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Leana King. Photo: NZ Police Police and family are concerned for the welfare of a Christchurch woman missing since Thursday.

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus (C) celebrates with Leroy Sane (L) and Bernardo Silva after scoring their first goal against Everton. Photo: Reuters Gabriel Jesus scored twice in Manchester City's 3-1 victory over Everton at the Etihad Stadium as the champions took full advantage of Liverpool's inactivity to return to the top of the Premier League.

A man has been attacked by a shark at a Northland beach.

President of the talks Michal Kurtyka celebrates during the final session. Photo: Reuters Nearly 200 countries have overcome political divisions to agree on rules for implementing a landmark global climate deal, but critics say it is not ambitious enough to prevent the dangerous effects of global warming.

Tim Southee took six wickets in Sri Lanka's first innings. Photo: Getty New Zealand have dismissed Sri Lanka early on the second day of the first test in Wellington.

Residents in parts of Balclutha are being urged to keep their windows closed today as fire crews battle a blaze at a landfill in the town.

1warkworth.jpg The stretch of road through Dome Valley north of Warkworth in the North Island has claimed multiple lives. Photo: NZ Herald The Government has announced $1.4 billion to make dangerous roads safer over three years to save lives and prevent serious injuries.

More than 55,000 properties in Sydney and the Central Coast remain without power after thunderstorms savaged the New South Wales east coast.

1lottowinn.jpg Tina, of Taupo, celebrates the big win last year. Photo: NZ Herald. It dawned on Tina nearly a year after winning her share of a $30 million lotto jackpot that the key to enjoying it was to relax and do less with life - not indulge in more cars and holidays.

sonam_shelar_herald.jpg Sonam Shelar. Photo supplied Pregnant woman Sonam Shelar died after falling from a pier and hitting her head, her grieving husband believes.

limecrashh.jpg Amy Gianfrancesco fractured her C7 vertebrae, at the base of her neck. Photos: NZ Herald Amy Gianfrancesco says she'll never again be a "sucker" for Lime scooters after a late night crash on one this week left her with a fractured neck, a lost tooth and severe facial bruising.

A person is dead after being struck by a car near Christchurch this morning.

gettyimages-1073369546.jpg Joseph Parker (R) lands a punch on Alexander Flores. Photo: Getty He promised to bring an edge, a little mongrel if you like, and Joseph Parker certainly did that when knocking out Alexander Flores in the third round of their fight in Christchurch last night.

Mike Mulvey has pleaded with Central Coast fans not to give up on his team after a 2-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix secured them an unwanted place in A-League history.

Canterbury are in a dominant position after two days of their clash with the Volts in Dunedin.

gettyimages-1082714982.jpg India's Virat Kohli on the drive against Australia on day two of the second test. Photo: Getty Australia remain confident of grabbing a valuable first-innings lead over India in the second test despite being stonewalled by visiting captain Virat Kohli on a grassy Perth Stadium wicket that failed to match the hype on day two.

Santa and his helpers (from left) Emma Stokes, Paris Rolton and Hannah Hedges smile for the camera, as Julia Strachan captures the moment. PHOTO: JESSICA WILSON It may be his busiest time of the year, but Santa is making time to meet Dunedin children before Christmas.

Tim Doidge, pictured outside his City Rise home, is using bodybuilding to aid his recovery from a rare brain disorder. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE A Dunedin man battling a rare and deadly brain disorder continues to beat the odds on his road to recovery.

Arts Festival Dunedin director Nicholas McBryde is stepping down after 20 years in the role. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD After almost 20 years in the role of Arts Festival Dunedin director, Nicholas McBryde is stepping down to allow the festival to take a new direction.

Registered nurse Rob Atkinson wants people with first-aid training living on Otago Peninsula to register as GoodSAM responders. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE A Dunedin nurse wants people with first-aid training to sign up to an emergency app.