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Red Beach Rd crash: Two-vehicle collision blocks road, delays expected

Diversions are in place at Bay St and Whangaparaoa Rd after the crash at about 4pm.

Mother died after doctors missed heart problem

Two NHS bodies agree to a £1m settlement over failings that led to the death of Rose Fuentebaja.

Shifty Shellshock's cause of death at 49 revealed by manager

The Butterfly hitmaker - whose birth name was Seth Binzer - died on June 24, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

Hospital refuse to help father identify doctor behind son misdiagnosis

Hospital bosses have refused to let the father of a boy, nine, who died of sepsis help him identify a 'mystery' doctor who he says wrongly dismissed his symptoms as flu .

New York Times gives Joe Biden bombshell ultimatum

After nearly 21 hours of silence, The New York Times has finally weighed in on Biden's disastrous debate performance, urging the president to drop out of the race for The White House.

Glastonbury headliner Dua Lipa set to make huge pro-Palestine statement during set

Dua Lipa is expected to be supported by a huge pro-Palestine crowd at Glastonbury after her Israel genocide post - and she's not the only one who's shown support for Palestine at Worthy Farm today

Plane lands at Invercargill after emergency services put on stand-by

Emergency services were in attendence.

Six dead and five injured after bus collides with moving train

Russia bans another 36 New Zealanders from entering borders

Journalists, scholars, defence personnel, public servants and mayors are all on the list.

BBC News star quits job after 20 years on screen

Tulip Mazumdar has been employed by the BBC as their Global Health Correspondent but she has now decided to quit the role.

Video: Images show the earthquake in Peru that triggered a tsunami warning

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Peruvian department of Arequipa, reported the Geophysical Institute of Peru.

$166 million bridge linking Hamilton to new subdivision set to open

It is hoped the four-lane bridge will open to traffic in August, when it will be officially named.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy charting ‘comprehensive plan’ to end war with Russia

Ukrainian president says as the war rages and casualties mount, a plan to end the 28-month conflict is in the works.

Ukraine strikes inside Russia disrupting the ability of Putin’s forces to use drones, MoD says

Ukraine strikes inside Russia disrupting the ability of Putin’s forces to use drones, MoD says - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal also announces that military pledges outlined in 20 security agreements Kyiv has signed with its allies total $60 billion annually for the next four years

Amber Rutter eyes Olympic shooting gold just three months after giving birth

Amber Rutter eyes Olympic shooting gold just three months after giving birth - Rutter gave birth to son Tommy earlier this year and plans to spend five days in Paris to compete before heading home

Concerns about driver ability, climate optics before Niwa's decision to purchase big American utes

A staffer's concerns have been revealed in documents released under the Official Information Act.

Over 300 Jan. 6 riot convictions now in peril after Supreme Court rules on obstruction charge

Over 300 Jan. 6 riot convictions now in peril after Supreme Court rules on obstruction charge - The recent Supreme Court ruling will likely have a small impact on Donald Trump’s federal election intereference case

IDF kills dozens of terrorists hiding in UNRWA schools, increase attacks in Shejaia

The IDF found dozens of terrorists to be hiding in UNRWA schools and eliminated the facilities along with other Hamas terrorist infrastructures.

Russia and NATO heading for a showdown?

Russia's defence ministry warned Friday that the risk of a direct confrontation with NATO is increasing. The reason? The increasing number of flights by US spy drones over the Black Sea. On the messaging service Telegram, the military department reports an intensification of US strategic drone flights over the Black Sea, "conducting reconnaissance and identifying targets for high-precision weapons supplied by Western states to Ukraine to attack...

Remember when Ukraine revealed the upgraded version of a powerful naval drone?

California firefighter, 25, drowns on trip to popular beach

Caeden Laffan, 25, drowned during a late night swim while visiting San Diego for the California Firefighter Games.

Police issue over 100 infringement notices, seize cars after Manawatū boy racer meets

"We have no tolerance for this behaviour and the havoc it wreaks in our communities."

The outrageous reason driver was fined $387

A lawyer who was fined $387 and docked 10 demerit points for 'using a phone' while driving has claimed she was actually holding a piece of banana bread.

Mystery as two top execs at rehab company kill themselves

Facilities in Lancaster County, PA, and New Haven, CT, have shuttered following the deaths of CEO Peter Schorr and CAO Scott Korogodsky.

Glastonbury holds seven-minute silence for peace

Performance artist Marina Abramovic leads the festival crowd in an extended period of reflection.

Michael Hill Bayfair smash-and-grab robber sentenced to imprisonment

The youth was involved in a robbery at Michael Hill while he was on home detention.

Glenfield homicide: Man charged with woman’s murder, police investigate

A 51yo appeared in court today and a scene examination is ongoing at Wyvern Place.

Celebrities Who Died Before Age 40

From tragic plane crashes and fatal accidents, to tragic muggings and unexpected intentional losses, these high-profile deaths have surely rocked our world. Find out which famous historical figured died young, and what happened to them.

Two Aussie cities in top 10 most liveable cities in the world

Melbourne has claimed bragging rights over Sydney in a prestigious global ranking of 'liveable' cities but both slid from where they were last year - even though they remain comfortably in the top 10.

Princess Anne's courageous three words to gunman who tried to kidnap her

Princess Anne was the victim of a terrifying attempted kidnap ordeal and car shooting in 1974 when she was travelling back to Buckingham Palace after a night out

New picture of King Charles in military uniform released to mark Armed Forces Day

Buckingham Palace releases new portrait of King Charles to mark Armed Forces Day.

Prom king, 17, mysteriously drowns in just 15ft of water at a lake

Ayden Beeson, 17, was swimming at a beach in Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Iowa , on Wednesday when he suddenly disappeared beneath the water.

British tourists hit back after Majorca locals moan they're being 'colonised' by visitors

Majorcan residents have been furiously protesting over-tourism, and now British holidaymakers are hitting back.

Tesco and Asda face legal action after E.coli sandwich infections

The UK Health Security Agency said on Thursday one patient had died in the E.coli outbreak, which investigators believe is linked to salad used in sandwiches.

Heavy rain on the way for parts of South Island, mainly dry elsewhere

MetService has issued several heavy rain watches and warnings for the South Island.

US allies fear a new Trump presidency may be one step closer after Biden ‘implodes’ at CNN debate

US allies fear a new Trump presidency may be one step closer after Biden ‘implodes’ at CNN debate - ‘If you weren’t preparing for a Trump 2.0 then that is the smart play and the smart move now’

Mike Leigh: Peterloo protesters would be ‘horrified’ by voter abstention

Mike Leigh has criticised UK voters considering abstention at this year’s general election, saying the subjects of his 2018 historical drama Peterloo would be appalled by such disengagement. Speaking at the Mediterrane film festival in Malta, Leigh said the protesters who gathered in St Peter’s Field in Manchester to demand the reform of parliamentary representation in 1819 would be “not only horrified but mystified” about “people...

Four people rushed to hospital after lighting BBQ inside home

Three adults and a child have been rushed to hospital after they were overcome by poisonous fumes from a barbecue lit inside a house.

Qantas plane forced to make emergency landing in Brisbane

A Qantas flight from Canberra to Brisbane was forced to make an emergency landing after it lost the use of its brakes on Friday.

Midwives called Asian women in labour ‘princesses’ for asking for pain relief, report finds

Midwives called Asian women in labour ‘princesses’ for asking for pain relief, report finds - Rerport warns of ‘disregard’ by midwives towards black and brown-skinned women

Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites

The health minister orders hospitals to stock anti-venom after a wave of deadly bites in rural areas.

Fire engines race to BA flight that rejected takeoff at Gatwick Airport

It's understood that BA2279 rejected takeoff and fire services were deployed to monitor the aircraft's hot brakes.

Gardeners' World cancelled after BBC announces shake-up as viewers make same complaint

Gardeners' World viewers were left unimpressed after many took to social media and revealed they didn't get the memo as the show did not air tonight.

Police disrupt boy racers in Wellington, Christchurch and Manawatū: Cars impounded, hundreds of fines

The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.

Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting court case: Is this the end of the ex-Green MP’s law career?

Ghahraman was denied discharge without conviction for shoplifting and fined $1860.

Nursing assistant accused of hurling her newborn baby out of second-story window to his death

Nursing assistant accused of hurling her newborn baby out of second-story window to his death - Warning graphic details: Dead newborn found at intersection in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania

Woman five times over legal alcohol limit charged after ‘erratic’ 300km drive

The woman was tracked down by police after members of the public reported her.

US presidents who allegedly fathered illegitimate children

The history of the American presidency is tainted with scandals, including stories of extramarital affairs and illegitimate children. While much of this gossip is of course unsubstantiated, there are examples of rumor being well and truly rooted in fact. And while there are many US presidents accused of fathering illegitimate offspring who actually never did so, in some cases the truth is a bit more complex. In this gallery we look at the American presidents with alleged illegitimate children and explore whether these are indeed just rumors, or not. Click on and read their stories.

Eight puppies abandoned in dangerous heatwave are rescued by police

Eight puppies abandoned in dangerous heatwave are rescued by police - All the puppies dumped in Fort Worth are healthy and have found new homes

Death row inmate’s last words and meal revealed before he’s executed for killing ex-stepdaughter