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Inside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from them
New Zealand

Inside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from them

Brad Meurant and Jono Gibbes look into the past – and future.

06 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand

How the latest poll puts Luxon and National under real pressure

Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori now edge the right bloc on these numbers.

06 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand

Mongols lose cash and bling as court orders gang assets forfeited

Rings and a gold chain, as well as $68,000 has been taken following police raids.

06 Mar 04:00 AM

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'No one should feel unsafe': Student beaten in random attack on North Shore bus ride
Auckland

'No one should feel unsafe': Student beaten in random attack on North Shore bus ride

A 36-year-old man arrested later in the day has been linked to the assault, police say.

06 Mar 04:00 AM
National plunges to lowest poll as governing party in decades
Politics

National plunges to lowest poll as governing party in decades

NZ Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is on The Front Page to break down what the numbers mean, and who could be on the chopping block.

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06 Mar 03:55 AM
'Feeling the love': Kesha spotted celebrating birthday with shirtless Highlanders star
Entertainment

'Feeling the love': Kesha spotted celebrating birthday with shirtless Highlanders star

06 Mar 03:54 AM
Inside the day the question of Luxon’s exit moved from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’
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Inside the day the question of Luxon’s exit moved from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’

06 Mar 03:43 AM
Bay fans excited for Chiefs' long-awaited return to Hāngī Pit
New Zealand

Bay fans excited for Chiefs' long-awaited return to Hāngī Pit

06 Mar 03:30 AM
Christchurch driver fined $600 for 'extremely loud exhaust'
Christchurch

Christchurch driver fined $600 for 'extremely loud exhaust'

06 Mar 03:08 AM
Camel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgery
World

Camel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgery

Inspectors discovered botox, fillers and silicone had been used to beautify the animals.

06 Mar 03:00 AM
Supermarket fines spark more backlash over car park time limits
New Zealand

Supermarket fines spark more backlash over car park time limits

Several $85 fines have been waived after shoppers proved lengthy big-basket trips.

06 Mar 02:58 AM
Whakatāne council braces for cost rises from Middle East unrest
New Zealand

Whakatāne council braces for cost rises from Middle East unrest

Rates are set to rise 9.4% next year, despite calls for more relief.

06 Mar 02:52 AM
Lawson 13th fastest in first Melbourne practice session
Live
Formula 1

Lawson 13th fastest in first Melbourne practice session

Follow the action from Formula 1's first two free practice sessions in Melbourne.

06 Mar 02:44 AM
Why speculation over Luxon’s future is running hot after disastrous poll
Politics
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Why speculation over Luxon’s future is running hot after disastrous poll

It is National's worst poll since November 2021.

06 Mar 02:38 AM
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High Court upholds decision voiding Papatoetoe local election
New Zealand

High Court upholds decision voiding Papatoetoe local election

Judge Richard McIlraith earlier found 79 votes were cast without voters' knowledge.

06 Mar 02:18 AM
National sinks to lowest result in four years in new poll
New Zealand

National sinks to lowest result in four years in new poll

Friday’s poll was the worst result for National in the Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll since 2021, the year the poll began. The next worst was 29.6%, which it received last year.

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06 Mar 02:16 AM
'Toxic hazard': Carcass of rare whale being moved today, public warned of health risk
Auckland

'Toxic hazard': Carcass of rare whale being moved today, public warned of health risk

The local community has been thanked for its support and is now being asked to stay away.

06 Mar 02:14 AM
Middle East crisis: US firepower in Iran ‘about to surge dramatically’
Live
World

Middle East crisis: US firepower in Iran ‘about to surge dramatically’

Kiwis told to expect price increases to petrol, diesel, freight and international travel.

06 Mar 02:04 AM
Afternoon quiz: The largest battleships ever built belonged to which country?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: The largest battleships ever built belonged to which country?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

06 Mar 02:00 AM
'Mad and brilliant': Auckland's chocka weekend hosting back-to-back events under sunny skies
Auckland

'Mad and brilliant': Auckland's chocka weekend hosting back-to-back events under sunny skies

Summer returns with temperatures everywhere ranging from 20C to 28C.

06 Mar 02:00 AM
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Tairāwhiti highway closures: Council warns of ‘learned acceptance’ risk
New Zealand

Tairāwhiti highway closures: Council warns of ‘learned acceptance’ risk

Leaders fear that per-capita funding models will leave Tairāwhiti behind.

06 Mar 01:53 AM
Trailer: Run - Robyn Malcolm and George Mason thriller series
New Zealand

Trailer: Run - Robyn Malcolm and George Mason thriller series

Run tells the story of Australia's most notorious bank robber Brenden Abbott aka. ‘The Postcard Bandit’. Video / TVNZ+

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06 Mar 01:48 AM
MetService afternoon weather update: March 6
New Zealand

MetService afternoon weather update: March 6

Afternoon weather update: A fine start to the weekend. Video / MetService

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06 Mar 01:41 AM
Traffic disrupted on Waikato state highway after human remains discovered
Crime

Traffic disrupted on Waikato state highway after human remains discovered

Police were called about 10am after the remains were discovered.

06 Mar 01:37 AM
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Iran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?
Economy

Iran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?

ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.

06 Mar 01:31 AM
The Country at the Golden Shears
New Zealand

The Country at the Golden Shears

Kieran McAnulty, Shane McManaway, Rowland Smith, Mavis Mullins, Sir David Fagan, H McKay.

06 Mar 01:12 AM
Mayor says NZTA was warned before roadworks paralysed city
New Zealand

Mayor says NZTA was warned before roadworks paralysed city

NZTA said it had 'no correspondence' from local authorities before work started.

06 Mar 01:02 AM
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The best beach homes for sale at NZ's best beaches
Property

The best beach homes for sale at NZ's best beaches

We’ve rounded up holiday home options and opportunities among the 2026 winners.

06 Mar 01:00 AM
Kiwi Voke storms into lead at Japan-Australasia Golf Championship
Live
Golf

Kiwi Voke storms into lead at Japan-Australasia Golf Championship

Nick Voke carded a six-under-par second round to climb the leaderboard in Auckland.

06 Mar 12:37 AM
Sawn-off shotgun tossed from alleged ram raid getaway car
New Zealand

Sawn-off shotgun tossed from alleged ram raid getaway car

Police are hunting for a second alleged offender.

06 Mar 12:22 AM
Petrol prices rise as much as 14c in first week of Middle East conflict
Business

Petrol prices rise as much as 14c in first week of Middle East conflict

Kiwi motorists face higher petrol prices in the coming weeks.

06 Mar 12:12 AM
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'No one can afford them': Kiwi couple spend $60k fleeing Dubai amid Middle East conflict
New Zealand

'No one can afford them': Kiwi couple spend $60k fleeing Dubai amid Middle East conflict

Flights out of Dubai were cancelled, forcing an eight-hour drive to Oman.

06 Mar 12:08 AM
Western Springs bowl: New 30,000‑seat concert venue to rival Eden Park
Auckland
|Updated

Western Springs bowl: New 30,000‑seat concert venue to rival Eden Park

The $2.5m plan retains Ponsonby Rugby Club and cuts cost to Auckland ratepayers.

06 Mar 12:06 AM
Payne seizes Supercars lead as F1 spotlight hits Melbourne
Motorsport

Payne seizes Supercars lead as F1 spotlight hits Melbourne

Kiwi Matthew Payne arrives in Melbourne as joint Supercars series leader.

06 Mar 12:00 AM
Paramedic and gas truck driver seriously injured in SH1 crash
Wellington

Paramedic and gas truck driver seriously injured in SH1 crash

Two people were treated for serious injuries and taken to hospital.

05 Mar 11:53 PM
On Israel-Lebanon border, 'everyone is tense' as fighting with Hezbollah flares
World

On Israel-Lebanon border, 'everyone is tense' as fighting with Hezbollah flares

Despite nightly sheltering, many say they will not evacuate their hometown again.

05 Mar 11:43 PM
How a Tauranga cafe owner found true love in a war zone
New Zealand

How a Tauranga cafe owner found true love in a war zone

'Strange to have found so much love and happiness because of such a horrible thing.'

05 Mar 11:39 PM
'It’s the people who suffer': Rotorua Iranian fears for loved ones
New Zealand

'It’s the people who suffer': Rotorua Iranian fears for loved ones

Rotorua-based Arash Alaeinia fled Iran as a refugee in the 1970s.

05 Mar 11:38 PM
Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses
World

Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses

More than 2000 targets in Iran have been hit in four days of strikes.

05 Mar 11:35 PM
'Come back to bite them': SBW believes Wallabies will pay price at World Cup for Rennie's exit
All Blacks

'Come back to bite them': SBW believes Wallabies will pay price at World Cup for Rennie's exit

Sonny Bill Williams was one of the former players NZR talked to about the new ABs coach.

05 Mar 11:30 PM
US Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighter
World

US Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighter

The GOP's Markwayne Mullin is the only Native American currently serving in the US Senate.

05 Mar 11:26 PM
Gulf frustrated at being the centre of war that’s not theirs
World

Gulf frustrated at being the centre of war that’s not theirs

Iranian strikes have hit Gulf hotels, oil hubs and key US bases.

05 Mar 11:24 PM
Kiwi who cracked the Melbourne Cup selling her estate
Property

Kiwi who cracked the Melbourne Cup selling her estate

Homestead on 10ha block boasts stunning views.

05 Mar 11:12 PM
Staff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposal
Wellington

Staff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposal

Consultant spending and climate work are targeted to avoid a double-digit rates rise.

05 Mar 11:12 PM
Trail ride postponed after rider dies in crash near Matatā
New Zealand

Trail ride postponed after rider dies in crash near Matatā

Police and WorkSafe New Zealand are both investigating the fatal crash.

05 Mar 11:10 PM
US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
World

US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

The House rejected the war powers measure by 219 votes to 212.

05 Mar 11:03 PM
'Look after the land and people': High country couple win top award
New Zealand

'Look after the land and people': High country couple win top award

'We now have five generations of family who've worked on this property in some capacity.'

05 Mar 11:00 PM
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Advice: My boss didn’t care that my mother was dying. Help!
Lifestyle

Advice: My boss didn’t care that my mother was dying. Help!

New York Times:

05 Mar 11:00 PM
Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled
World

Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled

A Kiwi couple who have travelled approximately 15,000 km to escape airstrikes in Dubai say airlines are charging extortionate prices to those travelling out of the region.

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05 Mar 11:00 PM
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Which NZ supermarket muesli bars are healthy - and which are basically lollies
Lifestyle

Which NZ supermarket muesli bars are healthy - and which are basically lollies

How to pick a healthier muesli bar at the supermarket, according to dietitians.

05 Mar 11:00 PM
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SkyCity facing legal action over online gambling operations
Business

SkyCity facing legal action over online gambling operations

It's unclear who is bringing the proceedings.

05 Mar 10:56 PM
Ryan Fox up with leaders at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Golf

Ryan Fox up with leaders at Arnold Palmer Invitational

A four-birdie run from the 13th lifted Ryan Fox to four-under.

05 Mar 10:55 PM
Sarah Ferguson 'effectively homeless' in New York after Epstein backlash
Lifestyle

Sarah Ferguson 'effectively homeless' in New York after Epstein backlash

Reports that the former duchess is now considered 'too radioactive' among former hosts.

05 Mar 10:41 PM
Teen charged with murdering Greymouth pensioner loses suppression
New Zealand

Teen charged with murdering Greymouth pensioner loses suppression

Donald Baikie was found dead at a property on Chapel St in September.

05 Mar 10:33 PM
Electric air ambulance coming to Napier lands to show off what it can do
New Zealand

Electric air ambulance coming to Napier lands to show off what it can do

After a quick demo in Napier, the e-plane is coming back permanently in 2028.

05 Mar 10:24 PM
US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
World

US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an effort to curb Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran. Video / AFP

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05 Mar 10:22 PM
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Coals to Newcastle: The Kiwi backyard BBQ side-hustle taking on America at its own game
New Zealand

Coals to Newcastle: The Kiwi backyard BBQ side-hustle taking on America at its own game

Part-time passion turned into a nationwide business that now has its eyes on the US.

05 Mar 10:16 PM
UK Labour MP resigns whip after husband's China spy allegations arrest
World

UK Labour MP resigns whip after husband's China spy allegations arrest

Joani Reid says she is not under police investigation and denies any wrongdoing.

05 Mar 10:04 PM
Exclusive: Max Verstappen's prediction for Liam Lawson's F1 season
Formula 1

Exclusive: Max Verstappen's prediction for Liam Lawson's F1 season

The four-time world champion continues to support the Kiwi after his brutal demotion.

05 Mar 10:00 PM
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Demolish, convert or finish: The high-stakes choices facing Seascape’s receivers
Property

Demolish, convert or finish: The high-stakes choices facing Seascape’s receivers

The giant's fate hangs in the balance as people in the sector ask what will happen next.

05 Mar 10:00 PM
Imported $6.99 butter undercuts Kiwi blocks as prices bite at checkout
New Zealand

Imported $6.99 butter undercuts Kiwi blocks as prices bite at checkout

The butter is now being sold on trial at North Island Pak’nSave supermarkets.

05 Mar 09:43 PM
WorkSafe spots chemical, machinery risks on NZ orchards
New Zealand

WorkSafe spots chemical, machinery risks on NZ orchards

About 30% of work injuries are in agriculture, making it one of our most risky industries.

05 Mar 09:37 PM
Boy, 5, with violent history stood down after setting off fire alarm
Wellington

Boy, 5, with violent history stood down after setting off fire alarm

Previous incidents include the boy calling teacher 'a f***ing b****'.

05 Mar 09:30 PM
British view: The T20 World Cup must be the end for Brendon McCullum
Opinion

British view: The T20 World Cup must be the end for Brendon McCullum

OPINION: Lax planning for the tour and loose discipline should cost head coach his job.

05 Mar 09:30 PM
'I am not happy with that number': Willis reacts to National's dire new poll
Politics

'I am not happy with that number': Willis reacts to National's dire new poll

The poor rating follows weeks of criticism of Christopher Luxon’s leadership.

05 Mar 09:29 PM
New Zealand prices of ‘anything attached to fuel’ will rise, logistics boss warns
Business

New Zealand prices of ‘anything attached to fuel’ will rise, logistics boss warns

New Zealand now has 25 days of diesel on hand and 29 days in transit.

05 Mar 09:18 PM
Iran war: Emirates gives update on Dubai flights to Auckland, Christchurch
Airlines

Iran war: Emirates gives update on Dubai flights to Auckland, Christchurch

Big airline on a reduced flight schedule but carrying some passengers and cargo.

05 Mar 09:15 PM
British destroyer's Cyprus mission delayed by welding work
World

British destroyer's Cyprus mission delayed by welding work

Cyprus and Middle Eastern allies say Britain's slow response left them exposed.

05 Mar 09:11 PM
From delivery room to new ball: Henry’s whirlwind week before T20 World Cup final
Black Caps

From delivery room to new ball: Henry’s whirlwind week before T20 World Cup final

He rejoined the Black Caps less than 24 hours before the Kolkata semi-final.

05 Mar 09:00 PM
Foreign buyers jet in as $10m luxury Queenstown, Wānaka homes surge under new rules
New Zealand

Foreign buyers jet in as $10m luxury Queenstown, Wānaka homes surge under new rules

Overseas buyers in Southern Lakes rose from 6.5% to 13% in a year.

05 Mar 08:58 PM
Middle East travel chaos: Your key questions answered
Travel news

Middle East travel chaos: Your key questions answered

People should register with SafeTravel for the latest safety advice.

05 Mar 08:56 PM
‘My dream’: Young Rotorua squash star to wear the Silver Fern
New Zealand

‘My dream’: Young Rotorua squash star to wear the Silver Fern

She will debut for New Zealand in the 2026 Junior Trans Tasman Test Team.

05 Mar 08:56 PM
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Iran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them down
Business

Iran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them down

New York Times: Iran has already launched more than 2000 one-way drones in this conflict.

05 Mar 08:28 PM
Kiwi hopes soar at world shears in Masterton
New Zealand

Kiwi hopes soar at world shears in Masterton

Kiwi shearers impress as early Golden Shears results boost home hopes.

05 Mar 08:25 PM
Wealthy Kiwis with private jets offer to help NZers flee as Iran conflict spreads
New Zealand

Wealthy Kiwis with private jets offer to help NZers flee as Iran conflict spreads

Winston Peters confirmed 'patriotic' Kiwis had been in touch to organise charter flights.

05 Mar 08:22 PM
'One of greatest privileges of career': Sir Peter Jackson to receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes
Entertainment

'One of greatest privileges of career': Sir Peter Jackson to receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

Festival director said the Kiwi filmmaker 'has permanently transformed Hollywood'.

05 Mar 08:19 PM
NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today
Opinion

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Want to have your say on our stories? Here's how.

05 Mar 08:15 PM
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'Defining year': TVNZ delivers profit, dividend but warns of loss ahead with major pay-TV upgrade
Media Insider

'Defining year': TVNZ delivers profit, dividend but warns of loss ahead with major pay-TV upgrade

Revenues down 12% for six months but state broadcaster says it's had better start to year.

05 Mar 08:14 PM
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Bias check: TVNZ can keep report secret; CEO steps in over 6pm crime story; Brodie Kane on podcast break-up
Media Insider

Bias check: TVNZ can keep report secret; CEO steps in over 6pm crime story; Brodie Kane on podcast break-up

TVNZ's financial results: CEO on Tova, football World Cup; The journos turning to memoirs.

05 Mar 08:09 PM
Shopping too long: Mum's $85 carpark fine on $210 Pak'nSave grocery bill
New Zealand

Shopping too long: Mum's $85 carpark fine on $210 Pak'nSave grocery bill

A day after the fine was issued, the supermarket increased its parking time for customers.

05 Mar 08:00 PM
Guns N' Roses announce Eden Park show
Entertainment

Guns N' Roses announce Eden Park show

The powerhouse rock icons will return to Auckland this December.

05 Mar 08:00 PM
Revolut to launch multi-currency business accounts and cards
Banking and finance

Revolut to launch multi-currency business accounts and cards

Global fintech offers low-cost exchange fees and compatibility with accounting software.

05 Mar 08:00 PM
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TVNZ's dividend, CEO opens up on new TVNZ+, pay-TV plans
Business

TVNZ's dividend, CEO opens up on new TVNZ+, pay-TV plans

Media Insider's Shayne Currie sits down with TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell. Video / Sylvie Whinray

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05 Mar 08:00 PM
The crime stats stoush: TVNZ board, CEO and the Minister
Ryan Bridge TODAY

The crime stats stoush: TVNZ board, CEO and the Minister

NZ Herald Editor-In-Chief Shayne Currie on a drama-filled week for TVNZ. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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05 Mar 07:46 PM
What's happening this weekend in sports
Ryan Bridge TODAY

What's happening this weekend in sports

The Warriors kick off their season and Liam Lawson is back on the track. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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05 Mar 07:36 PM
Former MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity party
New Zealand

Former MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity party

Jackie Blue quit National after it scrapped 180,000 workers' pay claims.

05 Mar 07:24 PM
Heather Keats with your weekend weather
Ryan Bridge TODAY

Heather Keats with your weekend weather

Will the cold snap be sticking around? Heather Keats with your weekend weather. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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05 Mar 07:14 PM
Trump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem
World

Trump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem

Trump wants Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS from March 31.

05 Mar 07:10 PM
Spy agency warns NZ’s cyber security barely up to scratch
Business

Spy agency warns NZ’s cyber security barely up to scratch

A consultation has begun on which services count as 'critical infrastructure'.

05 Mar 07:00 PM
Million-dollar-plus penthouse in wealthy suburb sells for just $3700 - why?
Property

Million-dollar-plus penthouse in wealthy suburb sells for just $3700 - why?

The apartment had an auction reserve of $1.

05 Mar 06:57 PM
'I feel like a Māori': Argentinian Uber driver wears full-face mataora
Kahu

'I feel like a Māori': Argentinian Uber driver wears full-face mataora

Diego Acuña shares Māori stories with his passengers in San Carlos de Bariloche.

05 Mar 06:51 PM
Damaging poll for National tipped for release
Ryan Bridge TODAY

Damaging poll for National tipped for release

National responds to poll set to show the party sitting around 28%. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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05 Mar 06:45 PM
Delivery drivers dodge debris to keep Gulf fed under Iranian attacks
World

Delivery drivers dodge debris to keep Gulf fed under Iranian attacks

Iran’s missile and drone barrages have struck airports, homes and bases.

05 Mar 06:37 PM
Britney Spears arrested in California
Entertainment

Britney Spears arrested in California

The 44-year-old was detained by California Highway Patrol at about 9.30pm.

05 Mar 06:27 PM
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