Education Minister Chris Hipkins plans a pre-Christmas package to tackle teacher shortages

More than 370 animals in UK are believed to have been mutilated by the same suspect.

Chrissie Hynde fans you've been warned - don't use your smartphones during her concert.

After being told he had six months to live, Justin Grace is still here - still racing.

Nine British servicemen at the centre of a sex probe and testing positive for cocaine.

The "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.

Following a stellar rugby career Craig Hudson has climbed the ranks of business.

New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth

Warning: Graphic: California paedophile's frank admissions help to catch couple in UK.

She said she 'despised' her husband and was 'out for blood' because he cheated on her.

Adventurer had only a camping chair for his ambitious balloon trip.

Raphael van Workum's story of chance meetings and dubious connections far from home.

Gary Barlow, Sir Michael Caine and George Michael's estate among those hit by ruling.

A British man who was sentenced to three months' imprisonment had the charges dropped.

Man armed with shotgun has stormed a bowling alley packed with children in the UK.

Why we should take notice of the new killer drug epidemic sweeping the UK.

It's nearly twenty years to the day since she was convicted of killing a baby in her care.

It's getting harder to imagine the UK is run by the party of Churchill and Thatcher.

MI5 director has warned it is impossible to stop every terror attack.

Maureen Marriner discovers some grand places to visit along Ireland's coastline.

Many shared pictures of the bizarre sighting, wondering if it's a sign of oncoming storm.

Pleaded guilty to 137 offences, tricked victims to send him graphic images of themselves.

Singer Ed Sheeran has injured his arm ahead of his tour to Asia this week.

Eric Faesenkloet, owner of the Golf Warehouse, says the retail sector is facing disaster.

Ex-hurricane Ophelia has led to the deaths of three people as trees fall on two cars.

Hurricane Ophelia is already bringing fierce winds to Ireland.

British couple who 'performed a sex act' in wedding photo say church's ban is 'madness'.

A UK transgender woman has been given residency after years of abuse in her home country.

Selfie sticks, coloured jeans and cake pops are ditched, but toys are making a comeback.

Donald Trump is set to visit Britain in January, but it will be a low-key affair.