Man arrested trying to fine cop $100-a-minute
A man who was pulled over by police recorded the unusual moment he read the officer his “rights” before threatening a $100-a-minute fine.
Pacific
Outgoing PM reveals ‘secret’ girlfriend
New Zealand’s outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins made a startling revelation after Labour’s massive election defeat.
Love scandal rocks New Zealand election
Shortly after NZ elected a new Prime Minister, one small detail in Chris Hipkins’ concession speech set tongues wagging across the nation.
Political bloodbath in NZ: Ardern era over
New Zealand will have a new Prime Minister after Chris Hipkins led the Labour government to a humiliating loss at Saturday’s election.
Major global event nobody’s talking about
As the conflict in Israel and the debate over the Voice dominates headlines, the world has forgotten about a major event this weekend.
‘Scary’: Country torn apart over one question
As Australia prepares to vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, one of our neighbours is grappling rising tensions over a vote they “weren’t given”.
Naked Aussie man rescued by cruise ship
A packed cruise ship diverted course to rescue a young Brisbane man who was found naked and clinging to his small boat, in a miraculous escape from danger.
Sad note by mum who killed 3 kids
A woman who murdered her three daughters has revealed she sleeps with teddy bears made from their clothing.
‘Gross negligence’: Dog mistakenly put down
The family dog was mistakenly taken from the home, put down by animal control officers and handed back to owners in a rubbish bag.
State of emergency shuts down tourist town
More than 100 people have been evacuated from a major tourist town after flooding and landslides triggered authorities to declare an emergency.
New Zealand rocked by 6.2 magnitude quake
A large earthquake has struck New Zealand’s South Island this morning, recorded at a 6.2 magnitude.
Woman accused of ‘faking’ illness, dies
A 33-year-old woman has died at home in New Zealand from a rare disorder after being told by a doctor that she was faking her symptoms.
‘Sick’: Kiwi PM’s vaccine claim sparks fury
New Zealand’s PM has pushed back on calls for compensation for Covid vaccine injuries, saying “people made their own choices”.
General orders safety review after Osprey crash
Fallout from the tragic Osprey crash in the Northern Territory continues with the Acting Marine Corps Commandant ordering a full service-wide safety review for the Marine Corps.
Wild new push for Aus and NZ to merge
Aussies and Kiwis should finally become one, argues Joe Hildebrand, as we already share our culture and citizens so freely that nobody really knows who’s from where.
New Zealand PM’s sad personal news
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced his temporary withdrawal from political engagements as he deals with a heartbreaking family matter.
Missing 12yo ‘staying with older man’
Police are desperately searching for a 12-year-old girl who went missing six days ago and is believed to be staying with a “much older” man.
Travel warning issued for Aussies
Australians have been issued with a fresh warning about travelling to this location.
Huge celeb spotted helping disaster victims
The TV host was seen wandering through a shelter on the devastated Hawaiian island handing out pillows and chatting to victims.
‘Fighting hard’: Australia reacts to China move
A new blueprint has been launched amid concerns over China’s efforts to win over Australia’s neighbours in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Woman finds 2m high metal pole in driveway
The mystery of a perplexing pole that a woman found cemented in her driveway has been solved following a nationwide hunt for answers.
Little girl left ‘tethered’ to boat drowns
A 13-month-old girl has drowned after falling from a catamaran that was docked in a cove in Fiji.
Chilling text after school gun threat
Multiple schools in Te Atatu, West Auckland, were put into lockdown on Tuesday morning as police responded to a “verbal threat”.
One thing missing from Albo’s NZ talks
A new agreement between Australia and New Zealand was announced on Wednesday, but Anthony Albanese conceded it did not include one thing.
Alerts issued as ‘super typhoon’ brews
A powerful storm is brewing 2400 kilometres off Australia’s coast, transforming into a super typhoon as it sweeps across the Pacific.
Missing realtor turns home into crime scene
An estate agent was due to show a property on the day she vanished. The home is set to become a crime scene.
Man charged with kidnapping real estate agent
A woman vanished days ago after seeking information on how to transfer a large amount of cash. Now, police have charged a man with kidnapping.
Tradies killed by colleague in rampage named
Two men killed in a terrifying 40-minute shooting spree at a construction site, which left 10 others injured, have been named.
Tradie got bad news before mass shooting
The NZ Police Commissioner has revealed a potential motive behind a tradie’s killing spree which left two people dead.
Gunman tradie’s desperate final act
Police have revealed details of the final moments of a tradie who went on a shooting spree inside an Auckland construction site, killing two people.
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