A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says. On Saturday night, a child ...

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Asma al-Assad was once seen as Syria's Princess Diana. Now, she will likely live out her days exiled in Russia.

Police are asking anyone with CCTV cameras in the area to check their footage between 11pm Saturday and 1am Sunday.

On 15 December 2014, images from the heart of Sydney were beamed live around the world into millions of homes.

A second plant-themed collection from the Filipino-American folk musician is good news for fans of slightly eccentric but soothing tunes.

The southbound lane of State Highway 6 (Garston-Athol Highway) in Nokomai, Southland was briefly closed following a crash.

Thunderstorms and localised downpours are also possible, while this weekend highs have hit over 30C in some places.

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The founder and owner of fashion empire Mango, Isak Andic, has died in a mountain accident. He was 71. The businessman ...

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Police have released the names of the four people who died in a crash on State Highway 5 near Rotorua on Monday 9 December.