World'So sorry for the circus': Manor owner on hosting US Vice-PresidentSecret Service agents set up checkpoints and a makeshift helipad nearby.10 Aug 04:26 AM
World'Will achieve nothing': Zelenskyy warns against summit without UkraineThe Ukraine President says his country won't surrender land for peace.09 Aug 08:54 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agendaThe Australian PM touched down in Queenstown for the annual transtasman leader talks.09 Aug 02:53 AM
WorldTrump, Putin to meet in Alaska amid Ukraine war tensionsPutin consulted the leaders of China and India ahead of the Alaska summit.09 Aug 01:30 AM
WorldVance hosted secretive meeting to discuss Epstein crisis – reportsThe meeting was moved to the White House due to media interest.08 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald News Update | Israel ramps up efforts in Gaza, Trump and Putin to meetNZ Herald News Update | Israel ramps up efforts in Gaza, Trump & Putin to meet about Ukraine.Watch08 Aug 08:09 PM
World'Must be immediately halted': UN chief on Israel's Gaza takeover planHe calls for humanitarian aid flow and release of hostages and detainees.08 Aug 06:15 PM
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WorldAmerican trophy hunter Asher Watkins gored to death by Cape buffaloThe 52-year-old was killed in a 'sudden and unprovoked attack' during a hunt.07 Aug 12:46 AM
WorldWhy Israel's strategy on Gaza is sparking internal debateThe Israeli military must execute government decisions on Gaza, says the defence minister.06 Aug 07:48 PM
WorldTrump envoy meets Putin as US steps up pressure with new India tariffsSteve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for three hours in Moscow.06 Aug 06:49 PM
WorldTrump punishes India for buying Russian oil, hikes tariffs on Indian goodsIndia condemned the tariffs, calling them 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable'.06 Aug 05:53 PM
New ZealandWhy new US tariffs could be a turning point for NZ trade policyA 15% tariff on NZ imports to the US starts tomorrow.06 Aug 05:00 PM
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WorldEthiopian migrant boat sinks off Yemen, 76 dead, dozens missingThe boat was carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants heading to Abyan.04 Aug 10:37 PM
WorldSearch intensifies for British woman missing from Greek beachMichele Bourda, 59, vanished from Ofrynio beach while her husband slept.04 Aug 07:37 PM
WorldShipwreck off Yemen kills at least 76 migrants, dozens still missingThe boat, carrying 157 people, was heading for Abyan province's coast.03 Aug 06:45 PM
WorldWhy Hamas' hostage videos are sparking global outrageRelative says clip of emaciated brother felt like “one million punches to the heart”.02 Aug 04:08 AM
WorldUN aid convoys turn deadly for desperate civilians in GazaMore than 50 people killed as chaotic scenes greet trucks carrying food from the UN.02 Aug 03:58 AM
WorldUS envoy holds talks in Israel ahead of critical Gaza visitSteve Witcoff met Netanyahu shortly after his arrival.31 Jul 08:18 PM
WorldUS to impose 15% tariff on South Korea in new trade dealSouth Korea will invest $350 billion in the US, Donald Trump said.31 Jul 01:24 AM
WorldTrump sets 10-day deadline for Russia to end war or face new sanctionsPutin has yet to respond to Trump's threat. 29 Jul 08:25 PM
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WorldTrump slashes Russia ultimatum to '10 or 12 days'The US President demanded Russia end the Ukraine war or face new sanctions.28 Jul 06:19 PM
WorldTrump warns Gaza faces 'real starvation' amid humanitarian crisisThe President says the US and partners will help set up food centres in the territory. 28 Jul 06:06 PM
WorldNae Trump: Scots deploy wit, bite, and bagpipes against US visitor'Scotland hated Trump before it was cool' read one sign at the weekend.27 Jul 11:12 PM
WorldIsrael eases Gaza aid restrictions as hunger crisis escalatesIsrael resumed power to a key water plant, aiding water supply in Gaza.27 Jul 09:47 PM
WorldWHO says 74 people have died from malnutrition in Gaza as aid blocked'Malnutrition is on a dangerous trajectory in the Gaza Strip.' 27 Jul 09:03 PM
WorldIsrael declares 'tactical pause' in fighting, allows Gaza aid airdrops amid famine fearsOver 50 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes near aid centres.27 Jul 12:35 AM
WorldThailand, Cambodia seek truce after deadly border conflictThe conflict has killed at least 33 and displaced over 150,000 people.26 Jul 11:01 PM
WorldTrump plays golf in Scotland amid protests and tight securityProtests in Edinburgh and Aberdeen featured slogans like 'Scotland hates Trump'.26 Jul 10:42 PM
WorldTrade on agenda as Trump lands in Scotland for diplomacy and golfTrump has arrived in Scotland for a five-day visit mixing business and leisure.26 Jul 01:52 AM
WorldArctic heatwave hits Lapland, wildfires and climate fears growWildfires in Lapland are spreading rapidly due to the intense heat.26 Jul 01:22 AM