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Brazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment minister

The new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.

Nato chief fears Ukraine war could become wider conflict

Sec-Gen says fighting could become a war between Russia and Nato and spread into Europe.

Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests

The man was accused of blocking street, attacking security force member with machete.

Putin’s ‘energy weapon’ will kill more in Europe this winter than have died in the war

New analysis concludes current cost of energy will likely lead to an extra 147,000 deaths.

Nato vows to aid Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

Nato Secretary General says it will help transform Ukraine’s forces into a modern army.

Daydream believer: New adventures for your 2023 travel plans

Brand-new travel experiences to book before anyone else.

'The Scream' latest famous artwork targeted by climate activists

Norway is a major producer of offshore oil and gas.

John Gascoigne: NZ is rich with resources but poor on economic nous

OPINION: Paradox of NZ's low per capita income with an abundance of world class resources.

South Korean missile misfires and explodes at air force base

Panic among residents after malfunctioning during live-fire drill with the US.

US mass shooting: Echoes of Christchurch spark calls for change

Atrocity spurs calls for NZ to teach critical thinking, punish tech company 'enablers'.

30 places you can visit without a pre-departure test

Plus, 14 destinations you can visit without needing a test to return to NZ.

21 Countries that have ditched mask rules

You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.

Child dies after mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads

Reports of a mystery strain affecting children have emerged from around the world.

Ngāpuhi Antarctic adventurer Busby Noble laid to rest at Mangamuka

Busby Noble became a celebrity overseas after his exploits on the frozen continent.

These countries have dropped all Covid-19 rules

Skip the tests, masks and Covid paperwork in these destinations.

New Zealand vs. Australia: Which country is happier?

For 10 years the global report has ranked 150 countries according to happiness.

Four US troops die in Norway plane crash in Nato exercise, unrelated to Ukraine

The annual Nato drills in Norway are unrelated to the war in Ukraine.

Putin's European invasion plan re-emerges

Footage aired on Russian TV shows the plan to capture Nato countries near Ukraine.