35 h. ago Epstein files release highlights Clinton, scant reference to Trump

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and a woman are seen in this image from the estate of late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Department of Justice. Photo: U.S. Justice Department/Handout via REUTERS The US Justice Department released hundreds of thousands of pages of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday that made scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively featured Democratic former President Bill Clinton.

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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 Two people found dead at director Rob Reiner'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 A man and a woman have been found dead at the Los Angeles home of Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner, several local news media outlets are reporting.

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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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1 week ago Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

Photo: Instagram A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

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1 week ago Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

People rest at a shelter, following fresh military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along parts of their disputed border, in Buriram province, Thailand. Photo: Reuters Thailand said it launched airstrikes into Cambodia on Monday as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump.

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2 w. ago Obituary: from Tawa to Hollywood, ‘Warriors’ director’s epic journey

Lee Tamahori at The Devil's Double premiere during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Photo: Getty Images Lee Tamahori won acclaim with his first feature film in 1994, an adaptation of the Alan Duff novel Once Were Warriors.

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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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3 w. ago Falling trees blamed for 85% of PowerNet’s outages during storm

Trees falling on lines caused more than 85% of the power outages from last month’s wind event in the South and the lines industry — which spends $67 million a year annually on the issue — says it is time for a change.

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3 w. ago Suitcase killings: Mum sentenced to 17 years for murdering children

Hakyung Lee stares downward during her sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi A mother who murdered her son and daughter before hiding their bodies in suitcases has been sentenced to at least 17 years' jail.

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3 w. ago Mum gets life for murdering children and hiding bodies in suitcases

Hakyung Lee stares downward during her sentencing at the Auckland High Court. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi An Auckland mother who murdered her son and daughter before hiding their bodies in suitcases has been sentenced to at least 17 years' jail.

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3 w. ago Home detention for 'lifelong fraudster' who stole thousands from charity

Nelly Sione has been sentenced to home detention. Photo: Supplied By Al Williams, Open Justice reporter   A woman with dozens of dishonesty convictions stole thousands of dollars from a Pacific healthcare provider, then tried to blame it on a colleague.

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last month 'Quiet, piggy': White House defends Trump's response to Epstein question

Donald Trump during a meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. Photo: Getty Images The White House has defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter "piggy" as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president's remarks reflected his frankness and transparency.

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