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Comedian Tony Knight Dies at 54 in Tragic Accident

A sudden tragedy disrupts a vibrant festival in France.

Reform chairman Richard Tice beats Tories to become MP

Richard Tice has overturned a huge Conservative majority to become the Reform UK MP for Boston and Skegness. The Reform leader said three years ago he had been “sneered at and mocked” for believing his party could become a political force to be reckoned with. The 59-year-old former businessman and MEP secured 15,520 votes – 2,010 more than Matt War...

Government making homelessness in Rotorua worse, says Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi

It comes after Kāinga Ora said 110 planned new homes in the city were being 'reassessed'.

Contaminated salad leaves two sisters in California fighting for lives

Two sisters who attended the family gathering in Fresno County last weekend are in intensive care on ventilators after eating cactus pads that contained C botulinum.

Sir Keir Starmer to become prime minister after Rishi Sunak concedes

Sir Keir Starmer is set to become prime minister on Friday after Rishi Sunak conceded following a bruising night for the Conservatives.

'We did it!' Jubilant Keir says 'change begins now' at victory party

Keir Starmer boasted 'we did it' today after Rishi Sunak conceded he has lost the election - and said 'sorry' to vanquished Tories. Sir Keir trumpeted his victory at a rally in central London after the party formally crested the 325 seats needed.

Canada is getting a seriously big boost to its naval forces

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.

Did killer nurse Lucy Letby try to murder this newborn baby too?

A mother spoke of her shock that killer nurse Lucy Letby was in charge of her newborn son at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The baby was born just 15 hours after Letby tried to kill Baby K.

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.

Watercare abandons plans for $400m wastewater treatment plant near Manukau Harbour after legal setback

Glenbrook residents are ecstatic, saying they chased Watercare away.

Wife who orchestrated petrol bomb plot against mother-in-law is jailed

A wife has been jailed for a petrol bomb plot against her mother-in-law for saying she 'wasn't good enough' to marry her son.

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

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

Te Puna Station Rd: Hapū urges council to protect area with ‘significant mana’

Slips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.

This is how the Taliban's drug prohibition is killing us

In 2021, the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan. And since the taliban introduced drug prohibition there, opium production has completely collapsed in Afghanistan. Afghanistan accounted for 90 percent of world production of opium poppies, which are the raw material for heroin. As a result, heroin production fell by as much as 70 percent last year. So reports the UNODC, the organization within the United Nations that fights against drugs and...

The challenges facing the UK’s new Prime Minister

The challenges facing the UK’s new Prime Minister - Winning the election may have been the easy bit for Sir Keir Starmer, who now faces the task of addressing crises at home and abroad.

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

Ukraine’s army forced to retreat as Russia closes in on strategically important town

Ukraine’s army forced to retreat as Russia closes in on strategically important town - Russian forces have focused on capturing Chasiv Yar for months

Ex-cop suggests Jay Slater 'may not be missing' and details things that don't make sense

Graham Wettone, a former Met Police officer, believes that Jay Slater may not be missing at all as the search for the 19-year-old is called off in Tenerife

Kerry Washington makes searing observation about Donald Trump's conviction

Kerry Washington has blasted the American legal system in light of Donald Trump's recent conviction. Earlier this year, 78-year-old former president Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a sensational court case. However, the conviction is not stopping the reality star turned politician from running for re-ele...

Ukraine might have just destroyed a very expensive air defense system

Fire rips through Grey Lynn home twice in 24 hours, investigation under way

Fire crews were called back to the home at 2.34am today.

World champion high jumper Jacques Freitag found dead in suspected murder

Knives out for defeated Rishi, as Tory leadership race begins

Mr Sunak is being blamed for the Tory collapse and is already facing the wrath of senior Conservatives, many of whom slammed his decision to call a July election.

Left-wing champion Corbyn defeats Labour to win parliament seat

Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn won his parliamentary seat, beating the candidate of the Labour Party he used to lead and promising to be a thorn in the side of Keir Starmer's incoming government after an acrimonious falling out with his successor. Corbyn resigned as Labour leader in 2019 after the party suffered its worst election defeat since 1...

Police diverting traffic in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle hits pedestrian

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.

Dad lived in Australia 43 years deported to country he hardly knows

A WA grandfather who spent 43 years living in Australia has been deported to the UK after a last-minute appeal against his visa cancellation was rejected.

'This is huge': Farage claims Reform set to win six million votes

The party leader is on course to enter Parliament at the eighth attempt by winning in the Essex coastal seat of Clacton.

Shocking fact about Aussie life leaving Tucker Carlson dumbfounded

The former Fox News presenter addressed the issue facing many Aussies while speaking at Melbourne 's Convention Centre on Monday night.

"She eats Russians for breakfast"

European political groups have just reached an agreement on the distribution of key posts within the European Union. This agreement is to be ratified by EU-27 leaders at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday. What do we already know? Ursula von der Leyene has been reappointed head of the European Commission (for a second term). Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, has been appointed President of the European Council, and...

Colorado farmer removes huge monolith that appeared randomly

Morning Fresh Dairy Farm in Bellvue used a tractor to remove the mysterious shiny structure that popped up on the private property in June.

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.

Police officers furious at union backdown in pay dispute

The Police Association is lowering its final offer ahead of an arbitration panel's decision in the more than year-long dispute over police pay.

Kitesurfer dies in horrific shark attack

A kitesurfer has died in a tragic accident in New Caledonia, the French overseas territory. The kitesurfer, a 39-year-old man, was kitesurfing with a friend in Poindimié, on the north-east coast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island. He got tangled in the ropes of his kite and ended up in the water. His friend wanted to rescue him, but he had to abandon his efforts when he was attacked by sharks. The prosecutor's investigation revealed...

Serious crash: Lanes now reopened after horror crash before Auckland Harbour Bridge, driver critical

The crash, between a van and a truck, has occurred at around 3.30pm today.

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

What became of the advanced tanks Russia sent to Ukraine?

30 countries drowning in billions of Chinese debt

As payments become due for China's extensive Belt and Road Initiative, many financially distressed countries are struggling to make ends meet.

Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events

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

New York Times gives Joe Biden bombshell ultimatum

After nearly 21 hours of silence, The New York Times has finally weighed in on Biden's disastrous debate performance, urging the president to drop out of the race for The White House.

Kate Waterhouse finally offloads two-bedroom Sydney apartment after two failed auctions

Racing royalty Kate Waterhouse has finally off-loaded her apartment in Sydney's eastern suburbs for $955,000 after two previous auctions failed to find a buyer.

Election 2024: Exit poll shows Labour majority of xxx

Sir Keir Starmer is poised to become Prime Minister according to exit polls, as voting in the General Election ends. It would be the first time in 14 years that a Labour government would lead the country.

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.

Which countries will have the largest population in 2075?

Woman who delivered illegal, fatal breast job in Sydney jailed

Jie Shao performed fatal breast augmentation surgery in 2017.

Work on seven major roads set to begin, Transport Minister says

Seven more significant roading projects across the country are now under way - earning Simeon Brown's tick of approval.

Road rage driver who rammed car trying to overtake him is spared jail

A road rage driver has dodged jail after ramming a car on a dual carriageway in North Wales. Paul Woodward was before Caernarfon Crown Court charged with dangerous driving.

Mum and 11-year-old son confirmed dead in Southland’s Manapōuri house fire

The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning.

General election count in chaos as police take ballots over 'fraud'

Scottish police rushed to Emirates Arena in Glasgow, where they reportedly seized three ballot papers.

Russia targeting Ukrainian airbases where F-16 fighters will fly from

Russia is firing missiles at Ukrainian bases in an apparent attempt to stop them from receiving F-16 jets, which have been dubbed “war-winners” for their potential to repel Russia’s onslaught on the front line. Russia’s defence ministry said on Thursday it had used an Iskander ballistic missile to destroy a Mig-29 fighter jet at the base at Dolgint...