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Police end search in remote Aussie mine shaft for missing 4yo

Police have provided a sad update in the search for missing Gus Lamont.

Australian police renew search for woman missing on run in 2024

Samantha Murphy was completing her regular morning run through a park when she vanished.

Ryman shuts two Christchurch rest homes, reports interim loss

Work to relevel the main Edmund Hillary hospital wing in Remuera is now completed.

Two NZ women accused of importing $37m worth of meth into Australia

Officers allegedly found 36kg of meth in the women’s suitcases at Melbourne Airport.

In a time of crisis, Trump falls back on rants rather than unity

In assessing major policies, there are complexities and trade-offs to be weighed.

Congress to scrutinise US killing of boat-strike survivors

Defence Secretary allegedly ordered that the US military leave no one alive in strike.

‘A whole new world’: The pathway to US college scholarships for top Kiwi athletes

Inside the booming US sports pathway reshaping Kiwi athletes' ambitions.

White House targets media outlets over Trump coverage

It brands coverage as 'bias', 'lie' or 'left wing lunacy' and ranks offenders.

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing

US National Guard member dies after Washington shooting

Update on the deadly fire In Hong Kong killing at least 83

NZ Herald Headlines | Friday November 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque in Istanbul, unites faithful with stadium mass

The Pope urged worshippers in Istanbul to 'build bridges of unity'.

Man dead after Bunnings carpark accident

The 82-year-old Morningside man died in hospital from critical injuries.

'I'm going to the front': Zelenskyy aide quits amid $175.4m corruption scandal

He denies any role in the 15-month embezzlement scheme but says he is 'desecrated'.

Utah hiker rescued with his children faces abuse and torture charges

New York Times: Father allegedly forced kids to endure a cold and treacherous hike.

Sponsored: A guide to managing moisture at home

Resene’s experts provide tips and strategies to tackle the issue.

Helping locals this Christmas

Bringing food, support and festive-season kindness to the community.

Mortgage-free in six short years

How one Kiwi couple hit freedom fast – without missing life’s fun.

Voluntary administration: A lifeline, not a last resort for struggling businesses

VA offers breathing space and a path forward with expert guidance.