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

The event was held to celebrate the city.

'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

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

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

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.

Covid-19 outbreak at Summerset retirement village infects 23 residents

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

Person found with critical injuries after reports of assault in Papakura, public asked to avoid the area

One patient in a critical condition was transported to Middlemore Hospital.

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.

NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by Auckland and Wellington train bosses against KiwiRail; Simeon Brown to meet Auckland rail companies Monday

The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.

Non-verbal Auckland man with Down syndrome found safe after reported missing from Avondale home

Chris was reported missing from his Avondale home.

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.

Now woke RNLI is trying to 'ban' digging holes at the beach!

EXCLUSIVE: Locals living near posh Padstow in Cornwall told the crews to 'get a grip' after they complained about a phantom digger on Facebook .

Hungary’s Orbán makes surprise visit to China after trips to Russia and Ukraine

Hungary’s Orbán makes surprise visit to China after trips to Russia and Ukraine - Hungary’s Premier Viktor Orbán is making a surprise visit to China after similar trips to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine

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.

AI reveals the most likely causes of human extinction

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

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

Givealittle set up after mother and son die in Southland house fire

The last messages Kelly Kemble Kerr sent to her friend were full of love for her children.

Russia is approaching a new major milestone in its personnel losses

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’

Firefighters rush to shopping centre as car park goes up in flames

Firefighters rushed to Lakeside Shopping Centre in south Essex around 2.50pm today after a multi-story car park went up in flames. Crews had the blaze extinguished by 3.25pm.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Macron mayhem a wake-up call for all

From having a healthy majority in the National Assembly, Mr Macron's snap election gamble has thrown it all away. His centrist Ensemble bloc is diminished, demoralised, outnumbered.

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.

A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on

A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on - Russian officials say a village in the western border region has been evacuated following a series of explosions after debris from a downed Ukrainian drone set fire to a nearby warehouse

Mother of five allegedly murdered two of her children and enlisted the others to dismember their siblings

Mother of five allegedly murdered two of her children and enlisted the others to dismember their siblings - Avantae Deven has been charged with the disappearance of her son, Blake Deven, and the death of her daughter, London Deven

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 -

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.

Husband of Patricia McKay, Kiwi killed in California, leapt in front of car in attempt to save her life

Patricia McKay's husband Doug had a gun pointed at his head before his wife's "senseless" death, authorities say.

Inside the mystery death of mum-of-one who plunged from car park

EXCLUSIVE: A bereaved mother has said she will not rest until police get to the bottom of her daughter's death. Jamie Smith, 23, a mother-of-one, died after plunging off a car park last year.

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.

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.

Farmy Army: Retired Central Hawke’s Bay farmer named Rural Hero at Primary Industry Awards for cyclone recovery work

When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.

CCTV footage shows moment man steals £120 worth of fuel

The owners of a family-run garage have told of their anger after a brazen thief was caught on camera making off with £120 worth of fuel. CCTV footage shows a Vauxhall Astra driver filling up before leaving Palmarsh Gulf Service Station, near Hythe.

Seven tonnes of West Auckland kiwifruit destined for waste is rescued

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

Final moments of missing woman before she mysteriously disappeared

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

EU willing to offer Keir Starmer new deal on Brexit, Irish PM says

EU willing to offer Keir Starmer new deal on Brexit, Irish PM says - Labour leader vows to improve the UK’s relationship with the bloc including ‘closer ties’ on trading, research and defence, pledging a better outcome than Boris Johnson’s ‘botched’ deal

Rachel Reeves: 'I'll rip up rules on planning within days'

Vowing to take the 'difficult decisions' needed to boost economic growth, the new Chancellor will use her first major speech to reveal that the Government is beginning its assault on the planning rules.

22-year-old MP hits back at claims he doesn't have enough 'experience'

Sam Carling has become the youngest member of the Commons after being elected to Parliament to represent North West Cambridgeshire at the age of 22.

Lotto results: Ōtorohanga player wins share of $1 million

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

'Hate-motivated crime': Woman arrested after Pakuranga bus assault

One person was left with serious injuries after the incident.

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.

Major change coming to driver's licences in Australia

A major change has been introduced in one Aussie state that will make it easier for residents to sit for their L-plate exams.

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...

PSA criticises coalition Government’s English first policy, says mixed messages ‘confusing’

Some departments have already changed their names but it's unclear if others will follow.

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.

A not so dead language: Olga Miekeszczuk performs Yiddish concert in Jerusalem

Mieleszczuk’s performance added to the idea that Yiddish is still a living and breathing language.

Student charged over Wellington Girls' College assault

One person was seriously injured in the incident.

Government considering new marae and cultural hub in Ruapehu after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi

Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.

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.

Voices: Welcome to a Labour government – it’s time to fix the Brexit mess

Welcome to a Labour government – it’s time to fix the Brexit mess - COMMENT: Now that Keir Starmer and his party have finally achieved power, it’s time to stop being scared of sounding ‘too left wing’ and start working on making a real difference, writes Femi Oluwole. Failing to do so could be catastrophic – and could hand Nigel Farage the keys to No 10...