Human skull padlocked to dumbbell pulled out of water by US fisherman
The fisherman also found a handgun and a gun barrel in the water.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromUnited States
'Bad breath rapist': US fugitive captured after 16 years on the run
The fugitive appeared several times on TV’s 'America’s Most Wanted'.
Groom arrested after wedding descends into mayhem
It was meant to be the happiest day of their lives. It ended with the groom in handcuffs.
Trump considers pardon for WikiLeaks founder if he wins election
The WikiLeaks founder is currently fighting extradition to the US.
Trump leans into an outlaw image as his criminal trial concludes
New York Times: Trump has increasingly aligned himself with people convicted of crimes.
'Safeguarding history': US vows more returns of looted antiquities
Italy's carabinieri art squad says the items have a value of about €60 million.
US man spends 12 years in jail after testimony from legally blind eyewitness
'I don’t have any financial help. I’m still (treated like) a felon.'
The star witness who never testified at Trump’s trial
New York Times: Why Trump's former finance chief is staying silent.
'Went in for a kill bite': US man reveals how he survived grizzly bear attack
The war veteran said the attack was 'the most violent thing I have ever experienced'.
From luxury to explorations, here are the best deals for you
Check out these deals for all types of travellers
TV star fatally shot in Los Angeles at age of 37
American TV soap opera actor remembered as being "a spectacular human being".
Elon Musk ramps up anti-Biden posts on X
New York Times: Musk has increasingly used his social media platform to criticise Biden.
Israel must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West Bank, says EU foreign chief
EU chief says Israel must end its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
At least 15 dead after severe weather carves path of ruin across US
Seven of the deaths were reported in Cooke County, Texas.
Trump’s post-verdict playbook: Anger and retribution, regardless of the outcome
NYT: Trump has a history of attacking investigators, blaming Biden and seeking vengeance.
What did witnesses at Trump's trial have to say?
Testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York. Here's what was said.
US police threatened to kill man’s dog if he did not falsely confess to killing father
'I have never seen that level of deliberate cruelty by the police,' lawyer claims.
Pronouns and tribal affiliations forbidden in US university employee emails
South Dakota University staff told they had ‘5 days to correct the behaviour’.
Donald Trump, used to friendly crowds, confronts repeated booing in Washington
It was a rare moment of Trump coming face-to-face with detractors.
NZ spent $113m helping build and use US military satellites
New Zealand has relied for 12 years on the Wideband Global Satellite Communications web.
Somebody call 911: Singer Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1.6m through fraud
The singer and his mother were arrested after a Swat team raided Kingston’s rented mansion
Woman finds the dog she took to be euthanised up for adoption a year later
'I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back.'
American Airlines retreats after blaming child for not seeing toilet camera
A former flight attendant is accused of luring girls to use the lavatory.
Rapper Sean Kingston arrested and charged with fraud
Raid linked to rapper's incomplete payments for giant TV.
'Are we hostages?': Cruise couple handed $4100 bill mid evacuation
A hefty bill hurts, especially when you’re being evacuated.
'Unhinged' grandmother accused of murder in Kansas over custody battle
Two bodies were found buried on land in rural Texas.
US says ‘time to break up’ Ticketmaster parent Live Nation
Financial Times: 'Monopoly' blamed for suffocating competition in live music industry.
US military faces reality in Gaza Strip as aid project struggles
New York Times: Pentagon acknowledges little relief has reached the besieged strip.
Donald Trump chasing black, Hispanic votes
Trump is campaigning in one of the most Democratic counties in the nation.
How Donald Trump’s financial future became tied to Trump Media
New York Times: A big portion of Trump's wealth hinges on the success of Trump Media.
US daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking
An estimated 17.7 million Americans reported using marijuana daily.
Nikki Haley vows to vote for Donald Trump - but sends a warning to former president
Haley accused Trump of causing chaos and disregarding alliances abroad.
A day of negative headlines for Trump points to a cure for voter ‘amnesia’
New York Times: This week's headlines were like a series of gifts from Trump.
Biggest US retailers cut prices as inflation hits shoppers
Financial Times: Analysts see two big retailers setting new tone after years of increases.