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Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.
How 10 prisoners made a daring escape from New Orleans jail
Ten prisoners escaped a New Orleans jail in an early-morning breakout.
South Korea’s ex-President quits party amid election turmoil
Yoon Suk Yeol has urged support for People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo on Facebook.
100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.
Fmr FBI director under investigation for 'threat' to Trump on social media
James Comey has long had a contentious relationship with Trump.
US loses final triple-A credit rating as Moody's downgrades
The downgrade coincided with President Donald Trump’s spending bill failing in Congress.
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Ryan Bridge: I hereby request a pay equity claim for NZ v Aus
OPINION: Greens' budget fails to address NZ-Australia wage gap.
Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win
The Warriors have survived a late second half comeback for a fifth consecutive win.
'The card is a banger': Nyika on SBW v Gallen and his boxing return
David Nyika's return to the ring on the SBW-Gallen card is his first since his KO defeat.
A Māori ‘Gidget’ Meter Maid goes to the Gold Coast with her ukulele
Read an extract from Ockham NZ Book Awards 2025 winning memoir by Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku.
Why Ben Roberts-Smith's legal battles are far from over
His defamation suit failed in 2023, with claims against him deemed 'substantially true'.
Fletcher reveals restructuring, combines NZ/Australian divisions
Shareholders will learn more about changes planned at Fletcher at June 24 investor day.
UK news
King Charles says he’s ‘on the better side’ of cancer
The King has spoken candidly to a former cancer patient at an event with the Queen.
Three dead, including two firefighters, in blaze at former RAF base
Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, died in the fire.
Latest from America
PM’s office keeping info on speech that irritated Peters secret
The office wants to protect 'free and frank' opinions.
Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.
How 10 prisoners made a daring escape from New Orleans jail
Ten prisoners escaped a New Orleans jail in an early-morning breakout.
100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.
Fmr FBI director under investigation for 'threat' to Trump on social media
James Comey has long had a contentious relationship with Trump.
US loses final triple-A credit rating as Moody's downgrades
The downgrade coincided with President Donald Trump’s spending bill failing in Congress.
Asia news
'Like a nightmare': Experts fear measles outbreak amid low vaccination rates
Aucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.
'90-day pause': US and China to scale back tariffs
The US and China will cut tariffs for 90 days.
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Burst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the air
A burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.
New Pope celebrated as Auckland War Memorial Museum closes | NZ Herald News Update
The new pope is celebrated worldwide as Auckland closes it's war memorial museum for asbestos cleaning. Video / NZ Herald
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.
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