World'Serious safety questions' following deadly Swiss bar fireAround 40 people died and more than 100 were hurt in the Crans-Montana blaze.01 Jan 10:36 PM
WorldWaitress paraded sparkler-topped champagne bottle through Swiss ski bar before blaze that killed 40The New Year’s Eve party was well underway when tragedy struck.01 Jan 10:12 PM
WorldAt least 7 dead, many missing as migrant boat sinks off GambiaThe boat, carrying more than 200 migrants, capsized in the middle of the night.01 Jan 10:12 PM
World|UpdatedNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sworn in at public ceremonyMamdani is New York’s first Muslim mayor and a 34-year-old socialist.01 Jan 09:28 PM
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WorldSecond deadly avalanche hits Spanish PyreneesRescuers using dogs and shovels found a body in Spain's Bielsa Valley.01 Jan 07:52 PM
World40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort fire as witnesses describe people ‘running through flames’A fire ripped through a crowded bar in a luxury ski resort as people rang in the new year.01 Jan 07:38 PM
WorldTributes flow after death of actress who was a star of 1970s Aussie TVCandy Raymond worked in film and television, and quickly became a household name.01 Jan 07:36 PM
WorldTrump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleepTrump, 79, insists his health is 'perfect' despite visible bruising and fatigue.01 Jan 07:26 PM
WorldFresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protestsSix people reportedly killed as protests spread beyond Tehran to three cities.01 Jan 06:53 PM
WorldAbout 40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort bar fireAbout 40 people are dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.Watch01 Jan 06:10 PM
WorldRussia blames Ukraine for deadly New Year drone strikeVolodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is '10%' away from a peace deal.01 Jan 05:45 PM
WorldIsrael confirms ban on 37 NGOs in GazaIsrael says the NGOs refused to share full staff details to clear security checks.01 Jan 05:25 PM
WorldA key to ageing could be in a long-overlooked body partThis finding could reshape IVF while opening a frontier in women's health.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThe price honeybees may pay for biofuelConversions of grassland to corn, soybeans have impact on honeybees and pollination.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDozens presumed dead after explosion rips through Swiss ski resort barPolice say the cause of the explosion at the Swiss resort remains unknown.01 Jan 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUkraine did not target Putin’s home, CIA findsNY Times: Russia had used the claim of an attack as a threat to harden its stance on talks01 Jan 04:32 AM
WorldScreen and stage farewells: Remembering the showbiz icons we lost in 2025Hulk Hogan, Diane Keaton and Ozzy Osbourne were among the stars who died last year.01 Jan 02:41 AM
WorldFireworks and tributes as the world rings in 2026 from Auckland to LondonCrowds packed Auckland's CBD and waterfront as 3500 fireworks lit up the sky.01 Jan 01:50 AM
WorldEight dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats: US militaryThe latest strikes bring the reported death toll from the campaign to 115.01 Jan 12:48 AM
WorldChina sets beef quotas in hit to Brazil, other big exportersIt will impose tariffs if levels are exceeded. NZ's quota is higher than actual imports.01 Jan 12:08 AM
WorldUK Govt vows to fight European judges over Shamima BegumStrasbourg court asks Britain to justify stripping Isis bride of her citizenship.31 Dec 11:02 PM
WorldTrump says he's pulling National Guard from three US cities - for nowThe withdrawals follow court defeats, including a Supreme Court block on Chicago.31 Dec 10:45 PM
WorldIran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protestsStudents at 10 universities nationwide have joined this week's rallies.31 Dec 10:44 PM
WorldNurse ‘beaten nearly to death' in crowbar rampageMegan Lynch was among six people injured in the attack at the Merseyside hospital.31 Dec 10:12 PM
WorldPutin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speechThe Russian President used his New Year message to praise 'heroes' fighting in Ukraine.31 Dec 09:58 PM
WorldNew Delhi’s worst air pollution in years fuels anger in test for Modi’s partyPrime Minister’s party was criticised over its handling of the air quality emergency.31 Dec 09:37 PM
WorldGPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attackGPS jamming can impact financial and health systems and civilian airline traffic.31 Dec 09:00 PM
World'He literally saved our lives': Disney stunt worker hit by runaway Indiana Jones boulderThe stunt boulder broke free and bounced toward the seated audience.31 Dec 08:49 PM
WorldChina says live-fire drills around Taiwan 'completed successfully'Japan, Australia and the Philippines say the exercises threaten regional stability.31 Dec 08:43 PM
WorldCargo ship seized over Gulf of Finland undersea cable damage probePolice say the Fitburg cargo ship was seized in the Gulf of Finland.31 Dec 08:07 PM
WorldFrance plans social media ban for children aged under-15The initiative is backed by President Emmanuel Macron with a draft law drawn up.31 Dec 07:53 PM
WorldTrump gets wrong country, wrong bird in windmill rantUS President blames wind turbines for killing American bald eagles.31 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandWorld begins to welcome 2026Pacific countries, including New Zealand, were the first to see in 2026, with Seoul and Tokyo following Sydney in celebrations that will stretch around the globe. Video / AFPWatch31 Dec 06:29 PM
