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Rebel calls herself 'champion of women' in co-star feud

Rebel Wilson on her way to court in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images

Rebel calls herself 'champion of women' in co-star feud

Aussie A-lister Rebel Wilson has denied mistreating the star of her directorial debut, describing herself as a champion of women in her defence of a defamation suit.

Boy raider says thanks as he flees liquor store with booze

A 13-year-old in a stolen car who allegedly raided two Dunedin liquor stores said "thank you" to a worker as he fled with three boxes of booze.

Train hit taxi before crashing into another train

The collision happened in Bekasi, on the outskirts of Jakarta. Photo: Reuters

Train hit taxi before crashing into another train

Rescuers are working to free survivors trapped in the mangled wreckage near Jakarta.

Taylor Swift seeks to trademark voice and likeness

Taylor Swift performing her recent The Eras Tour. Photo: Reuters

Taylor Swift seeks to trademark voice and likeness

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what an attorney says is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and AI.

'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cancelled his regular slot on TVNZ's Breakfast programme,...

'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

Political scientist Dr Claire Robinson says she would have advised Christopher Luxon against cancelling his weekly Breakfast interview slot.

US officials say Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal to end war

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. File photo: Reuters

US officials say Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal to end war

US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the war, a US official says, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands.

Dunedin woman indecently assaulted at busy intersection: police

Dunedin woman indecently assaulted at busy intersection: police

A Dunedin woman waiting to cross a busy road was ‘‘forcefully’’ slapped on the bottom by an unknown man, police say.

Two injured in Lincoln crash, roads blocked

Two injured in Lincoln crash, roads blocked

Two people are injured following a two-vehicle crash in Lincoln this afternoon.

Outback manhunt expands as fears grow for missing girl

Five-year-old Sharon Granites has been missing for more than two days. Photo: Supplied / NT...

Outback manhunt expands as fears grow for missing girl

A desperate outback search for a missing girl has entered a third day amid fears the five-year-old has been abducted by a recently released prisoner.

Media event shut down after alleged slur

Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

Media event shut down after alleged slur

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman is alleged to have used a homophobic slur against journalist Lloyd Burr.

Man pleads guilty to 2002 murder of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay

Jason (Jam Master Jay) Mizell, pictured in 1999. Photo: Bob Berg/Getty Images

Man pleads guilty to 2002 murder of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay

A New York man has pleaded guilty to taking part in the 2002 murder of pioneering hip-hop star Jam Master Jay of famed group Run-DMC as part of a dispute over a drug deal.

'Total loss': Boat building facility destroyed by fire

'Total loss': Boat building facility destroyed by fire

A boat building facility that erupted in flames on Tuesday morning is a "total loss", Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says.

King Charles begins US visit amid tensions over Iran

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla walk as they join US President Donald Trump and First...

King Charles begins US visit amid tensions over Iran

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the US, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the US president has differed with the British government over the Iran war.

Moana Tennis Club raffle

Moana Tennis Club raffle

This has helped the club raise about $1,000 towards the maintenance of the courts.

Who's set to win from the India free trade agreement?

Christopher Luxon and Narendra Modi during the former's visit to India last year. Photo: The...

Who's set to win from the India free trade agreement?

New Zealand's free trade agreement with India is being billed as historic, as the world's most populous country has agreed to cut tariffs on a scale it rarely offers - particularly to an agricultural exporter like New Zealand.

Angry South D man's plan to thwart young neighbour backfires

The incident happened in Waverley St, South Dunedin. Photo: Google Maps

Angry South D man's plan to thwart young neighbour backfires

An allegedly drunk Dunedin man’s plan to brake-check his teenage neighbour ended in failure when he was charged with drink-driving.

Drone used in search for missing Christchurch woman

Rowena Walker was last seen on 14 August when CCTV captured her with an associate in Bassett...

Drone used in search for missing Christchurch woman

Police are continuing to search Christchurch's red zone for missing woman Rowena Walker.

Pensioner 'strangles cop' in central Dunedin fracas

Chaos erupted on Hanover St when a pensioner intervened as police were talking to a group of...

Pensioner 'strangles cop' in central Dunedin fracas

A pensioner allegedly strangled a police officer as he tried to stop officers from interviewing 20 teenagers mass-brawling in central Dunedin.

Parents take legal action over asbestos sand scare

The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand...

Parents take legal action over asbestos sand scare

Parents whose children played with asbestos contaminated sand are taking Kmart to the Disputes Tribunal and encouraging others to do the same.

Specialist school van with wheelchair lift 'stolen to order'

The theft of two vans from Rangiora High School has hit its students hard with those in the...

Specialist school van with wheelchair lift 'stolen to order'

The theft of two Rangiora High School vans, one of which had a wheelchair lift, has prevented many of its students from travelling outside of the school.

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