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Eleven bodies, 10 of them hanging, found at New Delhi home

An ambulance carries on of the 11 bodies found in Burari village, north Delhi, India

Croatia, Russia advance to World Cup quarter finals after penalty shootout victories

Relive all of the action from the round of 16 at the Football World Cup in Russia.

DHB's latest nurse pay offer likely to be revealed today

The offer last week prompted the nurses' organisation to call off its 24-hour strike planned for Thursday this week.

By 2050 there may be more pieces of plastic in the ocean than fish; Government urged to ban production of single-use plastic

On current trends it is predicted that by 2050 there will be more pieces of plastic in the oceans than fish.

Environment •

Murder charge after body of two-year-old found in river near Whakatāne

The body was found by police last night about 11pm.

Crime And Justice •

Education Minister defends himself after principal group's full-page NCEA attack ad - 'their views on NCEA are well known'

The advertisement appeared in major newspapers yesterday and was paid for by the Principals NCEA Coalition.

Education •

Northwestern Motorway re-opened after fatal peak hour crash caused gridlock

The tail of the congestion stretched back almost as far as Te Atatu South.

Accidents •

World Cup power rankings: Underdogs now the top dogs in tournament of surprises

Alex Powell looks at who's on top of the pile as huge upsets continue to rock the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

'We can't continue with this conference system' - All Blacks captain Kieran Read calls for Super Rugby format to be axed

The All Blacks captain wants to see a return to a round robin competition.

Crusaders •

Mass stabbing suspect targeted three-year-old girl's birthday party, injuring nine people

"We saw him saying bad words and stabbing a grown-up really hard and a lot of times," Esrom Habte said.

'Politically dishonest' - Bridges accuses government of ignoring report forecasting increase in prison muster - while they downsize Waikeria prison

The report was released to the government last October, forecasting an increase of about 40 per cent by 2027 - up from about 20 per cent forecast in 2016.

Politics •

Greenpeace activists chain themselves to machinery in freezing South Island conditions to protest proposed mega dairy farm

Protesters disrupted construction of a large irrigation pipeline for the farm.

Conservation •

World Cup Chat: Party like a Russian! Tournament hosts stun Spain in penalty thriller

Chris Chang leads TVNZ's football experts as the World Cup knockout phase continues.

Teen, 18, appears in court on Canterbury murder charge

Police have named the alleged victim as 20-year-old Oliver Johnston.

MP labels Air NZ 'Air Auckland', as Air Chathams prepares to offer up to 36 flights per week

Details of Air Chathams flight are expected to be released later this afternoon.

Politics •

Lydia Ko cards disastrous final round to finish tied for 31st at Women's PGA Championship

The Kiwi finished the tournament with a fourth round score of +4 in Illinois.

Distraught relatives gather as police investigate two-year-old girl found dead in river

Police were called to the Matahina Dam near Whakatāne, after reports of a missing child.

Super Rugby power rankings: Beware the Jaguares, depleted Chiefs show their steel

1 NEWS NOW rugby expert Campbell Burnes takes a loot at who's hot, and who's not in Super Rugby this week.

Watch: The terrifying moment a road collapses in China and is caught on video

The 50-metre section of road in Sichuan can be seen pulling retaining walls and trees down as it collapses.

Accidents •

'I saw them so I took them' - Man stole preserved human toes from exhibition, then bragged about the theft in an Instagram post

"Chur to the Body Worlds festival. I stole a toe from an uncovered display lol," Williams wrote on Instagram.

Crime And Justice •

Students safely home after school lockdowns in Hamilton and Bay of Plenty, police speaking to person of interest over one incident

No charges have been laid and both events are being treated as separate incidents.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Watch: Frustrated LPGA player Brooke Henderson snaps club clean in two after poor shot

It was a rare display of anger from the Canadian during the final round of the Women's PGA Championship.

Women's Rugby World Cup on Kiwi soil could be 'powerful' and a 'fantastic' way to showcase Black Ferns - NZ Rugby

Is 2021 the year? NZ has won it five times, but it's never been held in the Southern Hemisphere.

Politics •

DHBs make new offer to nurses with union recommending they take it up

Nurses have been given until Monday next week to decide on the latest pay and work conditions offer.

Health •

Watch: Beauden Barrett breaks down dangerous fall in second France Test - 'It happened so fast'

Despite getting concussed Barrett wants midair contests to stay.

Man who struck $12 million Lotto Powerball jackpot nearly didn't buy ticket due to long supermarket queue

He bought the ticket while visiting the supermarket for dinner supplies.

Dunedin And Otago •

Location of two new Auckland speed cameras revealed

There are 33 locations across the country where new digital cameras are being installed.

Transport •

The new FIFA World Cup prophet? Beauden Barrett gives picks for champion, dark horse

The All Blacks first-five says he doesn't know much, but it didn't stop him from throwing his hat in the ring.

Man appears in court charged with murder after two-year-old girl found in river near Whakatane

The man was granted interim name suppression.

Crime And Justice •

Heavily armed gang of four raid Napier dairy, take substantial amount of cigarettes, tobacco

Police say those wanted are aged between 18-25.

Crime And Justice •

Watch: Winston Peters quizzed by media over relationship with embattled Deputy Police Commissioner - who once sought NZ First selection

An inquiry has been launched into the appointment of Wally Haumaha over comments he made about the the Louise Nicholas rape case.

Politics •

New Gender Pay Principles for the public service launched

Julie Anne Genter said the new principles "represent significant progress for women".

Politics •

Foodstuffs says not likely NZ will see same backlash to plastic bag ban as Australia

A customer in Western Australia reportedly grab a shop assistant by the throat at the weekend.

Environment •

Man charged over shooting of man in Auckland's Mt Albert

Police say the incident last month was followed by an aggravated burglary on the same road the next night.

Auckland •

Taika Waititi says it's 'very strange' to portray Adolf Hitler in satirical movie Jojo Rabbit

The Kiwi filmmaker says he plays a "weird version" of the German dictator.

Movies •

Maroons aiming to give Billy Slater fitting farewell in State of Origin swansong

"Regardless of the result of Origin III, Billy is a winner."

Watch: Winston Peters responds to being called New Zealand's version of Donald Trump

Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage made the comparison.

Politics •

Public hospital radiologist ordered to apologise for inaccurate scan reading of woman later found to have pancreatic cancer

The radiology service where the radiologist worked has been told implement a peer audit system.

Health •

Beauden Barrett spoke with red-carded Frenchman after controversial collision in second Test - 'I felt sorry for him'

Barrett said he was happy Benjamin Fall got to play in the third Test despite their clash.

Watch: Terrifying moment Aussie fishermen are chased by great white shark

The encounter happened near Coffs Harbour on June 30.

Animals •

WorkSafe stands by handling of bullying complaints despite not launching a single prosecution

The Government has told WorkSafe to beef up its efforts to tackle bullying and sexual harassment.

Employment •

Watch: Five fuel saving tips to keep your petrol bill down

Petrol prices went up in Auckland on July 1 and they go up around NZ in October.

Transport •

Trio arrested over imitation firearm in Wellington's Cuba St Mall

Police say charges are likely.

Crime And Justice •

Retired All Blacks great Conrad Smith picks up first coaching job with French Top 14 club

Smith has signed on with his former club Pau as their new defensive coach.

Council tells family to remove backyard tree house it says breaches Building Code

The tree hut was built by Dunedin man Trevor Norman for his grandsons.

Dunedin And Otago •

Watch: Kiwi kayaker Scott Donaldson makes landfall after becoming first person to kayak solo from Australia to NZ

Scott Donaldson's quest started in New South Wales in May - it ended in New Plymouth tonight.

Watch: 'I need a shower!' Kiwi kayaker Scott Donaldson speaks after 'kind of epic' journey from Australia to NZ

Donaldson is the first person to complete the feat.

Scott Donaldson speaks about battling through news of lost loved ones during trans-Tasman kayaker crossing

The Kiwi kayaker said it was "freakish" how many loved ones passed away during his trip.

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