Hurricane Otis tears through buildings as it makes landfall
The hurricane stirred memories of a 1997 storm that killed dozens of people.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWorld
'It has to stop': Biden slams 'extremist' Israeli settlers
Biden says settler attacks on Palestinians are adding fuel to the fire.
Authorities left 'reeling' after Hurricane Otis batters Mexico
Hurricane Otis ripped through Mexico as a powerful Category 5 storm, ravaging the region.
UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief missions
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that it is running out of fuel.
Schools, shops, banks closed: Women's strike shuts down country for a day
Only one bank branch in the country was open.
Unknown destruction after Cyclone Lola lashes Vanuatu’s northern provinces
Reports are emerging of widespread damage in Vanuatu.
Israel says it will destroy Hamas. But who will govern Gaza?
New York Times: Israel has set itself a stiff challenge in aiming to vanquish Hamas.
Republicans pick yet another nominee for House Speaker, desperate to end chaos
Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump.
Devastating reason Gazan parents are writing names on children's bodies
The bodies of innocent children, both dead and injured, are piling up in hospital.
Trump's former attorney testifies against him in heated fraud trial
Michael Cohen is a key figure in a lawsuit alleging Trump and his company duped banks.
Vanuatu hit by Cyclone Lola
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are ready to assist Vanuatu with post-cyclone recovery. Video / IFRC
Death toll rises to 8 after 'super fog' caused 168-car highway crashes
At least 63 people were injured, with injuries ranging from minor to critical.
Watchdog calling for action against AI-generated child abuse images
'This is happening right now and it needs to be addressed right now.'
‘I went through hell,’ freed Israeli says of subterranean captivity in Gaza
New York Times: The grandmother was kidnapped, beaten and held in tunnels for 17 days.
US shares hard lessons in urban combat with Israel
Israel's inevitable ground invasion of Gaza has brought back memories for the US.
After bruising vote, Indigenous Australians say ‘reconciliation is dead’
New York Times: Aboriginal leaders say a permanent shift in race relations is underway.
Preschooler's heroic act in fatal blaze: 'He stayed there until he died'
Grieving father says he 'couldn’t be any prouder' of his son.
Israel launches 400 strikes across Gaza, killing hundreds
Gaza's health ministry says hundreds of people died in the past day after airstrikes.
'We don't even live here': Foreign nationals trapped in Gaza desperate to go home
The devastating Israel-Hamas war has trapped hundreds of foreign nationals in Gaza.
'Deep remorse': Trump lawyer pleads guilty over efforts to overturn 2020 election
Attorney Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty to trying to overturn Trump’s election loss in 2020.
Watch: Severe tropical cyclone Lola
Severe tropical cyclone Lola will impact Vanuatu today with significant to destructive impacts. Video / NIWA
'They don't care': Freed hostage recounts 'hell' of Hamas capture
Yochev Lifshitz was among the 200 Israelis and foreigners taken hostage on October 7.
‘It would be an absolute bloodbath’: Why Israel must avoid war with Hezbollah
Previously covering the war on Ukraine, journalist Tom Mutch has headed to Tel Aviv.
Republicans attempting another vote for new House speaker
The candidate list is long and jumbled with no obvious choice for the job.
‘I love you. I am sorry’: One Jew, one Muslim and a friendship tested by war
New York Times: War has strained relationships. For some it has strengthened their bond.
‘Superfog’ in Louisiana blamed for 158-car highway crashes that killed at least 7
Twenty-five people were injured and the number of fatalities may increase.
US sending defences and advisers to Middle East as Gaza ground assault looms
A ground assault into Gaza is expected in the coming days.
'Relief she is safe': Hamas releases two hostages, US urges for more talks
The pair being held captive were from the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Oz.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan could face death sentence
Revealing state secrets carries charges ranging from life in prison to the death penalty.
Opinion: We must not kill Palestinian children to try to protect Israel’s children
NYT: Acceptance of bombing in Gaza suggests Palestinian kids are lesser victims.
US renews warning it will defend Philippines from China ships
Latest incident in South China Sea has caused diplomatic sabre-rattling.
In shadow of legal woes, Trump compares himself to Nelson Mandela
“I don’t mind being Nelson Mandela because I’m doing it for a reason.”
'We are in a nightmare now': Gaza residents live in hell as war rages
Yousra Abu Sharekh is one of millions whose lives have been completely upended by the war.
Highway incident another story in a well-documented history
Trucker joins a long list of black Americans attacked by police dogs.