Natascha Kampusch has taken cameras inside the tiny room she spent for eight horrible years after being kidnapped.
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Search for missing teen
Police are searching for 19-year-old Luke Cochrane, who went missing after attending a party in the Coromandel last night.
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Sixth person dies on roads over weekend
A person has died after a serious crash near Warkworth, which closed State Highway 1 in both directions.
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Inside America's crazy gun culture
In a house smoke-choked by chain-fired joints, there's an AK-47 and an assortment of pistols, lying on the loungeroom table. Along with PlayStation controls.
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NZ's offshore tsunami risk to be revealed
A new study will reveal the true threat NZ faces from an offshore area that may trigger massive quakes and tsunamis.
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Horror reality of life in prison
A shameless reality TV show that drops ordinary people inside one of the harshest jails exists, and it's scary.
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Live: Black Caps v India
Follow the action: The Black Caps have a big task ahead of them on Day Four of the first test against India.
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Schools at 'breaking point' says union
Primary teacher union NZEI says New Zealand's per pupil spending is "an embarrassment" compared to other OECD countries.
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Boxer's body carried out of ring by son
The body of Neville Knight, known as the 'Terminator', was carried out of the ring and into an awaiting hearse by his son and friends after he died in a boxing bout.
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Celebrity cocaine sting nets high-flyers
The high-flying clientele of an Auckland hair stylist have been caught up in a police sting on an alleged drug network selling cocaine and methamphetamine.
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Channel 9's massive gender pay gap
Channel 9's female NRL hosts fly economy, while their male counterparts always go business. Then there's the massive pay gap.
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iPhone 7 owners destroy new handsets
Clueless iPhone 7 owners have been destroying their new $1073-handsets after watching a prank video advising them to drill a hole for their headphones.
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Coro cut off: Cars pulled from water
Firefighters have been unable to get through a flooded ford to reach cars stranded in Kauaeranga Valley, Thames, leaving the matter in police hands.
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Bizarre calls to NZ councils revealed
The weird, wonderful, and wrathful calls fielded every day by staff at councils across New Zealand have been revealed.
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Woman opens fire on armed intruders
Authorities said a woman in Georgia shot and killed a suspect during a home invasion.
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Hat-trick hero Ioane lifts Auckland
Rieko Ioane showcased his full range of skills to lead his side to a bonus-point win over Bay of Plenty
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George and Charlotte steal the show
Royal fever has taken hold in Victoria, where the provincial parliament has been decorated to welcome the British couple.
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