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At least five are dead only hours after the passing of the UK’s controversial migrant deportation bill. Approximately 100 migrants were rescued while crossing the...
There are calls for harsher punishments for repeat distracted driving. New Ipsos research commissioned by AMI found 55% of drivers admit to driving distracted,...
A health recruiter is giving assurances that practices are in place to help migrant doctors. An Otago University study has found international doctors are struggling...
Chinese business travellers are first priority Auckland tourism for a first-of-its-kind alliance. Since travel resumed last year, 6% of the 210,000 Chinese tourists...
There are fears health worker strikes could become common place as conditions worsen. Two and a half thousand resident doctors will strike next month over pay and...
An American comedian is defending his decision to kick a breast-feeding mother out of his Melbourne comedy show. Flight of the Concords star Arj Barker asked breastfeeding...
Women's Refuge says it will be a waiting game as to whether Three Strikes legislation is effective. The Government is preparing to reintroduce mandatory prison...
A British lawmaker who allegedly used campaign funds to pay off people who were holding him hostage said Sunday that he wouldn't seek reelection after the governing...
The Government’s cutting more red tape in housing. They’ve announced changes to ease lending criteria for home and other loans, including reforming financial services...
The Black Caps have responded in style, as Mark Chapman inspired New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Just 24 hours...
An expert says Ukraine needs more than just funding for weapons to get ahead in the war. The US House of Representatives has voted 311 to 112, in favour of a US...
The Supercar Sprints are kicking off in Taupo this weekend. The event is expected to bring up to 70,000 attendees, giving a significant boost to the city and surrounding...
Prince William has made his first return to royal duties since Kate's cancer diagnosis went public. Last month the Princess of Wales revealed she's been receiving...
The turn of the economy could make it tricky for those on JobSeekers to find employment. New Social Development figures reveal just under 188,000 people are on...
Experts are forecasting more financial pressure for households, continuing into late next year. The Infometrics data expects the annual GDP to dip into the negatives...
Seven jurors have officially been selected for Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial, leaving eleven more still to come. Despite the trouble they’re facing, US Correspondent...
A Christchurch entrepreneur is attempting to break into the dating app market. ‘Amor’ is trying to bring something fresh, only giving four matches a week and refusing...
As inflation cools down, homeowners are starting to hold out for cuts to the OCR. The CoreLogic April Housing report shows 56% of new loans taken out in February...
There are concerns the Government's new health guidance for children could impact employer attitudes towards parents. The guidelines say kids with a mild cough,...
Security guards have no more power than a regular citizen when it comes to a threat of danger. They're expected to be more visible in malls around Australia and...
Banks are picking inflation to continue falling. ASB is expecting today's figures to show annual inflation falling to 4.1%, the lowest since June 2021. ASB Chief...
Questions are now being raised after a fire has ravaged one of Copenhagen's oldest buildings. Its iconic spire collapsed during the fire, as emergency services...
Questions are being raised over how the salvaged Newshub 6pm bulletin will be pulled off in its new format. Stuff has signed on to produce and provide a daily bulletin...
There’s hope more landlords will give people with pets a chance in the wake of government changes. Pet bonds are being introduced: tenants will be liable for all...
The father of the man who killed six people and injured 12 others in a stabbing at Bondi Junction in Sydney says his son was a tormented soul. Eight people remain...