Anzac Day 2024: Whangamatā senior serviceman gives stirring speech

Warrant Officer Class One Lofty Forsyth spoke at Whangamatā's dawn service.

Two military horses that broke free in London and ran loose in city are in serious condition

The horses caused chaos as they galloped through central London during the morning rush.

Up to 160 pilot whales beached on Western Australian coast

Team of wildlife officers, marine scientists and veterinarians are on the scene.

Anzac Day in the Western Bay of Plenty: Honouring the Anzacs, keeping their stories alive

Communities held local Anzac Day services throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.

Russia-Ukraine war: Long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas

The country has been forced to ration weapons and is facing increasing Russian attacks.

Oklahoma police say 10-year-old boy woke to find his parents and brothers shot to death

Police believe the shooting began after an argument between the parents.

Oceania rest home and nurses at fault after man fell in Tokoroa respite care and later died

Family: 'We have suffered a lot over the past four and a half years, blaming ourselves'.

Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash in training, killing all 10 people on board

The aircraft were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state.

Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent October 7 Hamas attack

He becomes the first senior figure to step down over failures surrounding Hamas’ attack.

Man punched woman unconscious outside Blenheim tavern over ‘hurtful’ comment about unborn child

The victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.

Race car in Sri Lanka veers off track killing 7 people and injuring 20, officials say

Police said one of the cars left the racetrack and ploughed into spectators.

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 18, mostly children, as US advances aid package

Officials say Israeli strikes on the Gaza city killed 18 people, including 14 children.

Taupō International Motorsport Park owner Tony Quinn flashes middle finger to people who doubted Taupō Supercars event

Tony Quinn flashed his middle finger to everyone that doubted the weekend would succeed.

Two Japanese navy helicopters crash in the Pacific Ocean during training, leaving one dead, seven missing

The two aircraft likely crashed after colliding in the air, says Japan's defence minister.

Unwanted no more: Taranaki community gets behind puppy litter rescue mission

Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.

Donald Trump forced to listen silently to people insulting him as he trades a cocoon of adulation for court

'He’s the object of derision. It's his nightmare. He can't control the script.'

10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting a man in his sleep two years ago, Texas authorities say

Authorities in Texas say a 10-year-old boy has confessed to an unsolved 2022 killing.

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

Man took out pamphlets with conspiracy theories, tossed them around, then doused himself.

Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza city of Rafah kills at least nine Palestinians, including six children

Israeli airstrike on residential building kills nine, including six children: officials.

Kate Middleton said to be ‘going well’ amid cancer treatment and recovery from surgery

The princess has been out of the public eye following abdominal surgery three months ago.

Steve Braunias: What it’s like to have your gallbladder removed

What it's like to have your gallbladder removed.