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Husband’s oversight grounds Auckland woman’s 60th Hawaii holiday – but he still goes
The would-be holidaymaker was left in tears after an automated form bungled her info.

Surf, sand, and waterslides: North Korea opens beach resort
The tourist zone can accommodate nearly 20,000 people, according to Pyongyang.

Japan's H2A rocket retires after 50 launches, faces commercial hurdles
It launched more than 70 satellites, mainly for Japan’s Government.

Indian authorities probe sabotage angle in crash that killed 260
The crash killed 260 and was the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Shane Te Pou: We don't need to be pulled into a 19th-century arms race
OPINION: China remains NZ's largest trade partner despite tensions.

Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at home
Luxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.

Lions 2005: Media mistakes of the 'car crash' tour
Clive Woodward appointed PR guru Alastair Campbell for the 2005 Lions tour.

Nearly one-third of Tuvalu citizens seek Australia's climate visa
Australia offers 280 visas yearly under a landmark climate migration deal.

Brazilian tourist found dead after fall at Indonesia volcano
Juliana Marins' body was found 600 metres down a ravine.

Uncanny Earth-like weather found on Jupiter, Mars, and Titan
Jupiter's clouds swirl like Earth's ocean eddies, revealing similar dynamics.

Audrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on Iran
OPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.

'Read our travel advice': MFAT urges travellers to regularly check news for updates
Israel briefly closed its airspace following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

Ryan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain world
OPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.

Bruce Cotterill: Is it time to reassess our independence?
OPINION: The big challenges for the country are not going away.

NZ pauses $18.2m aid to Cook Islands amid China deal tensions
The pause in aid affects health, education, and tourism marketing.

‘Ups and downs’: Xi Jinping's assessment of China-NZ relationship in Luxon meeting
The Prime Minister has met the Chinese leader in Beijing.

Air India crash probe under way as maintenance record scrutinised
The plane’s last major check was in June 2023, with no issues reported.

‘No, it’s not’: Luxon denies new China flight part of Belt and Road Initiative
China thinks NZ has signed up to a big Belt and Road project. Luxon disagrees.

A man drove a car down Rome’s Spanish Steps. It didn't go well
The driver was reported to authorities but tested negative for alcohol.

Wendy R. London: The perfect storm facing our cruise industry
OPINION: Cruise traffic to New Zealand is declining due to strict bio-fouling regulations.

Air NZ resumes Bali flights after volcanic ash disruption
One Kiwi due to fly home yesterday must now wait till Saturday, she says.