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US couple killed in TikTok trend gone wrong
At least 33 people have reportedly died in America as a result of the wood-burning trend.
Market close: US tech stock rally flows through to NZ sharemarket
The New Zealand sharemarket closed the week with a small gain.
Covid-19: Moderna seeks to be first to vaccinate pre-schoolers.
It is a long-awaited move toward potential shots for millions of American tots by summer.
Putin wants Ukraine dominated by Russian public holiday
Russia scales up bombardment in hopes of celebrating Victory Day on May 9.
George Floyd killing: Ex-officer appeals conviction for killing
Former Minneapolis police officer claims jury was intimidated by protests and publicity.
America tries to seize Russian oligarch's superyacht being held in Fiji
But who really owns the boat? Only one of the two possibilities faces sanctions.
Australia accuses China of election interference with Solomon Islands pact
An Australian minister said the timing of the China-Solomon Islands pact was deliberate.
After 31 years in prison, a man is freed over 'mistaken identification'
New York Times: Thomas Raynard James had the same name as a suspect.
Trump officials awarded $1 billion pandemic loan despite objections
New York Times: Company with close ties to Trump administration given relief loan.
Hiker rescued from loo after taking 'long drop' in park
A 40-year-old hiker is recovering from a truly crappy experience.
Major US airline becomes first to pay flight attendants during boarding
US Flight attendants often work for free until passengers are seated and the doors close.
Russia cuts gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria
Natural gas turned off for two Nato members as Russian stand-off with West escalates.
Watch: Tesla car on autopilot crashes into $5.3 million private jet
Owner reportedly tried to call for it using the vehicle's 'Smart Summon' feature.
What an unvaccinated police officer who nearly died of Covid wants you to know
New York Times: Frank Talarico was hospitalised for 49 days with the coronavirus.
California's splashy desert surf parks draw ire in drought
Environmentalists are protesting a surf resort in one of the driest spots in California.
21 Countries that have ditched mask rules
You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.
20 Cooking tips and tricks from cuisines around the world
Prepare to 'velvet' meat, fry tomato paste and embrace the wok.
Alec Baldwin may have pulled trigger: Four things we learned from Rust police files
New evidence of what happened when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot.
Where do travellers in the US need to wear masks now?
New York Times: Looking at travelling to the United States? Here's what you need to know.
Three airlines to welcome back passengers banned for breaking mask mandates
Many banned passengers said now the mask mandate is off, everything would be 'fine'.
Child dies after mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads
Reports of a mystery strain affecting children have emerged from around the world.
US and Ukraine hold top-level meeting at Kviv
US secretaries of state and defence met with the Ukrainian President on Sunday night.
How South Carolina execution firing squad works
South Carolina gives condemned inmates the choice between a firing squad or injection.
Former Springbok rugby player dies, son in critical condition after fleeing driver hits car in US
Pedrie Wannenburg, 41, died and his son, 8, was critically injured following the crash.
US to send Ukraine top-secret 'ghost drones' for battle
The phoenix is described as a 'one-way' kamikaze that 'delivers a punch'.
'Brutal onslaught': NZ-based ambassadors in unprecedented attack on Russia over Ukraine war
Signatories mainly from Nato nations and allies of the United States.
Legendary Mad Men star dies
Mad Men and Broadway actor Robert Morse has died after a short illness.
US ambassador visiting Hawke's Bay on first regional tour
It is US Ambassador Tom Udall's first regional tour in New Zealand.
Australian leaders clash over China's expansion in Pacific
Australian PM Scott Morrison accused the opposition of 'taking China's side'.
Post-mask travel in America: What to expect
Confused about America's mask mandates on flights? You aren't alone.
Man jailed for 10 years over rapper Mac Miller's drug death
Ryan Michael Reavis, 39, pleaded guilty to a single count of distribution of fentanyl.