3 d. ago Aussie energy giant boss quits to become BP's first female chief

The head of Australia's largest oil and gas company has quit to helm an even bigger fossil-fuel company, in a move analysts have speculated about for months.

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4 d. ago Dunedin man accused of torching Southland home named in court

The house on fire in Waikaia in February last year. Photos: NZ Police The identity of a man accused of a Waikaia arson can now be revealed.

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5 d. ago Bondi gunmen inspired by Islamic State and had travelled to Philippines

People embrace as they visit a makeshift memorial following the attack on a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in Sydney. Photo: Reuters Two gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach had travelled to the Philippines before the assault which killed 15 people and appeared to be inspired by Islamic State, police said.

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5 d. ago Reiner's son arrested as Trump blames slain director's politics

Director Rob Reiner and his son Nick Reiner, who has been arrested on homicide charges. Photo: Getty Images The son of filmmaker Rob Reiner was arrested on homicide charges after the director of beloved movies like "When Harry Met Sally ..." and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home, a police official said on Monday.

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6 d. ago 'Just running for our lives': Queenstown woman recounts Bondi shooting terror

Mark Blundell, Donna Corbel, Tahlia Blundell and Jake Blundell, pictured during an earlier trip to Melbourne, were in a restaurant 40m away from where the shooting occurred. Photo: Supplied A Queenstown woman caught up in the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach says her family are still very much on edge the day after the tragedy.

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6 d. ago Homicide probe after two found dead at director's Hollywood home

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele arrive at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles in September. Photo: Getty Two people have been found dead at the Los Angeles home of actor-director-producer Rob Reiner in an apparent homicide, police say.

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6 d. ago Security stepped up for NZ's Jewish community after Bondi terror attack

A police car outside a Wellington synagogue on Monday, following the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. Photo: RNZ Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney, Australia.

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6 d. ago Tourist charged with eight counts of attempted murder over Queensland hit

An international tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly ploughing his car into pedestrians in what police say was a deliberate hit-and-run. 

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6 d. ago Errol D’s success reward for loyal owners, tonic for trainer

Joining Errol D in the winner’s circle at Winton was a long way from Mark Shirley’s mind when he was lying on Oreti Beach with a broken pelvis.

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1 week ago Fugitive father Tom Phillips was not fit to hold firearms licence

One of Tom Phillips' campsites he and the children lived at. Photo: NZ Police By Kirsty Johnston of RNZ  Police records show fugitive father Tom Phillips' firearms licence was suspended just weeks after his first disappearance in 2021, and later revoked when he was deemed "not a fit and proper person" to hold a gun.

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1 week ago Teens return to scene of crime after 'smashing the place up'

Security cameras alerted the homeowner that two teens were at his property. Photo: Getty Images Two teenagers were urged to return to the scene of a $2000 rampage after their photos were posted to social media, police say.

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1 week ago Life sentence for Qld beach killer who spent years in hiding

Toyah Cordingley's body was found by her father half-buried in sand dunes. Photo: Supplied / Queensland Police A former nurse must serve a 25-year non-parole period for fatally stabbing Toyah Cordingley, seven years after her body was discovered on an isolated beach.

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1 week ago 'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith By Giles Dexter of RNZ

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1 week ago Mark Mitchell refutes former police boss Andrew Coster's claims

Mark Mitchell (left) with Andrew Coster during his time as Police Commissioner. Photo: RNZ (file) Police Minister Mark Mitchell says former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's claims he knew about allegations being made about Jevon McSkimming are "absolute total nonsense".

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2 w. ago 'Rob didn't need to die': Dunedin man jailed for causing partner's death

Andrew Jayden Mercer has been sentenced to two years and ten months’ imprisonment. Photo: Gregor Richardson A Dunedin man has been jailed for causing the death of his partner and shattering a family’s lives.

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2 w. ago 'Million dollars of damage': Trucks torched in suspicious Invercargill fire

Trucks belonging to Christchurch company Treetech were damaged by fire at Invercargill's Queens Park early this morning. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg Police are investigating a suspicious fire which damaged four vehicles at Invercargill’s Queens Park in the early hours of this morning.

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2 w. ago Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl

Photo: ODT files A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl. 

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2 w. ago Senior cops to have internet use audited after McSkimming scandal

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo: RNZ By Sam Sherwood of RNZ

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3 w. ago Stronger police powers to be tested during Melbourne protest

New mask restrictions and expanded weapon search powers will be put to the test as police prepare for possible clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters.

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3 w. ago St Andrew’s Day to be a bonnie occasion celebrating Scottish culture

Get a taste of all things Scottish at the St Andrew’s Day concert held at the Scottish Hall this Sunday.

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