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'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open
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'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open

The UK and France have agreed to lead a 'defensive' force to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

17 Apr 08:10 PM
World

10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of ‘violations’

Lebanon’s army warned of Israeli violations and urged residents not to return.

17 Apr 08:09 AM
World

US state makes divisive change to Pride Month

LGBTQ group Glaad says the move excludes diverse families and harms all.

17 Apr 07:47 AM

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Nine days on the run: Escaped zoo wolf Neukgu finally recaptured
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Nine days on the run: Escaped zoo wolf Neukgu finally recaptured

The wolf, Neukgu, eluded capture for nine days after escaping on April 8.

17 Apr 07:44 AM
ABs great Michael Jones says rugby union is losing ‘hearts and minds’ to league
World

ABs great Michael Jones says rugby union is losing ‘hearts and minds’ to league

Warriors games now sell out Mt Smart Stadium while attendance at All Blacks matches lags.

17 Apr 06:22 AM
Acting ICE chief Todd Lyons resigns, a year into Trump’s deportation campaign
World

Acting ICE chief Todd Lyons resigns, a year into Trump’s deportation campaign

17 Apr 06:06 AM
Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors on final day in Australia
World

Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors on final day in Australia

17 Apr 05:17 AM
Bail for Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan
World

Bail for Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan

17 Apr 04:49 AM
Singer D4vd arrested after teen's decomposing body found in Tesla
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Singer D4vd arrested after teen's decomposing body found in Tesla

17 Apr 02:43 AM
PM Luxon to join 40 world leaders for Strait of Hormuz crisis talks
World

PM Luxon to join 40 world leaders for Strait of Hormuz crisis talks

Leaders from 40 countries, including UK and France, are set to attend.

17 Apr 01:12 AM
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Jesus memes, threats and a giant stone arch: A portrait of Trump under pressure
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Jesus memes, threats and a giant stone arch: A portrait of Trump under pressure

NYT: The president knows how to divert attention, but he can't post himself out of a war.

16 Apr 09:04 PM
Calls for UK PM Keir Starmer to resign over ex-envoy’s failed vetting
World

Calls for UK PM Keir Starmer to resign over ex-envoy’s failed vetting

Police are probing claims Peter Mandelson leaked sensitive files to Jeffrey Epstein.

16 Apr 08:40 PM
Pope Leo: World is being ravaged by tyrants
World

Pope Leo: World is being ravaged by tyrants

The Pope warned that billions are spent on war while healing and schools lack funds.

16 Apr 07:09 PM
Cuba ‘ready’ for possible US attack: president
World

Cuba ‘ready’ for possible US attack: president

Miguel Diaz-Canel told a Havana rally Cuba was ready for a US attack.

16 Apr 06:11 PM
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Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire
World

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire

Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed more than 2000 people and displaced over a million.

16 Apr 06:06 PM
Middle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?
Opinion

Middle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?

Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

16 Apr 06:00 PM
How 14 tequila shots left a cruise line facing a US$300,000 courtroom bill
World

How 14 tequila shots left a cruise line facing a US$300,000 courtroom bill

Sanders' lawyer argued she was slurring, belligerent and over-served.

16 Apr 08:14 AM
'Totally ridiculous': Man shot in supermarket carpark over Pokemon cards
World

'Totally ridiculous': Man shot in supermarket carpark over Pokemon cards

Officers seized two pistols at the scene and detained the suspected shooter.

16 Apr 04:03 AM
'Ferocious' fire at Australia oil refinery will hit fuel supply - and prices
World

'Ferocious' fire at Australia oil refinery will hit fuel supply - and prices

The Geelong refinery supplies 10% of Australia's fuel and 50% of Victoria's.

15 Apr 11:59 PM
Iran warns it'll block Red Sea if blockade continues; US sending thousands more troops
World

Iran warns it'll block Red Sea if blockade continues; US sending thousands more troops

US and Iran agree to return to negotiating table for second round of talks, reports say.

15 Apr 10:32 PM
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Australia news

Mick On Monday: Superstar gets beat, trainer offers rare apology
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Mick On Monday: Superstar gets beat, trainer offers rare apology

Autumn Glow's future lies in sprints and mile races after suffering a first defeat.

12 Apr 05:00 PM
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Bearish: DB boss urges Govt to pause beer tax hikes as fuel costs bite
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Bearish: DB boss urges Govt to pause beer tax hikes as fuel costs bite

Peter Hart warns that rises in CPI-linked excise duty risk adding to inflation pressures.

12 Apr 05:00 PM
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I moved to Australia for a better life. Here’s why I’m moving back to NZ
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I moved to Australia for a better life. Here’s why I’m moving back to NZ

Money was good in Australia. So why are these Kiwis moving back?

11 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand filly wins $1m Australian Oaks
Racing

New Zealand filly wins $1m Australian Oaks

Ohope Wins added the Australian Oaks to the New Zealand Oaks she won in February.

11 Apr 05:53 AM

UK news

Calls for UK PM Keir Starmer to resign over ex-envoy’s failed vetting
World

Calls for UK PM Keir Starmer to resign over ex-envoy’s failed vetting

Police are probing claims Peter Mandelson leaked sensitive files to Jeffrey Epstein.

16 Apr 08:40 PM
Wheelchair user told to leave club after being called a 'fire risk'
World

Wheelchair user told to leave club after being called a 'fire risk'

Bouncers helped Maddie Haining into a UK venue but the manager had other ideas.

15 Apr 06:17 AM
King to address Congress on US trip marking ‘shared history’: palace
World

King to address Congress on US trip marking ‘shared history’: palace

Charles will be the first British monarch to address Congress since 1991.

14 Apr 09:34 PM
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'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open
World
|Updated

'Fragile situation': Luxon meets with world leaders as Iran declares Hormuz open

The UK and France have agreed to lead a 'defensive' force to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

17 Apr 08:10 PM
10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of ‘violations’
World

10-day Israel-Lebanon truce begins as Lebanese army warns of ‘violations’

Lebanon’s army warned of Israeli violations and urged residents not to return.

17 Apr 08:09 AM
US state makes divisive change to Pride Month
World

US state makes divisive change to Pride Month

LGBTQ group Glaad says the move excludes diverse families and harms all.

17 Apr 07:47 AM
Acting ICE chief Todd Lyons resigns, a year into Trump’s deportation campaign
World

Acting ICE chief Todd Lyons resigns, a year into Trump’s deportation campaign

Under Lyons, ICE more than doubled its workforce and detention bed capacity.

17 Apr 06:06 AM

Asia news

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Richard Prebble: What China and Japan taught me about trust, tech and freedom
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Richard Prebble: What China and Japan taught me about trust, tech and freedom

OPINION: Japan offers queues and trusted goods, but feels strangely stuck in time.

15 Apr 03:00 AM
Close to 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
World

Close to 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN

Only nine people, including one woman, have been rescued.

14 Apr 05:55 PM
First increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 years
World

First increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 years

Japanese births in Tokyo hit 77,375 from January through November 2025.

14 Apr 12:32 AM
‘What if I can’t go back?’: Middle East conflict rattles Kiwi travellers
Wellington

‘What if I can’t go back?’: Middle East conflict rattles Kiwi travellers

Travel agents say bookings have plunged as fears over war grow.

10 Apr 04:00 AM
Kiwi man, Aussie woman arrested at Singapore transit hotel over alleged duty-free shop thefts
Crime

Kiwi man, Aussie woman arrested at Singapore transit hotel over alleged duty-free shop thefts

CCTV allegedly showed Chanel perfume and anti-aging moisturiser being taken by the man.

10 Apr 01:01 AM
Thai manhunt: Is ex-Kiwis star’s fugitive son hiding in Asia?
New Zealand

Thai manhunt: Is ex-Kiwis star’s fugitive son hiding in Asia?

Police believe Asian crime figures could be bankrolling Ziggy Utai's Coconut Cartel.

09 Apr 05:00 PM
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Why Trump’s Iran blockade could backfire at sea
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Why Trump’s Iran blockade could backfire at sea

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14 Apr 04:55 AM
Trump won't apologise to Pope Leo
World

Trump won't apologise to Pope Leo

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13 Apr 10:48 PM
Watch: The moment Artemis II touched down on Earth and the crew was pulled to safety
World

Watch: The moment Artemis II touched down on Earth and the crew was pulled to safety

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11 Apr 02:08 AM
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US sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran
World

US sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran

About 10,000 extra troops will join roughly 50,000 already targeting Iran.

15 Apr 07:36 PM
'I think it is quite nice!': Trump's new Jesus social media post
World

'I think it is quite nice!': Trump's new Jesus social media post

Post comes despite significant backlash from his base after he compared himself to Jesus.

15 Apr 07:08 PM
Iranian sea trade blocked as six ships forced to turn back, US military says
World

Iranian sea trade blocked as six ships forced to turn back, US military says

China’s Guo Jiakun calls the US move ‘dangerous’ and a threat to the ceasefire.

15 Apr 06:33 PM
Strait of Hormuz blockade: The realities the US ignores at its peril
Analysis

Strait of Hormuz blockade: The realities the US ignores at its peril

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz.

15 Apr 06:00 PM
Wheelchair user told to leave club after being called a 'fire risk'
World

Wheelchair user told to leave club after being called a 'fire risk'

Bouncers helped Maddie Haining into a UK venue but the manager had other ideas.

15 Apr 06:17 AM
Trump says Iran talks may resume this week; more than 20 ships transit Strait of Hormuz
World

Trump says Iran talks may resume this week; more than 20 ships transit Strait of Hormuz

US Navy permitting 'freedom of navigation' for vessels heading to neutral ports.

15 Apr 02:58 AM
'This stuff is good for me': Trump touts Diet Coke as cancer cure
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'This stuff is good for me': Trump touts Diet Coke as cancer cure

Medical experts view diet soft drinks as unhealthy, linking them to weight gain.

15 Apr 02:41 AM
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King to address Congress on US trip marking ‘shared history’: palace

14 Apr 09:34 PM
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14 Apr 08:40 PM
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UN chief says ‘no military solution’ for Mideast crisis

14 Apr 06:28 PM
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Close to 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN

14 Apr 05:55 PM
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