Michael Gove calls Keir Starmer the 'Jellyfish of British Politics'

Michael Gove shows unwavering support for Conservative Party Leader Rishi Sunak at his late night campaign in London. Labelling Labour leader Keir as the 'Jellyfish of British Politics!'

Massey murder: West Auckland man pleads not guilty to murder, keeps identity secret for now

The woman was found dead in a Chorley Ave home last month.

Stronger than fentanyl and heroin: Nitazenes are causing fear amongst Australian law enforcement and medical authorities

There are fears of more overdoses as nitazenes infiltrate Australia's underground drug supply, with occasional recreational drug users warned the synthetic opioid is being found in drugs like cocaine.

Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation

Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Thursday for the second time in as many months as they travel to Kazakhstan for a session of an international group founded to counter Western alliances

Over 200 French election candidates quit o block hard-Right party

Opponents of RN have tactically banded together, pulling out candidates in 218 constituencies where uniting anti-Right voters could deny the RN victory

Retired bookseller Russell Carthew documents history of his pioneering Feilding ancestors

The Carthew family were booksellers and involved in politics, church and the community.

US sends back 116 Chinese migrants in first mass deportation in five years

US sends back 116 Chinese migrants in first mass deportation in five years - Homeland Security says it is planning more such deportation flights to crackdown on illegal migrants

Auckland bus attack: First Union defends driver against Minister of Transport Simeon Brown

16yo schoolboy had five teeth damaged when a woman beat him with metal pole yelling slurs.

Murder probe launched after wife of a former hockey star found dead

A man has been arrested after the woman - named locally as interior designer Joanne Samak, 42, - was discovered with injuries that 'were not survivable' at the £250,000 property in a picturesque spa town.

Shane Jones calls out tutors teaching Māori youth anti-government haka

Jones says tutors are filling impressionable minds with anti-government rhetoric

A successful woman, police officer boyfriend and a murder trial that tore a town apart.

If you're into true crime, TikTok, or the endless rabbit hole that is an amalgamation of both, CrimeTok, chances are you've heard the name Karen Read. It's the name of a woman central to a murder trial that has played out in real time over the past eight weeks and it has all the ingredients of a binge-worthy TV serial.What happened to Karen ... Continued

You won't believe these bizarre prison rules and regulations

Serving time can be a very different experience depending on where you are in the world and which prison you end up in. Of course, being incarcerated is by no means a pleasant experience. Some institutions can make it a little bit more bearable for inmates, while others can make the experience not only unpleasant but dangerous. In this gallery, we explore some of the most bizarre prison rules and regulations from around the world, both past and present. Click on and prepare to be surprised.

Traffic backed up on Auckland Harbour Bridge

Drivers should expect extra travel time heading north.

Keir Starmer's immigration plans are dubbed a 'con job,' says Cleverly

James Cleverly has branded Labour's immigration plans a 'con job' which will make the UK 'the destination of choice for illegal migrants in Europe'.

Role of Friday nights in faith is obvious, says Starmer in ‘part-time PM’ row

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “blindingly obvious” that Friday nights are important to some religious groups after a row over whether he should finish work at 6pm on Fridays. The Labour leader, whose wife is Jewish, was accused by the Tories of planning to be a “part-time prime minister” when he suggested he would want to clock out at 6pm on Frid...

US presidents without college degrees

It's hard to imagine that you could become a US president without a university education, but there are several examples that prove otherwise, In fact, did you know that it's not a requirement to have a college degree to be sworn into the White House? The US Constitution doesn't set forth any education requirements for presidents. And while it's common for presidents to have a degree from America's most elite universities, this wasn't always a prime consideration among voters. When we look back at former heads of state, fewer than half of the nation's first 24 presidents held college degrees. Click on to discover who they are.

How former Conservative voters could smash Keir Starmer's lead

Labour's lead over the Tories could dip into 'single figures' if enough disaffected voters return to the Conservative fold, a new Lord Ashcroft poll finds today.

Deadly discovery found lurking in a plie of shoes

A Queensland family were left stunned after making a deadly discovery in a pile of shoes left outside their home.

Armed police cordon off Queenstown waterfront after possible sighting of firearm

Police confirmed it was, in fact, an umbrella, not a firearm.

Auckland dethroned by surprising region in latest economic scoreboard

Southland surged 10 places up the leaderboard.

Police swarm property in Āwhitu, South Auckland, executing search warrant

Today's action comes after a dramatic incident during a search on the peninsula in June.

What the politicians' favourite restaurants say about them

What the politicians' favourite restaurants say about them - Starmer’s pub, Sunak’s passion for Nando’s... David Ellis deciphers the party leaders’ favourite spots

From Auckland Zoo to Kelly Tarlton’s: Sickest turtle ever makes near full recovery

Kelly Tarlton's introduces Hine to Turtle Bay as she continues her rehabilitation.

Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour

Salvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.

Sierra Leone brings in new law banning child marriage

Sierra Leone brings in new law banning child marriage - ‘Freedom has come for our women,’ says president

Aussie arrested in own home accuses police of racial profiling

Tuck, 38, has lodged a formal complaint with ACT Police after the incident at his unit in the inner south Canberra suburb of Narrabundah on June 27.

Customers ransacked Portland furniture warehouse after a ‘free’ sign was erected. Then the owner found out

Customers ransacked Portland furniture warehouse after a ‘free’ sign was erected. Then the owner found out - An attorney for the warehouse owners are asking anyone who took items during the ‘feeding frenzy’ to return the stolen goods

Listen to The Country online: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Primary Industries Summit speech

Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, Hamish Marr.

Teenage girl, 17, dies after 'being spiked' at drum and bass festiva

Emily Stokes tragically passed away at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, after attending the event on Saturday June 29.

Sydney University stabbing: Online radicalisation in focus after campus stabbing by 14-year-old

Online radicalisation of young people is under scrutiny once more.

'Tip of the iceberg': Shocking data shows number of protected species being killed by commercial fishers

Dozens of albatrosses, fur seals, dolphins and penguins have been killed by trawling nets - and that's just from a fraction of boats.

Fears Channel Ten could be axed in TWO Australian states - after shutdown in major city caused outrage

Ten stopped airing live in Mildura, Victoria, at midnight on Sunday in a huge blow to its media network Network 10, with the move prompting outrage from locals.

Georgia firefighters fought at Olive Garden while one was on a date days before being found dead in Tennessee

Georgia firefighters fought at Olive Garden while one was on a date days before being found dead in Tennessee - The bodies of Chandler Kuhbander and Reaegan Anderson were discovered on Sunday in a car in Cocke County, Tennessee

'We bought a rusty cargo ship and turned it into our dream home'

Struggling to get on the property ladder, Christina Miles and her partner Rohan Tully took on a major boat renovation and transformed it into a floating home.

Earl Campbell says he wasn’t involved in Napier’s Pettigrew Green Arena ram-raid

The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.

Every driver in the UK has been given a four-word warning

Gang member Dylan James Anderson appealing sentence for fracas outside Wellington High Court

Dylan Anderson was jailed for 12 months in May for his part in a fracas outside court.

Auckland dognapping: Missing pooch found in Manurewa after incident goes global

Messages from across world support elderly couple whose dog was taken from Weymouth home.

Boomer couple divide Aussies with question after winning $1million

An elderly couple has kicked off a fierce debate after posing a question that incensed younger Australians

The anti-Zionism of some rabbinical students is a poisonous self-deception

In today’s all-or-nothing world, fools treat politics like it’s theology, a forever-clash of good and evil, while too many infect the rich, complex Jewish religion with Arab street politics.

Ukrainian parents are forced to put children in Putin's 'summer camps'

Russia is using a chilling tactic against Ukrainians trapped in occupied territories by demanding a 'tax' from parents that involves handing over one of their children.

Father and son rescued in Ruahine Forest Park helped by survival skills, quick thinking

Duo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.

Socotra—an unworldly island in the Arabian Sea

Remote and isolated, the Socotra archipelago is often described as the "most alien-looking place on Earth." The islands, part of Yemen, are scattered in the Arabian Sea, with Socotra, the largest island, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But while once a discerning destination for hardcore adventure tourists, visitor numbers have dwindled since the outbreak of the Yemeni civil war in 2014. Browse this gallery and get an idea of what this unworldly island looks like.

Name supression lapses for Elizabeth Smith, accused of murdering Dean Fifield in West Auckland

She is accused of having used a car as a deadly weapon.

Countries with the highest (and lowest) concentration of immigrants

Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.

As UFO sightings surge so do government denials

As UFO sightings surge so do government denials - World UFO Day is being celebrated amid shrunken heads and sightings

Rent increase: Hauraki mayor and councillors to visit tenants amid new proposal

Mayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.

Angel Baby Doe breakthrough as mother is arrested

Shelby Stotts, 48, left, has been arrested for allegedly leaving the baby girl to die on the side of the road in November 2001.

Serious injuries after cyclist hit by car in Napier

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on Marine Parade.

Why NZ needs to invest properly in rail and ferry infrastructure, for the public good - Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup

OPINION: The rail and ferry infrastructure debate has been dominated by one view.