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Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes

Planned anti-discrimination law changes are about fairness and common sense, the NT government...

Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes

Telling a questionable joke at a pub will not land people before an anti-discrimination complaints hearing under an Australian territory's proposed new laws.

Toolbox murder accused blame each other

The bodies of Cory Breton (left), 28, and Iuliana Triscaru, 31, were found in a large metal...

Toolbox murder accused blame each other

Two men accused of murdering two people by drowning them in a toolbox have blamed each other, an acquaintance or a witness for the killings at their trial's end.

Meth worth $7.5m found in backpack

Contents of the unaccompanied bag. Photo: Supplied / Customs

Meth worth $7.5m found in backpack

Customs officers at Auckland International Airport have prevented about 25 kilograms of methamphetamine from hitting the streets.

Warnings black ice may close inland roads

Warnings black ice may close inland roads

Parts of State Highway 8 near Lake Tekapo have been reduced to 50kmh per hour and roads will be closed if conditions get worse.

Fears southern town will be ‘overrun’ with Airbnbs

Methven resident Paul Dixey is calling on the council to impose stricter regulations on holiday...

Fears southern town will be ‘overrun’ with Airbnbs

A Methven resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas.

Teen clocked at nearly 200kmh on motorway

Teen clocked at nearly 200kmh on motorway

A teenager is alleged to have reached an "eye-watering speed" of nearly 200km/h on an Auckland motorway overnight.

Paramedic strangled partner and bit her nose

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal held a hearing into the matter in late 2024. Photo...

Paramedic strangled partner and bit her nose

“I’m gonna see you burn at the stake”, a paramedic told his partner before biting her nose, pulling her hair and strangling her.

Three shot in 'brazen' Sydney street attack

Three people are being treated for gunshot wounds after a "shockingly brazen" daylight shooting on a street in Sydney.

Double killer's warning: 'I should remain where I am'

Elliot Cameron in the High Court at Christchurch this morning for sentencing. Photo: Pool / NZME ...

Double killer's warning: 'I should remain where I am'

Fifty years before he murdered Christchurch pensioner Faye Phelps, Elliot Cameron also killed his brother.

Suspect in custody after shooting Minnesota politicians

Suspect in custody after shooting Minnesota politicians

Police have arrested a man who allegedly shot dead a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police officer, according to ABC News, citing several sources.

Clamp down on asbestos exposure in schools

How schools get their exposure to asbestos assessed and clean-ups done will be changed, after some patchy jobs by contractors.

Disabled woman had socks taped to hands as restraint

A severely disabled woman had socks taped to her hands by her carers to stop her from putting them into her mouth.

Tough new vape rules set to kick in

Tough new vape rules set to kick in

Disposable vape fans will see their habit go up in smoke from Tuesday as tough new vape rules kick in. Here's what you need to know about the changes.

Lost but not forgotten

During a six week trip to Europe we attended the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and laid our five of our ten RSA Poppies there.

US officials survey Air India crash site; toll tops 270

Relatives of one of the crash victims lower a coffin containing his remains into a grave at a...

US officials survey Air India crash site; toll tops 270

Officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) surveyed the site of Air India plane crash that killed at least 271 people, sources said on Sunday, with families...

Grandchildren provide inspiration in cancer fight

Graham Tippen is fighting a battle with cancer so he can spend more time with his grandchildren....

Grandchildren provide inspiration in cancer fight

Christchurch 65-year-old Graham Tippen’s greatest fear is his two-year-old granddaughter Lily not remembering him.

Suspect still at large after shooting US lawmakers

Tributes to senior Democratic state assemblywoman Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark lie...

Suspect still at large after shooting Minnesota lawmakers

The gunman who killed a Democratic state lawmaker while posing as a police officer was still at large on Sunday (local time) as police conducted a massive manhunt following a crime that Governor...

Pub-goers nabbed in weekend drink-driving blitz

Pub-goers nabbed in weekend drink-driving blitz

People seen leaving the pub and getting into their vehicles were among those caught in a weekend drink-driving blitz by police in Dunedin.

Samoan fashion designer fatally shot in Salt Lake City protest

Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa Ah Loo, who was an "innocent bystander" at the protest. Photo:...

Samoan fashion designer fatally shot in Salt Lake City protest

A renowned Samoan fashion designer was fatally shot at the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday, the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has confirmed.

No plans to halve sick leave: Minister

The minister charged with looking at changes to sick leave says there is no plan to cut entitlements from 10 days to five.

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