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    6 prosecutors quit

    The newly released shows Renee Good moments before her fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Photo:...

    6 prosecutors quit

    Six federal prosecutors reportedly resigned yesterday in reaction to the United States Justice Department’s handling of the ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good.

    ‘We choose Denmark’: Greenland

    Greenland does not want to be part of the United States, the country’s prime minister, Jens...

    ‘We choose Denmark’: Greenland

    Greenland's prime minister made it crystal clear yesterday that his people in no way want to become part of the United States

    Venezuela envoy’s visit on same day as Machado’s

    Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado speaks during a...

    Venezuela envoy’s visit on same day as Machado’s

    Venezuela's acting president plans to send an envoy to Washington to meet senior United States officials

    Bill targets deepfake images

    A jilted lover has been jailed for posting nude photos of an ex-girlfriend online along with her...

    Bill targets deepfake images

    The United States Senate passed bipartisan legislation yesterday that would allow individuals to sue over non-consensual intimate depictions of them

    Child sex abuse allegation

    In this handout photo provided by the Albuquerque Police Department, director and actor Timothy...

    Child sex abuse allegation

    Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield is in police custody in Albuquerque, New Mexico, days after allegations that he sexually abused two child actors, who are brothers

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    New tech treats medication-resistant depression

    Ashburn Clinic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapist Dr Lawrence Leung demonstrates...

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    New tech treats medication-resistant depression

    After using new technology to treat about a dozen patients with medication-resistant depression under the radar for the past year, Ashburn psychiatric healthcare clinic has revealed its existence

    Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party

    Police are asking the public to help identify three men who they believe are able to assist with...

    Masked men accused of violent, unprovoked attack at party

    A group of masked men allegedly stormed a party and assaulted young people in a violent, unprovoked attack.

    At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand

    A train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani lies damaged after being derailed when a...

    At least 19 killed as crane falls on train in Thailand

    A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 19 people and injuring about 80, police said.

    Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

    Photo: Supplied / NZDF

    Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

    Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.

    Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

    Tiny almost-invisible jellyfish silently stung Uretiti Beach swimmers such as this beachgoer on...

    Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

    Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.

    Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

    The car's internal temperature was 49.1C when checked by the SPCA. Photo: Supplied / SPCA

    Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

    A dog has been rescued from a hot car in Christchurch that had an internal temperature of more than 49C.

    Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

    Dunedin Hospital emergency department is a location of interest in the measles outbreak. Photo:...

    Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

    A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.

    Fire contained but crews will work into night

    Fire contained but crews will work into night

    A fierce blaze in a Dunedin scout hall which prompted emergency smoke danger alerts across the city has been contained by firefighters after a five-hour battle.

    Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

    In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not...

    Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.

    Fire victim was community housing tenant

    Christchurch apartment fire victim was community housing tenant

    The person who died after a fire at a Christchurch apartment on Tuesday was a community housing tenant.

    Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

    Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

    Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

    A young driver died but two passengers were saved by members of the public after a fiery crash near Rotorua.

    Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way

    Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran. Photo: Reuters

    Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way

    US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way.

    Heavy rain on way for top of South Island

    Heavy rain on way for top of South Island

    Heavy rain is forecast to hit the top of the South Island as a low-pressure system moves in this evening.

    Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

    Matthew Fairbrother rode around a Christchurch McDonald's for 24 hours at Christmas. Photo:...

    Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

    A Christchurch mountain biker spent 24 hours cycling continuous laps around a McDonald's drive-through to test his endurance.

    NCEA exam results available from today

    Image: RNZ

    NCEA exam results available from today

    More than 150,000 students in New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands can access their NCEA exam results today.
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