WorldTrump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'Iran flatly rejected Donald Trump's claim that Masoud Pezeshkian sought a truce.01 Apr 07:34 PM
PoliticsNZ Government funding returned to Cook IslandsForeign Minister Winston Peters has met with Cook Islands PM Mark Brown in Rarotonga.01 Apr 07:33 PM
WorldTrump says the King would have stood by him over IranThe King will make his 20th US visit, but his first state trip as monarch, this month.01 Apr 06:37 PM
World'Paper tiger': Trump considers pulling US out of Nato after Iran riftThe US must get Congress approval before any attempt to leave Nato can proceed.01 Apr 05:08 PM
WorldAnthony Albanese fuel crisis address slammed as 'bunch of nothing'Critics, including Pauline Hanson, slammed the address as empty.01 Apr 04:57 PM
WorldAnthony Albanese warns months ahead 'may not be easy' in national addressThe Australian PM spoke to his nation amid Middle East war and fuel crisis.01 Apr 08:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Drone joust': Russian interceptor skewers Ukrainian aircraft in mid-flightRussia is now using special interceptors with metal rods to target enemy drones.01 Apr 05:58 AM
WorldPrince Harry's flirty messages and 'movie snuggles' with reporter revealedThe messages appear to contradict Prince Harry's earlier High Court evidence.01 Apr 12:23 AM
World'More plastic than fantastic': Fans pan Barbie Dream Fest after costly flopFans paid between $125 and $788 each for adult tickets to Barbie Dream Fest.31 Mar 11:19 PM
America's CupNew America's Cup challenges lodged as late entry deadline passesThe late entry deadline was extended by two months to allow hopeful challengers to enter.31 Mar 10:54 PM
WorldJudge halts construction on Trump’s White House ballroomJudge Richard Leon said Trump must justify the demolition of the White House East Wing.31 Mar 08:33 PM
WorldUS judge blocks Trump order to halt funding and 'squelch' news he doesn't likeJudge Randolph Moss ruled the funding order unlawful and unenforceable.31 Mar 08:26 PM
WorldWatch: US journalist kidnapped off Baghdad streetIraqi officials say one suspect is in custody as the search continues.31 Mar 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWill he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in IranNew York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.31 Mar 07:20 PM
WorldWolf bites pensioner in the face in Hamburg streetPolice say the wolf had roamed Hamburg streets for several days before the attack.31 Mar 07:11 PM
WorldPrince Harry's lawyers call for 'substantial damages' from UK tabloidsThe nine-week High Court trial features seven public figures suing ANL.31 Mar 07:03 PM
WorldNetanyahu vows Israel will 'crush Iran's terror regime'Iran says it will hit US tech firms it deems to be complicit in strikes against leaders.31 Mar 06:19 PM
WorldKing Charles to pay state visit to US in late AprilThe King will make his first US state visit as monarch on April 27-30.31 Mar 05:20 PM
Entertainment'Tiger King' Joe Exotic loses US Supreme Court bid to overturn murder plot convictionAn Oklahoma jury found him guilty of hiring hitmen and killing multiple tigers.31 Mar 02:19 AM
WorldTwin brothers, one woman, one child, no clear father: The court battle for paternityJudges ruled it is equally likely each identical twin fathered child P.31 Mar 01:21 AM
WorldWhite House says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not one of the US' core objectives'Trump has recently suggested Iran may be left in control of traffic through the Strait.30 Mar 11:57 PM
CricketRecord $125k fine for Pakistan fast bowler's online post about politicianHe apologised at a PCB hearing and said he was sacking his social media manager.30 Mar 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldScientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpersNew York Times: At least 10 sperm whales appeared to assist during the birth. 30 Mar 11:14 PM
WorldFugitive cop killer Dezi Freeman emerged from container in blanket carrying slain officer’s gunPolice used a BearCat 'claw' and gas to force Dezi Freeman from a container.30 Mar 10:55 PM
EntertainmentWatch: US Army reviews why helicopters flew near Kid Rock's home, No Kings ralliesAn Army review is examining whether the Apache crews broke flight rules.30 Mar 10:43 PM
WorldFBI says Michigan synagogue attack was 'Hezbollah-inspired'The FBI says Ayman Mohamad Ghazali targeted Michigan's largest Jewish temple.30 Mar 10:02 PM
WorldPerson who tipped off police about cop killer Dezi Freeman up for $1 million rewardDezi Freeman was shot dead after a three-hour stand-off at a rural property.30 Mar 09:26 PM
WorldTrump threatens to destroy Iran oil island unless peace deal acceptedTrump says US talks with 'a more reasonable regime' in Tehran underway.30 Mar 08:21 PM
WorldSweden charges man for selling wife to 120 menThe 62-year-old had allegedly pressured his wife 'to perform and submit to sexual acts'.30 Mar 08:02 PM
WorldThieves steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse masterpieces in 180 secondsThe thieves broke into the gallery near Parma at night.30 Mar 07:56 PM
WorldTrump building 'massive' military bunker under White House ballroomThe underground military hub will include protection from drones and bullets.30 Mar 07:28 PM
WorldPolice arrest two more over attempted attack on US bank in ParisPolice are now holding five suspects, including three minors, in custody.30 Mar 05:19 PM
WorldStrong quake hits near Vanuatu, no tsunami threat reportedThe quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.30 Mar 09:48 AM
WorldAlbanese cuts fuel excise by 50% to ease Australian petrol prices before EasterThe 50% fuel excise reduction will trim prices by more than 30c a litre for three months.30 Mar 06:12 AM
