World84-year-old UK pensioner admits murdering fellow rest home resident with spadeThe confrontation between the pair began after a vehicle sustained damage.14 Oct 01:16 AM
WorldExperts say Hamas and Israel are both committing war crimes in their fightThe attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.14 Oct 12:52 AM
WorldPalestinians flee from northern Gaza after Israel orders 1m to evacuateOrders sent panic through civilians and aid workers already struggling under airstrikes.13 Oct 11:56 PM
World‘Pennywise’ clown stalks Scottish village, daring police to catch himMan dressed as clown from horror novel It roams village, leaving a trail of red balloons.13 Oct 08:57 PM
WorldHamas posted video of mock attack weeks before Israel border breachHamas practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.13 Oct 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'You can taste the climate change': Winemakers confront extreme weatherNew York Times: The $550b global wine industry has no choice but to adapt - quickly.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIdaho killings: When the world’s obsession with true crime meets a mother’s griefNYT: Her son's murder captivated the true crime community. Then she went to CrimeCon.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN saysIsrael says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.13 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What more must the children of Gaza suffer?NYT: The international community must do everything to ensure kids can live in safety.13 Oct 12:21 AM
World'Gross neglect of duty': US judge sends over 500 highly inappropriate texts during toddler murder trialThe judge’s texts included mocking the prosecutor and calling a key witness a liar.12 Oct 10:48 PM
WorldUS man uses pandemic relief funds to clear his name of cold-case murderAfter more than two decades behind bars, the 65-year-old has walked free.12 Oct 09:53 PM
VideoHousing development seeking removal of burial groundsA significant archaeological burial site in South Australia, potentially over 6000 years old, is under threat after a $6 billion housing development is seeking to excavate and remove it. Video / Te Ao Māori NewsWatch12 Oct 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Who pulled the trigger in Gaza, and why?OPINION: It is important to expedite the fastest path to stopping the violence.12 Oct 08:51 PM
WorldJapan’s government will ask court to revoke legal status of Unification ChurchThe church could lose its tax exemption privilege as a religious organisation.12 Oct 08:24 PM
WorldWomen and children most affected in Afghanistan quake - UNThe quake killed more than 2000 people across Herat province.12 Oct 07:35 PM
WorldSycamore Gap tree removed by crane following act of vandalismThe 15m-long tree was too big to move in one piece so trunk relocated in sections.12 Oct 07:15 PM
WorldMorgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensifyMedics in Gaza are facing a problem as the casualties mount — where to put the bodies.12 Oct 06:33 PM
WorldAs desperation in Gaza grows, Israel won’t allow aid until Hamas releases hostagesInternational aid groups have warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis.12 Oct 05:37 PM
WorldBiden forced to withdraw claims of Hamas brutality, White House clarifies his remarksReports emerged of a massacre of babies and children in a village captured by Hamas.12 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew AI tool diagnoses brain tumours on the operating tableNew York Times: A new study describes a method for faster and more precise diagnoses.12 Oct 04:00 AM
TalanoaFijian nationals flown out of Israel on emergency repatriation flightMore than 200 Fijian nationals have been flown out of Israel on an emergency flight.12 Oct 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Hate having my back to a door': Inside the perilous life of a Northern Ireland police officerTimes: They check their cars for bombs. Now a data breach has made life more dangerous.11 Oct 10:33 PM
WorldHamas Israel war: What was Hamas thinking?Hamas are prepared for any scenario, including a drawn-out war.11 Oct 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Israel’s feared security services failed to stop Hamas’ attackNew York Times: Operational and intelligence failures led to breach of Israeli defences.11 Oct 08:58 PM
LiveWorld'Failure of intelligence': Egypt warned Israel three days before Hamas attackIsrael's PM: Every member of Hamas is a 'dead man'.11 Oct 08:40 PM
WorldScientists pry a secret from the 'Mona Lisa' about how Leonardo painted the masterpieceScientists gain new insight into the techniques da Vinci used to paint Mona Lisa.11 Oct 08:19 PM
World104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after making a skydiveThe world's oldest person to ever jump from a plane, has died.11 Oct 07:22 PM
WorldAustralian journalist detained for 3 years in China returns to AustraliaCheng Lei has reunited with her two children in Melbourne.11 Oct 10:07 AM
WorldMassive fire tears through car park at London airportFour firefighters and an airport employee hospitalised for smoke inhalation.11 Oct 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe mystery around Covid fatigueNew York Times: What we’re learning about the debilitating symptom and how to manage it.11 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHamas seeds violent videos on sites with little moderationNew York Times: Strategy mirrors efforts by extremist groups like Isis.11 Oct 05:00 AM
World'Crying kids': Terrified Kiwi expat in Tel Aviv shelters from missiles'I am not sure if Kiwis can imagine what it feels like running to a bomb shelter.'11 Oct 02:56 AM
WorldEarthquake in Afghanistan: Another 6.3 magnitude quake near HeratThe previous quake a few days ago killed more than 2000 people.11 Oct 02:49 AM
TalanoaTonga steps up to help Kiwi church group stuck in IsraelA total of 54 church members from New Zealand arrived in Israel days before the attack.10 Oct 11:15 PM