Mexican Army soldiers and Civil Protection members rescue passengers from the Interoceanic train that derailed in the Asuncion Ixtaltepec area on the route to Oaxaca, Mexico. Mexican Army soldiers and Civil Protection members rescue passengers from the Interoceanic train that derailed in the Asuncion Ixtaltepec area on the route to Oaxaca, Mexico. Photo / Rusvel Rasgado, AFPA train carrying 250 people derailed partially today in Mexico, killing 13 people and injuring 98, officials said. The train’s locomotive left the tracks during a trip in southern Oaxaca state, said the Mexican Navy, which operates this particular rail line. The Navy had initially reported 20 people injured, but hours later announced in a statement that “98 were injured ... and unfortunately, 13 people lost their lives”.

Nanedo’s car started rotating, travelling onto the wrong side of the road and crashing head-on into “yet another innocent victim”. Meanwhile, the first car he hit crashed into the car in front of it, which in turn crashed into a parked car. The sentencing judge considered his willingness to attend restorative justice, his clean criminal and traffic history in New Zealand, and the fact he had ADHD. Despite this, the judge said a suggestion the sentencing judge erred by not allowing an adjournment for Nanedo to complete a rehabilitation programme was “misconceived”. I note that he is now 21 years old.”Justice Venning found the sentencing judge was correct in her decision, and dismissed the appeal.

Ahmed al Ahmed went viral for wresting a gun from one of the assailants. Photo / @ChrisMinnsMP via XAhmed al Ahmed went viral for wresting a gun from one of the assailants. Photo / @ChrisMinnsMP via XBondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed recalled the moment he ran towards one of the attackers and wrestled the gun from him, saying in an interview published on Monday with a US outlet that he wanted to protect “innocent people”. Despite the tragedy, tales of heroism emerged of those who tried to stop the two gunmen during their deadly rampage. Among them was Ahmed al Ahmed, a tobacco shop owner, who went viral for ducking between parked cars as the shooting unfolded and then wresting a gun from one of the assailants.

Thomas Morse admitted that as a child she felt burdened by the responsibility of being the face of the brand. “There were times I didn’t want people to know because I didn’t want them to have assumptions,” she said. Thomas Morse told People she did not bear any resentment towards her father, acknowledging he could never have predicted the global success of the brand. “I just think of my dad a lot because he’s there in spirit.”Thomas Morse and her siblings now own several Wendy’s franchises. Sign up to Herald Premium Editor’s Picks, delivered straight to your inbox every Friday.

“Big cities are rushed and anonymous, small towns are more personable, and it’s slower and quieter.”Morrissey-Butler said the Hokianga epitomised everything special about the Far North and had “the best authentic Kiwi experiences”. For Rāwene resident Erina Williams, the simplicity of summers in the small town is unforgettable. Rāwene resident Erina Williams says the town has more to offer now than when she was a child growing up in the town. Part-time Rāwene resident Hayden Cowper says small towns have a lot to offer. Photo / Yolisa TswanyaCowper said visitors heading to other small towns like Ōpononi often drifted through.

A ship fires a weapon during drills east of Taiwan, in this screenshot from a video released by the Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army. That particular drill is designed to move troops swiftly in case China suddenly turns one of its drills around the island into an attack. Taiwan rejects China's claimed sovereignty, maintaining that only its people can decide the island's future. The first poster appeared to show the armada of civilian ships China is mobilising to help in an attack on Taiwan. Beijing regularly calls Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te a "parasite" and began using the cartoon green bug caricature to represent separatist forces during April's war games.

He was taken to Dunedin Hospital with a potentially broken or dislocated shoulder, Snr Sgt Bond said. Police took a blood sample from the man and are awaiting the results, Snr Sgt Bond said. On Saturday at 8.40am, a 23-year-old man crashed his car in Wilkie Rd, South Dunedin after falling asleep at the wheel mid-drive. After dozing off, he crashed into a parked car, Snr Sgt Bond said. Snr Sgt Bond said to always make sure you were well-rested before driving — even for a short trip.

Sarah Jayne Curd captured the rare moment near Bare Island during stormy weather at the popular Hawke's Bay beach. Video / Sarah Jayne CurdAlready a subscriber? Holidaymakers at a Hawke’s Bay beach watched on in awe as a waterspout formed in stormy conditions off the shore in front of them. Waimārama resident Sarah Curd said she took a video of the waterspout forming on the water between Waimārama Beach and Te Motu-o-Kura/Bare Island around 8.30am today. Curd and her family were alerted to the waterspout by their neighbour at the beach and ran down to the beach in their pyjamas.

Wellington Police are trying to find Ella, who has not been seen since Saturday, December 27. Wellington police search for missing person last seen on SaturdayWellington Police are trying to find Ella, who has not been seen since Saturday, December 27. Ella was last seen wearing grey pants, a pink shirt and slide-on slippers, police said. She is believed to be in Johnsonville or the wider Wellington City area. If you have seen Ella, or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact police via 105 and reference the file number 251227/3635.

The Coromandel Peninsula remains under an orange heavy rain warning until 6pm today, while Gisborne/Tairāwhiti is under the warning until 3am tomorrow. Bay of Plenty, about and east of Rotorua and Hawke’s Bay, are also under an orange heavy rain warning until the early hours of tomorrow. An orange strong wind warning, which signals the threat of winds gusting up 120km/h, is also in place for several regions. Waikato, Waitomo, Taranaki, Taumarunui, Taupō, Tongariro National Park and Taihape are also under an orange strong wind warning until 9pm tonight. Bay of Plenty west of Rotorua, the Tararua District, Wairarapa and the Kaikōura Coast are under a heavy rain watch.

A Dunedin flat erupted into chaos after a man was allegedly assaulted by his flatmate due to the household dog behaving out of character. The two flatmates, aged 62 and 66, live together at a property in North Rd, North East Valley, with the younger man’s dog, Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said. At 9.30pm on Friday, the younger man noticed his dog was acting "withdrawn and scared" all of a sudden. He went to his flatmate to ask him whether he had done anything to the dog, and the conversation quickly deteriorated. He then told his flatmate that if he called police, he would kill him, Snr Sgt Bond said.

Chairperson of the ministerial advisory group on organised crime, Steve Symon. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Nick MonroThe chairperson of a ministerial advisory group on organised crime says he won't be satisfied until he sees the government commit resources to tackling the issue of organised crime. "It's quite a frightening picture, because organised crime is affecting all New Zealanders, whether we necessarily recognise it or not." He said Pacific criminal organised groups were starting to take hold in the region, infiltrating and corrupting law enforcement agencies. "The key thing I think we need to recognise is that organised crime is a business that will do anything it can to make a profit.

Photo: RNZThe Automobile Association believes a proposed merger between two fuel companies should drive down pump prices. NPD and Gull want to combine sites, teams and supply chains to form what they say would be the largest independent, majority New Zealand-owned fuel company. In a joint statement, NPD and Gull said each of their combined 240 sites would retain their distinctive brand. When Gull first arrived with that model in New Zealand it became known as the Gull effect because it dropped the prices and competitors had to match it," he said. "We've been tracking the price of fuel for the last couple of months and we're watching as the international landed prices dropped, the retail prices haven't dropped at the same level," he said.

GoodmanGoodman sold Auckland property for $252.7m on May 29. The PlazaKiwi Property Group sold this Palmerston North shopping centre to Mark Gunton’s New Zealand Retail Property Group which owns Westgate where Costco Wholesale trades from. SilverdaleStride Property sold Auckland’s 39-shop Silverdale Centre to an associate, Investore Property for $114m on September 8. Auckland CBDBei Group sold Auckland properties to Australia’s Quattro Group for $104.6m on July 10. Kiwi Property sold Sylvia Park Lifestyle complex for $90m to Mackersy Property.

Four people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash north of Levin, in the North Island, this morning. Police were called to State Highway 1 at the Waitarere turnoff about 11am. Two people were trapped, but have since been helped out. The road was partially blocked as both vehicles were towed from the area. Detours were in place via Koputaroa Rd or State Highway 57.