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Tamika Chesser appeared on Beauty and the Geek in 2010. Photo: Supplied

'We have not recovered the head': Reality star charged with murder

The head of a man allegedly murdered and dismembered by his reality TV contestant partner is missing and police are calling on the public to help give his family "a peaceful outcome".

75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ

Participants pose for a group photo after the Korean War Veterans Commemoration Ceremony held in...

75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ

On June 25, 2025, to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, meaningful commemorative events were held throughout New Zealand.

'Mission: Impossible' theme composer Lalo Schifrin dies

Lalo Schifrin accepts his Honorary Academy Award in Hollywood in November 2018. Photo: Reuters

'Mission: Impossible' theme composer Lalo Schifrin dies

Argentine musician Lalo Schifrin, composer of the memorable Mission: Impossible theme and the scores for dozens of Hollywood movies and TV shows, has died at age 93.

A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust

Left to right- Maryanne Green (founder of the Hugo Charitable Trust), Aoibheann Monaghan (Trustee...

A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust

What began as an exceptionally difficult period for The Chris Ruth Centre Trust has found a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion.

Torches shed light on Brighton burglars

Torches shed light on Brighton burglars

A pair of alleged burglars were betrayed by their torches when an eagle-eyed Brighton resident spotted the lights inside their neighbour's home.

First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium

First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium

The first seats have been installed at Christchurch's new central city stadium.

NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament

New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament

New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned, saying she serves New Zealanders better in the private sector.

Bungling pair swap blame for tipsy carpark confusion

An allegedly drunk duo engaged in a tat-for-tat blame game over who was trying to drive their vehicle out of a Dunedin carpark complex.

Sandbagging station opens as Dunedin awaits deluge

A sandbagging station has been set up as Dunedin's council makes "all necessary preparations" for the predicted heavy rain overnight.

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium: Hegseth

A poster of Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is displayed during a press briefing with US...

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium: Hegseth

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he was unaware of any intelligence suggesting Iran had moved any of its highly enriched uranium to shield it from US strikes on Iran's nuclear programme...