News

Police launch urgent hunt for missing girl, 13, not seen since Monday

Layla, who has connections in the south of England, including Essex, was reported missing from Stowmarket at the beginning of this week.

Air New Zealand flight 81 forced to turn around above Pacific after mid-air engine fault

A spokeswoman for Air New Zealand confirmed the pilots jettisoned fuel.

Will Michelle Obama replace Joe Biden in the US presidential elections?

Man arrested for stealing passengers’ data from free Wi-Fi during flights

A man allegedly set up "evil twin" fake free wifi networks.

Moment predator teacher Rebecca Joynes arrested after sex with pupil

CCTV was also shown of Rebecca Joynes purchasing a pupil a £350 Gucci belt before going back to her flat in Salford Quays, where they had sex twice.

Scowling Biden struts stiffly out of Medal of Honor ceremony

The 81-year-old embattled commander-in-chief is facing growing pressure to withdraw his run for reelection following a disastrous debate performance last week.

What Labour winning the General Election means for your money - from tax to pensions

Labour is now back in power for the first time in 14 years - so what does this mean for your personal finances? We run through everything you need to know about taxes, pensions and more

Stepfather and stepson sentenced for vigilante attack on New Plymouth fisherman

The man was beaten, knocked off the jetty and held underwater.

Comedian Tony Knight Dies at 54 in Tragic Accident

A sudden tragedy disrupts a vibrant festival in France.

Emma Raducanu’s ‘controversial’ general election comments were not what they seemed

Emma Raducanu joked she didn't know the UK General Election was happening - but she should not be criticised.

General Bernard Montgomery Was Brilliant—And Despicable

More people need to know about Bernard Montgomery, the man Winston Churchill himself described as, “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable.”

11yo boy and mother confirmed dead in Southland house fire

A specialist search team has located the second victim of the Thursday morning fire.

Angela Rayner's qualifications - mum's carer aged 10 to inspirational rise in politics

A surprise pregnancy at 16 meant Angela Rayner's life choices were suddenly curtailed - but she overcame a tough upbringing to become second in command of the Labour party - and now the country's Deputy PM

Auckland truckie caught driving nearly seven times over alcohol limit

The driver was described to be struggling to stay in his lane.

Undercover police swoop and arrest British Tinder rape suspect hanging upside down

Scottish Tinder rape suspect James Clacher, 55, was hanging upside down on ropes when he was jumped on by two plain-clothes officers posing as tourists on a Costa del Sol beach.

Three Black Sea countries launch new minesweeping force

Family of nurse found dead alongside TV paramedic share tribute

Lauren Evans was found dead in Hednesford, near Cannock, on June 25 by emergency crews who also discovered the body of TV paramedic Daniel Duffield

Covid 19: anti-vax Hawke’s Bay doctor found guilty after switching registration to unsanctioned ‘tikanga’ council

A pharmacy contacted the Medical Council after receiving prescriptions from the doctor.

The King and Sir Keir: Charles’ encounters with his incoming PM

The King and Sir Keir: Charles’ encounters with his incoming PM - Sir Keir Starmer is the third prime minister of the King’s reign.

Screaming match breaks out on JetBlue flight after mom caused delays

A screaming match broke out on a JetBlue flight between a mother and another passenger as he accused her of holding up takeoff.

Liz Truss’s career takes another headline-making turn as she loses seat

Liz Truss’s career takes another headline-making turn as she loses seat - The Remain supporter turned Brexit-backing, Tory right-wing advocate has held the South West Norfolk seat since 2010.

Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events

Complaint withdrawn after electoral officer said he would refer to police.

Health alert as cases of medieval Plague found in USA

The Plague is a serious disease which usually presents in three main clinical forms - bubonic, pneumonic or septicemic - and can be transmitted in several ways between infected animals and humans

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

Moscow is bombing and looting its own cities in Russia

According to the Washington Post, relying on internal Ukrainian intelligence documents, Russia has accidentally dropped unguided bombs on its own territory. The independent Russian medium Astra estimates that Russia has inadvertently dropped more than 100 bombs on its own territory and in occupied territories in eastern Ukraine over the past four months, this at a time when the use of slide bombs has increased sharply. Military expert Ruslan...

Sam Rasmussen death: Auckland woman charged with New Lynn crash that killed Head Hunter

A huge crowd, including dozens of patched bikies, attended Sam Rasmussen's tangi.

General Election result: Keir Starmer is new UK Prime Minister as Rishi Sunak admits defeat

Labour leader Keir Starmer is expected to be formally appointed as Prime Minister today as his party was on course to secure a landslide General Election win

Woman who delivered illegal, fatal breast job in Sydney jailed

Jie Shao performed fatal breast augmentation surgery in 2017.

Video shows SU-25 fighter jet being destroyed in third attack on Ukrainian airfields in 24 hours

In the past 24 hours, Ukraine has suffered the third consecutive attack on its airfields, this time at the Dolgintsevo airfield near Krivoy Rog.

Michelle Troconis, convicted for helping her boyfriend murder his wife, claims to be a ‘scapegoat’

Canada is getting a seriously big boost to its naval forces

Urgent warning issued over brand new King Charles bank notes

Brexit is over! Remainers gloat as Labour looks set for victory

As millions of Brits headed to polling stations, those opposed to the UK's exit from the EU urged an incoming Labour government to think again on links with Brussels.

Mayor Wayne Brown has ‘Biden moment’, reveals confidential land purchase offer in council meeting

The mayor apologised and retracted his misstatement.

Prince Harry finding himself in 'strange unfamiliar world which grows increasingly unfriendly'

A think tank has launched a lawsuit against Prince Harry after he admitted taking drugs in his tell-all memoir Spare, with the duke now reportedly fearing his visa may be revoked

SNP faces 'slaughter' says former leader Salmond

The SNP is on course to be 'slaughtered' in the General Election with its biggest loss of MPs in history. John Swinney's party looked set to lose 38 seats compared to the 2019 election.

‘Gruesome’ remains of 12 year-old girl found after crocodile attack

Nigel Farage has become an MP - could he really become prime minister by 2029?

Nigel Farage has become an MP - could he really become prime minister by 2029? - Now with a foothold in the corridors of power, The Independent looks at whether Nigel Farage has a chance of becoming prime minister by 2029

Waitress nearly drowns after being dragged in lake by dine-and-dashers

Waitress Liahna Bertels, 20, was forced to swim her way out of the Missouri lake as a result, crying and traumatized by the encounter.

Video: Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Column with At Least 14 Motorcycles

Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed an entire column of Russian equipment near Vuhledar, including at least 14 motorcycles.

Melbourne daughter warns her dad’s killers: ‘We know who you are’

Two arsonists on the run after killing two men have been warned they will be caught.

Whangārei District Council appeals ruling that it pay wronged contractor Jimmy Daisley $4.2m

A Whangārei contractor's 20-year legal battle with the council is set to continue.

Labour's Wes Streeting in tears at sight of exit poll as reality of landslide victory sinks in

Wes Streeting could be Health Secretary if the general election exit poll proves to be correct, which could be why he almost broke down when he saw the huge Labour majority

Travel warning issued for Spain and Italy holidaymakers over deadly virus outbreak

The West Nile Virus has been detected in two individuals in Seville, Spain, and Modena, Italy, leading to a warning from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Psychiatrist doing job of three resigns after being denied panic button

Professor Marie Bismark says she was caring for more than 300 patients.

"I'm disgusted": 4 children drown and everyone just films

On June 19, the sea near Le Barcarès in the Pyrénées-Orientales region of France was particularly troubled. However, a 42-year-old Frenchman did not hesitate to dive into the water to save 4 poor children from drowning. Although considered a hero, Jérémy could not hide his disappointment and disgust in front of the press. He still cannot believe the passivity of the witnesses, after all, a lot of people preferred to stay on the beach to film the...

A few Ukrainian brigades just got some help from an interesting source

BBC viewers 'switch to Channel 4' as huge change announced for General Election night

Channel 4 will be providing General Election coverage until 9am tomorrow morning, and they are making a big change.

Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea

Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea - The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea

Second female celebrity is linked to Matthew Perry drug death in bombshell report about their shared ketamine addiction

The as-yet unnamed woman reportedly claimed to be sober but was described as a 'walking pharmacy' who would help the Friends star obtain ketamine.