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Kiwi-American firm's pipeline increasingly dominated by US military work.
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The NFL star and actor died of cancer in Las Vegas.
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A violent mother called the impending solar eclipse 'the epitome of spiritual warfare'.
Three shot and five in custody after gunfire disrupts US Ramadan celebration
Suspects include armed 15-year-old shot by police
Hero teen stabbed to death protecting his girlfriend
She asked for protection. He answered the call - and lost his life.
Watch: 'Abusive' caregiver outed on bus footage faces jail
The aide was allegedly videoed assaulting a student who has autism.
Former Trump executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail
Cases highlighted executive’s unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump.
US president issues warning as Iran ‘prepares to launch missile strike’ on Israel
Joe Biden tells Tehran it must not carry out an attack.
US ‘considers’ Julian Assange release request
The US is considering an Australian request to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange.
Wall Street turns to ‘solar grazing’ sheep in push to go green
Financial Times: Big business teams up with farmers to trim around solar panels.
Death row double killer's final words, meal before execution revealed
Prison staff revealed why they campaigned to save Brian Dorsey.
Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without US help
Ukraine has been rationing munitions as Congress delayed passing its $60b supplement bill.
Doomsday murderer built ‘alternate reality’ to gain sex and money
Chad Daybell was charged with murder, insurance fraud after the death of three people.
Donald Trump renews criticism of Jewish voters who back Biden
'Biden has totally lost control of the Israel situation.'
US inflation stubborn as prices keep rising
Much as Kiwis do, American consumers confront sticky inflation.
West Coast butter exports soar: Spreading the Westgold word in the US
Costco and Walmart lap up Westgold butter, what's next for this NZ brand?
'Mistake': Biden ramps up criticism of Netanyahu’s approach to Hamas war
US president calls on Israel to take action, including reaching a ceasefire.
Puberty blocker ban: England limits youth gender medications
New York Times: Five European nations have now restricted the drugs.
What we know about the Arizona abortion ban
New York Times: State’s highest court reinstated 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions.
Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides
Giant platforms accused of 'fuelling a childhood mental health crisis'.
'The smell never went': Dog diarrhoea diverts United flight
The airline says the unscheduled stop was to clean the cabin of dog droppings.
Martin Wolf: The tree of debt must stop growing
Financial Times: Large-scale government borrowing is looking more and more problematic.
Amanda Knox faces another trial in Italy
Former murder-accused lives in the US and campaigns for criminal justice reform.
School shooter's parents sentenced to 10yrs for not stopping a 'runaway train'
Crumbleys are first parents convicted in a US mass school shooting after son killed four.
A CIA black site remains a touchy subject for this country
New York Times: The issue of the secret prison has been shrouded in secrecy.
'It's a real treat': US-grown kava stirs concern among Pacific Islands
Kava bars are starting to open throughout the United States.
Trump takes stance on national abortion ban, supporters call it 'a slap in the face'
Trump called himself the 'most pro-life president in American history'.
Woman goes on shooting spree, claims god told her to because of solar eclipse
The woman shot two drivers on Interstate 10 before being arrested and charged.
Total solar eclipse across North America
Millions across North America witnessed the moon block out the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday.
Watch: Millions witness coast-to-coast solar eclipse across North America
Winston Peters took in the solar eclipse while in New York giving a speech to the UN.
Impersonated and imprisoned: Man gets identity back after it was stolen 30 years ago
His scheme fell apart when he was confronted with the DNA evidence. 'My life is over.'
BlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land deal
LINZ also announced changes to how applications would be handled, effective from today.
Terrifying moment Boeing 737 jet engine cover disintegrates on takeoff
Passengers report hearing a loud "bang" as the 737 engine cover tore off.
'Devastating loss': Son kills mum because 'she got on my nerves'
The local sheriff called it: "An inexplicable, vicious murder".