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'Very negative': Son of alleged mushroom poisoner shares claims about parents in court
He found her building Lego hours after serving the deadly meal.
Australian police arrest dozens over LGBTQ dating app-linked assaults
Thirty people, mostly teens, were arrested in Australia for attacks via dating apps.
A most sensitive subject in the White House: Where is Melania?
NY Times: Melania has spent fewer than 14 days in the White House since the inauguration.
Trump renews pitch for unconditional 30-day Ukraine ceasefire
He has warned if a ceasefire is not respected more sanctions will be imposed.
First American pope's views on Trump, Vance over immigration
Thousands packed into St Peter’s Square and cheered as the new pope appeared.
What does the papal name Leo mean?
The 267th pope is joining a group of 13 other popes who took the name Leo.
Australia news
Australian police arrest dozens over LGBTQ dating app-linked assaults
Thirty people, mostly teens, were arrested in Australia for attacks via dating apps.
Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.
What’s it like crossing the Ditch by sea
You see a lot during a two-day journey from Aotearoa to Australia.
Air NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summer
Demand, market conditions and fleet constraints influenced the decision, Air NZ said.
Sorensen-McGee named for Black Ferns debut
The teenager has been named at fullback to face the Wallaroos on Saturday.
Daughter breaks down in mushroom poisoning trial
Don and Gail Patterson's youngest daughter teared up as she detailed a phone call.
UK news
'So good for both countries': Trump touts new UK trade pact
Trump announced a new trade pact with Britain, aiming for global deals.
'Nothing anyone could do' - Kiwi rider on fatal Richardson crash
Morgan McLaren-Wood was injured in the 'chaotic' crash which killed Shane Richardson.
Latest from America
A most sensitive subject in the White House: Where is Melania?
NY Times: Melania has spent fewer than 14 days in the White House since the inauguration.
Allbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds true
PLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.
Trump renews pitch for unconditional 30-day Ukraine ceasefire
He has warned if a ceasefire is not respected more sanctions will be imposed.
'Not a grandstander': How a quiet US missionary became Pope Leo XIV
New York Times: Robert Prevost has pushed back hard against MAGA-style Christian ideology.
Rocket Lab revenue slips 7% as space company expands American defence efforts
Sir Peter Beck announces a new holding company called Rocket Lab Corporation.
'So good for both countries': Trump touts new UK trade pact
Trump announced a new trade pact with Britain, aiming for global deals.
Asia news
36 Hours in Singapore
New York Times: Singapore celebrates its diamond jubilee as a thriving city-state.
'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge
The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.
World Video
Smoke emerges from Vatican after cardinals enter conclave to elect new pope
Black smoke, signifying no pope, has emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the first decision of the conclave to elect a new pope.
Rescuers say nine killed in Israeli strike on school in Gaza
Rescuers search for survivors in the wreckage of the UNWRA school, where civil defence authorities say an Israeli airstrike killed nine people. Video / AFP
Conclave: The world's most secretive voting process
Michael Morrah explains what's happening inside Rome's Sistine Chapel. Video / Corey Fleming
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