WorldSwiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fireThe blaze at Crans-Montana’s Le Constellation bar killed about 40 people.02 Jan 06:29 AM
World40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort fire, 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.02 Jan 02:30 AM
WorldTears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victimsSome families are still waiting for news of loved ones who remain missing.02 Jan 12:36 AM
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
WorldNew 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
PremiumPremiumWorldFirst, the frogs died. Then people got sickWashington Post: New research uncovers a surprising link between nature and human health.01 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldSecond deadly avalanche hits Spanish PyreneesRescuers using dogs and shovels found a body in Spain's Bielsa Valley.01 Jan 07:52 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
