Thailand's military has closed border crossings into Cambodia, citing security concerns as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours remain escalated over a simmering border dispute.

Photos of blood smeared over the hallway walls and pooling on the mattress and floor have been shown to the jury as the trial of Julia DeLuney, charged with killing her mother, continues.

General practitioners will get up to 13.89 percent more funding this year in a new agreement the government hopes will eventually lead to faster care.

Christchurch police have confirmed a body found at a property in the central city on Sunday is missing woman Elisabeth Nicholls.