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Man threatened to stab Nelson supermarket worker after being refused alcohol

He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.

A GoFundMe is set up for autistic boy slapped by Mercedes driver

A GoFundMe was launched for an autistic California boy who was slapped in the face by a Mercedes driver after the child had damaged the hood ornament on the car.

Stunned angler catches huge fish thought to have been extinct in UK

Dave Howarth was fishing on the River Trent when he hooked the 48lb (21.7kg) whopper sturgeon.

Apocalyptic scenes in Greece as wildfire continues to ravage country

Apocalyptic scenes in Greece as blaze ravages country and people forced to evacuate. The popular tourist destinations of Chios and Kos continue to be ravaged by wild flames caued by drought as people are forced to evacuate to a football stadium.

Pictured: 3 adults killed and 1 hurt during a mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party

Pictured: 3 adults killed and 1 hurt during a mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party - Four people were killed, and at least three were injured after in an early morning shooting at a party on Saturday

King Charles arrives at Buckingham Palace ahead of Rishi Sunak’s resignation

King Charles arrives at Buckingham Palace ahead of Rishi Sunak’s resignation -

Psychological problems for Japanese empress Masako

'It caused his death': Man abused in care at Marylands School dies before justice served

A woman whose disabled brother contracted a fatal disease as a result of horrific child sexual abuse at a religious boarding school is angry he died before justice could be served.

Why 'good cop, bad cop' roles for parents might end in tears

When it comes to parenting, some may decide that assigning 'good cop - bad cop' roles can help keep children in check.

SH6 partially closed after fatal crash near Greymouth

The two vehicle crash in Paroa was reported just after 4pm on Thursday and the person died at the scene, police said.

Reining in AI: what NZ can learn from EU regulation

Opinion: NZ has significant gaps in its regulatory regime that may hamper innovation and endanger public trust in AI The post Reining in AI: what NZ can learn from EU regulation appeared first on Newsroom.

Nukhba terrorist murder suspect: 'The case blew up, suddenly they claimed he was a Gazan civilian'

The police are not expected to request further restrictions on the two suspects in the case, who were released last week under restrictive conditions.

Putin ready to end war with Trump's help

The former White House occupant claims he could quickly end the war in Ukraine if he became president. Meanwhile, according to US media, he is conducting (secret) negotiations with Putin. Republican candidate Donald Trump's plan is to "force Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin into negotiations by, on the one hand, threatening to reduce arms deliveries to Ukraine and, on the other, increasing arms deliveries to Kiev to increase pressure on...

For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect

For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect - It’s almost exactly one year on since Rex Heuermann was arrested for a string of murders that had terrorized the Long Island community of Gilgo Beach for years

Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain in EU, court rules

Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain in EU, court rules - Tate faces charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women

'Hate-motivated crime': Woman arrested after Pakuranga bus assault

One person was left with serious injuries after the incident.

Woman is killed as manhunt is launched for 21 year-old man

Emergency services were called to a home along the Great Western Highway at Kingswood, western Sydney, at 1.40pm on Monday.

More Saudi football clubs to go private: ministry

Four more Saudi Pro League football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after last year's sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars. Pro League outfit Al Riyadh and seven lower-division clubs will follow "at a later stage", the ministry said, for a total of 14 teams going private.

Tauranga District Court case: Jafar Kurisi’s crowdfunded reparation keeps him out of jail for illegal migrant exploitation

Around 19 workers were housed in a garage for four months. Some were without mattresses.

If you see this man beside you in the football stands, call the police

He could be sent to prison if he fails to comply with the ban.

What Modi and Putin hope to gain from their Moscow summit

What Modi and Putin hope to gain from their Moscow summit - Analysis: Modi has arrived in Russia for his first visit since the invasion of Ukraine. Shweta Sharma looks at what both countries hope to achieve from the meeting

Indian Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to Russia since the start of its war on Ukraine

Indian Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to Russia since the start of its war on Ukraine - India’s prime minister is kicking off a two-day visit to Russia, his first since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine — a war that has complicated the relationship between the longtime partners and pushed Russia closer to India’s rival China

How catastrophic would a nuclear war be between Russia and the US?

Archbishop claims he felt pressured to abort his disabled daughter

Justin Welby 's daughter, Ellie, who is now aged 32, suffers from dyspraxia - a condition which affects movement and co-ordination.

Man tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’

Man tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’ - The children had been subject to malnourishment, restrainment with zip ties and beatings before their neglect was reported to CPS

Diabetic woman ‘howling’ and ‘delirious’ before death at workshop, court told

Diabetic woman ‘howling’ and ‘delirious’ before death at workshop, court told - Alternative healer Hongchi Xiao, from California, is on trial accused of the manslaughter by gross negligence of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm.

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances - Former president’s VP announcement set to be overshadowed by Democratic concerns about Biden’s age and mental fitness following a dismal debate performance

Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 4 official trailer

The gripping series returns featuring more perplexing cold cases, historic murders and unexplained creature sightings.

Air pollution reduces chances of successful IVF, study finds

Air pollution reduces chances of successful IVF, study finds - Exposure to fine particulate matter in two weeks leading up to egg collection cuts odds of live birth fell by 38%

Three top civil servants ‘won’t get contracts renewed’ – sources

In an accelerating clear-out of public sector leadership, the heads of Māori-Crown Relations, Education and the Treasury are expected to step down The post Three top civil servants ‘won’t get contracts renewed’ – sources appeared first on Newsroom.

SC issues landmark guidelines for disability representation in films

The judgment underscored the detrimental impact of stereotypes on discrimination and the enjoyment of fundamental rights

Why are protests happening in Barcelona? Catalans fire water pistols at tourists

Why are protests happening in Barcelona? Catalans fire water pistols at tourists - Spanish people are angry at the growth of the short-term holiday lets market, which is creating a severe housing shortage

Lady Victoria Starmer is out of the shadows and into the spotlight

In the 1,550 or so days since he assumed the leadership of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer has been precise about the details he’s chosen to divulge about his personal and private life. He likes – no, loves – Arsenal Football Club. His father, you may have gleaned, made tools for a living. And he was a lawyer once. But on his breakneck, four-yea...

Who is Darleen Tana, and why is she quitting the Greens?

The Green Party is calling for its wayward MP Darleen Tana to resign - but there's a chance she could stay in Parliament. Here's how it all works.

Husband told police his wife vanished after going for a run. Now he’s confessed to her murder

Husband told police his wife vanished after going for a run. Now he’s confessed to her murder - An Arizona man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in his wife's death less than a week after he first reported her missing to police in Flagstaff

Mother of five allegedly murdered two of her children and enlisted the others to dismember their siblings

Mother of five allegedly murdered two of her children and enlisted the others to dismember their siblings - Avantae Deven has been charged with the disappearance of her son, Blake Deven, and the death of her daughter, London Deven

Photo shows alarming reality at many Aussie supermarkets right now

A single photo of an Australian supermarket has highlighted a worrying problem.

Urgent warning over parasite spreading at alarming rate in Australia

Australia has been hit by one of its largest gastro outbreaks in 20 years with one group becoming sick at an alarming rate.

Cancer-causing radium detected in US city's groundwater

Toxic radium levels were detected at a landfill in St. Louis, Missouri connected to a World War II-era bomb. Radioactive waste from the atomic bomb was illegally dumped at West Lake Landfill.

‘World’s loneliest man’ lives in -70°C temperatures five hours from civilization

Ex-KGB operative reports possible betrayal among Putin's inner circle

Swinney contradicts SNP gender policies to demand ‘enforcement’ of single-sex spaces

John Swinney has again contradicted his government’s gender policies after he called for “enforcement” of rules allowing biological males to be banned from female spaces. The First Minister on Tuesday said he backed provisions which allow for biological men who identify as women to be excluded from settings such as women’s changing rooms and rape c...

Fireworks and flares let off in Paris as anti-far right rally held

Protesters clapped, chanted slogans, and set off fireworks at Place de la République in Paris, protesting against the far right after the second round of elections resulted in a hung parliament with a leftist alliance taking the top spot.

‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires in Greece lead to tourist evacuations as five people injured in blaze

‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires in Greece lead to tourist evacuations as five people injured in blaze - ’Everyone is anxious’ said British holidaymaker after fires broke out in Chios and Kos

Out with the old... New MPs begin to arrive in Westminster

Scores of Labour politicians as well as new groups from the Green Party and Reform are expected to start setting themselves up ahead of the King's Speech.

Serious crash: Lanes now reopened after horror crash before Auckland Harbour Bridge, driver critical

The crash, between a van and a truck, has occurred at around 3.30pm today.

CNN segment discussing Biden's missteps turns into shouting match

A CNN segment discussing Joe Biden 's ailing missteps descended into a shouting match between two guests.

Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.

Henry II Of France Was History’s Worst Husband

While lying on his deathbed, Henry II of France called out for the love of his life. When his wife heard the name, her blood ran cold.

Bay of Plenty crash: State Highway 2 reopens following serious crash

A witness at the scene said he could see a car and truck appeared to be involved.