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‘No revolt’: Ardie Savea, players not behind Robertson’s All Blacks exit - NZR
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‘No revolt’: Ardie Savea, players not behind Robertson’s All Blacks exit - NZR

‘It’s very unfair to say that Ardie somehow led something.'

15 Jan 05:35 AM
New Zealand

Watch: Tornado sweeps across Ōtorohanga field

A tornado downed trees and knocked out power in the Waikato village of Maihihi. Video / Luke Care

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15 Jan 05:28 AM
New Zealand

Final-year students can claim up to $12k in fees – but is it money well spent?

Eligible first-time students can claim up to $12,000 once they finish study.

15 Jan 05:27 AM

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Market close: NZ sharemarket plunges 0.7%
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Market close: NZ sharemarket plunges 0.7%

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,659.79, down 97.92 points or 0.71%.

15 Jan 05:14 AM
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The extraordinary health benefits of tofu and how to make it delicious
Lifestyle

The extraordinary health benefits of tofu and how to make it delicious

Telegraph: Need a reason to give tofu another try? Here are several.

15 Jan 05:00 AM
Seven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highway
New Zealand

Seven injured, three serious after two-car crash shuts Northland highway

15 Jan 04:54 AM
Funding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-road
New Zealand

Funding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-road

15 Jan 04:53 AM
Sister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting
New Zealand
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Sister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting

15 Jan 04:40 AM
Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals
New Zealand

Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals

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15 Jan 04:18 AM
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Federal agent shoots immigrant in Minneapolis, Homeland Security says
World

Federal agent shoots immigrant in Minneapolis, Homeland Security says

NY Times: An agent and a man who was shot were in hospital. Two people were in custody.

15 Jan 04:14 AM
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Paul Lewis: David Kirk's biggest test will be cleaning up ABs' coaching mess
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Paul Lewis: David Kirk's biggest test will be cleaning up ABs' coaching mess

OPINION: Scott Robertson's exit comes before a brutal 13-test schedule, only four at home.

15 Jan 04:08 AM
Watch: Mini tornado strikes Orewa in North Auckland
New Zealand

Watch: Mini tornado strikes Orewa in North Auckland

Orewa residents were left stunned when a mini tornado struck their Auckland suburb. Video / Kirsty Smee and Anna Stephenson

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15 Jan 04:06 AM
How Razor lost his edge: A history of the Robertson era and a coaching empire in ruins
All Blacks

How Razor lost his edge: A history of the Robertson era and a coaching empire in ruins

Inside Scott Robertson’s two-year tenure at the helm of the All Blacks.

15 Jan 04:01 AM
Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle
World

Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle

The victim lost 40% of his blood and suffered heart and lung injuries in crazed attack.

15 Jan 04:00 AM
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Batter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton Raiders
New Zealand

Batter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton Raiders

Former All Blacks staffer Don Tricker linked Baseball NZ with the MLB club.

15 Jan 04:00 AM
Bafta Rising Star nominees announced as public voting opens
Entertainment

Bafta Rising Star nominees announced as public voting opens

British actor said she was climbing a mountain when she found out she had been nominated.

15 Jan 03:51 AM
Tributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau
New Zealand

Tributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha Awarau

Aroha Awarau is being remembered as a talented writer, comedian and great friend.

15 Jan 03:27 AM
Warnings lifted at popular swimming spot after septic tank overflow
Christchurch

Warnings lifted at popular swimming spot after septic tank overflow

Tests now show faecal bacteria levels are back below safety guidelines.

15 Jan 03:05 AM
Serious crash shuts Southland highway, major delays for drivers
New Zealand

Serious crash shuts Southland highway, major delays for drivers

Detours are in place near Eglinton St, in Winton, and motorists should avoid the area.

15 Jan 02:58 AM
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‘Whereabouts unknown’: Liquidators chase director over $9m shortfall
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‘Whereabouts unknown’: Liquidators chase director over $9m shortfall

Liquidation of Obelisk Industrial triggers legal action against hard-to-find director.

15 Jan 02:53 AM
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 Watch: All Blacks' trajectory on wrong path before Robertson cut as coach - NZR chair
All Blacks

Watch: All Blacks' trajectory on wrong path before Robertson cut as coach - NZR chair

The head coach’s departure comes after a scathing end-of-year review.

15 Jan 02:51 AM
Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
World

Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

California Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.

15 Jan 02:48 AM
TikTok daredevil arrested after walking in front of speeding truck
World

TikTok daredevil arrested after walking in front of speeding truck

The teen was in the midst of shooting another TikTok when police came to arrest him.

15 Jan 02:47 AM
Coach goes from saviour to sidelined
New Zealand

Coach goes from saviour to sidelined

This wasn't how Scott Robertson's story with the All Blacks was supposed to end.

15 Jan 02:46 AM
The Country: Meet Federated Farmers' new CEO
New Zealand

The Country: Meet Federated Farmers' new CEO

Richard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.

15 Jan 02:40 AM
Scott Robertson is gone, so who will save the All Blacks?
New Zealand

Scott Robertson is gone, so who will save the All Blacks?

NZ Herald sports reporter Alex Powell breaks down the shock exit of Scott Robertson, as well as looking ahead in the year of sport.

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15 Jan 02:28 AM
Hot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days
New Zealand

Hot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days

'We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity.'

15 Jan 02:20 AM
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Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals
Retail

Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals

Shoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.

15 Jan 02:10 AM
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Summer Questions: 2degrees CEO Mark Callander on following your instinct, AI and outer space
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Summer Questions: 2degrees CEO Mark Callander on following your instinct, AI and outer space

Telco boss on the year ahead.

15 Jan 02:00 AM
Afternoon quiz: Who directed the 1995 film Casino?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: Who directed the 1995 film Casino?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

15 Jan 02:00 AM
Overlooked Mitchell shines to give Black Caps a chance at history
Black Caps

Overlooked Mitchell shines to give Black Caps a chance at history

One more win would secure New Zealand their first ODI series victory in India.

15 Jan 02:00 AM
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NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026
New Zealand

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

Afternoon Headlines | Speculation about US action in Iran and talks about the future of Greenland | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

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15 Jan 01:57 AM
Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
World

Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation

Nasa says the return is not an emergency, saying the person’s condition is stable.

15 Jan 01:43 AM
Entries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry Awards
New Zealand

Entries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry Awards

Awards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.

15 Jan 01:41 AM
NZ Herald Live: NZ Herald Live: All Blacks to seek new head coach as Scott Robertson departs
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: NZ Herald Live: All Blacks to seek new head coach as Scott Robertson departs

Scott Robertson has departed his role as head coach of the All Blacks following the completion of NZR’s 2025 end-of-season review.

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15 Jan 01:33 AM
Man, 43, named as diver who drowned at popular Canterbury tourist spot
Christchurch

Man, 43, named as diver who drowned at popular Canterbury tourist spot

He was pulled from the water by the harbourmaster about 1.15pm on Saturday.

15 Jan 01:30 AM
Why the world’s fattest parrots now feel frisky enough to save their species
New Zealand

Why the world’s fattest parrots now feel frisky enough to save their species

A bumper rimu fruit crop means conservationists expect over 50 chicks.

15 Jan 01:26 AM
Federated Farmers names new chief executive
New Zealand

Federated Farmers names new chief executive

'This is a significant appointment for Federated Farmers.'

15 Jan 01:24 AM
Is this NZ's tiniest luxury home? 28sqm Queenstown bach up for grabs
Property

Is this NZ's tiniest luxury home? 28sqm Queenstown bach up for grabs

Waterfront property comes with garage, gym and golf room.

15 Jan 01:00 AM
Manage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expert
New Zealand

Manage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expert

About 127,000 patients had records exposed in a trove of 430,000 documents.

15 Jan 12:00 AM
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'Explosion we've never seen': The bizarre longevity treatments attracting billions
Lifestyle

'Explosion we've never seen': The bizarre longevity treatments attracting billions

IV lasers, plasma exchange, NAD+ infusions - it's boom time in the battle against ageing.

15 Jan 12:00 AM
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New Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change, building fairer system
Airlines

New Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change, building fairer system

The former prosecutor takes on one of the biggest jobs in aviation.

15 Jan 12:00 AM
Cooks Beach revival: Waterfront bach with $3m RV for sale for first time in 30 years
Property

Cooks Beach revival: Waterfront bach with $3m RV for sale for first time in 30 years

Coromandel beach town has bounced back from Cyclone Gabrielle and economic slump.

14 Jan 11:58 PM
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Rocket Lab shares surge to all-time high as its US military business explodes
Business

Rocket Lab shares surge to all-time high as its US military business explodes

Kiwi-American firm takes its seat at the top table.

14 Jan 11:53 PM
'All right, all right, all right': Why Matthew McConaughey has trademarked himself
Entertainment

'All right, all right, all right': Why Matthew McConaughey has trademarked himself

The Oscar winner secured trademarks for various audio and visual material of himself.

14 Jan 11:40 PM
Execution of Iran protester postponed, rights group says
World

Execution of Iran protester postponed, rights group says

Norway-based group cited Soltani's relatives, but warned his life was still in danger.

14 Jan 11:20 PM
Three dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near Rotorua
New Zealand

Three dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near Rotorua

One person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.

14 Jan 11:13 PM
'Time to listen': Netball NZ announces interim CEO after Wyllie exit
Silver Ferns

'Time to listen': Netball NZ announces interim CEO after Wyllie exit

Jane Patterson and head of high performance Chelsea Lane have both been appointed.

14 Jan 11:10 PM
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Civil investigation: Lawyers for family to probe Minnesota Ice shooting
World

Civil investigation: Lawyers for family to probe Minnesota Ice shooting

NY Times: Some 3000 federal agents were said to be working in Minnesota or on their way.

14 Jan 11:06 PM
'Terrific person': Trump hails Venezuela's interim leader after first call
World

'Terrific person': Trump hails Venezuela's interim leader after first call

Trump says he and Delcy Rodriguez discussed oil, trade and security in detail.

14 Jan 11:04 PM
Loaded 'AK47-style' gun found under house after police track fleeing pair
Auckland

Loaded 'AK47-style' gun found under house after police track fleeing pair

The Eagle helicopter tracked the fleeing car to Redoubt Rd in Manukau.

14 Jan 11:00 PM
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Derek Cheng: Take your pick – violent crime is up 7% or down 21%
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Derek Cheng: Take your pick – violent crime is up 7% or down 21%

ANALYSIS: Political messages are simple, but violent crime is a complex picture.

14 Jan 11:00 PM
MetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January
New Zealand

MetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January

MetService Severe Weather Update: 15 - 16 January. Video / MetService

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14 Jan 11:00 PM
Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base
World

Trump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar base

Rights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.

14 Jan 10:48 PM
Aussie star confirms return for 2026 New Zealand Open
Golf

Aussie star confirms return for 2026 New Zealand Open

Lucas Herbert finished runner-up at the New Zealand Open in 2020 at Millbrook Resort.

14 Jan 10:47 PM
Ice agents drag disabled woman from car in Minneapolis clash
World

Ice agents drag disabled woman from car in Minneapolis clash

Video shows agents smashing her window, cutting her seatbelt and arresting her.

14 Jan 10:46 PM
Why the Kiwi summer could be ruining your relationship - and how to fix it
Lifestyle

Why the Kiwi summer could be ruining your relationship - and how to fix it

Why ‘too much togetherness’ over a Kiwi summer is so hard on relationships.

14 Jan 10:36 PM
Killer who said he was too injured to stand trial caught playing rugby
World

Killer who said he was too injured to stand trial caught playing rugby

Steven Naylor hit 193km/h before smashing into 23-year-old rider Owen Baugh.

14 Jan 10:23 PM
'Absolutely not necessary': Denmark digs in against US Greenland takeover
World

'Absolutely not necessary': Denmark digs in against US Greenland takeover

Denmark has ordered more aircraft, vessels and soldiers into Greenland.

14 Jan 10:19 PM
‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa stream
New Zealand

‘It’s devastating’: Generations-old eel population wiped out in Wairoa stream

Hundreds of longfin tuna, some aged up to 50 years, have died in the stream.

14 Jan 10:19 PM
Andrew to leave Royal Lodge by mid-February
Lifestyle

Andrew to leave Royal Lodge by mid-February

The move comes after outrage over him paying peppercorn rent for 20 years.

14 Jan 10:15 PM
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Roger Partridge: We need to be realistic about the cost of our 'luxury beliefs'
Opinion

Roger Partridge: We need to be realistic about the cost of our 'luxury beliefs'

OPINION: How virtue signalling risks hurting the most vulnerable.

14 Jan 10:00 PM
Shark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast mission
Sport

Shark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast mission

Jono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.

14 Jan 10:00 PM
For sale: Hawke's Bay property with 'deep-rooted history and colourful story'
New Zealand

For sale: Hawke's Bay property with 'deep-rooted history and colourful story'

Hastings’ stately Greenhill Lodge once hosted the Queen Mother. Now it’s up for sale.

14 Jan 09:58 PM
'Totally unacceptable': Man charged after Auckland bus driver sprayed with fire extinguisher
Auckland

'Totally unacceptable': Man charged after Auckland bus driver sprayed with fire extinguisher

The incident comes weeks after driver Sefo Leger died in a bus stabbing.

14 Jan 09:51 PM
Promoter says Joshua will return to ring when 'time is right' after crash
Boxing

Promoter says Joshua will return to ring when 'time is right' after crash

Trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami died at the scene.

14 Jan 09:39 PM
Cyber-security expert launches petition to Parliament calling for harsher penalties for privacy breaches
New Zealand

Cyber-security expert launches petition to Parliament calling for harsher penalties for privacy breaches

Cyber expert Katja Feldtmann wants tougher laws after the Manage My Health hack.

14 Jan 09:23 PM
Cigarette smuggler used Bond-like ‘revolving number plates’
World

Cigarette smuggler used Bond-like ‘revolving number plates’

Silivaniuk tried to bring in over six million cigarettes worth about $6.3m.

14 Jan 09:18 PM
Girl made ‘non-speech’ 111 call after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlier
New Zealand

Girl made ‘non-speech’ 111 call after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlier

Police say nobody who resided at the property held a firearms licence.

14 Jan 09:18 PM
Syrian leader urges Kurdish integration as army sends troops east of Aleppo
World

Syrian leader urges Kurdish integration as army sends troops east of Aleppo

Reinforcements are moving from Latakia and Damascus as clashes rumble on.

14 Jan 09:18 PM
Here comes the advertising in AI chatbots
Business

Here comes the advertising in AI chatbots

Rivals like OpenAI, Meta and Perplexity are also exploring chatbot advertising.

14 Jan 09:09 PM
Insults and expletives fly as Trump meets a Detroit factory heckler
World

Insults and expletives fly as Trump meets a Detroit factory heckler

A GoFundMe campaign for suspended worker TJ Sabula has raised more than $565,600.

14 Jan 09:00 PM
The $70 million football league kicking off in Auckland
Football

The $70 million football league kicking off in Auckland

OFC and Fifa will pour about $70m into the new Pacific club competition.

14 Jan 09:00 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.

14 Jan 08:42 PM
Amateur stuns world's best to win $1m in Melbourne
Tennis

Amateur stuns world's best to win $1m in Melbourne

Top seeds like Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek were knocked out early.

14 Jan 08:32 PM
Watch: Mini tornado hits Auckland as thunderstorm warnings issued for region
New Zealand

Watch: Mini tornado hits Auckland as thunderstorm warnings issued for region

Severe thunderstorm watches have been issued for nearly everywhere in the north.

14 Jan 08:28 PM
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
World

Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says

The 15-member technocratic committee will be led by former minister Ali Shaath.

14 Jan 08:23 PM
Texts, calls, bank transfers: League star accused of stalking her ex-partner
Sport

Texts, calls, bank transfers: League star accused of stalking her ex-partner

Police say the former halfback for Rabbitohs Women sent abusive texts, emails and calls.

14 Jan 08:22 PM
With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia
World

With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia

Messages saying they would not pre-emptively attack exchanged days before protests began.

14 Jan 08:18 PM
Timothy Busfield's wife breaks silence after his arrest
Entertainment

Timothy Busfield's wife breaks silence after his arrest

Busfield, 68, faces two counts of criminal sexual contact and child abuse.

14 Jan 08:12 PM
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Common sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expected
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Common sense or overkill? Climate rules loosened by more than expected

The minister suggested a more moderate weakening of climate disclosure rules.

14 Jan 08:00 PM
Serial killer charged with cold case murder of 17-year-old
World

Serial killer charged with cold case murder of 17-year-old

Judge allows jury to be aware of previous convictions of the accused ahead of trial.

14 Jan 07:46 PM
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 12 - 18
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 12 - 18

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

14 Jan 07:41 PM
UK says dual NZ nationals told of passport change in good time
New Zealand

UK says dual NZ nationals told of passport change in good time

From February 25, dual citizens must use a British passport to enter the UK.

14 Jan 07:41 PM
Taranaki highway closure to affect Ed Sheeran fans, holidaymakers and businesses
Entertainment

Taranaki highway closure to affect Ed Sheeran fans, holidaymakers and businesses

Families headed to Auckland shows face extra costs and leave.

14 Jan 07:40 PM
Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast
New Zealand

Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast

A nine-year-old passenger was also in the vehicle at the time.

14 Jan 07:34 PM
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home
World

FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home

The reporter, Hannah Natanson, covers news about the US federal workforce.

14 Jan 07:27 PM
Two dead after SH30 crash near Rotorua
New Zealand

Two dead after SH30 crash near Rotorua

Emergency services say a third person has been injured in the crash.

14 Jan 07:09 PM
Singer Julio Iglesias accused of human trafficking by former staff
Entertainment

Singer Julio Iglesias accused of human trafficking by former staff

The complaint, filed in Spain on January 5, details alleged 2021 abuses.

14 Jan 06:56 PM
NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026
New Zealand

NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

Morning Headlines | Waitārere Beach shooting, rising tension between Iran and the US and at least 32 killed in train accident in Thailand | Wednesday, January 15, 2026

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14 Jan 06:38 PM
Japan's Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap election
World

Japan's Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap election

Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first woman PM, appointed in October.

14 Jan 06:36 PM
US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
World

US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

The pause targets 75 nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Brazil.

14 Jan 06:33 PM
Reverend’s former mansion snapped up after 'sexy' makeover
Property

Reverend’s former mansion snapped up after 'sexy' makeover

Buyers flocked to the super-sized home.

14 Jan 06:10 PM
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Advice: My husband made a private list about me. Reading it destroyed me
Lifestyle

Advice: My husband made a private list about me. Reading it destroyed me

Washington Post: Can unspoken contempt be an early sign of divorce?

14 Jan 06:00 PM
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