replaced with a “three for $25” offering.
Tax rises loom as Hormuz crisis threatens to blow £7bn hole in Chancellor's plans
John Healey has been warned he faces a £7bn financial black hole if energy supplies from the Middle East remain choked off by Donald Trump's Iran war.
Sardine Botox trend: I tried tinned fish for glowing skin and hated it
Sardines sales have surged, but I found the skin trend impossible to stomach.
Consumers embrace digital payments but safety and affordability remain top concerns
A survey has found 76 percent of respondents were concerned about fraud and scams when making payments.
Pictured: Girl, 11, found dead in park - as police probe 'unexplained' death
Tributes have been paid to an 11-year-old girl whose body was found in a park in what police say is being treated as an 'unexplained' death.
Two patients were escorted to the dairy. One went AWOL, the other stole a car
The PSA union says there have been serious issues at the hospital unit “for some time”.
Former Olympian refuses to leave house despite court order
Kristy Hill, 47, was a member of the Football Ferns from 2008-2011 and played in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Bed bug expert issues warning to train passengers after pests force railway services out of action - here's how to avoid taking them home with you
After multiple trains were cancelled due to bed bugs found in the cabs of train drivers, experts have urged passengers to be 'more more conscious' when travelling.
Hampshire Police chief constable 'had affairs with two female inspectors and made one delete messages revealing fling' misconduct panel told
Scott Chilton, 52, was a married superintendent when he is said to have had a relationship with the female sergeant with some of the sexual activity having 'occurred whilst he was on duty'.
NPC quarter-finalists found: Canterbury's rise, wooden spoon for Wellington
After 10 rounds of action, the NPC quarter-finalists have been decided.
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.
What good are economic forecasts in an uncertain world?
What makes forecasting difficult, how do we get back to more certainty, and does it even matter?
National’s policy ‘desperate and dangerous’, Winston Peters says
If re-elected the National Party would reduce foreign aid outside the Pacific and use the money to uplift Pharmac's medicine budge.
Electric vehicle sales hit new high as petrol shock continues, overall market booms
EV and plug-in hybrid sales have boomed in 2026, while petrol and diesel sales are down.
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.
British RAF officer is killed and his wife injured in parasailing accident during Maltese holiday
Daryl Mayhew, 59, had only just begun his holiday on the Mediterranean island with his wife Dawn when they decided to try the activity.
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.
2027 Audi Q7 priced to undercut BMW and Mercedes rivals in NZ
The new Audi Q7 will undercut its two main German rivals in New Zealand, with a 220kW diesel V6, seven seats, air suspension, all-wheel steering and a 3500kg towing capacity standard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Léa Seydoux says shooting nude scenes soon after giving birth to her second child was a 'difficult' experience
Léa Seydoux has spoken about the 'difficulty' of filming nude scenes so soon after giving birth to her second son but feels it is important that she is 'relatable'.
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.
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.
Russian guided bombs kill three in Kharkiv with one wounded factory worker left with a nail in his head
A Russian-guided bomb attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv on Monday has killed three people and injured 29 more.
Alan Alda claims a sleep disorder led to Parkinson's diagnosis… and reveals he didn't have the common symptoms
The star said he was physically 'acting out [his] dreams' before he learned he had the neurodegenerative disease.
Melinda Messenger and Olivia Colman might make 'going grey' look effortlessly chic. But when I ditched the dye, aged 54, I immediately became invisible. And you don't want to hear what happened when I hit the dating scene with my new 'do...
I had to do a double-take. Glamorous former model Melinda Messenger posted pictures of herself online at the weekend looking radiant - but without her trademark platinum blonde hair.
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.
'Mischievous' Chris Sutton pokes fun at Match of the Day's 'dating' co-hosts Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates live on-air - as it's revealed BBC colleagues 'didn't KNOW' about romance
Cates, 51, and Chapman, 52, have been stars of the BBC show's three-person presenter panel alongside Gabby Logan since the start of last season following Gary Lineker's departure.
Thylane Blondeau mingles with Hollywood royalty Naomi Watts, Sarah Snook and Uma Thurman on the front row at Zimmermann's PFW show
Thylane Blondeau - famously known as 'the most beautiful girl in the world' - mingled with Hollywood royalty Uma Thurman at Paris Fashion Week on Monday.
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.
Tributes pour in for girl, 18, killed in crash in Banbury: Man is charged over 'drink-driving smash'
Esme Elizabeth Heaton-Biggs had been driving a white Volkswagen Polo along Bloxham Road when she collided with a white Mercedes at around 9.20pm.
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.
Luke Littler humbled at £15,000 youth tournament: World champion, 19, suffers surprise semi-final defeat after being told 'he can only lose'
The 19-year-old is no stranger to the big stage, having won back to back senior world titles, picking up £1million for claiming victory last year in the process - though he fell short here.
Dawson's Creek creator claims late James Van Der Beek was a 'brat' when he started on iconic show
Kevin Williamson - who fought back tears while talking about the late star - shared the playful back-and-forths they had on set while accepting the Hero Award at the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala.
The 'mess' that Harlequins can't escape: Too many yes men, fears Marcus Smith could leave, pressure mounting on Jason Gilmore and Robbie Deans, recruitment errors and Quins legends' anguish at 'turning from a rugby club to a brand'
The vacant look on George Furbank's face said absolutely everything about Harlequins' horror start. Perhaps he was debating if he could tear up his deal and run back to Franklin's Gardens.
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.
Property Insider: Martin Russell’s Stonemont buys 60 apartments at Takapuna’s Amaia; Seascape, Smith & Caughey’s sales?
Stonemont bought units in a waterfront block this year and has dozens of ex-Du Val units.
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.
James Acaster could be the last person standing on Celebrity Traitors, psychologist says - because we're hardwired to trust funny people
Comedians have a habit of making people laugh - but they may also have a knack for getting away with murder.
