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Urgent warning over parasite spreading at alarming rate in Australia

Australia has been hit by one of its largest gastro outbreaks in 20 years with one group becoming sick at an alarming rate.

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.

Why is France tearing itself to shreds over an election?

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

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

Couple's retirement dreams in ruins after major highway bypass upgrade

The couple bought 2.7 hectares at Korora on the outskirts of Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast for $118,000 in 1988 with the view to subdividing it into 26 lots and selling it off in years to come.

Mum dies days after admitting killing her son, 8, in bid to end his suffering

Antonya Cooper, 77, admitted to having ended the life of her seven-year-old son Hamish and claimed to have allowed him to die "peacefully" following a terminal cancer diagnosis

Starmer already at work on Brexit deal

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...

Ukraine war: Why China is conducting military exercises in Belarus

Ukraine war: Why China is conducting military exercises in Belarus - Belarus has played a vital role in Russia’s war against Ukraine

Macron’s deal with hard-Left puts France on a collision course with Brussels

The resurgence of Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party (RN) in the French elections has grabbed headlines. While investors had been focused on the prospect of a hard-Right parliamentary majority, exit polls suggest Le Pen’s party is on track for a shock defeat that could even see it pushed into third place by Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Ensemble blo...

Israel allows journalists inside Rafah for first time since troops invaded. This is what they found

Israel allows journalists inside Rafah for first time since troops invaded. This is what they found - Rafah is a dusty, rubble-strewn ghost town two months after Israel invaded to root out Hamas

Siouxsie Wiles: Auckland University ordered to pay $20,000 in Employment Court decision

The Employment Court has issued its judgment in Siouxsie Wiles' case against her employer.

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

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

Green MP Darleen Tana spends 115 days suspended – half her political career

Darleen Tana hasn't been seen at Parliament for more than half her career as an MP.

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...

Manhunt under way after stabbing in Papakura, Auckland

A spokesperson said police are 'working hard to locate those responsible'.

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?

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.

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.

Missing girl, 17, is found dead in woods near busy road

A 17-year-old missing girl has been found dead in the woods near a busy road as a minor is charged with her murder.

Father is allegedly stabbed to death as his son is charged with murder

Robert Hillemacher, 84, was allegedly stabbed to death at a house on Foote Street in Brighton, south-east Melbourne, at about 8.30pm on Friday.

Neighbour's 'entitled' parking act sparks outrage on their street

A resident has been accused of committing an 'entitled' parking act in Sydney's inner west.

For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect

For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect - It’s almost exactly one year on since Rex Heuermann was arrested for a string of murders that had terrorized the Long Island community of Gilgo Beach for years

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

Monster crocodile's wild act that had wildlife rangers on edge

Heart-stopping footage captured the moment a monster crocodile put Western Australian wildlife rangers on edge as they warned visitors to be prepared to run.

Seven tonnes of West Auckland kiwifruit destined for waste is rescued

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

Kawakawa man Dean Sigley jailed following two decades of sexual offending

The woman went through his phone and discovered explicit images and recordings.

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.

Putin ready to end war with Trump's help

The former White House occupant claims he could quickly end the war in Ukraine if he became president. Meanwhile, according to US media, he is conducting (secret) negotiations with Putin. Republican candidate Donald Trump's plan is to "force Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin into negotiations by, on the one hand, threatening to reduce arms deliveries to Ukraine and, on the other, increasing arms deliveries to Kiev to increase pressure on...

Watch: Greens respond to MP Darleen Tana investigation findings

Tana has resigned from the Green Party and may remain in Parliament, despite the party having demanded she quit as an MP.

‘I can barely afford my son’s school fees under Labour – so what about my daughter?’

A generation ago, someone like Jeremy Prout, a consultant for 20 years, would have comfortably been able to send his children to private school. As it stands, he can just about afford the fees for his son, 11, and daughter, eight. The north London primary school charges £5,000 a term – a bill that will rise to £8,000 when his eldest moves to second...

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

Police were called to the crash about 1.55pm.

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

Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was Japanese tourist travelling on wrong side of road, not wearing helmet

Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.

Australian tourist town declares three-day curfew after spate of violence

Australian tourist town declares three-day curfew after spate of violence - Alice Springs, gateway to tourist attractions such as the Uluru monolith, witnessed series of violent assaults and mass brawl over weekend

Hundreds celebrate in Paris as far-right loses sway in election day exit poll

Hundreds celebrate in Paris as far-right loses sway in election day exit poll -

Superbug that now kills 300,000 people a year evolved rapidly from common bacteria

Superbug that now kills 300,000 people a year evolved rapidly from common bacteria - Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which causes multidrug-resistant infections in people with cystic fibrosis and lung damage, spread globally in just two centuries

Former Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence after being asked to resign from Parliament following probe into migrant exploitation claims

Under the waka-jumping law, a process has to be followed for Tana to be kicked out.

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.

Uganda: How making soap can clean up a river

5 million people rely on Uganda's River Rwizi. Once clear and abundant, the now polluted waters threaten the entire river ecosystem. Industrial and plastic waste and sand mining are big problems that are being countered in part by soap making.

Covid-19 outbreak at Summerset retirement village infects 23 residents

Summerset says recent events and activities contributed to the spike in cases.

Explainer: Will Darleen Tana be kicked out Parliament, or is this a stand-off waiting to happen?

The waka-jumping law allows her to be ejected - but is this a stand-off waiting to happen?

GB News' Eamonn Holmes slips up in awkward blunder on air after abrupt absence

Eamonn Holmes appeared to confuse himself during Monday's instalment of GB News as he makes major slip up days after dropping worrying health admission.

French voters reject a far-right majority in favour of the left

French voters reject a far-right majority in favour of the left. The leftist coalition has taken the most seats in parliament with more than 180 - well short of the 289 needed to control the National Assembly. President Emmanuel Macron's centrists havemore than 160 seats. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally have more than 140 seats after leading in the first round.

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.

Tauranga council’s private cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wraps

The event was held to celebrate the city.

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

Tauranga District Court case: Jafar Kurisi’s crowdfunded reparation keeps him out of jail for illegal migrant exploitation

Around 19 workers were housed in a garage for four months. Some were without mattresses.

Ōamaru rest home staff member dies after being hit by car

They had been visiting a care home resident before the accident.

Lorraine Kelly slams Midsomer Murders trigger warning amid ITV detective show update

Lorraine Kelly didn't hold back on Monday's show as she discussed hit ITV detective show Midsomer Murders' new trigger warning for episodes

Danger: 30 nuclear bombs threaten the world

In recent hours, the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry has announced that an asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower will pass very close to Earth. This is particularly alarming news. When talking about distances in space, the data should be put in context. This asteroid, the size of the Eiffel Tower, is expected to approach our planet in 2029. According to calculations by Russian scientists, the object will pass 39,000 kilometres from Earth....