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Dad smirks in court as he admits killing his 11yo son and girlfriend

Multiple experts found any mental issues were from his voluntary substance abuse.

Charles and Camilla attend state dinner at White House with Donald and Melania Trump

The Queen, in fuchsia, and the First Lady in blush pink were colour co-ordinated.

Amid Iran war and tensions with neighbours, UAE goes its own way

New York Times: The UAE's decision to leave Opec has rocked the region.

Republicans brace for brutal midterms as Trump’s popularity slips

New York Times: The one clear advantage Republicans have: cash.

Trump to put his picture in US passports

The limited-edition passport marks 250 years since US independence.

Beneath King Charles’ jokes and decorum, a subtle rebuttal to Trump

New York Times: King Charles gently pushed back against Trump's attacks on Britain.

Charles and Camilla attend state dinner at White House with Donald and Melania Trump

The Queen, in fuchsia, and the First Lady in blush pink were colour co-ordinated.

First Table taps former Uber and Deliveroo exec to spearhead UK growth push

Founder Mat Weir will shift to a new role focused on AI and product innovation.

Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up costs at Panama Canal

Daily Panama Canal traffic rose from 34 ships in January to 37 in March.

Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?

Researchers in Kerikeri are trialling three new Northland-grown cultivars.

On the block: NZ's tallest apartment tower Seascape

Asian-based investors and others overseas could be interested in buying the Akl project.

Richard Prebble: What China and Japan taught me about trust, tech and freedom

OPINION: Japan offers queues and trusted goods, but feels strangely stuck in time.

Close to 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN

Only nine people, including one woman, have been rescued.

First increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 years

Japanese births in Tokyo hit 77,375 from January through November 2025.

Police believe missing 5yo girl still alive after alleged abduction from Alice Springs home

Sharon vanished from her home after being put to bed.

Accused shooter charged with attempt to assassinate Trump; King meets Trump at the White House

Cole Allen, 31, faces a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted.

King Charles arrives in the US for high stakes state visit with Donald Trump amid tensions

Britain’s King Charles III arrives for a high-stakes state visit aimed at repairing strained relations with US President Donald Trump. Video / AFP