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Albanese and Xi meet in Beijing to boost economic co-operation

The leaders focused on economic co-operation, despite regional tensions.

'Psychologically' tough: Nyika's journey to reclaim boxing glory

Nyika aims to overcome mental hurdles after his title loss in January.

‘A few tears’: Crusaders hooker on reasons behind move to Waratahs

Ioane Moananu is leaving the Crusaders for more playing time with the Waratahs.

‘Everyone is dealing with something’: ‘J-Mo’ doesn’t leave out anything in new book

Mental as Anyone is part celebrity gossip-filled memoir and part mental health toolkit.

A handshake in orbit 50 years ago transformed the space race

New York Times: How the first international human spaceflight came together.

'Conflicts are escalating': Judith Collins tells Army recruits to prepare for combat

'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'

'Dream job': Meet the first-ever Kiwi to make the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

She’s one of six rookies in the 36-member squad for this NFL season.

Wife’s subtle move after CEO husband caught on Coldplay kiss cam in alleged affair

Before deactivating her social media, the wife made one minor but telling move.

'Shameful part' of history: South Korea overhauls adoption system

The country will end its private agency adoptions after finding widespread irregularities.

China tests the waters of how far its navy can operate

New York Times: Exercises involving two aircraft carriers were held in seas near Japan.

Liquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm

'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.

Maritime search: 11 missing as boat capsizes off Indonesia

Seven of the 18 people on board were rescued near the Mentawai islands.

Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025

Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.

Syrian forces accused of ‘executions’ in Druze area as Israel launches strikes

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that Syrian government forces and their allies had executed 19 people in and around Sweida. Video / NZ Herald

Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025

The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.

Expert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar system

A new asteroid enters our solar system. It's a rare phenomenon, so how many of them are there up there? Video / Herald NOW

Slashed US aid showing impact, as Congress codifies cuts

'We will not be lectured about the issue of food aid,' says State Dept spokeswoman.

Senate approves Trump’s bill to cut spending, sending it to the House

The legislation hands the Trump administration a victory in its ongoing power struggle.

Epstein case: Follow the money, top Democratic senator says

NY Times: Confidential bank reports show an enormous financing machine behind Epstein.

'Benign side effect': White House says multiple handshakes a factor in Trump's bruised hand

There had been speculation about the US President's heavily bruised hand and swollen legs.

Netanyahu expresses regret after three killed at Catholic church in Gaza

Ten other people were wounded in Israeli tank fire including the parish priest.

British spies and special forces exposed in Afghan data leak

Telegraph: Their identities are understood to have been included in a leaked spreadsheet.

Legendary wingsuit daredevil dead after paraglider crash

Baumgartner famously jumped from the edge of the Earth's atmosphere in a 2012 stunt.

Her mum died of breast cancer - she made a tool to help detect it

'This idea that I had 20 years ago is now a thing. It’s amazing; it really is.'

Trump is doing something no one wants

NYT Opinion: Middle powers would prefer the US plays an important, if less dominant, role.

Woman charged with attempted murder after Melbourne house fire

The fire occurred on May 21, tearing through a townhouse in the city's southeast.

‘Calm’ Air India captain ‘cut off’ fuel while co-pilot panicked, US officials believe

US officials believe the captain cut off the fuel supply before the crash.

Charred canyon: 'It was a destination. Now, it’s nothing'

New York Times: Tourism staff at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon count the fire fallout.

Checkpoints annoy drivers, undermine idea of free movement

New York Times: Germany, Poland, Austria, France, Italy, Netherlands bring checks back.

'Shop local': Puerto Rico's local hero brings tourism surge

Bad Bunny has started a 30-show concert series in San Juan, drawing fans from everywhere.

China tests the waters of how far its navy can operate

New York Times: Exercises involving two aircraft carriers were held in seas near Japan.

Blaze at Iraqi shopping centre claims 50-plus victims, injures dozens

The shopping centre had opened just five days before the fire.

Tired of missing out on getting to global summits to help grow your business?

Airwallex is offering a grant for NZ businesses to join the action.

Solar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing.

Get your kids involved in your reno

Home renovation projects inevitably involve and impact the whole family.

Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply

Fully stocked warehouse enables businesses to create with confidence.