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Kawakawa man Dean Sigley jailed following two decades of sexual offending

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

She was forced to have sex with 8 men a day: Victims reveal the horrors of sex trafficking at more than 100 hotels

She was forced to have sex with 8 men a day: Victims reveal the horrors of sex trafficking at more than 100 hotels - INVESTIGATION: Sex trafficking survivors say the hotel chain ignored obvious signs that they were being trafficked to protect its profits. The company is set to face hundreds of lawsuits across the country, write Richard Hall and Alicja Hagopian

The US government has already planned for the worst

Not every nation in the world has the resources to plan against unpredictable disasters, so citizens of the United States can be thankful that their politicians have tried. From earthquakes to man-made atrocities, the US government has considered various scenarios (known as National Planning Scenarios) that have the potential to devastate the nation’s population. Curious? Click through this gallery to see what the government’s response could be to various catastrophes.

Ukraine is fielding a century old machine gun and its proving quite effective

Southland house fire which claimed lives of mum and 11-year-old caused by heater, investigation finds

The house had no working smoke alarms at the time of the fire.

Rick Springfield fan 'has authorities called on her after she made two unwanted visits to rocker's LA property'

TMZ reports the woman gained entry onto Springfield's property twice in the past week by convincing security at his gated community that she was his maid.

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.

In the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, most residents have fled as the fear of war with Hezbollah takes hold

An Israeli town 1 kilometre from the Lebanon border is all but deserted as the threat of a new war looms. Inside Lebanon, residents are also preparing for a full-scale conflict.

She slammed Australia's housing system. She's poised to make megabucks

Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi said Australia's housing system profits from 'the misery of others'. Meanwhile, she is making millions from her own investment properties.

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.

Three teens opened a suitcase on the beach hoping for lost treasure. What they found was key to catching the ‘lethal landlord’

Three teens opened a suitcase on the beach hoping for lost treasure. What they found was key to catching the ‘lethal landlord’ - Michael Lee Dudley seemed like a typical Washington homeowner – until three teenagers stumbled across a suitcase of horrors on a beach

Pictured: 3 adults killed and 1 hurt during a mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party

Pictured: 3 adults killed and 1 hurt during a mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party - Four people were killed, and at least three were injured after in an early morning shooting at a party on Saturday

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...

Covid-19 outbreak at Summerset retirement village infects 23 residents

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

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.

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

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.

How catastrophic would a nuclear war be between Russia and the US?

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

A ‘lonely deaths’ epidemic is sweeping the UK as thousands go undiscovered for a week or more

A ‘lonely deaths’ epidemic is sweeping the UK as thousands go undiscovered for a week or more - IN FOCUS: Last year, 9,000 people were found at least a week after they’d died alone. Helen Coffey investigates how our increasingly fragmented society means more of us are slipping away unmourned and unnoticed

Two wanted men arrested at Manchester Airport after crash

Two men who escaped part way through their trial, in relation to a fatal collision near Wilmslow, have now been arrested. Osama Saeed and Asgar Taj were arrested on Monday 8th July after travelling to the UK on a flight from Abu Dhabi.

Pastor accused of attacking wife on flight because she got upgraded to first class seat

Pastor accused of attacking wife on flight because she got upgraded to first class seat - The pastor told authorities he was “upset” about the upgrade “because he wanted his wife to travel with him,” according to a complaint

Tourists in Barcelona sprayed with water as overtourism protests escalate

Tourists in Barcelona sprayed with water as overtourism protests escalate - Diners were drenched by disgruntled locals who called for holidaymakers to go home

How the BBC bungled its election night coverage

There is arguably one job involved in broadcasting the overnight results of the general election: ideally, you should broadcast the overnight results of the general election. Not necessarily all of them – 650 constituencies, many of them declaring simultaneously, is a challenge – but most. At the very least, show the key ones. That obvious instruct...

Foster father killed himself as he struggled to keep up with rent

Lee McHale was facing eviction having failed to keep up with his rental payments when he took a fatal dose of paracetamol. He later died at Tameside General in Lancashire (pictured)

Iranian warship Sahand capsizes and sinks in port

Iranian warship Sahand capsizes and sinks in port - Frigate was being repaired at a wharf when it became unbalanced and sank in shallow water

Russian attack 'against Sweden or its Allies cannot be ruled out'

The illegal invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin's forces in 2022 prompted the Scandinavian nation to join NATO , ending more than two centuries of neutrality.

Masked gunman shoots 12 and 13-year-old kids at NYC McDonald’s

Masked gunman shoots 12 and 13-year-old kids at NYC McDonald’s - Gunman fired a volley of six bullets at the two children before evading police and fleeing the scene

This American weapon is one of the most dangerous on the battlefields of Ukraine

Toddler, 2, dies after shooting himself while left alone in a Walmart parking lot as his parents shopped for fireworks

Toddler, 2, dies after shooting himself while left alone in a Walmart parking lot as his parents shopped for fireworks - Nakyzi Odums, 2, died on Saturday just days after accidentally shooting himself in the chest

Suspected people smugglers to be hit with travel bans in King’s Speech

Suspected people smugglers will face travel bans under new counter terrorism-style laws to be set out in Sir Keir Starmer’s first King’s Speech next week. The new legislation will give the police, Border Force and intelligence officers working under the new Border Security Command powers to treat people smugglers like terrorists. The Border Securit...

America's 'worst roommate's' chilling 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.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after Hamilton crash

The crash happened at the intersection of Massey and Greenwood Streets in Frankton.

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

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.

Man threatened to stab Nelson supermarket worker after being refused alcohol

He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.

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.

Video: Russian forces claim to have destroyed Patriot missile launchers in the Odessa region

The crew of the Iskander complex destroyed two Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems launchers and a Giraffe radar in the Odessa region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Dunedin teen assaulted while defending friend from catcaller

The teenager suffered significant cuts to the inside of his mouth.

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?

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

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

First-time female plane passenger accidentally opens emergency door

The woman was onboard an Air China flight from the eastern city of Quzhou, in the Zheijang Province, to Chengdu on July 4 when she opened the emergency door.

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’

Man, 67, touched teen on Hamilton bus, told her to ‘just let it happen’ if raped

He touched the teen's thigh as he spoke to her about rape.

Bay of Plenty crash: State Highway 2 reopens following serious crash

A witness at the scene said he could see a car and truck appeared to be involved.

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.

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances - Former president’s VP announcement set to be overshadowed by Democratic concerns about Biden’s age and mental fitness following a dismal debate performance

Wes Streeting pledges billions to GPs in order to ‘fix front door’ of NHS

Ministers will divert billions of pounds from hospitals to GPs to “fix the front door to the NHS”, Wes Streeting has promised as he said millions of patients will be able to see the same family doctor at every appointment. The health secretary made his first major policy announcement as he prepared to begin vital talks with junior doctors on Tuesday, aimed at finally ending the strikes that have crippled the health service since 2022. Less than...

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Mustafa Hassan Salman in southern Lebanon

Overnight, an IDF aircraft struck and eliminated Hezbollah terrorist Mustafa Hassan Salman in the Qlaileh area of southern Lebanon, the military announced on Monday. IDF eliminates Mustafa Hassan Salman in a strike in Southern Lebanon. July 8, 2024. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit). Salman, an operative in Hezbollah's Rockets and Missiles Unit, to...

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.