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Moment National Rally members react to shock French exit poll

Footage shows several members of the National Rally (RN) with champagne glasses in their hands as they watch the exit poll results being announced.

BBC slammed over TV licence as Antiques Roadshow delayed without warning

BBC fans hoped to get their Sunday evening fix of Antiques Roadshow so were furious when it was rescheduled without notice.

BBC Breakfast host forced to issue apology as show halted over Rishi Sunak error

BBC Breakfast featured a lot of post general election coverage on their Sunday edition as they analysed the results.

America's 'worst roommate's' jailhouse phone call is revealed

Janie Lynn Ridd's chilling jailhouse phone call has been revealed, more than two years after she was paroled for trying to poison her best friend, second from right, with a bacteria.

The sixth mass extinction might not be that far away

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

Jobs could go at KiwiRail as beleaguered company begins consultation

The state-owned enterprise has been under fire after one of its ferries lost power and another ran aground.

Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist, Wednesday Davis

Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.

Surgical swab was left inside woman after hysterectomy at Manukau SuperClinic Hospital

But it remains unclear how the South Auckland surgical error happened.

Student believed to be stabbed at Wellington Girls’ College

A person was taken to hospital and the school was put into lockdown on Friday.

Tribunal: Kiwi lawyer, who also works for Government, cleared of wrongdoing for conduct in Australian court custody battle for stepdaughter

The man was embroiled in an international custody battle for his stepdaughter.

Seven tonnes of West Auckland kiwifruit destined for waste is rescued

Fletcher Living faced the challenge of what to do with acres of kiwifruit.

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.

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan - Yvette Cooper said the new body, set to include MI5, would tackle the root cause of the small boats crisis ‘going after these dangerous criminals and bringing them to justice’

Auckland bus attack: 39-year-old woman arrested in ‘hate-motivated crime’

The woman is due in court tomorrow charged with wounding with intent.

Living under Kim Jong-Un’s extreme rules: the life of Ri Sol-Ju

How EVERY MP in Sir Keir Starmer's Cabinet full opposed Brexit

A close inspection of the new Cabinet by ROSS CLARK reveals every single MP around the table campaigned for Remain in the 2016 referendum.

Heroic neighbour saves elderly woman from Grey Lynn house fire, 125-year-old villa destroyed after two fires in 24 hours

The 125-year-old Grey Lynn villa was destroyed after catching fire twice in 24 hours.

Northlanders waiting months for driver’s licence tests welcome Government crackdown

Northlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.

Disaster averted, Macron still faces trouble ahead

President Emmanuel Macron has avoided his nightmare scenario of the far right coming to power in France but still faces an unprecedented challenge steering his country and the remainder of his presidency through an uncertain future. Macron appeared in no hurry on this occasion to make a rapid and theatrical decision, with an aide briefing media that the president preferred to analyse the full results before jumping to conclusions.

Sir Keir Starmer says work has already begun to strike new deal with EU

Sir Keir Starmer has said work has already begun to improve the UK’s Brexit deal with the EU as Labour pursues closer ties with the bloc. The Prime Minister said he was confident of securing a better agreement with Brussels than the one struck by Boris Johnson four years ago, with stronger links on trade and security. He made the remarks as David L...

Brit who saved 200 soldiers in Ukraine killed on front line

New Zealand leads world’s first trade agreement between indigenous people

The arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

Patches spotted in city streets have caught the attention of police.

Fatal Wānaka cyclist crash: Witness describes coming across horror scene

Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.

Tears of joy as leftist alliance ahead of far-right in France's vote

Joy and relief swept over supporters of the New Popular Front (NFP) on Sunday evening at a square in Paris, as the leftist alliance New Popular Front (NFP) defied surveys and took the top spot in France's snap legislative elections.

The five areas where Starmer’s MPs could push him to the Left

Sir Keir Starmer walked into 10 Downing Street on Friday with a massive majority and the political world at his feet. The Labour leader has north of 400 MPs at his command, but any expectation that he will become the master of all he surveys may swiftly prove wide of the mark as internal rifts begin to open up. From day one Sir Keir will have to al...

Mel B is to be awarded an honorary doctorate for her work with ­survivors of domestic abuse - after she opened up about her own experience

The Spice Girl, 49, has opened up in recent years about the 'abuse' she suffered while married to her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte.

Police vehicle damaged after Lower Hutt fleeing driver incident, attempted carjacking

The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.

Bay of Plenty crash: Emergency services called to State Highway 2 at Pukehina

Police were called to the crash about 1.55pm.

French leftists win most seats in France's legislative elections

The New Popular Front (NFP) alliance was on course to have 172-215 MPs with Macron's alliance on 150-180 seats and the far-right National Rally (RN) on 115-155, pollster said.

Hungary PM Orban arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Orban's press chief told state news agency MTI. "Prime Minister Viktor Orban's peace mission continues," Bertalan Havasi was quoted as saying. This is Orban's third surprise overseas trip since Hungary took over the European Union's rotating presidency at the

Majorca panic as Magaluf mayor insists 'British tourists are welcome' in tourism row

The mayor of the small town a stone's throw away from Magaluf broke away from colleagues from across Spain criticising British holidaymakers.

Former Green MP Darleen Tana speaks out on allegations and plea to resign

Tana does not accepted a report into allegations relating to her husband's business and says it "substantially misrepresents" her involvement.

Christchurch man killed stranger he thought was abducting his son from skatepark

He became enraged when he saw the stranger holding his son's hand.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for Covid-19 days after joining Biden for July 4 celebrations

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for Covid-19 days after joining Biden for July 4 celebrations - Kamala Harris has tested negative and is scheduled to campaign for Biden’s reelection on Tuesday

Thousands gather to pay final respects to Rob Burrow on funeral route

Thousands gather to pay final respects to Rob Burrow on funeral route - Kevin Sinfield flew home from New Zealand to be at the private service for his best friend.

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.

Final moments of missing woman before she mysteriously disappeared

The chilling final moments of a missing woman before she mysteriously disappeared.

'I refused to switch plane seats for a mum and her kid - she should have booked'

A woman has defended her decision to refuse to swap seats with a mum on a plane so that she and her child could sit closer to the front - as her excuse wasn't good enough

David Lammy warns China against helping Russia in Ukraine

David Lammy, the new Foreign Secretary, warned China not to become embroiled in Russia’s attempt to undermine Ukraine. He said Beijing should be “very careful” about deepening its partnerships with Russia, Iran and North Korea. The Foreign Secretary was speaking in Poland, where he held two hours’ of talks with the country’s foreign minister, Rados...

Elephant in room at NATO: would Trump blow it up?

Western leaders are celebrating 75 years of NATO with an elephant in the room -- will Donald Trump, who could again be the US president within months, blow the alliance up? "You did this for four years, and guess what?

Woman is killed as manhunt is launched for 22-year-old

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

Felon, 21, kills four in mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party before turning gun on himself

Felon, 21, kills four in mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party before turning gun on himself - Suspected killer Chase Garvey, 21, was not invited to the party but was known to others at the gathering

Russia is approaching a new major milestone in its personnel losses

Gulf Harbour body discovery: What we know so far

The remains of a woman were found inside a bag fished out of the sea in Gulf Harbour. Here's what we know so far.

Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

Labour plans for State Pension, Universal Credit, PIP and cost of living payments

The Labour Party has pledged to "kickstart economic growth" after the General Election - here is what it has said about the benefits system.

Lotto results: Ōtorohanga player wins share of $1 million

One store sold 10 winning tickets plus a second division Powerball winner.

AI reveals the most likely causes of human extinction