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Two boys dead after rushing waters from open dam gates sweep them away

The two were among four boys fishing at Oklahoma City's Lake Overholser dam, authorities said. Four went into the water. Only two made it out.

Sex offender Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in prison

Nassar, who sexually abused gymnasts, is believed to have been stabbed in the chest and the back.

Poor areas hit hardest by Whanganui rate rises

Rates in some of the poorest areas of Whanganui will increase by nearly 20 percent, while affluent suburbs will see rates rise only 0.5 percent on average.

Waka Kotahi bans Te Huia train from operating in Auckland

The prohibition notice from Waka Kotahi to Kiwirail follows two incidents involving the train. Audio

Putin met Prigozhin for talks after mutiny - Kremlin

The fact that Prigozhin sat down with Putin after the Russian leader denounced the mutiny as treasonous is certain to raise more questions about what is going on behind the scenes.

Police release name of dead Porirua man as investigations continue

A man who died in suspicious circumstances in Titahi Bay, Porirua, has been named by police as Barry Hall.

Million-dollar rebrand to go ahead for University of Otago

The University of Otago has announced a $1.3 million rebrand will go ahead next year including a new te reo Māori name and tohu (symbol).

Horowhenua Kāpiti takes on Wellington in 'a Herculean challenge' for Ranfurly Shield

On Wednesday afternoon the Horowhenua Kāpiti rugby team take on the might of Wellington in a David versus Goliath Ranfurly Shield clash in Levin.

Dawn raid visits: Govt seeking advice on potential legislative changes

Acting prime minister Carmel Sepuloni says the government is asking for advice on potential legislative changes to Dawn Raid-style visits after earlier failing to tighten the rules following a… Audio

'Disregard for safety': DOC wants help to find trio who rode quad bikes in national park

The riders also threatened a ranger forcing the person to lock themselves in a visitor centre for safety, DOC says.

Zambia women's football coach denies sexual misconduct allegations

Zambia's women's football coach has touched down in New Zealand and denies claims of sexual misconduct.

Brothers put profits ahead of assessing safety risk for Whakaari visitors - prosecutor

The company managing a small volcanic island was profiting in the millions before an eruption killed 22 people in 2019, court hears.

Major breakthrough for Sweden's bid to join NATO, Hipkins arrives in Lithuania

World leaders including New Zealand's Chris Hipkins are descending on Vilnius for the NATO Leaders' summit, mere hundreds of kilometres from the war in Ukraine.

Supermarket watchdog: 'A once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a difference'

New Zealand's first grocery commissioner is aiming to increase competition in the supermarket sector and give consumers more choice. Audio

Lisa Adams wins gold again at Para world champs

Rotorua shot putter Lisa Adams has won gold at the Para athletics world champs in Paris.

'They just have to stop it': Call for instant changes to end Immigration out-of-hours raids

A Pacific community leader wants the government to fast-track law changes to ban dawn-raid like immigration compliance visits. Audio

Swap to Māori roll popular in hot Te Tai Hauāuru race

With just days left for Māori voters to change electoral rolls, Te Tai Hauāuru electorate has the second-highest rate of voters swapping to the Māori roll.

Carpet layer died after accidentally inhaling toxic solvent during job

The death of a carpet layer who was overcome by fumes during a job and died the next day in hospital was caused by exposure to a toxic solvent.

Slowing price rises for key materials and fewer houses built sees building inflation peak

Building inflation looks to have peaked, according to a new survey of the construction industry.

Officials seek solution to Lyttelton cruise ship passengers overwhelming buses

Canterbury Regional Council has committed to reducing the impact of cruise ship on its buses services which are struggling to keep up with demand.

Bob Huggins says he didn't resign as West Virginia basketball coach

Huggins accused the university of putting out a "false statement" saying he had resigned following a drunk driving arrest.

Football Ferns back to winning ways

The Football Ferns have ended their 10-game winless streak 10 days ahead of the Women's Football World Cup kicking off on home soil.

Bulls for sale after Gabrielle - celebrating the wins

Country Life: Kokopuru Station in northern Hawke's Bay had slips and sinkholes a-plenty but the Hallmark Angus cattle stud managed to rebuild the farm ahead of their annual bull sale. Audio

Court of Appeal rules SunGold kiwifruit licences can be included in a property's RV

Gisborne kiwifruit growers have lost their fight to have the value of their gold kiwifruit licences removed from the rateable value of their properties.

House price decline continues, average value down 1.8% in three months

Values reduced at a faster than average rate in Auckland and Wellington, and in Tauranga where the average slipped below $1 million.

PGG Wrightson chair quits in wake of alleged breaches in Singapore

Lee Joo Hai who is involved in a securities law investigation in Singapore has denied the charges.

Mum throws out mattress, furniture with mould but rental passes inspection

A New Plymouth solo mum, whose three kids are camping out in the living room to avoid their cold, damp and mouldy bedrooms, is dismayed her rental passed a Healthy Homes inspection.

Rain, flooding continue to slam Northeast: "The river was at our doorstep"

Additional downpours in the region raised the potential for flash flooding as rainfall in certain parts of Vermont exceeded 7 inches.

Kiwi golf company Volle turns coffee into tees

There is an environmental revolution brewing on the golf course - and its all about your coffee discards. Audio

Battle for 'Soccer Ashes' to be renewed in London

The All Whites will play Australia in London in October for the recently rediscovered Soccer Ashes trophy.