World‘Almost entirely preventable’: Expert on US measles deathThe death marks the first US measles fatality in nearly a decade.26 Feb 07:04 PM
WorldCook Islands PM survives vote, blames NZ ‘misinformation’The 13-to-9 vote followed a controversial partnership deal with Beijing.26 Feb 06:20 AM
WorldGaza ceasefire talks back on track after prisoner agreementHamas confirmed the release agreement, supervised by Egypt.26 Feb 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘The only adult in there’: The teacher and students forever bound by mass school shootingNew York Times: How one teacher became a lifeline for school shooting survivors.26 Feb 04:00 AM
World‘Atomic bomb’: French surgeon admits to ‘hideous’ acts in mass sex abuse trialSurgeon on trial for the alleged assault or rape of 299 patients.26 Feb 03:02 AM
WorldZelenskyy heading to US to sign a ‘very big deal’ on minerals - TrumpZelenskyy plans to sign the deal with Trump in Washington this week.26 Feb 02:21 AM
WorldPanic at dawn: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits near Indonesian islandThe quake hit near Sulawesi, causing residents to flee outside: 'I was so scared'.26 Feb 01:09 AM
KahuMum saves whānau after armed intruders hold gun to son’s head'I just wanted the thieves to leave me and my son alone.'25 Feb 11:09 PM
WorldOne-third of Elon Musk’s DOGE staff resign in protest, citing risks to the country'They would have been fired had they not resigned,' says Musk.25 Feb 11:02 PM
World‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in CongoA significant portion of deaths take place within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.25 Feb 10:05 PM
EntertainmentSex Education actor ‘used minor celeb status’ to rape and assault teenage girlsAlexander Westwood jailed for over 15 years for attacking five victims.25 Feb 09:25 PM
World‘Grave moral guilt’: What killer cult did as 8yo lay dying'You had no right, and on judgment day, God will see you for what you truly are.'25 Feb 09:24 PM
WorldNorth Korea steals $2.6b as it pulls off world’s biggest ever heistHackers used phishing emails to access Bybit’s cold wallet, Chainalysis reported.25 Feb 08:31 PM
WorldThree ‘last meals’: Man on death row for 26 years to get new trialSupreme Court throws out conviction for man who has had nine execution dates. 25 Feb 07:49 PM
WorldWatch: Dramatic fatal highway bridge collapse caught on cameraFour people were killed and six injured in the dramatic collapse.25 Feb 06:44 PM
WorldAmerican teen arrested after newborn thrown from Paris hotel windowAmerican woman, 18, arrested in Paris for allegedly throwing newborn from hotel window, faces life in prison for homicide charges.Watch25 Feb 06:28 PM
WorldHackers air AI video targeted at Donald Trump and Elon MuskTV screens at the US Department of Housing recently shocked onlookers by playing an AI-generated video of Donald Trump licking Elon Musk’s feet.Watch25 Feb 06:20 PM
TalanoaTropical depression near Vanuatu intensifies to Cyclone SeruThe system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.25 Feb 05:21 AM
WorldHackers display AI video of Trump bowing to Musk on govt screensMusk spent $300 million on Trump’s re-election campaign.25 Feb 01:53 AM
WorldAmerican teen arrested after throwing newborn to death from hotel windowAn 18-year-old American mother threw her newborn from a hotel window.24 Feb 11:44 PM
WorldDad executes daughter’s fiance: What he said before he pulled the triggerHis daughter labelled the killer a 'coward' whose actions were 'senseless and violent'.24 Feb 11:22 PM
WorldUN votes on competing Ukraine resolutions as war enters fourth yearThe UN voted on competing Ukraine resolutions as US policy shifts, sparking tensions with European allies and Ukraine's Zelenskyy.Watch24 Feb 11:14 PM
WorldHamas pauses all negotiations with IsraelHamas has suspended all negotiations with Israel after Tel Aviv blocked the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas freeing hostages.Watch24 Feb 10:55 PM
World‘Most complicated crisis’: Gaza ceasefire faces new testIsrael halted prisoner releases after militants freed six hostages.24 Feb 10:04 PM
WorldSearch continues for fisherman pulled overboard by sharkPolice say Paul Barning was entangled in his fishing line during the incident.24 Feb 09:02 PM
WorldTourist arrested at Thai airport when 'cocaine falls from his pockets during tantrum'A bungling British tourist lost his cool while going through airport security - before throwing a tantrum which allegedly caused cocaine to fall from his pocket.Watch24 Feb 08:36 PM
WorldMacron, Trump seek peace deal to end Ukraine war within weeksThe pair discussed ending Russia's invasion, backed by European peacekeepers.24 Feb 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrancis is in critical condition. What happens when a pope dies?New York Times: The time-honoured rituals have been refined over centuries.24 Feb 08:18 PM
World‘Deepening divide’: US and EU clash at UN over Ukraine strategyThe US abstained on its own resolution for a negotiated end to the war.24 Feb 08:16 PM
WorldSoul legend Roberta Flack dies at 88, leaving lasting legacyRoberta Flack taught music at 30 before breaking into the music industry in 1968.24 Feb 07:19 PM
World‘Last hope’: New bid to find MH370 as advanced search beginsOcean Infinity's vessel began its MH370 search 1200 miles off Perth.24 Feb 07:13 PM
WorldCritically ill Pope Francis had a good night, Vatican saysThe 88-year-old pope was hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs.24 Feb 09:30 AM
WorldPaedophile French surgeon on trial for abusing almost 300 patientsIn total, 256 of the 299 victims were under 15.24 Feb 07:39 AM
WorldZelenskyy hails Ukraine’s ‘heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasionEU leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.24 Feb 07:16 AM
