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8yo girl's horror burns after knockoff Temu Oodie catches fire, melts her skin off
A mum has warned other parents after her daughter went up in flames.
Aussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZ
Tests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.
Colonial descendants to reflect on ancestors' actions
The hearing will look at issues including early massacres of First Peoples in the 1830s.
Inside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?
OPINION: After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics?
Watch: Snorkeller tossed in air by humpback whale in Australia
The swimmer was unharmed by the whale.
'Room full of horrors': Childcare rapist unseen for years in ‘broken’ system
Brisbane childcare worker pleads guilty to more than 300 child sex offences.
Tiger attacks animal handler at Dreamworld on Gold Coast
The woman, aged in her 30s, was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital.
Retail crime in NZ hinders Michael Hill result
Michael Hill has posted a disappointing result after tough year of local retail crime.
Tragic ambush: Oz cops killed by brothers with 'demon' delusions
Police ambushed by delusional brothers believing officers were demons in 'meat suits'.
$30m art bequest that Auckland Art Gallery snubbed gifted to Oz
A Sydney gallery has been gifted a multimillion-dollar Kiwi collection of Aboriginal art.
Nicole Kidman ‘frightened’ to release new sex-filled film
The actress admits she’s 'nervous' for the world to see her X-rated scenes.
'I’ve been soaking-in everything': Indigenous youth on learning journey
Aboriginal and First Nation youth are inspired by Māori leaders during a Rotorua exchange.
Shows and showmanship: Garden shows, drag parties and award-winning NZ chefs
This week's need-to-know travel updates across New Zealand and beyond.
Privilege and lies: The wasted life of Sydney schoolgirl killer
Raised among Sydney's elite, Charlise Mutten's killer lived a life of drug use and crime.
NSW MP Rory Amon to quit seat after child-sex charges
Amon has been hit with a string of sexual abuse charges involving children.
Pacific Islands Forum: NZ 'all in' on Pacific policing drive but implementation uncertain
Leaders left for Vava'u yesterday where the high-profile PIF meeting was held.
Exploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disaster
Iplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.
'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sister
The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.
Convicted rapist extradited from Australia
Lee Josey has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
'Hold them captive': Kiwi billionaire boss wants to ban staff leaving for coffee
'We can’t have people working three days a week and picking up five days a week pay.'
Fletcher Building poised for announcement on leaky pipes
After complaints about pipes in Australia, company has been in mediation.
‘Broken heart’ led to man’s death, murder accused says
Lawyer for accused murderer argues the alleged victim actually died from a broken heart.
‘Sick freak’: Parents issue plea to find man who doused baby in hot coffee
The boy's mother urged anyone with information to come forward.
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Inside story: When police took down the Comanchero hierarchy
Exclusive book extract on how detectives investigated the Comancheros motorcycle gang.
Man sought after pouring hot coffee on infant
A man was caught on CCTV running away after a baby was doused with hot coffee in a Brisbane park. Video / Queensland Police Service
Polkinghorne murder trial not sitting today, defence to open tomorrow
The trial will resume on Friday at 10am.