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My search for whales on Australia's Sunshine Coast

As winter malaise sets in, find warmth, cocktails and turtles on the Sunshine Coast.

Albanese and Xi meet in Beijing to boost economic co-operation

The leaders focused on economic co-operation, despite regional tensions.

'Psychologically' tough: Nyika's journey to reclaim boxing glory

Nyika aims to overcome mental hurdles after his title loss in January.

‘A few tears’: Crusaders hooker on reasons behind move to Waratahs

Ioane Moananu is leaving the Crusaders for more playing time with the Waratahs.

US brokers ceasefire between Israel and Syria as 638 killed in clashes

A UN organisation said 79,339 people have been displaced since Sunday.

CEO caught in ‘affair’ at Coldplay concert under investigation

Videos of the incident went viral, gaining millions of views on TikTok.

'Scam' and 'fake': Trump battles WSJ over Epstein letter claims

The US President denies writing a suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

Prepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat

'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'

'Shameful part' of history: South Korea overhauls adoption system

The country will end its private agency adoptions after finding widespread irregularities.

China tests the waters of how far its navy can operate

New York Times: Exercises involving two aircraft carriers were held in seas near Japan.

Liquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm

'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.

Maritime search: 11 missing as boat capsizes off Indonesia

Seven of the 18 people on board were rescued near the Mentawai islands.

Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025

Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.

Syrian forces accused of ‘executions’ in Druze area as Israel launches strikes

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that Syrian government forces and their allies had executed 19 people in and around Sweida. Video / NZ Herald

Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025

The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.

Expert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar system

A new asteroid enters our solar system. It's a rare phenomenon, so how many of them are there up there? Video / Herald NOW

Furious Trump threatens to sue after alleged raunchy letter to Epstein emerges

The letter is said to feature Trump's signature as part of a crude drawing.

Brazil's Lula calls tariff threat 'unacceptable blackmail'

Trump has linked the tariffs to a 'witch hunt' against former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Timeline: What we know about Trump and Epstein

New York Times: Their past relationship is under scrutiny.

New US intel: Iran's Fordow site badly damaged

New York Times: Some experts are sceptical, saying Iran has other sites that weren't hit.

Prosecutor fired by Trump calls fear the ‘tool of a tyrant’

New York Times: Maurene Comey is the daughter of James Comey, a former FBI director.

Andrew Tate accused of sexually assaulting influencer

Telegraph: Canadian YouTuber claims she was strangled by Tate after night out in Romania.

In US legally since 1999, thousands of immigrants have 60 days to leave

Homeland Security says programme ending as 'conditions have improved' in those countries.

Air India crash: Boeing 787 fuel control switch probe finds no issues

Investigation details disclosed to pilots after switches face srutiny.

54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in Pakistan

Torrential rains caused urban flooding, house collapses in Punjab province.

Slashed US aid showing impact, as Congress codifies cuts

'We will not be lectured about the issue of food aid,' says State Dept spokeswoman.

Senate approves Trump’s bill to cut spending, sending it to the House

The legislation hands the Trump administration a victory in its ongoing power struggle.

Epstein case: Follow the money, top Democratic senator says

NY Times: Confidential bank reports show an enormous financing machine behind Epstein.

'Benign side effect': White House says multiple handshakes a factor in Trump's bruised hand

There had been speculation about the US President's heavily bruised hand and swollen legs.

Netanyahu expresses regret after three killed at Catholic church in Gaza

Ten other people were wounded in Israeli tank fire including the parish priest.

British spies and special forces exposed in Afghan data leak

Telegraph: Their identities are understood to have been included in a leaked spreadsheet.

Legendary wingsuit daredevil dead after paraglider crash

Baumgartner famously jumped from the edge of the Earth's atmosphere in a 2012 stunt.

Tired of missing out on getting to global summits to help grow your business?

Airwallex is offering a grant for NZ businesses to join the action.

Solar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing.

Get your kids involved in your reno

Home renovation projects inevitably involve and impact the whole family.

Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply

Fully stocked warehouse enables businesses to create with confidence.