A 19-year-old at the core of the case claims her use of social media from an early age led to addiction and exacerbated her mental health struggles.
The Quilty family from Rotorua have had their lives turned upside down over the past five years by 17-year-old Ryan's devastating drug-resistant epilepsy.
There were 58,460 withdrawals for hardship reasons in 2025 – 10,000 more than were made for a first home.
Online platforms have shifted from connection to spectacle, writes social scientist Carolina Are.
China made a major announcement over the weekend, saying it was investigating the army’s top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
No casualties were reported from Tuesday's heat wave, but Victoria authorities urged caution as three forest fires burned out of control.
A police spokesperson confirmed police received an emergency call at 6.18am in relation to a disorder incident that had occurred at the campsite.
The order comes a day after US President Donald Trump ordered border czar Tom Homan to take over his administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
The airline said it was looking to balance the contributions of crew members against the "challenging economic times".
Inflation data for the December quarter were stronger than expected, prompting questions about whether interest rates might have to start to rise again earlier than expected.
Nuclear war, climate change and potential misuse of biotechnology and the increasing use of artificial intelligence were cited as key reasons for the shift.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including police appeal for help over spate of robberies, Melania Trump speaks about Minneapolis protests, and a tennis star’s meltdown caught on camera.
Gauff stayed composed as she left the centre court and tried to find somewhere quiet to vent her frustrations – turns out, there's pretty much no place in Rod Laver Arena without cameras.
Police inquiries into the circumstances of the 3am incident are ongoing.
Clayton Weatherston fatally stabbed the 22-year-old in 2008.
An investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work, only to be thrust into the chaos of combat in Ukraine.
The man has been remanded in custody and will next appear in the Auckland High Court in April.
Police were notified at 7.30am when an automated crash alert was activated.
For many people, it has felt like midsummer never really arrived. Is it simply bad luck, or is there something more going on?
Prominent Republicans and gun rights advocates helped elicit a turnabout this week after bristling over the administration’s characterisation of a protester shot by federal officers in Minneapolis.
General manager Sarah Sandoval and John Maynard from the Postal Workers Union discuss the move that some are not happy about.
The Cabinet minister and former National Party leader served in senior roles across multiple governments, and leader of the opposition from 2020 to 2021.
An unoccupied blue and green kayak could be seen floating in the water in the Tamaki straight between Omana Beach and Beachlands shortly before 7.30am.
Cam Roigard, New Zealand's top No.9, has extended his contract to take in the British and Irish Lions tour.
The Canadian prime minister received widespread praise and attention for his remarks, upstaging Trump at the gathering.
The 53‑year‑old endured more than five hours trapped on a cliff face near Butterfly Bay as police and SAR teams fought failing comms and rough conditions to reach him.
The Paris-bound Bombardier Challenger 600 flipped over and burned on takeoff north of Boston, with some suggesting the model had a history of issues.
"They usually dump rubbish... beds, trolleys... in the stream nearby but this is the first I’ve seen it in the cemetery itself," resident Tracey Mata'afa said.
There were evacuations this afternoon, as two Bay of Plenty councils extended their local states of emergency after last week's storm.
Earlier this month, it was reported anyone classed as a British citizen would need a UK passport to fly there from February 25 under the new Electronic Travel Authorisation system.
Nico Antic sustained critical injuries after he was bitten near a popular swimming spot at Vaucluse in Sydney's east, and died on Saturday.
People express outrage at the inclusion of an agency that has dominated headlines for leading the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
The 33-year-old man was arrested following a spiked stolen vehicle, foot chase and multi-hour search.
Kate Winslet narrates as the monarch shares his worldview in Charles in Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision.
Duterte is charged with crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office.
Northland's East Coast was hit hard by heavy rain last week, with a summer's worth being dumped on the region over a few hours on January 17 and 18.
"If it says CLOSED, it is CLOSED," Tairāwhiti Civil Defence said Wednesday.
Neighbours and school officials say ICE agents used Liam Conejo Ramos as "bait".
A hearing to determine the fate of the ancient Māori burial site at Ōpihi will be held next month.
Two dead after helicopter crash north of Wellington;150 evacuated in Tauranga amid slip threats; National MP Judith Collins announces she's leaving Parliament.
Nearly 200 members of a central North Island iwi are travelling to Wellington today to witness the final leg of their Treaty settlement journey.
Zisi Kokotatsios allegedly ran over 28-year-old Mitch East while driving through Tamarama in Sydney's east last year.
Swedish retailer is hiring an extra 85 staff for logistics and food services, and adding evening shifts for stock replenishment.
The uninsured man faced a bill from the council to repair the road – but locals stepped in to offer transport, money and even a replacement car.
Six people were missing after a landslip at Beachside Holiday Park at the base of Mauao on Thursday morning.
Judith Collins has been an MP continuously since 2002, holding the title of Mother of the House as the longest-serving female member of Parliament.
Willis confirmed the date while presenting the Budget Policy Statement at Select Committee on Wednesday morning.
Belgian hiker Celine Cremer was last seen in the Philosopher Falls area near Cradle Mountain in Tasmania's northwest on June 17, 2023.
Former first lady Kim Keon Hee was charged with bribery, stock price manipulation and political funding law violations.
Welsh tourist Katie Evans was stunned to see the wee feline peeking out from undergrowth near Lake Sumner but she knew what she had to do.
