The most consequential midterm elections in modern times came to a dramatic finish.

Midterms touted as most important election of a generation as Republicans defect.

When 76 people burned to death inside a cult compound, many blamed the US government.

Mayor of US city unimpressed with plans to open a 'robot brothel'.

Immigration NZ says it was not told this was a domestic violence case.

Amber Guyger fatally shot a man in his own home after mistaken his flat for hers.

A great-grandma killed the gator with a single shot after she claimed it ate her horse.

The woman in the white pickup was feeling increasingly uneasy about the driver.

Investigators in Texas consider Juan Ortiz a serial killer following the shootings.

Only female students were called out and featured in the video.

Father left a chilling note: "I am dying with my two children."

Makenzie Alexis Noland, a Texas A&M senior, poses up with unlikely best mate - Big Tex.

Company's first design for 3D-printed firearm posted in 2013 was downloaded 100,000 times.

Cold floors, frozen food and filthy toilets - kids on nightmare of US detention centres.

Christopher Young left a final message to his victim's family.

COMMENT: Texas lawyer says he can't get answers for parents who have lost their children.

People normally take note of Melania Trump's fashion choices. This time they're outraged.

Trump has faced global condemnation and Time magazine isn't about to let him forget it.

From artsy Austin to Texican San Antonio, here are some of the great sights from the lonestar state.

They agreed to a motel room rendezvous but what she told him next sent him into a rage.

Dating app Bumble is setting its sights on expansion in New Zealand.

The gunman excused himself from class and returned with two handguns.

Engineering requirements have meant passengers will have to wait 12 hours before boarding.

As the UK erupted with royal wedding joy, the US mourned another senseless massacre.

Texas school had a shooting plan, armed officers and practice. And still 10 people died.

Ten people were killed during the latest US mass shooting in Texas.

He had no run-ins with police and was an honour roll student.

Teenager in custody on murder charges after using father's guns to shoot classmates.

Survivors of mass school shooting in February have come out in support of Texas victims.

The influence of Mexico is impossible to miss in this Texan town.