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North Carolina mom charged with murdering two of her adopted children

North Carolina mom charged with murdering two of her adopted children - Avantae Deven faces multiple charges relating to the disappearance and death of Blake and London Deven

University chancellor says she is an ‘accidental trailblazer’ for women in Stem

University chancellor says she is an ‘accidental trailblazer’ for women in Stem - Anne-Marie Imafidon is taking up the role at Glasgow Caledonian University.

It’s all about the mindset you choose - Stratford District mayor Neil Volzke

OPINION: Plenty to be postitive about in Stratford.

Brisbane bloke claims his SECOND multimillion dollar Lotto prize

A Brisbane man has won his second major lottery prize this year after taking home $3.7 million in Saturday's Gold Lotto draw.

Nat Barr grills Police Minister over response to alleged DV murder

Mother-of-three, Sarah Miles, was found unconscious with head injuries before dying at her Johnston Street home at Casino, in northern NSW , at 2.30am on Saturday.

Tories' dire warnings about life under Labour as election day looms

Rishi Sunak is kicking off a three-day blitz by visiting the Midlands, with fears running high that Keir Starmer is on track for a 'supermajority'.

Matariki 2024: Whangamatā festival and hāngī attract hundreds

Matariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.

Neighbor, 74, shoots seven people, including four children

The gunfire came from 74-year-old Crete resident Billy Booth Friday, and culminated with him turning the gun on himself and taking his own life, cops said.

Spanish police hunting for Jay Slater must re-examine Airbnb

A retired Scotland Yard officer who investigated several missing persons has urged Spanish police to accept an offer of help from their British counterparts.

Street medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat

Street medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat - As temperatures reach triple digits in metro Phoenix, heat illness is especially deadly for people who live outside under the broiling desert sun

Teacher goes viral for ‘30 seconds or less’ rule on kindness

Teacher goes viral for ‘30 seconds or less’ rule on kindness - ‘I think many adults need to hear this’

NZ soldier pleads guilty to four charges of indecent assault

He pleaded not guilty to four other charges, with sentencing expected on Wednesday.

MCALS launches new public counter service

Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service is operating a new public counter service at Noble's Hospital.

Christchurch shoe repair store moving out after 144 years

It's been in the same spot since 1880 - but its owner says the building's "done its dash".

Dunedin high school students targeted in extortion scam

Police are investigating and say it is a warning to young people to be proactive about online safety.

Have petrol prices dropped in Auckland following removal of regional fuel tax?

From today, Auckland's 11.5c per litre regional fuel tax no longer applies.

International experts assessing Interislander Aratere ferry after grounding, Kaitaki sailings cancelled

Meanwhile, large swells and southerlies have cancelled other Interislander sailings.

France facing rise in all types of racism, human rights commission warns

France facing rise in all types of racism, human rights commission warns - Rise fuelled by the war in Gaza and far-right ideas in public debate, France’s human rights commission, the CNCDH, says in its annual report

UK hospital patients are left to die alone due to nursing shortages

New research from the Royal College of Nursing suggests just one third of shifts have enough nurses on duty, while more than 11,000 nursing staff feel demoralised by the shortages.

Macron’s anti-Brexit pitbull loses seat in first round of French election

Clément Beaune, Emmanuel Macron’s anti-Brexit pitbull, lost his Paris seat in the first round of France’s snap election. Mr Beaune, who was Europe minister during the Brexit negotiations, was notorious for his social media attacks on Britain’s decision to leave the EU, which he said was an “intellectual fraud” based on “many lies”. After his humili...

Child malnutrition crisis in Nigeria amid rural violence and soaring food inflation

An unprecedented number of children in northern Nigeria are suffering from acute malnutrition, aid workers in the country have said. Nigeria has the “largest number of food insecure people globally” at 31.8 million, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization office in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri said. Médecins Sans Frontières, which is working in seven states, said its facilities were so overwhelmed that children were being treated on...

Police mistakenly issue update on major breakthrough in Auckland investigation then seek suppression of details

If you're wondering where a story went, you're not alone.

Announcement of Rural Assistance Payments welcome news for Whanganui

The Rural Assistance Payments are available to 38 districts across the country.

PM addresses Fatima Payman's suspension during question time

Anthony Albanese says Fatima Payman has placed herself outside the 'privilege' of Labor party caucus

LynnMall shopping centre in West Auckland evacuated after ‘faulty fog cannon’ goes off

'Everyone’s been evacuated and police are swarming.'

England's leaders turn up when it matters most after wretched Slovakia display

England and their leading lights were absent for long periods against Slovakia before they stepped up late on to ensure the Three Lions remain in the Euros hunt

One of Ukraine’s closest allies just provided it with some much needed help

EU would not rush to reopen Brexit talks with Labour, say Brussel sources

The EU will not rush to reopen Brexit negotiations with the UK even if Labour is swept to power next Thursday, senior sources in Brussels have indicated. They say they will welcome a change of government but the deep scars left by the Conservatives during Brexit negotiations along with the new priorities caused by the war in Ukraine, and the rise of the far right weigh heavily on the minds of influential figures in Brussels. “It’s not that...

Shin Bet blames gov't, Ben Gvir for not expanding detainee space

The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) on Monday blamed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the government in general for ignoring months of warnings that huge amounts of additional detainee space was needed to absorb the thousands upon thousands of new Palestinian detainees connected to the ongoing war. More specifically, the agency said...

Couple, 70 and 71, die by lethal injection in double-euthanasia

Jan Faber and Els van Leeningen, aged 70 and 71, were married for almost five decades before they ended their lives by lethal injection at the same time in early June.

Glastonbury festival leaves Worthy farm strewn with litter

Worthy Farm has been left strewn with litter after the Glastonbury weekend, with hundreds of staff in the process of clearing up cans, cups, vapes and nitrous oxide canisters. Each year’s clean-up is a mammoth effort and this year, the floor at the Other stage – where Idles and The National both took prime time slots – was particularly laden with r...

Major twist in battle for late Chicago recluse's $11 million fortune

Judge Daniel O. Tiernan made the decision Thursday, after hearing testimony from two men who say they witnessed Joseph Stancak (not pictured) sign the will the year before he passed.

Athletes who are 'human rights defenders' need protection, says UN

GENEVA (Reuters) - Athletes who speak out for equality or denounce abuses in their sport often do so at great personal risk and must be given the same protection as all other defenders of human rights, the U.N. human rights chief said on Monday. "When athletes use their voice to promote equality in sport, they are human rights defenders," said Volker Turk, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human

Armed police block rural Pōkeno road, specialist search team deployed

Police could be seen digging up 'large white tubs'.

Elderly man dies 40 minutes after discharge from Taranaki hospital

The Taranaki DHB has been found in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.

A vision for the future: Observations of Jewish life and heritage in Morocco

Essaouira, with its rich history and vibrant culture, stands as a reminder of what is possible when we embrace our shared heritage.

Glastonbury attendees criticise organisers for ‘dangerous’ staging mishaps

Glastonbury attendees criticise organisers for ‘dangerous’ staging mishaps - Festivalgoers left frustrated by overcrowding at smaller stages

Kāpiti College kapa haka group Kia Āio te Noho set for exciting trip to China

Massive opportunity to showcase Māori culture.

Waikato police arrest more than 20 for offending over Matariki holiday weekend, several facing charges

The arrests relate to burglaries, car thefts and driving offences.

Vote for meee! Moment screaming Ed Davey performs bungee jump

This is the extraordinary moment Lib Dems leader Sir Ed Davey performs a bungee jump. The British politician was recently spotted jumping around a garden while clapping his hands alongside the Surrey Swing Dance Society.

Stop the tit-for-tat: Settlements cannot be used as a punishment for terrorism

Using the threat of settlements as a “punishment” feeds directly into the narrative that an Israeli presence on the West Bank is an obstacle to a peace agreement and is inherently counterproductive.

North Korea tests ballistic missiles in response to US-South Korea-Japan military drill

North Korea tests ballistic missiles in response to US-South Korea-Japan military drill - One of two missiles fired possibly blew up, raining debris near Pyongyang, South Korean army claims

PM Christopher Luxon faces media after Cabinet meeting, following news of Kāinga Ora exodus

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will front his weekly press conference.

Whanganui: Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition at Puanga Toi Fest 2024

Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui

Ukraine offers prisoners release at a high price

Ukraine offers prisoners release at a high price - About 27,000 inmates could potentially be eligible for the new program

Canadian woman sentence to jail in first ever 'Pretendian' case

Karima Manji (left inset) was given three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to falsely claiming her twin daughters (right) were Inuit to get scholarships and business grants.

Rotorua robbery: Police investigating

Police were called to the store about 8pm on Sunday.

David Lammy must signal how the UK will reconnect with the world

David Lammy will be the first Labour foreign secretary succeeding a Conservative government since Robin Cook in 1997, if his party triumphs in the general election. On his arrival in office, Cook’s first two acts were to expand the Foreign Office newspaper subscription list to include the Racing Post, and, perhaps more momentously, give an interview to the Observer hailing “an end to xenophobia”. Lammy will be less bothered about racing tips,...

Children and other unbelievable things sent through the mail

The parcel service revolutionized the way people sent stuff around the world. For a fee, individuals could ship all sorts of things across the country, and, in some cases, across borders. While today there are many rules on what can and cannot be posted, which include limits on size, weight, and quantity, in the early days things were a lot more ambiguous, and some people certainly took advantage of this fact! From parents posting their children to body parts being shipped out, in this gallery you'll get to know all about the weird stuff sent through the post. Click on for more.

Grant Robertson steps into new digs at University of Otago

Grant Robertson has officially begun his new role as the university's vice-chancellor.