PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Missing in action': Dad of Kiwi in Ukraine seeks return of son's bodyIan and Sue Braggins say they will believe their son is alive until a body is found.17 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldFormer Trump aide indicted over handling of classified materialBolton is accused of sharing more than 1000 classified pages with relatives.17 Oct 02:09 AM
WorldMagnitude 6.1 quake hits southern PhilippinesIt happened a week after two major quakes killed at least eight people in Mindanao.17 Oct 01:59 AM
WorldClothing titan's death being probed as homicideJonathan Andic was the only person with his father during the fatal fall.17 Oct 01:18 AM
WorldBoris Johnson says he loves ChatGPT calling him 'brilliant' and 'clever'The 61-year-old said he uses the tool while writing his books. 16 Oct 09:29 PM
WorldCourt blocks Trump from deploying troops in IllinoisA federal appeals court left a judge’s block on troop deployment in place.16 Oct 09:13 PM
World‘Right in the heart’: Sydney braces for severe thunderstorm threatBureau meteorologist Angus Hines warns of ‘giant hail’ and fierce winds.16 Oct 09:09 PM
WorldCeasefire holds at Afghan-Pakistan border after deadly clashesUN human rights chief Volker Turk urged both sides to protect civilians and extend calm.16 Oct 08:49 PM
WorldTrump to meet Putin in Budapest after call on Ukraine warVolodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House on Friday to press for Tomahawk missiles.16 Oct 06:23 PM
WorldVatican panel condemns treatment of abuse survivorsThe 103-page study urges the Church to make reparations and take responsibility.16 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrustrated Gen Z threatens to topple African governmentsIn Morocco, Gen Z 212 used social media to mobilise over jobs and freedoms.16 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldThailand plans domestic tourism boost with visitors downForeign arrivals are forecast to fall 6% in 2025, the first drop in a decade.16 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldDon't let the party stop: Berlin's fight against 'club death'The SchwuZ club faces a €50,000 monthly shortfall and has declared bankruptcy.16 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldInside Hamas crackdown on rival Gaza clans in power struggleTrump’s ceasefire deal leaves Hamas running Gaza as phase-two talks loom.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldJB Pritzker finds his place at the ramparts of a Trump resistanceHe is a second-term Illinois governor and a billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldFull story of couple whose ordeal defined October 7 Hamas attackAvinatan Or was freed after two years held alone in tunnels, reuniting with Noa Argamani.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump Administration authorises covert CIA action in VenezuelaNew York Times: 'We are certainly looking at land now,' Trump told reporters.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCat hitches 160km ride on family’s van roof during road tripTony Denardo discovered 8-year-old cat Ray Ray only after stopping for petrol.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCaught on camera: Melbourne worker stabbed in random street attackThe victim, 36, suffered a punctured lung but is now in a stable condition.16 Oct 07:12 AM
WorldMagnitude 6.5 quake hits Indonesia's Papua, USGS saysPacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii said there was no threat of a tsunami.16 Oct 06:59 AM
World'Here’s your kid': Woman charged after disturbing act toward exPolice say the man called officers after opening the container on September 18.16 Oct 01:42 AM
WorldFrom first to 12th in a decade, US passport in declineThe index ranks how many destinations a passport holder can visit without needing a visa.16 Oct 12:16 AM
TechnologyYouTube outage hits thousands of users across NZMore than 1600 NZ users reported problems since 12.15pm, but videos now appear to work.15 Oct 11:37 PM
WorldIndonesia looks to expand its role in GazaBiggest Muslim-majority nation wants a role in Gaza’s peace process and on global stage.15 Oct 11:33 PM
WorldUK's Starmer publishes evidence in collapsed China spy casePrime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to contain controversy over the collapsed case.15 Oct 10:36 PM
WorldUS pushes Russia to negotiate as Hegseth warns Moscow of ‘costs’The threats ramped up ahead of Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington on Saturday.15 Oct 10:21 PM
World‘Bloody stupid maternal pride’: Surgeon faces court over child in brain opThe 12-year-old was allegedly allowed to handle surgical equipment.15 Oct 09:35 PM
WorldState of emergency in Los Angeles as migrant raids spark backlashAverage weekly earnings among immigrants have plunged by over 60%.15 Oct 09:27 PM
World Hamas claims all bodies returnedTwo more coffins were transferred to the Red Cross late on Wednesday.15 Oct 09:23 PM
WorldSpanish town bans black cat adoptions during HalloweenTerrassa's ban runs to November 10 to prevent 'possible risk ... from irresponsible uses'.15 Oct 09:22 PM
WorldJudge orders Trump Administration to pause Govt shutdown layoffsJudge Susan Illston said the layoffs appeared to breach federal law.15 Oct 09:01 PM
World‘Adolescence’ creator asks dads to share letters with sonsStephen Graham is teaming with psychology lecturer Orly Klein for the project for a book.15 Oct 08:37 PM
WorldRow over conscription mars Germany's Russia strategyGovernment discord over how to build up German Army with new system of military service.15 Oct 08:22 PM
World'Rest now, my sweet one': Mourners farewell Israeli hostage Guy Iluz at funeralIluz was 26 when Hamas abducted him from the Nova music festival on October 7.15 Oct 08:06 PM