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Deadly discovery found lurking in a plie of shoes

A Queensland family were left stunned after making a deadly discovery in a pile of shoes left outside their home.

Whānau Ora, we need certainty of its future - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'

Man who killed pet bunny; smashed mates with bike seat at croquet club sentenced to prison

A few days later he threw a pet bunny against the wall, killing it instantly.

Manhattan prosecutors agree to delay Trump's sentencing

Former President Donald Trump 's July 11 sentencing after 34-count conviction in Manhattan to be delayed.

Truck’s load downs power line, leads to Hastings road closure

Police were called to the incident just after 12.00pm.

Worker took boss to court over office return refusal, referred to AFP

Imran Karim Budhwani claimed he had been unfairly dismissed by IT multinational Infosys after he refused to return to the office after the Covid pandemic.

Australia's richest person receives highest honour after amazing act

Australia's richest person has been awarded the highest honour for an incredible act after she learned about the secret horrors going on in a country.

The Medici Tyrant They Didn’t Tell Us About In History Class

Born of a powerful lord and his African servant, the ruthless Alessandro de' Medici came to rule all of Florence—yet few know his chilling history.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford announce standardised testing for primary schools

The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.

General election: Where do the main party manifestos stand on key areas from NHS to immigration

General election: Where do the main party manifestos stand on key areas from NHS to immigration - The Independent’s guide to all the major party manifestos ahead of the general election

Hospitals left ‘picking up the pieces’ as junior doctors’ strike ends

Hospitals left ‘picking up the pieces’ as junior doctors’ strike ends - Officials have called for an end to the long-running dispute over pay.

Putin revealed his navy’s weaknesses while speaking at a shipbuilding meeting

Rishi Sunak accuses Reform of using 'bots' to flood social media

The Prime Minister said Nigel Farage 's party had 'serious questions to answer' as the Government's disinformation unit was revealed to have opened an investigation.

Police swarm property in Āwhitu, South Auckland, executing search warrant

Today's action comes after a dramatic incident during a search on the peninsula in June.

Banking Ombudsman releases recordings of complainant’s ‘private’ phone conversations to Westpac

Westpac says it hasn't listened to the recordings and will hand them back in 'good faith'.

Boot camp policy will 'punish trauma' - abuse survivor

The government's boot camp policy will not work and only further punish those suffering trauma, an advocate for abuse survivors says.

Netanyahu responds to NYT report on disagreements with IDF

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded on Tuesday to the New York Times report which claimed that IDF generals wish for a ceasefire in Gaza. "Anonymous sources briefed The New York Times. They said that Israel will be ready to end the war before achieving all of its goals. I don't know who those unnamed parties are, but I'm here to make it une...

What was the fake disease that saved dozens of Jews during WWII?

It was one of the most audacious ploys of the Second World War: a fake disease with no cure that saved dozens of Jews from the Nazis in occupied Rome. The fictitious disorder was known as Syndrome K, and was 'treated' in a hospital right under the noses of the Germans. Fearing infection, the Gestapo and SS refrained from investigating the hospital. But soon clues began to unravel about the mysterious malady. If the ruse was discovered, the repercussions would be swift and deadly. So, what was Syndrome K, and what were the reasons behind its invention? Click through and find out more about the lethal wartime contagion that never was.

Scottish holidaymakers face summer of chaos amid airport strike action

Scottish holidaymakers are facing a summer of strike chaos as airport security staff vow to walkout within days unless pay demands are met.

Police arrest 14-year-old boy after man stabbed at University of Sydney

Police arrest 14-year-old boy after man stabbed at University of Sydney - The 22-year-old victim is reportedly in serious but stable condition

Gran 'killed by healer' thought he was 'sent from God', court hears

Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, (pictured) 'admired' and wrote glowing testimonials about Hongchi Xiao, the holistic therapist who is accused of allowing her to die from a lack of insulin.

Sunak seizes on Starmer saying he won't work past 6pm on Fridays as PM

As the election battle enters its penultimate day, Rishi Sunak visited an Ocado plant in Bedfordshire before 5am.

Head of Gaza’s largest hospital says he was tortured during seven-month detention

Head of Gaza’s largest hospital says he was tortured during seven-month detention - Abu Selmia says he and other prisoners were tortured and held under harsh conditions

Serious injuries after cyclist hit by car in Napier

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on Marine Parade.

Dozens injured after severe turbulence rips apart Boeing jet

Over 200 French election candidates quit o block hard-Right party

Opponents of RN have tactically banded together, pulling out candidates in 218 constituencies where uniting anti-Right voters could deny the RN victory

5,000 soldiers sue over MoD payroll hack by Chinese hackers

Thousands of Armed Forces personnel are to launch legal action over their data being compromised by Chinese state hackers.

Labour kickstarts bid to win back Auckland

The party admits they didn't reach Super City residents ahead of last year's election.

'There are no winners in this case': Lucy Letby guilty of trying to kill baby girl

The retrial jury found her guilty of trying to murder the 'very premature' infant by dislodging her breathing tube in the early hours of 17 February 2016.

Murder probe launched after wife of a former hockey star found dead

A man has been arrested after the woman - named locally as interior designer Joanne Samak, 42, - was discovered with injuries that 'were not survivable' at the £250,000 property in a picturesque spa town.

Georgia firefighters fought at Olive Garden while one was on a date days before being found dead in Tennessee

Georgia firefighters fought at Olive Garden while one was on a date days before being found dead in Tennessee - The bodies of Chandler Kuhbander and Reaegan Anderson were discovered on Sunday in a car in Cocke County, Tennessee

Arizona mother vanishes after going out for a jog and a swim

Kelly Paduchowski, 45, was reported as a missing person at 7.30pm on June 30 after she went for a run and swim at the Campbell Mesa Loop Trails during the day

20 must-read books by Canadian Indigenous authors

September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Designated as a day of reflection, action, and learning, this statutory holiday aims to commemorate victims and survivors of the Indigenous residential school system. Why not take this opportunity to explore some of Canada’s best Indigenous authors? Check out these 20 must-read books!

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Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour

Salvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.

Rotorua’s Edmund Road Four Square robbed by trio, store smashed up

The store is increasing security after the incident.

Shane Jones calls out tutors teaching Māori youth anti-government haka

Jones says tutors are filling impressionable minds with anti-government rhetoric

Putin 'to deploy thousands of North Korean soldiers' to attack Ukraine

Russia has already used tunnels twice in the conflict, in Avdiivka and Toretsk, says United Ukraine analyst Aleksey Kushch, who has warned of a Putin bid to break the war 'deadlock' by digging.

Trooper who sent inappropriate texts about Karen Read is relieved of his duties after mistrial

Trooper who sent inappropriate texts about Karen Read is relieved of his duties after mistrial - Michael Proctor admitted to sending texts calling Karen Read a ‘whack-job c***’ and ‘re****ed’ during the investigation

Minister announces new Kāinga Ora board, lays out 'expectations'

Just two members of the previous board will be left, with Chris Bishop demanding a plan to "materially reduce operating losses".

Chinese badminton star, 17, DIES from cardiac arrest during a match as inquest opens into 40-second delay before treatment

Zhang Zhijie was playing at the Asia Junior Championships in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta on Sunday when he suddenly fell to the floor.

Influencer sparks debate after visiting Turkish hospital for shockingly cheap medical exams

Influencer sparks debate after visiting Turkish hospital for shockingly cheap medical exams - ‘Doing this in the US would have cost me thousands and taken months to line up,’ influencer says

New principal announced at Mangakōtukutuku College despite current principal being set to return

The school has been marred by violent student brawls and a regular police presence since it opened at the beginning of the year.

BBC presenter David Aaronovitch tweets 'I'd have Trump murdered'

BBC radio presenter David Aaronovitch sparked anger after saying that US President Joe Biden should have Donald Trump 'murdered'.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Follow Boris and put past mistakes aside

Like Cincinnatus back from his plough, Boris Johnson hit the campaign trail last night, with electrifying effect.

Boomer couple divide Aussies with question after winning $1million

An elderly couple has kicked off a fierce debate after posing a question that incensed younger Australians

New Zealand’s unwelcome sign

Today from The Detail: Shirking our fair share - why hasn't New Zealand upped its game when it comes to welcoming refugees? The post New Zealand’s unwelcome sign appeared first on Newsroom.

Athletics-Former high jump world champion Freitag found dead in South Africa

(Reuters) - South African former high jump world champion Jacques Freitag has been found dead with gunshot wounds having been missing for two weeks, South African media reported on Tuesday. According to Netwerk24, Freitag, 42, was found in the grass near a cemetery in Pretoria West, South Africa, and police are treating the case as murder. He was reported missing after he was last seen leaving

Students found after going missing in West Auckland bush

The teenagers were on a school tramping trip in heavy rain.

Mother of Israeli hostage Noa Argamani dies less than a month after daughter’s rescue

Mother of Israeli hostage Noa Argamani dies less than a month after daughter’s rescue - Liora Argamani’s daughter Noa was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for more than eight months