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Cops claim hotel death 'sex act gone wrong'

"Sex worker who fled hotel room after businessman died was sexual encounter gone wrong".

Gold mine attack: Leader of organisation that killed Kiwi is fatally shot

Indonesian troops shot the leader in ongoing clashes between security forces and rebels.

Medical staff describe 'disturbing' virus trait

Health workers say there is "no rhyme or reason" for who it targets in family clusters.

Sydney declared new Covid-19 hotspot

Central suburbs hit by infections linked to a select girls' school and a Thai restaurant.

New evidence raised in stepmum's third trial for alleged incest

It's alleged the father of the teen saw his wife kissing her stepson under a blanket.

Fraudster claims he was kidnapped at gunpoint in Russell Crowe's helicopter

Woman on trial for fraud says husband used to tell "spectacular" stories.

Three abductions of N: The business of 'recovering' children

New York Times: The NZ-born child at the centre of international child recovery mission.

Victoria records its deadliest day, extends lockdown for four weeks

Victoria has now lost 334 people to coronavirus.

Sex worker charged with hotel death in Queensland

Businessman's body was found in the Sunshine Tower Hotel in the Cairns CBD.

Australia vaccine deal 'days away'

Australia in 'advanced negotiations' to have a Covid-19 vaccine manufactured.

Stunning claims about where William Tyrrell was hidden

Bombshell claims about missing toddler William Tyrrell's abduction have been revealed.

Aussie surfer saves wife by punching shark

A woman has suffered severe cuts to her leg in a shark attack in New South Wales.

Covid mystery: Americold boss adamant virus didn't come to NZ from Melbourne

Americold director reveals their Melbourne site had not shipped to Auckland 'for months'.

Jumping fish kills Darwin man

A large fish has struck a 56-year-old man in the chest, killing him.

Victorians warned of 'third wave' as latest Covid case numbers revealed

Victorian Premier warns of a third and potential fourth wave.

'Inexcusable': Ruby Princess inquiry blames NSW health officials for debacle

Some 2700 passengers were allowed to leave before their Covid-19 test results came back.

Hannah's heroic act: Queensland mum's final moments after evil crime

The mum-of-three had burns to 97 per cent of her body, but that didn't stop her.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Will we comply with extended lockdown?

COMMENT: I'm not convinced how compliant Aucklanders will be this time around.