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Rescuers race to reach tourist who fell into Indonesian volcano ravine

More than 50 rescuers were dispatched, with plans to deploy a helicopter.

Uncanny Earth-like weather found on Jupiter, Mars, and Titan

Jupiter's clouds swirl like Earth's ocean eddies, revealing similar dynamics.

Audrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on Iran

OPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.

'Read our travel advice': MFAT urges travellers to regularly check news for updates

Israel briefly closed its airspace following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

Ryan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain world

OPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.

Bruce Cotterill: Is it time to reassess our independence?

OPINION: The big challenges for the country are not going away.

NZ pauses $18.2m aid to Cook Islands amid China deal tensions

The pause in aid affects health, education, and tourism marketing.

‘Ups and downs’: Xi Jinping's assessment of China-NZ relationship in Luxon meeting

The Prime Minister has met the Chinese leader in Beijing.

Air India crash probe under way as maintenance record scrutinised

The plane’s last major check was in June 2023, with no issues reported.

Where are the world’s best cruises? We asked a seasoned cruiser

According to this expert, these five cruises explore the world’s best destinations.

Kiwi fans miss out as broadcasters skip Women's Euros coverage

The tournament starts on July 3 in Switzerland and is streaming in 138 countries.

Expanding restrictions: 36 nations face potential US travel bans, includes Tonga

The State Department memo gives listed nations 60 days to meet new benchmarks.

Death toll after Air India plane crash rises to 279, police source says

Air India confirmed 242 people were on board; only one person survived.

The $36b question: Who owns the San José shipwreck treasure?

Spain, Colombia, Peru and indigenous groups all claim the wreck's treasure.

Candlelight vigil: Tributes for 'beautiful couple' who lived in Akl

The pair had recently been travelling to India in the hopes of starting a family.

People seen jumping from building after Air India plane crashed into it – reports

At least 265 people are dead after a London-bound flight crashed in Ahmedabad.

First fatal crash for Dreamliner as Air India jet goes down

An Air India 787-8 crashed into a dorm shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad.

'Tragic accident': London-bound flight crashes in India, 242 on board

Large clouds of smoke are visible in the area.