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'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.

2024-07-03T02:02:53Z

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.

2024-07-02T21:19:26Z

MBIE sees 81% lift in power demand by 2050

By 2035, it is expected 92.1% of NZ's electricity will be from renewable sources.

2024-07-03T02:20:33Z

The long-term decline in fertility, and what it means for the world

Since the 1950s, global birth rates have been declining, and recent research suggests they will continue to plummet until the end of the century. The shift will have profound effects across the world, impacting everything from demographics to economic structures. The cross-cultural shift towards people preferring and having smaller families is something we have not experienced in human history before. So what does it mean for the future? Click through this gallery to find out more.

2024-05-14T13:11:27Z

Lone wolf terrorist found guilty of terror offence over hospital bomb plot

Lone wolf terrorist found guilty of terror offence over hospital bomb plot - Mohammad Farooq, 28, was arrested outside St James’s Hospital in Leeds with a pressure cooker bomb in the early hours of January 20 last year

2024-07-02T14:07:29Z

Police Minister warned of hurdles in youth crime reduction target

Police Minister was told the target was ambitious and would require other agencies.

2024-07-02T17:24:09Z

Primary Industries New Zealand Awards 2024: Rural heroes, innovators and champions recognised

Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.

2024-07-02T22:49:50Z

Banking Ombudsman releases recordings of complainant’s ‘private’ phone conversations to Westpac

Westpac says it hasn't listened to the recordings and will hand them back in 'good faith'.

2024-07-03T05:20:55Z

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

2024-07-03T05:03:18Z

Mother of Bondi Junction stabbing victim calls for better critical mental health care amid service gap 'crisis'

The mother of Jade Young, who was killed in April's Bondi Junction stabbing, is asking state, territory and federal governments to better coordinate their responses to complex mental health needs.

2024-07-03T01:47:40Z

Kaitāia College transforms into ancient garden for senior ball

160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball

2024-07-03T00:20:14Z

British holidaymakers join legal action against resort after illness

Graham Lamont (pictured with his wife and daughter) travelled to the Riu Palace Santa Maria resort in Cape Verde last May and is still feeling the aftereffects of 'severe food poisoning' after he was struck down.

2024-07-03T01:40:50Z

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.

2024-07-03T07:47:41Z

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford announce standardised testing for primary schools

The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.

2024-07-02T22:19:45Z

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.

2024-01-30T18:49:45Z

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.

2024-07-03T05:20:48Z

More media cuts: Whakaata Māori prepares for $9.5m funding decrease

Whakaata Māori restructure comes before funding cut

2024-07-02T20:49:29Z

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.

2024-07-03T05:21:03Z

Attacking Azerbaijan’s oil company can’t be overemphasized

It is in the interest of the Iranians to break the bond between Azerbaijan and Turkey, which is why the BDS movement is now targeting the Azerbaijani oil sector in Turkey.

2024-07-02T22:16:02Z

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.

2024-07-03T03:20:38Z

It would be wrong for Israelis to avoid the UK

Israeli students, even today, should not skip an opportunity to participate in exchange programs and enroll in British universities, which have influence on academia, business, and culture.

2024-07-02T22:16:02Z

Lucy Letby murdered seven babies. Now she's been found guilty of trying to kill another one.

Former nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to murder another newborn baby, adding to convictions from last year that made her the United Kingdom's most prolific serial child killer of modern times.The newborn in question, referred to in court as Baby K, was a premature baby girl.34-year-old Letby was found guilty last August of murdering seven babies and trying ... Continued

2024-07-02T23:29:47Z

Armed police cordon off Queenstown waterfront after possible sighting of firearm

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

2024-07-03T03:50:52Z

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.

2024-07-03T05:03:20Z

Snack item recalled over risk of animal faeces

The product, which is imported from Japan, has been sold throughout New Zealand.

2024-07-02T21:26:04Z

IDF strikes West Bank terror cell as they place explosives

Aircrafts carried out a targeted strike on Tuesday night on the Nur Shams camp, in the West Bank, eliminating a terror cell as they placed explosives, Israeli media reported. The IDF surrounded the squad and attacked it from the air while it was placing the devices. Maariv, citing Palestinian reports, claimed that 5 people were killed in the strike...

2024-07-02T20:48:36Z

Landowner arrested after Indian worker bled to death in case that has shocked Italy

Landowner arrested after Indian worker bled to death in case that has shocked Italy - The landowner abandoned the bleeding worker and failed to call an ambulance, prosecutors said

2024-07-03T07:48:51Z

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.

2024-07-03T06:51:39Z

Boris Johnson makes triumphant return to Conservative front line

With just a day of campaigning left before Brits go to the polls, the formerPrime Minister put to bed any rumours of a feud with Rishi Sunak in a last ditch attempt to cling on to blue seats.

2024-07-03T01:05:56Z

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.

2024-07-02T21:49:39Z

Northland education leaders worry for future of public education as charter schools considered

$153m was put aside in the budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.

2024-07-03T01:20:36Z

5,000 soldiers sue over MoD payroll hack by Chinese hackers

Thousands of Armed Forces personnel are to launch legal action over their data being compromised by Chinese state hackers.

2024-07-02T21:20:06Z

Boris Johnson appears to help Rishi Sunak stop 'Starmergeddon'

As Brits prepare to go to the polls in less than 48 hours, the Conservatives have pulled out their secret weapon in a last ditch bid to cling on to blue seats.

2024-07-02T21:20:29Z

Govt launches review into Wairoa flood response, adds $500,000 to relief fund

The community had expressed concern the bar at the river mouth hadn't been opened up.

2024-07-02T23:49:51Z

Ivanka Trump opens up for the first time about father's legal battles

During an on-camera interview with Lex Fridman, the 42-year-old spoke about the Donald Trump 's long series of legal entanglements.

2024-07-02T22:10:19Z

The enigmatic stories of the English Channel

The English Channel is one of the most recognized waterways on the planet. Separating Southern England from northern France, this is the busiest shipping area in the world, with as many as 500 vessels a day plying the narrow seaway. The scene of battles, invasions, and heroic deeds of endeavor, the English Channel's location has given it immense significance over the centuries. Seen as both a route and a barrier, this celebrated body of water has a history as complex and as unpredictable as the currents and tides that rip through its depths. Click through the following gallery for an entertaining and fact-finding voyage around the English Channel.

2022-07-05T16:07:50Z

Ed Miliband's eco plans 'will create more jobs in China than Britain'

Labour's Shadow Energy Security Secretary (pictured) wants to triple solar capacity in the UK as part of his ambitious plan to deliver zero-carbon electricity by 2030

2024-07-02T23:50:30Z

Court rejects sentence appeal of Tīrau mother, Southern Thompson, who murdered her daughter

Southern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.

2024-07-03T07:21:13Z

First Ladies who dabbled in the occult

Many famous people engage with the world of the occult, and the First Ladies of the United States are no exception. From the years of Spiritualism and séances to palm reading, astrology, and everything in between, there were several women who brought esoteric practices and the supernatural into the White House. In this gallery, you'll get to know which First Ladies dabbled in the occult and their fascinating stories. Click on.

2024-05-09T09:09:35Z

Lake Ngā Roto restoration plan, pest control under review

The reserve attracted 44,689 users to its walking and cycling track last year.

2024-07-03T03:20:42Z

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.

2024-07-03T06:06:29Z

The Yorkshire Vet 'embarrassed' after visit as he admits 'this has never happened'

During Tuesday's instalment of The Yorkshire Vet, Channel 5 viewers saw Peter Wright suffer an awkward moment when visiting two farmers.

2024-07-02T20:46:52Z

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...

2024-07-02T13:05:13Z

Boris Johnson returns to the trail as General Election campaigns come to an end

Boris Johnson has lent his support to Rishi Sunak on the campaign trail as pollsters forecast their party could "win a lower share of the vote than at any past general election". At a rally on Tuesday, Mr Sunak hailed the "Conservative family united" after an appearance by his predecessor Mr Johnson and claimed just 130,000 voters could help stem his party's predicted losses.

2024-07-03T06:03:07Z

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.

2024-07-02T22:50:20Z

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.

2024-07-02T21:35:17Z

The scientific explanation for alien abduction

Believe it or not, alien abduction is not just something we see in sci-fi movies. Indeed, many people in real life have claimed to have been abducted by extraterrestrial beings. Many display all the signs of emotional distress associated with such a traumatic experience, and some even claim to have been abused by aliens. In this gallery, we delve into what science has to say about alien abduction and those who claim to have experienced it. Click through to learn more.

2024-01-10T19:57:40Z

Was Alaska really owned by Russia?

Few realize that Russia established colonies in North America. But it's a fact that in the mid-18th century, Russia had begun encroaching into Alaskan territory. Eventually, the Russian Empire even had a toehold as far south as California. Fueling this expansion was the Russian-American Company, a trading monopoly centered on the lucrative fur trade. But how exactly did the Russians settle in Alaska, and why did they feel compelled to venture beyond those chilly climes? Click and learn more about when Russia colonized North America.

2024-01-16T20:22:04Z

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

Online radicalisation of young people is under scrutiny once more.

2024-07-03T01:20:14Z

PM Christopher Luxon to travel to US for Nato summit with security a key focus

Ukraine war and China are likely to be on the agenda.

2024-07-02T22:19:37Z