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    UK doctors say social media as bad as smoking for children

    Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors say, as they urge lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say excessive screen time is causing to young people.

    'How about I punch you in the f***** face?'

    The man was warned by a judge after telling the Crown prosecutor he was a "freak" and "twisted"....

    'How about I punch you in the f***** face?'

    A man facing a raft of family harm and violence charges has lashed out at the Crown, describing the prosecutor as a "freak" and "twisted".

    Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones

    Lanyue Xiao and her husband Kaixiao Liu. Photo: RNZ

    Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones

    Officers investigating the death of Chinese woman Shulai Wang found the body wrapped in five layers of plastic bags and tied to stones weighing more than 15 kilograms.

    Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout

    The idea of a flying fox-style ride through Conical Hill Reserve was suggested in 2019. Photo:...

    Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout

    A proposed Hanmer Springs flyride has been scrapped by the Hurunui District Council after its estimated cost more than doubled.

    PM shows no interest in MP allowance change after backlash

    Louise Upston and Christopher Luxon at the policy announcement this morning. Photo: NZ Herald

    PM shows no interest in MP allowance change after backlash

    Christopher Luxon is showing no interest in tightening the housing allowance system for MPs despite the coalition making it harder for other New Zealanders to claim accommodation support.

    Council to put up another $15m for Christ Church Cathedral

    Christ Church Cathedral. Photo: File image

    Council to put up another $15m for Christ Church Cathedral

    Christchurch city councillors have voted to put another $15 million of ratepayer money into restoring Christ Church Cathedral.

    Rain brings hope of solving mystery of missing Aussie boy

    Gus Lamont was last seen on September 27, 2025. Supplied photo

    Rain brings hope of solving mystery of missing Aussie boy

    Heavy rain at a remote South Australian station has prompted police to renew their search for a four-year-old boy who has been missing for more than eight months.

    Dame Lynda reveals Jools' final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'

    Dame Lynda (left) and Dame Jools. Photo: Supplied

    Dame Lynda reveals Jools' final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'

    Dame Lynda Topp has revealed her late twin sister, Dame Jools, left behind a letter asking her: “If you get a chance Lynda, could you thank New Zealand for me?”

    Iran made to commute to US World Cup games from Mexico

    Iran's World Cup squad at a training camp in Turkey. Photo: Reuters

    Iran made to commute to US World Cup games from Mexico

    Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament.

    Deal could 'take a few days' as US launches fresh strikes on Iran

    A US-AF F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. File photo: Getty

    Deal could 'take a few days' as US launches fresh strikes on Iran

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiating a deal with Iran could "take a few days," quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict.

    Stalking now a criminal offence

    In June 2024, a coalition presented a petition to the government, asking that stalking be made...

    Stalking now a criminal offence

    Until today, stalking wasn't exactly legal, but it also wasn't a crime. New legislation criminalises stalking, giving victims a path to get help - and police the power to intervene.

    Crack prevents chemical tank from exploding

    The tank began overheating last week at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Southern...

    Crack prevents chemical tank from exploding

    Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding.

    Police won't investigate more 'irregular' breath tests

    Photo: ODT files

    Police won't investigate more 'irregular' breath tests

    Police will not investigate how many staff were involved in 12,000 additional "irregular" breath tests, saying it would be "impractical".

    Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues

    The Ipsos Issues Monitor survey showed Labour rated most capable of managing seven of the top 10...

    Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues

    Despite a dearth of policies, including on some major issues, a survey has found Labour is more trusted on 7 out of 10 key issues.

    Police feared man was planning terror attack

    A notice on the door of Troy Dubovskiy's St Martin's house. Photo: Karen Brown

    Police feared Christchurch man was planning terror attack

    Police feared a Christchurch man who died after a stand-off was planning a terror attack of the scale of the mosque shootings, an inquest has heard.

    'Crossed a very sacred line': Man jailed for raping grandmother

    'Crossed a very sacred line': Man jailed for raping grandmother

    A New Zealand woman has told her grandson that he “crossed a very sacred line” when he raped her in her own home.

    Britain swelters under record heat in May

    People walk past a souvenir vendor in front of Big Ben in London as the UK experiences record...

    Britain swelters under record heat in May

    Britain had its hottest day on record for May on Monday, the country's national weather service said, with the temperature nearing 35 degrees Celsius.

    Digital Kiwi Access Card to be launched soon

    Kiwi Access Cards are going digital. Photo: kiwiaccess.co.nz

    Digital Kiwi Access Card to be launched soon

    The hospitality industry is being reassured it won't be burdened with more red tape once the Digital Kiwi Access Credential is launched sometime over the winter months.

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    Dame Jools’ ‘humour, generosity, talent’ will be missed

    The Topp Twins (Lynda, left, and Jools) perform at the Dunedin Town Hall ahead of the Fifa Women...

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    Dame Jools’ ‘humour, generosity, talent’ will be missed

    Dame Jools Topp - one half of the Topp Twins duo - has been remembered across the South as a ‘‘bloody good performer’’ and a talent that will be profoundly missed.

    Shortlisted for ‘amazing storytelling’

    Tūhura Otago Museum staff members Annah Taggart (left) and Shanaya Cunningham at the Museums and...

    Shortlisted for ‘amazing storytelling’

    A Dunedin museum has proved small budgets can create great things after one of its exhibitions was shortlisted among the top five exhibitions in the world.
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