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    Kim Dotcom.

    Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal

    Embattled internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom's latest attempt to block his extradition to the US has failed.

    Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times

    Tom Phillips. Photo: supplied

    Searcher claims he saw fugitive dad three times

    A Taupō man who spent almost 1000 hours looking for Tom Phillips is convinced he saw the fugitive father three times during his search.

    Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'

    Yuna Jo (left) and Minu Jo. Photo: Supplied

    Tearful teacher says children were 'adored'

    Mary Robertson said Yuna Jo was "beautifully behaved" and that Minu Jo was a "joyful bubbling boy".

    White House supports analysis of alleged Trump signature

    The release of the birthday letter and other documents involving Jeffrey Epstein have brought...

    White House supports analysis of alleged Trump signature

    The White House is supporting forensic analysis of the signature on a letter purportedly given by Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that Trump's aides say isn't the president's.

    Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made

    The production crew in Marokopa. Photo: RNZ

    Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made

    The crew led by Dame Julie Christie has been given exclusive access and followed the hunt for the fugitive dad for over a year, it has been revealed.

    Poland shoots down Russian drones over its airspace

    Polish fighter jets flying in formation in 2023. File photo: Getty Images

    Poland shoots down Russian drones over its airspace

    Poland's military says it scrambled air defences to shoot down Russian drones after they crossed from neighbouring Ukraine, the first time in the Ukraine war that Warsaw has engaged Russian assets in its airspace.

    Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post

    A screengrab of the post. Photo: Tākuta Ferris / Instagram

    Te Pāti Māori MP defends controversial social media post

    Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris has doubled down on his controversial social media post about race, at odds with his party's earlier apology.

    More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

    Photos: NZ police

    More photos of Phillips' 'grim, dimly lit' camp released

    Police believe they've discovered the main campsite used by Tom Phillips and his children in recent months and now believe it's clear he received outside help.

    Melbourne cops to crack down on planned protest punch-ups

    A strong police presence kept protesters separated during a rally in Melbourne last month. Photo:...

    Melbourne cops to crack down on planned protest punch-ups

    Rival protest groups plot to clash with each other in the heart of Melbourne, say police who brand the troublemakers among them as "gutless".

    Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions

    Scott Watson. File photo

    Scott Watson loses bid to quash convictions

    The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart.

    Young driver flips vehicle into paddock after skidding on gravel

    Photo: ODT Files

    Young driver flips vehicle into paddock after skidding on gravel

    A woman on her way to work ended up in Dunedin Hospital after her vehicle flipped and crashed into a paddock.

    Dunedin woman 'threatened teen on TikTok '

    TikTok has come under increasing fire over fears that user data could end up in the hands of the...

    Dunedin woman charged after allegedly threatening teen on TikTok

    A TikTok livestream has landed a Dunedin woman in hot water after she allegedly threatened to headbutt a teenager during the recording.

    Loud bang from burning Benz wakes Dunedin street

    The burned-out Mercedes car in Hillingdon St this morning. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    Loud bang from burning Benz wakes Dunedin street

    Neighbours woken by ‘‘a loud bang’’ in Dunedin early this morning looked out their windows to see a Mercedes Benz engulfed in flames, police say.

    Mother of Tom Phillips' kids doesn't know when she'll see them

    Cat, the mother of Tom Phillips' children does not know when she will get to see them again....

    Mother of Tom Phillips' kids doesn't know when she'll see them

    The Police Minister says he has "absolute sympathy" for the mother of Tom Phillips' children who does not know when she will get to see them.

    NZ pornographer jailed for 27 years in the US

    NZ pornographer jailed for 27 years in the US

    Former Christchurch man Michael James Pratt has been sentenced to 27 years in a United States federal prison for sex trafficking.

    Minister calls for renationalising of power market

    Minister calls for renationalising of power market

    There are increasing calls for the government to take action over power prices, as surging bills have many NZers feeling the strain.

    Family lose their 8-year-old son to cancer

    Conner Coster. Photo: Supplied

    'Love we never knew possible': Family lose 8-year-old son to cancer

    A Christchurch family has farewelled their 8-year-old son after he lost his battle against a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

    Pressure mounts to end Melbourne bloodshed

    Pressure mounts to end bloodshed after boys killed in Melbourne

    As two families prepare funerals for their young sons, a Melbourne community has been left searching for answers to stop the bloodshed.

    Nepal PM quits as deadly protests leave parliament burning

    Flames rise from the burning Singha Durbar office complex that houses the Nepali prime minister's...

    Nepal PM quits as deadly protests leave parliament burning

    Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been forced to resign by angry young anti-corruption protesters who defied a curfew and clashed with police a day after 19 people died in protests.

    Local doubts anyone will dob in accomplices

    Tom Phillips case: Local doubts anyone will dob in accomplices

    Police say they haven't given up their investigation into fugitive Tom Phillips, and they want to find those who helped him hide his children for almost four years.
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