Brazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zoo
“It got him. It got him,” visitors can be heard saying, with exclamations of “my God!” The government…
Bestiality in New Zealand: The latest figures, plus forensic psychologist Dr David Jones on how he helps his patients
“It’s across a life span. I’ve got guys ranging from 18 up to their 70s.” He says 10…
Regional councils aren’t being abolished, territorial authorities are being amalgamated (eventually) – Thomas Coughlan
The full story, when it came out in an embargoed press briefing at 2.30pm, was both less and…
Government proposes scrapping regional councillors and nudging councils towards amalgamation
Under this proposal, the regional council as an organisation would remain, but the mayors of the councils that…
Vietnam flooding: More than 50 dead, dozens missing after week of severe floods
Rescuers were still plucking people from treetops and the roofs of homes as floodwaters receded there on Friday,…
RLITS Contracting: Ferrari seized, liquidator hunts $8.6m from failed firm amid family feud
“What he has done to me, my family and others is somewhat of a horror story,” Spencer said.…
Chinese ‘goddess of wealth’ faces jail after huge UK crypto seizure
However, his case may be adjourned because of a potential misunderstanding over his previous guilty plea, the court…
Tornado kills six, injures hundreds as it destroys southern Brazil town
“I arrived home and found myself without a roof over my head,” the 51-year-old told AFP. “I’m homeless…
US air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’ as shutdown bites: transport secretary
Airports that were particularly hard hit included the three New York City area airports, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport,…
Families of Melbourne backpackers call for justice over Laos methanol deaths
The pair urged Australians to “remove this country from their bucket list”, raising continued safety concerns for backpackers…
Convicted rapist Dutch volleyball player denied Australia visa
“Unfortunately, we have now been informed that the decision has been made not to grant the visa. We…
Louvre jewel theft: Police detain two men after Paris museum robbery
After media reports of the detentions, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said authorities had “carried out arrests on Saturday…