Man carrying machete for sex fantasy cleared after going to wrong house

Two hired men with machetes entered the wrong address while trying to carry out the fantasy.

CBD businesses worried about Kiwis' new love of working from home

A compromise could be needed for split weeks and flexibility.

German engineers who left their families during COVID-19 pandemic hailed as 'unsung heroes'

They left their families during the COVID-19 pandemic last month to fix the pipes.

Protests in Hong Kong delay law banning booing of Chinese anthem

Hundreds of people were arrested as police fired pepper pellets at protesters.

Young mum finds $5 and a heartwarming note inside a baby formula tin

"Enjoy this little something. Happy wealth Wednesday."

'We are not safe enough for you': Epidemiologists weigh in on safety of trans-Tasman bubble

"We shouldn't be opening up our germ bubble until both sides of this germ bubble are safe."

More rioting and looting in Minneapolis as residents protest death of George Floyd

He died while being arrested by a police officer.

Mixed reviews over Govt's $700 million waterway reform

Farmers are happy to have more time, but a freshwater scientist says the changes aren't strict enough.

Hurricanes South African import looking to extend stay

Kobus van Wyk also has eyes on a Springbok jersey.

Combating COVID: A look at how the NRL did just that

An Australia without rugby league isn't Australia.

Crown urged to buy fishing quota off Sealord, Sanford, Talley's to open up competition

But the Fisheries Minister says he doesn't know where he'd get the money from.

British advisor called out for breaking lockdown rules as Britons use him as an excuse to flout them

The police feel his actions are undermining what they are trying to enforce.

Peters mocks National MPs for 'fighting from the backbenches' against new leaders

"They would use inside information to destroy internally the very party they belong to."

Murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith denied parole

He had previously fled NZ in 2014 the day he was let out of prison.

Two men charged with Henderson murder

The investigation was launched after Angela Joy Smith was found dead on May 14.

New 'poojogger' defecates in Melbourne community park

The man was captured on CCTV between plants with his pants down.

Australian brewery giving away over $2m worth of beer

"The fact is many of these beloved venues won't make it through this crisis without extra help."

Brazilian mother accused of murdering 11yo son by strangulation

She earlier told police she'd poisoned him.