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Trump administration deports hundreds under sweeping wartime authority
In the latest dramatic showdown between the White House and the judiciary, a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration's ability to use the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act and verbally ordered any planes carrying some of those migrants to tu...

Whangarei District Council bows to government directive to add fluoride to water supply
But councillors also voted to stop fluoridation immediately if a legal challenge goes their way tomorrow.

Wales' slavery legacy explored in new play
The Women of Llanrumney is set on a sugar plantation in 18th Century Jamaica.

'A pretty special place': Adventure to elusive Pole of Inaccessibility
Aotearoa's Pole of Inaccessibility is the furthest point from any road and arguably New Zealand's most remote spot.

As scientists work to resurrect extinct animals, a paleogeneticist warns species like moa need to be trademarked
A bio-engineering company says it's interested in extinct New Zealand species.

Black Ferns sevens star appeals for return of stolen trailer
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the trailer containing “vital training equipment” was stolen from Mt Maunganui last week.

Police crack down on Manawatu boy racers, say supporters will face consequences
Police cracked down on boy racers in Manawatu over the weekend, dishing out fines and impounding a vehicle.

Serious train incident in Invercargill
Emergency services are responding to a serious incident involving a train at Elles Rd in Invercargill.

When a dog vomited up its dead owner’s toes, an Australian shelter worker saw an opportunity
Joanna Kathlyn Kinman, who put a dead man’s toes in a jar to sell them on the black market, had a treasure trove of other “oddities” in her house.

‘Want to know if your safe’: Mum desperate to hear from daughter missing in Australia
Chantelle Drummond, 24, deactivated her social media accounts and turned off her phone before disappearing from her home in Toowoomba.

‘I know you’: Wellington resident heard yelling at home intruder
A man who lives next door to the Miramar house where a resident was injured said he heard the homeowner cursing at an intruder over and over again.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber write new songs
The pair have written songs for a new comedy entitled Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas.

Cancelled Cambridge Folk Festival lost £320,000
The cancelled festival attracts thousands and has hosted the likes of Robert Plant and Van Morrison.

‘You’re clutching at straws bro’: Witness comes under pressure in murder trial
Crown witness accepts he had motive to kill his partner’s lover, but denies defence accusations he is the one who murdered Dayne Rademakers.

Freight train hits person at Invercargill pedestrian crossing
A freight train has hit a person at a pedestrian crossing in Invercargill.

New digital health service clinicians must have right information system - GP says
A Christchurch GP says clinicians at the new 24/7 digital service for medical appointments will be flying blind if they do not have the right information system backing them up.

Gemma McCaw tells Sam Hayes why her kids don’t watch TV
Gemma McCaw is juggling three children under six, an extreme fitness regime and a deep love of books - while taking a firm stance against screen time.

Armed robbers launch daylight raid on Auckland family fashion and jewellery store
One of the robbers hit a member of the family that owns the store twice with a hammer, and threatened to kill him, a retail advocate says.

What’s going on with the ‘unusual’ weather at the moment?
Some parts of the South Island are set to drop 10-15C between Monday and Tuesday. A Niwa scientist explains why this abrupt change in temperature is happening.