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Thu 21 Apr 2016

The Queen turns 90: Happy Birthday, Ma'am

The Queen turns 90: Happy Birthday, Ma'am

TODAY marks a milestone: the Queen turns 90.

Wed 20 Apr 2016

NZ couple instant millionaires after $22.2m Lotto win

NZ couple instant millionaires after $22.2m Lotto win

WITH a wedding to organise, New Zealand's latest millionaires are thankful for their $22.2 million Lotto windfall.

Tue 19 Apr 2016

Safety questions raised after drone crashes into jet

Safety questions raised after drone crashes into jet

A COLLISION between a British Airways passenger jet and a drone over London has left the plane undamaged but the aviation industry deeply shaken.

Mon 18 Apr 2016

60 Minutes crew turn on each other in jail

60 Minutes crew turn on each other in jail

In what could prove a hugely damaging testimony the 'child abduction expert' involved in the ill-fated snatch says he can prove Channel Nine paid him.

Wed 13 Apr 2016

$180 million painting found in attic

$180 million painting found in attic

Experts say a painting found in a French attic could be worth mega-bucks.

Wed 30 Mar 2016

Angler denied prize after 'failing' lie detector test

Angler denied prize after 'failing' lie detector test

DETAILS have emerged in New Zealand about how an angler allegedly failed a lie detector test after reeling in a huge marlin.

Sat 5 Dec 2015

Plane crashes in India after hitting wild boars

Plane crashes in India after hitting wild boars

A PASSENGER plane crashed during landing and skidded off the runway after it hit a herd of wild boars.

Man denies pushing girlfriend off cliff

Man denies pushing girlfriend off cliff

THE boyfriend of an Australian woman who fell 7m to her death has denied her grieving family's allegations that he is responsible for killing her.

Mum dies two days after giving birth to son

Mum dies two days after giving birth to son

NEW mum Claire Pepperell was "walking around happy as hell" after the birth of her son, Cameron. Two days later, the 27-year-old was dead.

Sat 28 Nov 2015

Tributes flow for Jonah Lomu at service

Tributes flow for Jonah Lomu at service

THE Governor-General has paid a moving tribute to Jonah Lomu, telling thousands of mourners "we will not see the likes of him again".

Chilean coast struck by 6.2 earthquake

Chilean coast struck by 6.2 earthquake

THE US Geological Survey reports a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck off the coast of Chile.

Cancer diagnosis at 31 weeks pregnant: Brave mum-to-be weds

Cancer diagnosis at 31 weeks pregnant: Brave mum-to-be weds

LAST week Charlie Nicholson was like any other expectant mother, 31 weeks pregnant and preparing for the arrival of her first baby.

Australian law change gives student loan access to Kiwis

Australian law change gives student loan access to Kiwis

A NEW Zealand family living in Sydney were considering remortgaging their home to pay for their son's university fees.

Fri 27 Nov 2015

Baby abandoned in church Nativity scene

Baby abandoned in church Nativity scene

A MOTHER wrapped her newborn baby in towels and, with his umbilical cord still attached, left him nestled in a Nativity scene inside a New York church.

Kind gestures stun family of cancer patient

Kind gestures stun family of cancer patient

RICHMOND Villeran put his stomach pains down to his workouts at the gym.

Russian sailor crashes massive cargo ship after drinking rum

Russian sailor crashes massive cargo ship after drinking rum

A RUSSIAN sailor ran a 7000-tonne cargo ship aground at full speed after downing half a bottle of rum, equivalent to sixteen shots.

Thu 26 Nov 2015

Taylor Swift's NZ beach vid 'put rare native birds at risk'

Taylor Swift's NZ beach vid 'put rare native birds at risk'

POP superstar Taylor Swift has angered Auckland conservationists who say her crew put a rare native bird at risk while they were filming at a west coast beach.

Air rage passenger jailed over drunken rampage

Air rage passenger jailed over drunken rampage

AN AIRLINE passenger who unleashed racial abuse on fellow flyers, bit a policeman and made lewd gestures to an air hostess, has been jailed.

NZ Labour leader visiting Kiwis detained in Sydney

NZ Labour leader visiting Kiwis detained in Sydney

KIWIS locked up in a Sydney detention centre are being visited by Labour leader Andrew Little, a signal of his party's concern at Australia's tough new stance.

Wed 25 Nov 2015

McDonald's stops man buying food for homeless woman

McDonald's stops man buying food for homeless woman

A MAN who wanted to buy a cheeseburger and a cup of tea for a young homeless woman says he was refused by McDonald's staff.

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