2023 Gym TV Reception Desk
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.
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.
Illegal dump fly tippers accidentally dig up electricity cables supplying GCHQ: Gang left repair bill worth MILLIONS after damaging power lines for spy base and 500,000 homes
EXCLUSIVE: The astonishing incident at Walham in Gloucestershire took nine months of painstaking work to fix.
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.
Kylie Jenner's VERY expensive luggage: Kardashian star travels with rare Hermes pieces, worth £100,000
The 28-year-old businesswoman and reality TV star shared a glimpse of her regal luggage collection with her 391million fans on Instagram recently.
Meet 'India's biggest fugitives' hiding out in £20million mansions and partying at Mayfair's most exclusive private members' club
Ex-billionaire Vijay Mallya smiles awkwardly next to dear friend and fellow disgraced tycoon Lalit Modi as he boasts that they are 'the biggest fugitives of India'.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins thrown into chaos as another THREE stars quit with one breaking down in tears amid mental health battle
The programme returned to our screens earlier this month with famous faces from the UK take on celebrities from Australia in a number of gruesome challenges.
Shaken Black Foils skipper raises concerns about SailGP fleet safety
"The impact was about a metre away from me and it left me pretty shaken,’’ Black Foils skipper Peter Burling said after a disastrous Perth SailGP outing.
Wayne Lineker, 63, recalls terrifying near-fatal health scare which saw him spend seven weeks in hospital: 'I was worried for my life'
The Ibiza Ocean Club founder, 63, has recalled his near-fatal health scare which saw his spend seven weeks in hospital after suffering from pneumonia.
Insider claims Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are 'each other's ideal type' after couple's loved-up display at his lavish 50th birthday bash
The 15-time major winner, who turned 50 at the end of last month, toasted the milestone in a lavish bash on Wednesday as a co-celebration of 30 years of his charitable foundation.
Man dies after being pulled from water in Rotorua geothermal area
Emergency services were called to the geothermal valley on Tukiterangi Street last night.
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
Afghan man 'rammed car into German crowd, killing girl, two, and her mother and injuring dozens more': Driver 'with 'religious motivation' muttered 'Allahu Akbar' afterwards', murder trial hears
An Afghan man went on trial in Germany on Friday accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Munich last year, killing a two-year-old girl and her mother and injuring dozens.
My breast implants saved my life: When TERESA BROOKS found a lump, doctors dismissed her concerns. Here she reveals the cancer signs so many women miss - and why changing to a D cup 20 years ago changed everything
In 2006, at the age of 34 and after years of wishing I had a fuller shape, I had breast enhancement surgery. I never could have imagined that that decision might have saved my life.
Police officers 'raped and tortured victims in Lisbon and filmed their abuse to share with other cops in WhatsApp group'
Two Lisbon police officers have been accused of torturing and raping people, filming their alleged abuse and sharing the videos on WhatsApp (Pictured, file image of Lisbon police)
Clothing brand says goodbye to ‘difficult’ and ‘rough’ Auckland CBD after 24 years
Fashion label Ruby is closing its Auckland CBD store after 24 years, citing “safety” concerns among the reasons.
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.
Dozens of Labour MPs pile pressure on Starmer over under-16s' social media ban despite plea from tragic teen's father
The Prime Minister today faced mounting pressure from his own MPs to back a ban on under-16s accessing social media - despite opposition from the father of a teenager who took her own life.
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.
Rosamund Pike makes a rare appearance with son Atom, 11, as they attend star-studded NBA game at London's O2
The Oscar nominated actress, 46, who shares Atom, 11, as well as elder son Solo, 14, with partner Robie Uniacke, 65, appeared in great spirits on the outing.
The state of the world is so terrible the only solution is to start drinking, says EU's chief diplomat
Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made the remark during a private meeting with leaders of the European Parliament on Wednesday, according to Politico.
Popular highway cafe set for auction after 36 years
A popular South Marlborough cafe is set to go under the hammer, but the owner says regulars don’t want her to go.
Government considering ban on rock pool harvesting in Auckland
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he is considering bans.
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.
Students were raped after being forced to live in complex alongside 125 refugees to 'aid integration': Terrified Dutch youngsters 'were subjected to years of sex assaults and violence'
Terrified Dutch students made to live side-by-side with 125 refugees to aid their 'integration' were subjected to years of sexual assault and violence, an investigation has reported.
SailGP Perth: Black Foils turn attention to Auckland as Great Britain win in Fremantle
The Black Foils watched from the coaches' booth as Great Britain won in Perth.
Ashton Kutcher praises ex-wife Demi Moore’s Oscar-nominated performance in The Substance
The former couple were married from 2005 until their divorce in November 2013.
Swiss inferno waitress 'complained she was made to work relentlessly by nightclub owners, was mentally and physically exhausted and on the verge of going public about her "exploitation" before the tragedy'
Cyane Panine, 24, died in the fire at Le Constellation bar after she was filmed holding two champagne bottles fitted with sparklers as she sat on a colleague's shoulders.
PM quiz: Traditional eyeliner kohl has its origins in which ancient civilisation?
Stuff afternoon quiz: Jan 19
The tiny town that Vladimir Putin could use as an excuse to invade Nato - as expert warns the tyrant will 'have a good 2026'
Tim Wilsey, a former diplomat, has warned that the brutal Russian leader's 'project' is not yet finished as he anticipates Putin will 'have a good year in 2026'.
Five takeaways from Luxon’s State of the Nation speech (including what turns him on)
No new policy, no election date - and no mention of the coalition, Winston or Seymour.
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.
Viewers scorch SNL after Stranger Things actor makes vulgar joke about women's bodies: 'Is it always this terrible?'
Finn Wolfhard was one of the star guests on Saturday's show. He spoke about growing up onscreen and going through puberty while being in the spotlight.
Quiz: The Hard Word ... half of a globe or celestial body
One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?
Wellington exhibition lays Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes at your feet
The controversial view behind a new exhibition of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.
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.
Molly Russell's father speaks out against social media ban for under-16s, urging against 'hasty, non-evidence based decisions'
The father of a teenager who took her own life after being bombarded with harmful social media content has spoken out against banning under-16s from the platforms.
How Sky Sports almost put Michael Carrick and Roy Keane on a collision course after pundit's 'big mouth' cheap shot at Man United head coach's wife: INSIDE SPORT
MIKE KEEGAN - INSIDE SPORT: Speaking on The Overlap podcast, Keane branded Mrs Carrick 'a big mouth', presumably in a nod to an x-rated social media post she made.
Morrissey cancels his third gig of 2026 at the last minute amid ongoing health concerns after suffering an 'adverse reaction to prescription medication'
Music legend Morrissey has cancelled another gig on Saturday night amid ongoing health conerns.
More than half of Britons are on edge over AI
The Edelman Trust Barometer revealed that 58 per cent in the UK were anxious about artificial intelligence, the highest out of the US, Germany, Brazil and China.
Phillipson launches review of anti-Semitism in UK schools as latest analysis shows the number commemorating Holocaust has halved since Oct 7 attacks
Bridget Phillipson said she had genuine concerns about the ability of schools to deal with 'hatred and prejudice'.
Chile declares a state of emergency as deadly wildfires burn out of control - seeing more than 50,000 forced to evacuate
Fourteen blazes have ripped across 8,500 hectares for two days in the Nuble and Biobio regions - about 500 kilometres south of Chile's capital, Santiago.
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.
Tararua district caught between anniversary days
Tararua is bordered by three other regions so which Anniversary Day should residents observe?
Small businesses offered $15,000 for AI under $765,000 Government pilot
The modestly funded six-month scheme will be by invitation only.
STEPHEN GLOVER: Farage cosied up to Trump and praised Putin. I doubt that he would stand up to tyrants... unlike Kemi
Could Donald Trump have just influenced the outcome of the next general election? His idiotic threat to get his avaricious hands on Greenland, may have achieved precisely that
Will the forgotten art of a drop goal make a resurgence in 2026?
Drop goals are starting to become a key attacking ploy by some rugby teams.
Police in Britain's first 'Big Brother town' are catching criminals every 34 MINUTES using facial recognition cameras
Just weeks after the Government announced controversial plans to roll out facial recognition technology across the country, the Mail can reveal the astonishing results.
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.
Wild party antics of Traitor Rachel: Ahead of Friday's final, we reveal bizarre toilet stunt, why shocked friends told her to 'behave herself', her Parkinson's-stricken mum's advice and more
She has divided the nation with her manipulative and ruthless behaviour as she audaciously continues her murderous ways in the hope of winning The Traitors' cash prize.
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.
Screaming mother collapses after finding her son, 16, stabbed to death in the street with a zombie knife - minutes after he asked to be picked up from school
Fiona Namusoke had been on her way to pick up her 16-year-old son Ashraf Habimana from college when she received a phone call to say he had been knifed in Luton, Bedfordshire.
Cruising into one of Australia’s busiest ports
You won’t want to waste a minute of your time ashore, writes Brian Johnston.
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.
Wife of Army reservist detained by ICE during routine check-in at immigration office just HOURS after getting married
The wife never emerged from the check-in and was instead shipped off to an ICE detention center, where she has languished for the past 44 days.
Mom is arrested for letting daughter, 5, wax NUDE adult clients... but her brazen attorney just calls it 'questionable parenting'
A lawyer representing a Tennessee mother who is accused of letting her five-year-old daughter wax nude adult clients is hoping to get the charges against her dropped.
Locals grapple with flood-damaged hall, roads ahead of more downpours
Fresh rain is forecast for Northland today, less than 24 hours after flooding affected parts of the region.
Canadian woman, 19, found dead on Australian beach surrounded by dingoes
Police say dingoes had physical contact with the body before discovery.
Canadian woman is found dead surrounded by dingoes on K'gari
The 19-year-old woman was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning.
Northlanders battered by weekend flooding brace for second hit
Conditions in Northland are becoming increasingly wet and windy.
Football coach, 20, dies after taking MDMA pill on New Year's Eve because it was 'cheaper than drinking': Father issues warning to other parents
EXCLUSIVE: Kieran Bassett tragically passed away on New Year's Day after he was thought to have consumed a laced ecstasy tablet during a pre-drinks at his friend's house the night before.
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.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon invited to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'
A draft charter for the organisation, which will be chaired by Donald Trump, has been sent to a number of world leaders.
Piers Morgan breaks hip after tripping in London restaurant
The 60-year-old fell on a small step at a London hotel restaurant.
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.
Desperate rescue bid continues through the night after Spanish rail disaster killed at least 21: Emergency workers battle to free trapped victims after one train derailed and a second ploughed into the wreckage
At least 21 people have died while officials said 75 people were in hospital with injuries, 15 of whom were in critical condition, in the early hours of Monday morning.
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.
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.
Businessman is told to demolish his ENTIRE £1.2m home - after building a basement without permission
Michael Deller, 41, built the lavish four-bedroom modernist villa after being granted planning permission for a two-storey house.
You’ve been diagnosed with cancer, now what? How ‘prehab’ could help before treatment
Cancer prehabilitation wants to turn wait for treatment into a chance to boost survival.
Two 16-year-old boys charged with attempted murder after man is stabbed at city centre German Doner Kebab shop
Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed at a city centre German Doner Kebab shop.
NZ sharemarket starts week down 1% - Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,580.29, down 137.81 points or 1%.
Kiwi snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives earns World Cup silver in Switzerland
Campbell Melville Ives is the twin brother of freestyle skiing world champion Finley Melville Ives.
Hundreds come together to watch centuries-old tradition of horses galloping through flames in Spain
Las Luminarias is a centuries-old tradition that takes place in the Spanish village of San Bartolomé de Pinares, which has a population of 500 and sits 60 miles outside Madrid.
Five ways to make patient portals like ManageMyHealth more secure
Experts flag weak law, tech and oversight.
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.
'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.
Julio Iglesias says accusations he raped two women who worked for him are 'absolutely false' and denies 'abusing or disrespecting any woman'
He said: 'I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me.'
These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?
Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.
Black Caps v India: Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips centuries seal ODI series win in India
The 2-1 triumph is New Zealand’s first ever ODI series win on Indian soil.
Princess Eugenie ‘not speaking’ to father Andrew as Epstein files mount
Freshly released Epstein files include new photos linking Andrew to the paedophile.
Opera in the Park’s Ipu Laga’aia on his life-changing trip to Italy
"I don’t think I can eat pizza here any more."
Declan Donnelly says Ant McPartlin is now a 'much better person than he was before' - after his drink-driving ordeal in 2018
Declan Donnelly has said that his close friend Ant McPartlin is now a 'much better person than he was before' - after his drink-driving ordeal in 2018.
Do you have 'winter eczema'? Top skin doctor EMMA CRAYTHORNE has the answer, with all the best supplements, moisturisers, creams and brilliant lifestyle tips to end the misery
The temperature outside has plummeted, radiators are cranked up and my patients are complaining about what's often called 'winter eczema'.
Eight skiers killed as three avalanches strike in the space of just four hours in Austria
A female skier was fatally buried by an avalanche in the Bad Hofgastein area in western Austria, at an altitude of about 7,200ft, around 12:30pm Saturday.
As Salvation Army sacks worker for claim asylum seekers are taking houses from Dundee's needy, we find a city in crisis with drugs, homelessness - and poverty
Huddled on a street corner, a young man in a blue jacket openly and shamelessly smokes crack cocaine from a pipe before staggering away with his friend.
Nicola Peltz puts on a sultry display in a blue bikini for mirror selfie amid claims she's 'obsessed' with driving the rift between husband Brooklyn Beckham and his family
The actress, 31, showed off her slender physique in the pale blue bikini top as she posed up a storm for the camera.
New Zealand vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates
Human rights groups estimate the death toll has reached over 2500 since protests against the regime began last month, and the US has threatened strikes.
Asking prices rise over £9,000 in a MONTH... but a third of sellers are being forced to cut them later on
House asking prices saw the largest spike in any month since 2015 in January, new data from Rightmove suggests.
Asylum seekers 'are SEVEN times more likely to be arrested than everyone else on Britain's railways' as MP warns our open borders have made country 'dangerous'
Asylum seekers are up to seven times more likely to be arrested than the rest of the population, official figures suggest.
Blind man shut out of gym after ACC cut support - until Stuff asked questions
Logan McMullen says he was unable to attend the gym after ACC abruptly cancelled funding for a support person he relied on to exercise safely.
‘She’s new in the job’ – Prime Minister and Finance Minister weigh in on Winston Peters’ rebuke of RBNZ Governor
The Governor should have sought advice before signing, the PM says.
Christchurch’s Mars Bioimaging raises $15m to take its portable colour X-ray machine to market
Company expects to receive US regulatory approval for its product in coming months.
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.
Lisa Nandy urges Cabinet ministers to end infighting after PM's right-hand man accused of pushing for Streeting to be sacked
One senior minister admitted she was dismayed in the wake of renewed attacks by the Prime Minister's allies against Wes Streeting for harbouring leadership ambitions.
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.
DP World Tour: Daniel Hillier finishes second at Dubai Invitational, Nacho Elvira wins after Shane Lowry’s last hole meltdown
Hillier surged with a six-under 65 to finish runner-up in Dubai.
Basketball: Steven Adams injured in Rockets win
Adams injured his left ankle in an NBA game with no time set on his return to the court.
Fury as family of woman mown down by cowboy builder on golf course as he fled police won't get compensation as her death 'wasn't violent enough'
Suzanne Cherry was struck by John McDonald as she was playing golf with her husband Clint Harrison in April last year.
Chinese student jailed and warned she faces deportation over false rape claims against serving police officer
A Chinese student who made up false rape claims against a serving policeman has been jailed and told she faces possible deportation.
Dunedin to lose 3G tomorrow as One NZ begins shutdown
Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G. 2degrees' shutdown already underway.
Traveller site where PC Andrew Harper's killers hid is given a £4m taxpayer-funded revamp...and families are already causing 'sheer hell'
Travellers have moved back onto the site where PC Andrew Harper's killers hid following a £4m taxpayer-funded revamp - and locals say they are already causing 'sheer hell'.
Watch: ‘E-bike cowboys’ swarm Sydney golf club
Mass rideouts of young riders on e-bikes have taken over public roads and golf courses as the government grapples with how to respond.
Lily Rose Depp is crowned the highest earning Gen Z nepo baby - as the staggering sum young influencers can make online is revealed
New research has shown just how much the celebrities can make from sponsored posts based on the size of their following engagement - and the figures are huge!
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.
Can you guess the celebrity from their hand tattoos? From iconic tribal designs to quirky sketches and meaningful words - a look at the A-lister's finger inkings
Sleeve tattoos exploded in popularity during the early 2000s and 2010s.
Rachel Hunter to star in next season of I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
She once fronted Sports Illustrated, Vogue and Playboy covers.
Manufacturing activity hits four-year high
Manufacturing activity leapt higher in December to its best reading in four-years, reinforcing expectations of a continued economic recovery.
Convicted sex offender lied to become security guard
The man sexually assaulted and attempted to rape a 14-year-old girl but failed to declare it to Kiwi authorities.
My son was stabbed to death outside a five-star hotel in Knightsbridge for his watch... yet Sadiq Khan celebrates London's 'falling homicide rates'
Blue Stevens, 24, was knifed in broad daylight outside the £1,650-a-night 5-star Park Tower Hotel and Casino, in central London, on July 9.
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.
Hearing problems are making my life a misery: blowing my nose helps but only for a while. What can I do? DR ELLIE has an amazing simple answer everyone should read
I've suffered with hearing problems in one ear for years. What could be the problem? Dr Ellie Cannon responds...
There's nothing more ageing than wearing the wrong jeans. Here are the only pairs you should put on this year including one £20 pair from Asda... DINAH VAN TULLEKEN
Jeans are the single most transformative thing you can own. Get them right and everything else falls into place. So, what are the rules for 2026? The six key dos and don'ts.
Iran jams Starlink, the protesters’ lifeline. Trump, Musk say that won’t stand
With its more than 9000 satellites, Starlink is the largest satellite constellation.
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.
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.
Teen son and chosen successor of Putin's ruthless Chechen warlord pal 'is fighting for his life after crash' - just days after it was revealed 'his father was in a coma with family at his bedside'
Adam Kadyrov, 18, is said to have been airlifted from Grozny, the capital of the Chechnya region, after getting into a massive pile-up of multiple vehicles in the city
Like so many women, I can't take fat jabs. So could I lose two stone in three months on 'natural Ozempic' pills? JANE ALEXANDER suffered zero side effects - here's the exact amount she lost
Meet Elcella - the buzzy new supplement people are calling the 'natural Mounjaro'.It promises to tame your appetite by coaxing your gut to release hormones
From orgasm trouble to bowel movements, BO and men and women's issues - DR KARAN RAJAN solves all the embarrassing medical problems you DAREN'T ask your GP about
Straight-talking social-media star DR KARAN RAJAN is on a mission to open up the conversation about bodily functions, says Sophie Hines
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.
Andrew's new Sandringham life in lonely royal exile: How 'couch potato' former prince will spend his days banished to Norfolk farm, from riding his horse to lounging in front of the TV watching golf and playing video games
The disgraced former Duke of York is said to now begrudgingly 'accept' he must leave Windsor - in fact he is not dreading his Sandringham exile as much as his critics claim, a royal insider has said.
Health NZ confirms another major tech outage
A union says crumbling systems put staff and patients at risk, however, Health NZ disagrees.
What exactly will New Zealand's free trade deal with India mean?
Explainer - Just before Christmas, Christopher Luxon announced a deal for a long-awaited free trade agreement with India. But what happens next?
Auckland FC starts OFC Pro League in style
The first Kiwi derby in the new Oceania professional league proved a one-sided affair.
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.
Man in his 60s arrested on suspicion of murder after woman in her 40s is found dead in the street
Police officers arrived at Catherine Gardens in Thorpe St Andrew just before 11.45pm on Saturday amid reports that a woman had been injured.
After my separation, I only date men under 40. I’m having the best sex of my life
Telegraph: After her split, a reader resigned herself to celibacy. That didn't last long.
Five things to watch in New Zealand’s economy in 2026
ASB economist says 2026 holds the most promise in years.
Antiques Roadshow guest 'astonished' to learn eye-watering value of soup bowls - as their 'amazing' history is revealed thanks to tiny detail
Presented by Fiona Bruce, the BBC show paid a visit to Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery in Ealing, West London.
How 'fun time' Frankie Dettori squandered his £20million fortune on the good life - leaving bankrupt jockey unable to pay £750k tax bill
The charismatic jockey made Royal Ascothis playground, rode seven winners in a single afternoon and turned his success into a global brand worth millions.
Hugh Bonneville, 62, says he feels 'blessed to start a new chapter' after split from wife of 25 years and heartbreaking family losses
The actor, 62, has admitted he feels 'blessed to start a new chapter' after a turbulent few years.
Why are teeth left out of public healthcare?
"It's a significant gap that leads to a lot of other issues in healthcare but also economically for the country," says the Dental for All campaign
Skilled migrants on path to residency warned status may change
Migrants told their jobs were skilled may find that's no longer be the case.
Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool
X says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.
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.
Jennifer Lawrence says she lost out on Tarantino movie role because she wasn’t ‘pretty enough’
Margot Robbie was cast to play Sharon Tate in the film, based on the real-life actress and model who was a victim of the Manson Murders in 1969.
Lara Trump blasted for cringe dancing in her new music video filmed at Trump's golf estate
Lara Trump, 43, was blasted online for a new music video that featured 'cringe' dancing at the president's golf estate.
The hated Far East rivals on WW3 collision course: How China and Japan could become new global flash point as Beijing warns of 'crushing' defeat and Tokyo mulls nuke options in row over Taiwan and disputed isles
It is believed that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has ordered his forces to be ready to seize the island by 2027 and is now warning Tokyo would 'bear all consequences' if it dares to get in the way.
Filmmaker behind beloved Disney classics dies
Animation legend helped lead Disney renaissance with films like Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast.
Artificial intelligence ‘Bush Legend’ Aboriginal influencer revealed as New Zealand creation
The AI 'Bush Legend' account has more than 211,000 followers online.
Should you take Elon Musk's advice not to save for retirement?
Elon Musk says you might not need to worry about saving for retirement soon - but New Zealanders are being told to be very wary.
Kiwi golfer’s half-million dollar payday as hot form continues with runner-up finish
Daniel Hillier pocketed around $521,000 when he finished second at the Dubai Invitational in the United Arab Emirates.
Strike by strike, how Hamas carried out October 7 atrocities in Israel
The merciless violence claimed 1,200 lives and saw thousands more injured, raped and brutalised. Hundreds were taken back to Gaza as hostages. Two years on, the dust has not settled.
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.
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.
Footballer is arrested after 'brutally elbowing opponent in the face' as his club release him and police appeal for information
The video, taken on Saturday, appears to show Trearddur Bay player Tom Taylor targeting an unsuspecting Porthmadog player before a penalty, delivering a brutal elbow.
ANZ's new floating interest rate means an extra $12m in profit - expert
Squirrel chief executive David Cunningham says ANZ's new floating mortgage interest rate will increase profits and offset the 1.5 percent cashback offer on new home loans.
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.
I'm 65 and working, what happens to tax on my pension? Ask Susan
There is no income test or asset test on the pension, so anyone can claim it, no matter what they're earning.
Jesy Nelson 'SPLITS' from fiancé Zion Foster just weeks after revealing their twin daughters Story and Ocean's devastating SMA Type 1 diagnosis
The former Little Mix star, 34, and rapper, 26, who got engaged in September 2025 after four years together, are said to be remaining 'united as co-parents'.
Video captures ball girl collapse at Australian Open
A tennis player used her “instinct” as she rushed to help a ball girl who fainted on court during the first round of the Australian Open.
A UFO beamed cryptic messages into a US soldier's mind... and they reveal a mysterious warning from the future
It is considered one of the most famous UFO encounters in history. A US sergeant said a UFO beamed a binary coded message into his mind.
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.
Global ocean heat jumps by 23 zettajoules – the most since modern measuring began
The oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any year since modern records began, according to new research co-authored by a Kiwi climate scientist.
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 .
‘Ridiculous and untrue’: Country singer dismisses Keith Urban romance rumours
Country singer responds to speculation following Urban's divorce from Nicole Kidman.
$2500 a day: Dunedin hospital Crown manager’s fee more than doubles from previous roles
Evan Davies has been appointed Crown manager for the New Dunedin Hospital build.
'My beautiful wife passed away from breast cancer leaving behind her two daughters - now we host a sold out rave in her honour'
A widower who lost the love of his life and the mother of his two children to breast cancerhas revealed the unusual way he and those who miss her honour her memory.
Luxon on potential rethink of Auckland intensification after State of the Nation speech
Speaking to reporters after his State of the Nation speech, Christopher Luxon says the conversation in Auckland was about "how much densification" and "where it happens."
Amazon delivery driver is shot and killed by homeowner who thought he was his daughter's boyfriend, prosecutors say
A Texas father allegedly shot and killed an Amazon delivery driver on Christmas day, mistakenly thinking he was his daughter's boyfriend.
My Secret Auckland: Actor Rose Herda shares her favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Lauren Harries launches blistering string of attacks on David Dickinson for 'stitching up' contestants on his ITV show with 'disgusting prices' - but who's in the wrong?
Antiques dealer and presenter David, 84, has fronted Dickinson's Real Deal on ITV since the programme made its debut back in 2006.
Ronnie Wood is worth $232m. His troubled son lives off $2300 a month
Jesse Wood told magistrates he survives on about $2300 a month from savings.
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.
Katie Price, 47, shows off her surgically enhanced bottom as she poses in lace lingerie and claims people think she 'looks 20-years-old' following latest cosmetic procedure
The former glamour model, 47, who is known for her love of cosmetic procedures, posed in skimpy pink knickers as she gushed over her derrière's 'very nice shape'.
Emilia Clarke ‘broke a rib’ filming sex scenes with three men in new spy drama
The Game of Thrones star suffers the injury during a shoot involving relations with three men on Ponies.
People still isolated in Northland campsite, more heavy rain on the way
While some people are still isolated in Northland after flooding, more rain is forecast to hit the region, as well as Auckland and Coromandel.
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.
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.
Taupō holiday park's popularity leads to complaints from visitors
Lake Taupo Holiday Resort is being overwhelmed by its own popularity, according to one camping enthusiast.
'Means the world': Supercars star wins trophy named after Kiwi F1 champion
Ryan Wood didn’t think this kind of success was possible when he committed to his first single-seater campaign. He could yet win the championship.
Culling of the chief constables: Top officer calls for forces to be slashed from 43 to as few as 10 amid demands for a 'police tax' to solve postcode lottery of funding
Gavin Stephens, the Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), has called for the most radical changes to policing in a century.
‘Terrifying’: Shark attacks boy at Dee Why one day after eastern suburbs mauling
The 11-year-old was surfing near a popular break when he was attacked by what witnesses said appeared to be a bull shark.
White House says Nobel Foundation should stop trolling Trump and recognize his 'unprecedented accomplishments'
The White House accused the Nobel Foundation of 'trolling' President Trump after it rejected the symbolic transfer of a Nobel Peace Prize medal presented to him by María Corina Machado.
Is The Apprentice set to be AXED? After string of vetting scandals, bitter racism row and claims Lord Sugar 'doesn't care', furious BBC insiders tell DOLLY BUSBY: 'It's untenable. The show's a joke.'
When Alan Sugarwas approached by the BBC more than 20 years ago to front the British version of US hit The Apprentice, the brief was clear: he would be taking on the role of Donald Trump.
Six60 to play first live gig at Te Paepae Theatre, with new album release show
The theatre was part of the new New Zealand International Convention Centre, in Auckland.
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.
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.
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.
The 'sex saboteurs' that could ruin your marriage - from previous trauma to worrying he'll leave you... Each one has a different solution. Here's how to beat them all, by sex coach MANGALA HOLLAND
Clients will often start sessions by saying 'yes, everything's great' with their sex lives... however, it soon becomes apparent what they feel is grateful that they're having any sex at all.
How much value could a granny flat add to your property?
An economist says adding a flat would increase the value of a property but potentially not as much as other work might.
A new weather system is coming, bringing further downpours and strong winds
After a cool start on Monday there’s a new cold front coming through later in the week.
Kua mate te Pāti Māori? He rerenga kōrero tērā kāore au i whakaaro ka tuhituhi ahau
Kei te tae tere mai te mutunga o tētahi tau anō, nā reira kua tae ki te wā ki te maka atu i ētahi tohu tōrangapū i mua i te waipuketia o tātau katoa e ngā ope kaihoko Kirihimete i Ikea.
Wayne Rooney's FA Cup giant killer brother and his childhood sweetheart wife... who looks just like Coleen
He masterminded the greatest giant-killing triumph in the long history of the FA Cup, finally overshadowing his big brother, Wayne Rooney.
Airport hacks from a Brit who's taken over 1,000 flights - and why he says you should avoid queuing for the toilet
Lee Thompson, co-founder of Flash Pack, has navigated hundreds of airports. He shares his top tips to help turn a hectic airport experience into a calm, easy one.
Travel expert reveals how to avoid paying extra for new travel fees when holidaying in USA
Travel expert Laura Evans-Fisk has issued a warning to travellers across the U.S. who plan to use a credit card to settle their restaurant bills.
Iconic '90s femme fatale Men In Black star hasn't been seen in 16 years... now the Daily Mail reveals distressing truth behind her disappearance
Linda Fiorentino's career exploded in 1994 with glossy thriller The Last Seduction. But the Daily Mail has discovered distressing details about her recent troubles.
Australian Labor party figure dies weeks after ‘coward punch’ outside bar
Tim Picton’s alleged attacker appeared in court last week, where CCTV footage of the fatal incident was played.
Sheep die after truck crash in Wairoa
Police were called to the truck crash mid-morning where the driver was found uninjured.
The trauma children suffer from being exposed to self-harm, sex and violence online should be recognised as public health issue, GPs say
Royal College of GPs calls on the government, technology firms and regulators to take responsibility, with new guidance for parents and training for family doctors.
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.
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews The Night Manager on BBC1: Hugh Laurie's Roper is back and his pulsating aura of evil is electrifying
Arms dealer Roper, played by Hugh Laurie, reappeared at the climax of last week's episode, after we last saw him in a Syrian morgue with what looked like a bullet-hole in his head.
E te Atua, e aroha ana ahau ki aua tāngata poti kikorangi i roto i o rātou maro
He āhua pouri te āhua nei he nui ake te manaaki o tētahi tangata i whānau mai i Kānata ki te iwi taketake i tō tātou ake Kāwanatanga.
Matiti wine collective creates first Māori organic pet-nat riesling
She gathered passionate experts to break new ground… because wine not?!
‘Two years of hard grind, but things are turning around,’ PM says in State of Nation speech
In his state of the nation address Luxon said it has been a "challenging period” for New Zealanders, but progress had been made.
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.
White bread price up 60 percent - here's how much more expensive food got last year
Other basics didn't fare much better.
‘Absolutely exceptional’: Multimillion-dollar restoration transforms homestead
Nothing but the best could well have been the brief for this four-year restoration project in Hawke’s Bay.
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.
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.
REVEALED: The police diversity drive that put a RAPIST in uniform. Over 100 Met officers and staff committed sick crimes after a woke scheme to hire ethnic minorities saw standards slashed, writes GLEN KEOGH
On September 5, 2023, Cliff Mitchell forced a blindfolded woman into the back of his white Audi. He had already raped his victim multiple times before marching her to the vehicle at knifepoint
How much red meat and dairy should you eat? We asked 3 top nutrition experts
Washington Post: New US dietary guidelines deviate sharply from traditional advice.
First offshore oil and gas exploration permit since ban under official consideration
Australian firm EnZed Energy's application to explore a large block off the coast of south Taranaki will go to officials with no competing bids.
Piers Morgan hospitalised after restaurant fall leaves him needing a new hip
British broadcaster has revealed that he had “tripped on a small step” inside a London hotel restaurant, fracturing his femur.
Hundreds of dollars at stake: The online shopping mistake you don't want to make
The world of currency exchange can be opaque, and this also applies to online shopping.
Five habits to keep you looking and feeling younger
You want to look younger? Have a youthful spring in your step?
James Martin's stunning girlfriend Kim Johnson, 39, 'CONFIRMS' her engagement to the TV chef, 53, after he insisted he'd never get married
The personal trainer, 39, has been dating the culinary whizz, 53, for two years and they now look set to tie the knot despite him previously vowing never to get married.
Blades of fire: Why this turbine was left to burn
The fire led to a partial shutdown of the Tararua Wind Farm.
Anti-MAGA woman is left scrambling for answers after Secret Service arrives at her door over cryptic Karoline Leavitt post
Nebraska native Jamie Bonkiewicz was questioned by agents on her front porch over a potentially threatening X post about Donald Trump's press secretary.
Shaken Black Foils skipper Peter Burling raises concerns about SailGP fleet safety
The Kiwi driver insists he did all he could to avoid a catastrophic collision on the opening day at Perth.
Government seeks urgent advice on how to protect Auckland rock pools
Whangaparāoa residents claim visitors have stripped local rock pools bare of sealife.
Far-right populist makes stunning breakthrough in another European election
With almost 98% of votes counted in Portugal’s presidential vote, André Ventura, leader of the Chega (Enough) party, placed second behind socialist rival António José Seguro.
The healthy money habits that can knock ten years off your age... and help you sleep more easily, by TOBY WALNE
If you are reluctant to start an intense gym routine or commit to a restrictive diet that forces you to give up your favourite food, consider the anti-ageing tricks that revolve around your wallet.
Black Caps star reveals the secret behind his history-making heroics in India
The secret to Daryl Mitchell’s success as he guided the Black Caps to a history-making series win in India may well lie under a tent in the Canterbury town of Lincoln.
US man killed in a freak accident at grocery store
Mordehay Grunberger, 71, was fatally injured at the South Florida Kosher Market in the early hours of Friday morning.
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.
New Zealand firefighters sent to help fight Australia's bush fires
They departed this morning and will return to New Zealand on 2 February.
This little boy became one of the most influential people in the world - can you guess who he is?
The black and white image, featured in a recent documentary, captures him long before the world knew his name - just a baby with plump cheeks and a gaze full of curiosity.
Proud Rihanna celebrates A$AP Rocky's SNL performance at star-studded afterparty with Sabrina Carpenter and Finn Wolfhard
Rihanna proudly celebrated her partner A$AP Rocky after he made his musical guest debut on the latest episode of SNL over the weekend.
Terrifying moment enormous avalanche engulfs ski resort at Europe's tallest mountain before sweeping over tourists as they ran for their lives
Dramatic footage taken on Mount Elbrus, in southern Russia, shows a torrent of snow tearing down the mountainside on Thursday.
How a Royal Navy admiral was forced to sacrifice 900 drowning men to save the Norwegian royal family... and still go on to have a successful career and attend Queen Elizabeth's coronation
Sir John Cunningham's poignant expedition on the cruiser HMS Devonshire emerged after his impressive group of 22 medals sold at auction for £20,000.
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
Simple blood test can predict how breast cancer patients respond to treatment, study finds
While treatments have improved significantly in the recent years, doctors often cannot tell in advance which therapies will be most effective for individual patients.
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.
Weather: Another week of rain as second weather system looms
Forecasters say there is no reprieve from the rain this week.
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.
Christchurch to Vanuatu flights to launch in coming months
Solomon Airlines confirmed an Airbus A320-200 would fly between the Garden City and Vanuatu's capital Port Vila twice a week from 1 July.
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.
Watch: Mitchell, Phillips star as Black Caps seal famous ODI series win in India
Back-to-back wins secured a first ODI series win for New Zealand on Indian soil, as they rallied from 1-0 down in the three-match series.
Man dies after incident at Coromandel beach
Police said the man was pulled from the water at Hahei Beach in a critical condition on Monday. He then died at the scene.
Fat jabs help users shed the pounds... but may be driving up the cost of your supermarket shop
Experts say the demand for protein from consumers on the jabs is one of the reasons behind an expected 10 to 20 per cent increase in the price of meat this year.
Family's tribute to 'kind-hearted son', 23, who was killed in petrol station forecourt - as police arrest seven in murder probe
Daniel Ambler was seriously injured when he was struck at the Asda Express and Esso station on Stockton Road, Seaham, County Durham, on Thursday, January 15.
Nato now 'heading for disaster' in Trump row: UK official's warning as Starmer tells US President he's 'wrong' and EU aims £81billion 'trade bazooka' at America
In an unprecedented rebuke amid warnings Nato was 'heading for disaster', the PM told the US President his proposal to impose tariffs on those willing to defend Greenland was 'wrong'.
Woman who has lived to 101 reveals her secrets to a long life
A Woman who has lived to 101 has revealed her surprisingly laid-back secrets behind her long life.
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).
Does your 'difficult' friend have a personality disorder that affects millions? These are the telltale signs of being Emotionally Unstable, by DR MAX PEMBERTON
The patient sitting opposite me in my consulting room is describing a fraught pattern I've come to recognise only too well.
61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?
There are warnings the number of businesses closing could get worse before it gets better.
Ko wai ka eke ki te whakamātautau pāti raumati i roto i te ao tōrangapū o Aotearoa?
Nā reira i whakaaro ahau ka pātai atu ahau ki a au anō ko wai e tino hiahia ana ahau ki te inu tahi i te pia i tēnei raumati, me te rorerore noki.
The F1 ‘loophole’ Red Bull and Mercedes are accused of exploiting
Formula One is preparing for the biggest technical shake-up in the sport in a generation, with all-new power units and chassis for 2026. But as is often the way, a furious row has broken out ahead of the new campaign.
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help
Play stopped for several minutes as medics treated the collapsed ball girl.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers State of the Nation speech
Christopher Luxon has confirmed his government will continue to run a tight budget, in his first speech of the election year.
Dominant Ally Wollaston in box seat to win Tour Down Under
Wollaston powered to wins on each of the first two stages to hold a slim lead ahead of the gruelling final stage in Adelaide.
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.
Police spoke to group of pedestrians shortly before one was killed in Northland's Bay of Islands
A man died after being hit by a car on Puketona Rd, Haruru Falls on the weekend.
Meghan Markle posts heartwarming videos of Lilibet and Archie splashing in the pool and feeding animals at the zoo
The sweet clips, uploaded to Instagram, show four-year-old Lilibet causing a splash in the water - accompanied by what appears to be Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland.
Tony Blair denies any role in setting $1 BILLION price tag for joining Trump's new 'UN replacement' board of peace... so will the UK pay up?
Tony Blair has been appointed to the 'founding executive board' of the US president's fledgling board of peace.
Mourners gather to remember Sir Tim Shadbolt at funeral
Sir Tim is being remembered as a man who always chose to see the best in every situation and the person in every person
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.
The secret behind Jonathan Ross' family's weight loss as they show off their slimmed-down figures
Jonathan, 65, has also been candid about his weight loss journey, crediting a new diet with his new look.
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.
Helen Flanagan begs fans to stop sending her messages about ex Scott Sinclair after 'feeling forced out of £1M family home by him' amid bitter feud
The pair have been embroiled in a bitter co-parenting row after the former Corrie actress, 35, blasted the footballer, 36, for failing to turn up to their son's nativity.
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.'
Crossing Australia on the iconic train that stops in the middle of nowhere
Originally operated as public transport, the Indian Pacific has morphed into a ‘rail cruise’ in which all food and drink is included as well as accommodation and transport.
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.
New gene breakthrough could pave the way for treatments to halt the growth of bowel and liver cancers
Genes in the bowel and liver were studied to find out why they only cause cancer in specific tissues.
Quarter acre, million-dollar views and close to the city: This heritage home is a rare find
Land, character, privacy and views make this Wellington home a prize.
Tory shadow minister Andrew Rosindell defects to Reform just days after Robert Jenrick joined Nigel Farage
Andrew Rosindell, who has been MP for Romford for almost 25 years and was Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, blamed the Conservatives' stance on Chagos for his decision.
Piers Morgan is hospitalised and faces three month recovery as he posts selfie from ward bed
The broadcaster shared the news with fans on Instagram, posting two pictures; one showing him lying in a hospital bed and another displaying an X-ray of his broken hip.
Winston Peters off to Kiribati year after being snubbed
The Foreign Affairs Minister had said the government was rethinking development support after the country's president cancelled a visit here.
Jesy Nelson didn't wear her engagement ring during emotional appearance on This Morning - almost two weeks before her split from fiancé Zion Foster was confirmed
Jesy Nelson tellingly didn't wear her engagement ring during a recent appearance on This Morning - as her reported split from her fiancé Zion Foster is revealed.
‘Could have broken me’: Man’s agonising wait for penis surgery
Michael Conway has spent more than a year living with the physical and emotional consequences of damage caused while using a urinary catheter.
Fugitive migrant who fled to Britain after sexually assaulting girl, 15, in Germany and moved into taxpayer-funded hotel fights deportation for the sake of HIS human rights
While facing the threat of imprisonment in Germany, Azizadeen Alsheikh Suliman - who left Syria after being shot in the foot - crossed the Channel by boat.
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.
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon final marred by ugly scenes
The match was halted for almost 20 minutes amid chaos and protests.
Black Caps v India: New Zealand add another chapter as cricket’s heavyweights’ home tormentors
Fourteen months on from a famous test whitewash, a weakened NZ have done it again.
Phoenix continue unbeaten start to year
The Phoenix upset second-placed Sydney FC 2-0.
Canada has been seeking a thaw with China as part of an effort to diversify trade
It follows Trump's threats to use 'economic force' to make Canada the 51st state.
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.
Moment exhausted cop tells crook 'bloody hell you can run' after dramatic police chase
Bodycam footage captures the moment an exhausted cop tells a crook 'bloody hell you can run' after chasing him on foot.
RBNZ governor should have sought advice before signing letter of support for US Fed boss Jerome Powell
Anna Breman should not have signed the letter of support without first getting advice, Minister of Finance says.
Multitasking suddenly became too much for Vivian. Then she found out why
When Vivian Dunstan hit menopause about four years ago, life suddenly got much harder.
Trump's labor chief investigated for bringing her staff to strip club as multiple employees put on leave
Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation after allegedly taking staffers to a strip club as multiple employees have been placed on leave.
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.
Labour pulls ENTIRE Hillsborough law following huge backlash from victims' families and backbenchers
Ministers had first been forced to abandon planned changes to the flagship legislation - intended to prevent cover-ups - after angry complaints that it would protect the security services.
Seeking the simple life? Remote off-grid bach in native bush with private valley
A container home set in more than 44 hectares of Marlborough native bush and forest.
Liam Lawson hopes to influence Racing Bulls’ car development
Liam Lawson has provided an insight into his “hope’’ for the beginning of the F1 regulations era after whipping the cover off Racing Bulls’ new VCARB 03.
Couple wants to retire in Australia and still claim NZ Super. These rules make that harder than they think
Moving to Australia seems easy on the surface, but there’s some important small print you need to be aware of.
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.
Luxon on potential rethink of Auckland intensification after State of the Nation speech
Speaking to reporters after his State of the Nation speech, Christopher Luxon says the conversation in Auckland was about "how much densification" and "where it happens."
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare appoints Anna Curzon as new non-executive director
Anna Curzon will fill the vacancy following the retirement of Pip Greenwood.
It’s officially breakup season – here’s how to avoid it
If you want to avoid breakup season and make sure your relationship makes it to daylight savings (and beyond).
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.
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.
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.
The bloodthirsty terror tactics of Mexico's cartels: How ruthless drug gangs punish their enemies and spread fear from mass beheadings to CANNIBALISM - after nine students were found with hands hacked off
The gruesome discovery of nine bodies and a bag filled with their severed hands on a Mexican highway last week had cartel violence written all over it.
The remote West Coast settlement attracting visitors from around the world
Ōkārito on the South Island's West Coast, 30km north of Franz Josef, is home to just 30 people.
Dunedin to lose 3G tomorrow as One NZ begins shutdown
Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G. 2degrees' shutdown already underway.
All Blacks: The big issues for whoever takes over
Analysis - It's worth weighing up just what the new All Black coach is getting themselves into, writes Jamie Wall.
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.
The incredible life and times of Dolly Parton and her multi-million dollar career as she shows no signs of slowing down on her 80th birthday
Late last year fans were left terrified after rumours began swirling that Dolly Parton was worryingly sick.
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.
Nearly 10,000 reports of yellow-legged hornets on Auckland’s North Shore
While most of the 9,770 reported sightings have been wrong, instead being other wasps or bees, Biosecurity and a local councillor are praising the communities surveillance efforts.
Councils are offering parents £5,000 to drive their children to school amid desperate efforts to cut spiralling SEND taxi bills
Local authorities are increasingly turning to 'personal transport budgets' as a more flexible and cost-effective option than laying on taxis or minibuses.
Elizabeth Hurley, 60, flaunts her incredible figure in a tiny leopard print bikini for sizzling social media post amid her lavish getaway to a private island in the Maldives
The actress, 60, flaunted her incredibly toned physique in a skimpy leopard print bikini while frolicking in a sun-soaked swimming pool.
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.
We don't allow underage teens to go to nightclubs, gamble or have sex. So why do we give them smartphones and set them loose in the twisted world of social media?
More and more parents have been telling me the same thing. If only they hadn't handed over that first smartphone. If only they had waited a little longer
The simplest, most practical rule for weight loss and longevity is to stop this ONE daily food habit
World-renowned longevity expert Dan Buettner has delivered a blunt message to his millions of followers.
Watch: Wild scenes as Senegal storm off pitch in protest at decision then return to win Africa Cup of Nations final
Chaos at the Africa Cup of Nations final after Senegal players walk off field to protest penalty decision then end up winning the final in extra time.
NZ Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff pursuit
The Auckland-based team went back-to-back, with an 18-point victory over Cairns Taipans.
Family of missing tramper Graham Garnett express joy and gratitude he was found alive
More details about how Graham Garnett survived three weeks lost in South Island bush before being found alive, have been revealed.
Furious homeowner vows to fight council after being fined for parking outside his house
David Miller, 49, was furious after finding a parking ticket on his Jaguar F-Type, which he had left on the six metre long tarmac outside the gate of his home in Chester, Cheshire.
Kiwi firefighter contingent bound for Australia to help tackle bushfires
A contingent made up of 22 firefighters have been sent to Australia to help tackle bushfires that are blazing through the state of Victoria.
The Rest Is On Expenses... Labour minister uses taxpayers' money to set up podcast studio in his office with hi-tech microphones and sound-absorbing wooden panels
Industry minister Chris McDonald has claimed £500 on his Parliamentary expenses for equipment to make professional-sounding episodes of his own podcast.
OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
Adverts will first appear in the United States for free and lower-tier users.
Ordinary four-bedroom family home on sale for £300k… but it has a VERY unusual extra that could help make your money back
As four-bed family homes go, this one is hard to batter….as it comes with a VERY unusual feature in the front room.
Motorist who left university professor to die in the road after reversing over him in his Land Rover avoids prison
A motorist who left a university professor to die in the road after reversing over him in his Land Rover avoids prison.
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.
Family of missing tramper found after nearly three weeks ‘in awe’ of his perseverance
Graham Garnett was found in a remote hut.
Josh Widdicombe splashes out £3million on Noel Edmonds' old house
The Last Leg comic, 42, and producer wife Rose Hanson, 42, have paid £2.95million for the five-bed white render home in Exeter, Devon.
Ed Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first of three stops in NZ
The show contained all of the hits in all of the ways, writes Varsha Anjali.
Football's ultimate recluses: England star who 'didn't like football,' Leeds hero who sells coffee in Zagreb... and Liverpool's Champions League legend who missed Istanbul reunion because nobody could find him!
In the modern age it is hard for elite footballers to go off-grid. Even when they retire. But some ex-players are perfectly happy to shun the limelight - even at the cost of their relationships.
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.
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.
Why NRL team is fighting for ex-jailbird to play in Las Vegas
Matt Lodge could be included in North Queensland’s squad for their season-opener in Las Vegas after confirming they are hoping to secure a US visa for the prop.
The horrific torture awaiting captured Iranian protesters: Inside regime's 'slaughterhouse' jails where inmates face gang-rape, electric shocks to the genitals and having nails pulled out
This week, at least 3,000 protesters are languishing in prisons that activists have described as 'slaughterhouses', having been rounded up in a brutal crackdown.
Black Caps skipper Michael Bracewell prepares for 100th milestone against India
Just 18 months after winning a maiden test series on Indian soil, New Zealand hope to do the same in the one-day format.
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.
David Beckham rips a parking ticket off the windscreen of his swanky £600k Rolls Royce after shopping spree at Rolex on Bond Street with wife Victoria
David Beckham ripped a parking ticket off the windscreen of his swanky Rolls Royce after a shopping spree at Rolex on Bond Street with wife Victoria on Sunday.
Former model Ashton Kutcher says he was fired by Gucci for being 'too fat'
Ashton Kutcher recalled losing out on a job for Gucci due to being 'too fat' during his former modeling days.
Video shows car crashed into bollards at West Auckland mall
No injuries reported after early morning crash in west Auckland.
Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines
Island airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes.
Rocket Lab shares surge to all-time high after $1.4b US military contract and Secretary of Defence visit
Kiwi-American firm takes its seat at the top table.
Drop in births halts A2 Milk trading on Australian stock market
A forecast growth in infant formula sales to China was stalled by the lowest birth rate in 90 years.
How cool! Sweet photos show polar bear cubs snuggling up to their mum
The area is known as the polar bear capital of the world because of the massive number that gather there in autumn as they wait for the Hudson Bay to freeze so they can hunt seals on the sea ice.
Senegal win AFCON after football's most dramatic final: Morocco star misses late penalty that sparked walk-off protest from Sadio Mane and Co, as riot police are forced to contain angry fans in ugly scenes
Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations with their 1-0 defeat of hosts Morocco after a dramatic final which saw head coach Pape Thiaw direct his players off the pitch in protest.
Danny Dyer 'set to star in The Celebrity Traitors after turning down smash hit show's first series'
The former EastEnders actor, 48, had 'zero interest' in the show and snubbed the broadcaster's offer last year.
What science says about how weight-loss drugs affect cancer risk
Washington Post: GLP-1 drugs may play a role in reducing cancer risk.
ANDREW PIERCE: £62million gates open Commons spending probe
When it comes to the new security barriers in the courtyard in front of Big Ben one thing's for sure: there was no barrier in terms of budget.
I'm a Bible expert... and here's why a box said to hold Jesus's brother's bones is 'the most significant artifact ever' found
It is deemed 'the most significant artifact ever,' but a box said to contain the bones of Jesus' brother has a controversial origin story.
Journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau dies
In a post on social media, it was announced that Awarau died peacefully at hospice on Wednesday.
Nurse attacked by trans paedophile who she called 'Mr' risks being sacked for speaking out about her ordeal
Jennifer Melle, 40, was disciplined by St Helier Hospital in Carshalton, Surrey, after refusing to use the pronouns of the individual, who was convicted of child sex offences.
Powell probe showed extent of support from GOP lawmakers and finance community for independent bank
Analysis: Powell probe showed extent of support for the independent central bank.
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.
Watch: Former All Blacks lock continues scoring spree with four-try salvo in Japan
Brodie Retallick may be 34 but he ran around the rugby field like a young lamb as he scored four tries for his club in Japan.
Mazda’s gorgeous rotary-electric sports car may be shelved as EV demand drops
Mazda unveiled its Iconic SP concept at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2023.
Investigation under way into pedestrian’s death in Far North crash
Incident referred to police watchdog due to patrol vehicle presence nearby.
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.
God, I love those blue cat people in their loin cloths
It’s a bit sad that a man born in Canada appears to have more respect for Māoritanga than our own Government.
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.
Dozens of slips close State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge after wild weather
There were up to 40 slips in total, including four to eight larger ones.
Raglan surfers clinch titles at national championships
Raglan surfers Billy Stairmand and Maya Mateja picked up premier titles at the national surfing championships north of Gisborne.
Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post
Outspoken Rassie Erasmus took to social media to deny Tony Brown's links to the now-vacant All Blacks coaching role.
EB Games heaving with crowds as gamers snatch final deals
Huge lines formed outside EB Games stores after it was announced all NZ shops would close at the end of the month.
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.
Newlywed couple caught in Bolton head-on crash tragedy suffered 'unbearable' life-changing injuries as survivor says 'I can't fathom how we're still alive'
NHS manager Georgina Daniels, 28, and husband Tom, 29, were riding home in a taxi with two friends in the early hours of January 11, 2026 when their vehicle had a head-on collision with another car.
EB Games ‘regrettably’ set to close all NZ stores at end of month
The company has announced it will close its operations on January 31.
‘There’s no chance of controlling this fire’: Aust homes destroyed as catastrophic conditions loom
In Longwood and at Mount Lawson, communities were told fires had burnt so close to homes it was no longer safe to leave.
We were nearly killed when our electric VW ID.5 lost control and swerved across motorway TWICE in three months - we're too terrified to drive an EV again
Ken Hadley, 51, claims his life was at the mercy of his VW ID.5 as it veered across a three-lane road into the left-hand reservation before swerving back again and into the right-hand side.
Chip-wrecked! Millions of uncooked fries wash up on British beach
The chips, many still in their plastic bags, appeared strewn on the beach as the tide receded on Falling Sands beach near Beachy Head and Eastbourne.
The Osteopenia Plague: Almost HALF of over-50s now have the dreaded bone disease. But science now shows it IS reversible - if you follow this step-by-step guide, from exact foods to supplements and exercises to save your spine
More than three million Britons have osteoporosis, where fragile bones sharply increase the chances of serious, even life-threatening fractures. But far more are thought to be at risk.
Man charged after alleged coward punch outside Arrowtown pub
A 27-year-old man is due in court later this month.
Minneapolis Mayor says city is 'under siege' after being 'invaded' by ICE as Pentagon says 1,500 troops are on standby for deployment
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey did not mince his words in his latest message to the Trump administration.
All Blacks: Sir Wayne Smith ‘blindsided’ by Scott Robertson’s sacking
'Unfortunately, Razor hasn’t been given more time.'
Hundreds take to the streets in march against plans to house 540 migrants in former army barracks
Around 540 male asylum seekers are set to move into army barracks in Crowborough as part of a government plan to reduce the number of hotels it uses to house them.
Help! My wife’s best friend is rude to me. I don’t want her in our house. Is that fair?
We want to help solve the problems in your life.
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.
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.
Saveloys out, spinach in: Here's how our spending habits have changed
If you think about what you - or your parents - were spending your money on 30 years ago, it might be quite different to how you spend it now.
MICHAEL GOVE: I'll always be accused of treachery for what I did inside the Tory party. I know exactly what everyone's thinking about Robert Jenrick - here's exactly what's going to happen next
For David Cameron, there were two types of politician. Team Players. Or Tossers. Although he preferred a slightly saltier description for the latter type.
Soundsplash Festival shuts down rumours of alleged needle spiking at Raglan event
Festival medics say they have seen no puncture wounds or injection injuries.
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.
Bluebridge sailings fully booked despite faulty ferry
It comes after a fault with the ramp on one of its Cook Strait ferries cancelled days of sailings during the busy holiday period.
Christchurch Airport launches direct flights to tropical island
First-ever direct Christchurch–Port Vila route to begin in July.
Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring
A councillor said tourists were clogging composting toilets with rubbish, throwing coins in the spring and parking dangerously on the roadside.
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.
Like so many women in their 50s, I've developed mysterious white spots on my arms and legs - this is the dermatologist-approved fix to help clear your skin: ALICE HART-DAVIS
On holiday last summer I was delighted to see my pallid legs were picking up a bit of colour. Then I frowned. There was a random scattering of round white patches down the front of my shins.
Train station hailed as 'stunning and ambitious' by Labour council has just one business inside - two years after £27million makeover
The modern glass-clad Sunderland Station opened in December 2023 and was labelled as a 'stunning and ambitious' triumph by Labour council leaders.
Lib Dem council orders landlord to paint over St George's Cross on the front of his pub after ONE person complained
Jerry Kunkler, the landlord of Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey, Wiltshire, since 1981, painted the England flag on his pub in 2016 ahead of the Club World Cup.
ANDREW NEIL: Nato would never recover if Trump seized Greenland. These are dark times - and I fear we've not yet seen the worst of them
In the end, the relentless kow-towing, the buttering up of his massive ego, the effusive praise to feed his insatiable narcissism, the knee-jerk genuflection to cater to his whims - it's all come to nothing.
Renée Zellweger: I was told I wasn’t voluptuous enough to be a star
Telegraph: The double Oscar-winner on battling with Hollywood’s beauty standards.
Coronation Street icon William Roache, 93, will 'NEVER be axed and is promised a job for life' after 65 years of playing Ken Barlow
The 93-year-old TV veteran has played the role since the show's very first episode back in 1960 and holds a Guinness World Record as the longest-serving soap star.
Police probe more than 100 Britons amid fears they could be spying for Russia, Iran and China
Security services are currently handling around 160 investigations linked to state threats, with the vast majority focused on suspected proxies operating inside the UK.
Whangārei man charged with alleged assault of Dallas Gurney granted interim name suppression
On 11 January, CCTV captured Dallas Gurney falling onto concrete outside his store, located on the east coast of Whangārei.
Mystery wolf slayer who leaves the dead animals displayed in Tuscan villages has shot seven of them and STRANGLED one in bizarre vendetta
Eight endangered native wolves have been found dead in the hills of Tuscany since the beginning of November, with three fresh corpses emerging in the last week.
The seven numbers that hold the key to healthy ageing over 60
Telegraph: These metrics offer a broad picture of health in later life, experts say.
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.
How long should you keep your condiments?
From tomato sauce to mayo, here's how to cut waste without risking food safety.
Healthy summer lunchbox ideas for kids that can handle the heat
And three recipes to try this school year.
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.
This could be NZ’s most expensive pie - would you splash out and try it?
The pastry morsel at PJ’s Pies in Canterbury sells for $50 a pop.
He kore tānetanga tō te whiwhi Botox i te tau 2025?
“I whakahuatia a Botox i roto i tētahi kōrerorero e pā ana ki te mahi inā noa nei, ā, i muri iho ka tīmata ahau ki te whakaaro - ka taea e au te whakaoti?“
Overturned truck carrying livestock closes State Highway 2
State Highway 2 near Wairoa is currently closed following a truck crash late Monday morning.
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.
Watch: Footballer elbows opponent in face in ‘disgusting’ scenes
Police have arrested a 35-year-old man after a footballer was filmed elbowing an opponent to the floor in a horrifying off-the-ball incident.
'Distraught' Pope meets Italian relatives of Swiss fire victims and tells them 'God has not abandoned you'
Pope Leo XIV has met the Italian families of the victims of the Swiss bar fire on New Year's Eve, telling them that God has not abandoned them.
Have you seen this man? Why Australian Open star Emma Raducanu desperately wants to get in touch with her new No.1 fan
The British star defied her injury-hit preparation for the Open by winning her first match in straight sets on Sunday night.
Kiwi world track cycling medallist Marshall Erwood takes early lead in Tour of Southland
The 20-year-old world championship bronze medallist leads the field by four seconds from a group of six riders.
Fans can't believe Rocky icon Sylvester Stallone is nearly 80 in gym video: 'Sly never ages!'
The Italian Stallion showcased his tattooed biceps inside the gym of his $35.3 million Palm Beach, FL mansion on Sunday
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.
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.
Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter to star in popular reality series
The New Zealander will appear in the new season of the Australian edition of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
Lisa Nandy accused of making politics 'more dangerous' after saying future Reform government would be 'fascist'
Lisa Nandy was branded irresponsible after she refused to deny reports that she had made the incendiary claim to her Labour colleagues about Nigel Farage's party.
Russell Brand's wealth balloons by £4million in a year - despite the comedian facing rape and sexual assault charges
Accounts filed with Companies House show the ex-presenter - who has reinvented himself as a Christian convert in the USA - has millions more in the bank.
Watch: 'Management speak mumbo jumbo': Hipkins responds to Luxon's State of the Nation address
Luxon launched a defence of his government's progress and reform programme, and promised there would be no deviation from its plan should it win a second term.
Ruby High St store closing after 24 years amid Auckland CBD safety fears
Ruby's High St store, opened in 2002, was the brand's first retail space.
Auckland councillors in the dark over government's housing intensification rethink
The coalition is taking another look at housing intensification plans in Auckland after pushback - but the mayor and councillors know nothing about it.
Heartbreak as two-year-old boy dies after developing 'flu-like symptoms' from rare illness
Hudson Martin, from Knowle, collapsed while playing at home on January 8, just weeks before his third birthday.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt was the hottest actor in Hollywood... then vanished: Unearthing family tragedy that sparked disappearance and has left 'lasting' scars
Following a string of big hits after his breakthrough role in 500 Days of Summer, Gordon-Levitt, 44, retreated into the shadows.
Ukrainian robot soldier holds off Russian forces by itself in six-week battle
Russian troops were pinned down by relentless gunfire, believing they were facing multiple Ukrainian fighters.
Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring
A councillor said tourists were clogging composting toilets with rubbish, throwing coins in the spring and parking dangerously on the roadside.
Venus Williams, 45, suffers humbling return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open
Despite the abrupt elimination in Melbourne, Williams now holds the honor of being the oldest woman to compete in an Australian Open singles main draw.
The wrong shoe can age you faster than a bad blow-dry - here's what to wear and what to take to the charity shop NOW... SHANE WATSON
One fashion rule that applies to all ages is get the shoes right and you're more than half way there. And it works both ways, of course. The wrong shoes will kill the buzz of your new-season clothes.
Fast-finishing Daniel Hillier gets second place at Dubai Invitational
The in-form Kiwi golfer held the late clubhouse lead before being surpassed by Spaniard Nacho Elvira.
Mother miraculously survives after slipping 30ft down waterfall in beauty spot
Suzanne Dyer was out walking with a friend when she slipped from a path at the popular Four Waterfalls beauty spot in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.
Watch: 'Management speak mumbo jumbo': Hipkins responds to Luxon's State of the Nation address
Luxon launched a defence of his government's progress and reform programme, and promised there would be no deviation from its plan should it win a second term.
Dragons' Den star Steven Bartlett shares first look at romantic Moroccan proposal to girlfriend Melanie Lopes as he reveals his 'heart was racing' while he surprised her on Christmas Day
The Dragons' Den star, 33, revealed he popped the question to his long-term partner after surprising her while she was on holiday with her family in Morocco.
David Walliams performs to an audience of just 48 at local pub - as scandal-hit comedian claws his way back from allegations of 'harassment'
It followed the Gangsta Granny author's fall from grace after he was dropped by his publisher HarperCollins after claims that he harassed employees at the firm.
Trump sparks fury after 2019 tweet of his promise to Greenland resurfaces
President Donald Trump has sparked fury after a 2019 promise he made to Greenland resurfaced in an old tweet.
Family's harrowing night escaping raging flood-waters in Northland
The water, and lots of it, came by stealth in the dead of night.
Kate Thornton terrified after being sent 6,000 texts and emails by a 'relentless and obsessive' stalker
The Greatest Hits radio presenter, 52, is terrified after she was sent 6,000 texts and emails by a 'relentless, obsessive' stalker.
Funding Wegovy will save taxpayer money in long run - specialist
Pharmac has received two applications to fund Wegovy or semaglutide - a GLP-1 receptor agonist for weight loss.
Shirley Ballas says 'everything hurts' as she shares a health update after a scary fall where she hit her head
Shirley Ballas said she is 'very lucky' as she gave a health update on Instagram on Sunday after suffering a scary fall earlier this week.
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.
Reform's new 'sheriff' Robert Jenrick shot down by senior party figures as they fail to back defector's ambitions for a top role
The Conservative MP's move, billed by his aides as 'the biggest defection story Reform has ever had (and likely ever will be)', received a cool reception from those already in Nigel Farage's party.
The dementia glasses designed to help people with Alzheimer's remember names and stay safe
The glasses, installed with an AI tool known as Cross Sense, have been created as a 'gentle anchor' to help those suffering from Alzheimer's in their daily lives.
Billionaire's former son-in-law got more than £2million in legal aid to fight money-laundering case
The ex-husband of Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone was cleared of being at the heart of a £266million operation to turn criminal cash from drug gangs into gold.
Traffic jams as carpark closure clashes with EB Games closing down sale
The closed areas at Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt prompted questions and speculation online.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie still in contact with disgraced father Andrew
King’s younger brother is reportedly still in contact with his daughters as he prepares to leave Royal lodge.
Keir Starmer's Flight-mare: 11 of Labour's 12 New Towns will be under 'dangerous' flight paths
EXCLUSIVE: Families lured into Labour's flagship New Towns could find themselves living under a relentless barrage of aircraft noise - and face thousands wiped off the value of their homes
Anti-Trump heckler screams 'leave Greenland alone' during US national anthem at London NBA game
A man attending an NBA game at London's O2 Arena yelled 'leave Greenland alone!' as actress Vanessa Williams sang the American national anthem.
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.
Abuse in Care: Police prosecuted fewer than 1 in 10 referred cases
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care made 110 referrals to police.
Richard Keys claims Pep Guardiola could leave Man City THIS WEEK as controversial former Sky Sports presenter airs wild theory - and reveals which former Premier League manager will take over
City are winless in four league games, having accrued a meagre three points in that time, and they are seven points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Government considering ban on rock pool harvesting in Auckland
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he is considering bans.
This is the worst investment plan you can have in 2026
Investments shouldn’t be a short-term, panic-ridden rollercoaster, writes Katie Wesney.
'Our pubs are a Labour cash cow': The landlords facing financial ruin from Rachel Reeves' brutal tax raids as huge hikes in business rates put their once thriving locals on the brink of closure
Rachel Reeves' tax hikes - including a major business rates setback for the UK hospitality sector - have left owners suffering 'sleepless nights' as they decide between closure or financial ruin.
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.
Grant Batty: Former All Blacks captain Andy Leslie plays tribute to former teammate
Grant Batty passed away, aged 74, on Friday in Australia.
Charli XCX and Kylie Jenner send pulses racing in skimpy black bikinis as they promote their new mockumentary The Moment
The Brat singer, 33, and the influencer, 28, posed up a storm as they slipped white robes over their skimpy two pieces.
Greenland is only the beginning: MARK HALPERIN reveals the full scope of Trump's global 'disruption' plan... and its secret architects
President Trump's renewed tariff threat against Europe puts into sharp relief two questions that matter more than any single trade dispute.
Man dead after drowning near Coromandel beach
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said it was called to Hahei Beach at around 3:20pm on Monday afternoon.
Saveloys out, spinach in: Here's how our spending habits have changed in 30 years
If you think about what you - or your parents - were spending your money on 30 years ago, it might be quite different to how you spend it now.
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.
Tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park found alive
Graham Garnett, who failed to return home from a hike on 30 December, has been through "quite an ordeal", police say.
Freddie Mercury’s alleged secret daughter dies at 48, after cancer battle
Bibi, who claimed to be Mercury’s daughter in a recent biography, died of a rare spinal cancer and leaves behind two young sons.
Passenger jet is escorted by warplanes and makes emergency landing in Barcelona after woman 'spots fellow traveller making bomb threat on his phone'
A passenger plane has been escorted by warplanes to make an emergency landing in Barcelona, after a woman spotted a fellow passenger making bomb threats on his phone.
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.
Scott Robertson exit from All Blacks coaching job reveals change in New Zealand Rugby philosophy: Irish rugby pundit
Irish writer Gerry Thornley says NZR has ditched its 'coach from within' mantra.
Here comes the advertising in AI chatbots
Rivals like OpenAI, Meta and Perplexity are also exploring chatbot advertising.
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.
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.
