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UK Labour leader Keir Starmer shows his delight after Labour won a Parliamentary by-election in Blackpool and put up a strong showing in local body elections. Photo: Reuters Britain's opposition Labour Party has won a parliamentary seat in northern England and control of several councils, inflicting heavy losses on the governing Conservatives to pile more pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the social fabric in New Zealand is "torn". Photo: RNZ Police Minister Mark Mitchell is confident the government will deliver on its tough-on-crime promises, but says it is unrealistic to expect the situation to change overnight.

The man who covertly photographed children in the changing rooms of a public sports facility was denied permanent name suppression, but was granted interim suppression when his lawyer indicated an appeal. Photo: Tracy Neal Warning: This story deals with sexual offending and may be distressing. A man who hid in the changing rooms of three different recreational facilities and covertly took photos of naked children in two of them has been sent to prison for four years.

The Songwriters' Collective is a Christchurch-based initiative aimed at helping local artists establish themselves and find a broader audience.

Smoke rises from a house fire in Karoro, south of Greymouth, this morning. Photo: Greymouth Star A Karoro home was badly damaged in a mid-morning fire tackled by teams of about 30 firefighters from all around the Greymouth area.

Midday TVNZ news presenter Indira Stewart. Photo: Supplied / TVNZ TVNZ's midday news bulletin has aired its last show today, amid cuts to local programming.

The Waituna Lagoon, located southeast of Invercargill, is home to native birds, fish and plants. Photo: Living Water/Supplied The impacts of a cyanobacterial bloom at a Southland lagoon won’t be known for some time, but the water has been restored.

Laura Newcombe says Green MP Julie Anne Genter became angry when the two were having a vigourous discussion about the cycleway outside Newcombe's shop. Photo: RNZ A Wellington florist claiming to have been bullied by Green MP Julie Anne Genter says she felt degraded and humiliated by the confrontation.

Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss died after an "inappropriate" training session with the club. Photo: Manly Sea Eagles/Twitter A coroner has urged the National Rugby League to review its heat policies following the "devastating" death of a Manly Sea Eagles player from heat exhaustion after a pre-season training session.

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon speaking at the Anzac Day service at the Rangiora Cenotaph. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon says his new status as New Zealand’s most popular mayor was unexpected.

The Ashburton River bridge. Photo: Ashburton District Council. Rangitata MP James Meager was surprised most Ashburton residents are opposed to paying a road toll to fund the new Ashburton bridge project.

Halswell’s Cooper Te Hau and Jope Drala combine to tackle an Eastern player during Eastern’s 32-10 win. PHOTO: NATE LILLEY Halswell Hornets are hoping to do the basics well this weekend in their top of the table Canterbury rugby league premiership clash with Linwood Keas.

Christchurch United captain Joel Stevens on the ball during his side's 4-0 win over FC Twenty 11. PHOTO: JIM WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY Christchurch United’s perfect record at the top of the Southern League table could be in jeopardy this weekend when they meet Coastal Spirit.

Sydenham halfback Max Hughes makes a run against UC last Saturday. PHOTO: ASHER OLLIVER Sydenham are bouncing back from a challenging 2023 season in style, leading the way in the Metro Premier competition after three rounds.

A high-profile Dunedin sportsman, accused of serious domestic violence, has had his name suppression continued.

Redvers Raxworthy, I have chosen to write about World War 1 because I know a lot of families lost a few loved ones during World War 1 and it still affects them to this day.

A Christchurch retail worker has described how a group of "troublemaker" teens allegedly attacked him inside the shop on Saturday.

A Christchurch retail shop worker has described how a group of "troublemaker" teens allegedly attacked him inside the Papanui Rd store on Saturday.

Cannabis was seized in the operation. Photo: NZ Police A firearm was found as police investigating drug dealing executed a search warrant in Dunedin.

Waiheke Island. File photo: Getty Images A man wanted over a "violent" kidnapping in Auckland's Beach Haven has been arrested on Waiheke Island.