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Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
The Swedish campaigner was among the activists on board the Madleen.

Black Foils return to podium at SailGP New York
A solid weekend saw the New Zealand crew back on the podium in SailGP's return.

Gauff triumphs over Sabalenka in epic French Open final
The American claimed her second major title with an impressive comeback.

'I've got full faith': Trailblazing All Whites star on playing top-flight football in France
Ben Old's trailblazing move to France was always going to be a challenging one.

First Whanganui, now Paris: Calls for legal rights to protect River Seine
In 2017, New Zealand recognised the Whanganui River as a living entity.

'I'm very flattered': Mexted on King's Birthday Honour
Murray Mexted was honoured as an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.

ITUC: Workers' rights 'in free fall' worldwide
Eighty-seven percent of countries violated the right to strike in 2025.

Ukraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWII
Officials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.

French producer woos Hollywood with epic that inspired Game of Thrones
He comes from French cinema royalty, but Dimitri Rassam is carving his own path.

A paedophile doctor abused hundreds in his care – why wasn't he stopped?
New York Times: The convicted surgeon abused 299 patients.

Watch: French President Emmanuel Macron appears to be shoved in face by wife
The French President told reporters they were 'horsing around' and 'joking'.

Kim Kardashian robbers convicted but escape further jail time
The reality star was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in October 2016.

‘Going nowhere’: Trump reignites EU trade war with 50% tariff threat
Wall Street's indexes fell and Apple shares sank 2.5% after US President's announcement.

AmCup challenger reveals intention after Naples confirmed as host
The team launched its first America's Cup challenge since 2017 in Barcelona last year.

Opinion: What Naples means for a dramatic America's Cup
The protocol may relax nationality rules, allowing teams to bolster their ranks.

Why Andrew Mehrtens' rugby venture face their toughest test yet
The former All BLack faces a tough challenge as Beziers prepare for their final match.

Halle Berry first victim of new Cannes dress code
It's not the first time the event has sent celebrities and their stylists into a tizzy.

'Gun to my back': Kim Kardashian's emotional court testimony
The gang allegedly stole $15 million of jewellery during the 2016 heist.

French actor Gerard Depardieu given suspended sentence for sexual assault
The trial concerned assaults during the 2021 filming of 'Les Volets Verts'.

What I’ve learned travelling as an adult child with my parents
Oh, how the tables (roles) have turned.

Drua captain reveals 'gut-wrenching' grief before crushing Blues defeat
Coach said ex-Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe's death impacted performance of players.