An Auckland woman says a routine visit to a hair salon left her with a sore scalp, severely damaged hair and in tears. Read...

Meanwhile, Basking and Plunket`s sharks are one status away from extinction and `urgent` research is needed to understand why, DOC says. Read...

Beau Greaves falls just short of becoming the second female player to win a match at the PDC World Championship, losing a deciding set to 22nd seed Daryl Gurney. Read...

The 61-year-old has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after posting the videos online. Read...

It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised. Read...

Visitors who don`t live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February. Read...

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel`s treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies. Read...

The US says it is acting in response to last week`s deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria. Read...

The England captain knows what’s coming from the Australian quick – but is powerless to stop it. He has now been rolled 12 times in Tests by the champion left-armer. Read...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - especially if you’re a football fan. There will be 40 games in the Premier League over 17 days. These are the ones you can’t miss. Read...