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Overnight attacks in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensifies
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Overnight attacks in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensifies

Images show large-scale damage to several buildings in Beirut.

17 Mar 08:09 AM
Sport

Sheep turns on 5-year-old rider in US rodeo arena mishap

Video shows the 5-year-old falling seconds into the ride before the sheep doubled back.

17 Mar 06:00 AM
Sport

Swans apologise after Jewish references cut from Bondi attack tribute

The AFL club says they changed the script to use 'inclusive' language.

17 Mar 01:30 AM

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Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk’s xAI over AI ‘undressing’ child abuse images
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Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk’s xAI over AI ‘undressing’ child abuse images

The class action alleges Grok was used to create nude images of over 18 girls.

16 Mar 10:41 PM
NZ-born US Marines veteran faces deportation after 30 years living in America
New Zealand

NZ-born US Marines veteran faces deportation after 30 years living in America

Paul Canton says he was promised American citizenship when he signed up in 1991.

16 Mar 10:21 PM
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrike on drug rehab centre in Kabul
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrike on drug rehab centre in Kabul

16 Mar 08:27 PM
Trump threatens to 'take' Cuba as blackout and US oil embargo bite
World

Trump threatens to 'take' Cuba as blackout and US oil embargo bite

16 Mar 08:01 PM
'Not Nato's war': German chancellor responds to Trump's Strait of Hormuz demand
World

'Not Nato's war': German chancellor responds to Trump's Strait of Hormuz demand

16 Mar 07:56 PM
Iran's new Supreme Leader escaped death by seconds, leaked audio reveals
World

Iran's new Supreme Leader escaped death by seconds, leaked audio reveals

16 Mar 07:51 PM
Banksy's true identity revealed in 26-year-old arrest record
World

Banksy's true identity revealed in 26-year-old arrest record

Unearthed 2000 New York police files list Robin Gunningham after a graffiti arrest.

16 Mar 07:34 PM
Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen Hormuz
World

Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen Hormuz

Sir Keir Starmer says any Hormuz effort will be a non‑Nato alliance of partners.

16 Mar 06:50 PM
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer, Trump says
World

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer, Trump says

Trump says Susie Wiles will keep working while she undergoes treatment.

16 Mar 05:46 PM
UK nursery worker who raped children jailed for 24 years
World

UK nursery worker who raped children jailed for 24 years

Nathan Bennett abused five boys aged 2 and 3 at a Bristol nursery.

16 Mar 05:20 PM
Trump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf war
World

Trump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf war

European allies, including Britain and France, are resisting a Nato role.

16 Mar 05:00 PM
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UK doesn’t want to be ‘protagonist’ in Iran war, minister says
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UK doesn’t want to be ‘protagonist’ in Iran war, minister says

Allies are resisting Trump’s request for a ‘team effort’ to help reopen Strait of Hormuz.

16 Mar 08:11 AM
Strait of Hormuz attack: 20 Thai crew home, three still missing
World

Strait of Hormuz attack: 20 Thai crew home, three still missing

Ship's operator said missing crew members are feared trapped in the damaged engine room.

16 Mar 06:46 AM
Victorian government to pay $125m over Covid lockdown business losses
World

Victorian government to pay $125m over Covid lockdown business losses

About 16,000 Victorian businesses had joined the class action.

16 Mar 06:36 AM
How Trump’s ‘911’ marine unit could wrestle for control of Strait of Hormuz
World

How Trump’s ‘911’ marine unit could wrestle for control of Strait of Hormuz

The redeployment leaves the Pacific without a US quick reaction marine force.

15 Mar 06:20 PM
Israel denies ‘running out’ of missile interceptors
World

Israel denies ‘running out’ of missile interceptors

Analysts say Israel may have used two years of global interceptor output.

15 Mar 05:11 PM
Iranian Revolutionary Guards vow to 'pursue and kill' Israeli PM
World

Iranian Revolutionary Guards vow to 'pursue and kill' Israeli PM

'If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him.'

15 Mar 07:18 AM
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Australia news

Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia
Football

Iran women footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia

Seven Iranian women sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the anthem.

11 Mar 05:36 PM
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Alice Soper: What netball's talent 'leak' tells rugby about loyalty and money
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Alice Soper: What netball's talent 'leak' tells rugby about loyalty and money

From July 2025, Silver Ferns can seek case-by-case exemptions to play offshore.

11 Mar 05:01 PM
Sex talk: Teacher asked boarding students inappropriate questions to help them wind down at night
New Zealand

Sex talk: Teacher asked boarding students inappropriate questions to help them wind down at night

Discussions included: 'Would you sleep with an absolute 10 out of 10 if she was crazy as?'

11 Mar 06:00 AM
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How Iran’s footballers became pawns in diplomatic showdown
Opinion

How Iran’s footballers became pawns in diplomatic showdown

OPINION: Donald Trump has hinted he could offer US asylum to Iran's World Cup squad.

11 Mar 12:45 AM

UK news

Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen Hormuz
World

Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen Hormuz

Sir Keir Starmer says any Hormuz effort will be a non‑Nato alliance of partners.

16 Mar 06:50 PM
UK nursery worker who raped children jailed for 24 years
World

UK nursery worker who raped children jailed for 24 years

Nathan Bennett abused five boys aged 2 and 3 at a Bristol nursery.

16 Mar 05:20 PM
Trump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf war
World

Trump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf war

European allies, including Britain and France, are resisting a Nato role.

16 Mar 05:00 PM
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Latest from America

Overnight attacks in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensifies
World

Overnight attacks in Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict intensifies

Images show large-scale damage to several buildings in Beirut.

17 Mar 08:09 AM
Sheep turns on 5-year-old rider in US rodeo arena mishap
Sport

Sheep turns on 5-year-old rider in US rodeo arena mishap

Video shows the 5-year-old falling seconds into the ride before the sheep doubled back.

17 Mar 06:00 AM
Coldplay kiss cam woman speaks to Oprah in exclusive podcast interview
Entertainment

Coldplay kiss cam woman speaks to Oprah in exclusive podcast interview

Kristin Cabot said her husband was also at the now infamous concert.

17 Mar 03:00 AM
Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk’s xAI over AI ‘undressing’ child abuse images
World

Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk’s xAI over AI ‘undressing’ child abuse images

The class action alleges Grok was used to create nude images of over 18 girls.

16 Mar 10:41 PM

Asia news

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More than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknown
New Zealand

More than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknown

Many do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.

16 Mar 04:00 PM
Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’
World

Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’

Senate report argues US policies weakening America’s advantage over China.

10 Mar 08:00 PM
Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions
World

Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions

It may be linked to China’s political gathering or the upcoming Trump visit or Iran war.

09 Mar 06:30 PM
Kiwis among those procuring perverted new bespoke livestreamed child sex assaults
New Zealand

Kiwis among those procuring perverted new bespoke livestreamed child sex assaults

NZ is a key 'demand side' country for predators who want to 'direct' child abuse online.

09 Mar 04:00 PM
Oil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian markets
Business

Oil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian markets

The war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.

09 Mar 04:01 AM
War with Iran spreading economic damage
World

War with Iran spreading economic damage

Europe and Asia hit hard, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.

08 Mar 06:16 PM
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World video

Watch: US bombs Iran's Kharg Island
World

Watch: US bombs Iran's Kharg Island

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14 Mar 07:29 PM
Middle East conflict wrap: 13 March 2026
World

Middle East conflict wrap: 13 March 2026

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13 Mar 05:05 AM
Iran's new supreme leader vows for unrelenting war in first public message
World

Iran's new supreme leader vows for unrelenting war in first public message

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12 Mar 07:57 PM
Suspect reportedly dead in active shooter incident at Michigan synagogue
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Suspect reportedly dead in active shooter incident at Michigan synagogue

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12 Mar 06:10 PM

More World news

AI fakes about Iran war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
World

AI fakes about Iran war swirl on X despite policy crackdown

AI videos included captured US troops on their knees, and a destroyed US Navy fleet.

15 Mar 03:52 AM
Disgraced UK TV star found dead in prison cell
World

Disgraced UK TV star found dead in prison cell

John Alford, born John Shannon, first found fame in the ITV drama London's Burning.

15 Mar 02:44 AM
Terrifying moment wrestling ref is kicked out of the way during medical emergency
Sport

Terrifying moment wrestling ref is kicked out of the way during medical emergency

Referee Dallas Edwards later revealed he suffered a concussion and brain bleed.

15 Mar 02:33 AM
Why China could emerge a winner from Trump’s global energy shock
World

Why China could emerge a winner from Trump’s global energy shock

No country is unscathed in the energy crisis triggered by US, Israeli assault on Iran.

15 Mar 02:33 AM
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Row erupts over fundraising email featuring Trump in wartime role
World

Row erupts over fundraising email featuring Trump in wartime role

NYT: 'Donald Trump is fundraising off of dead soldiers,' California governor's office says

15 Mar 01:12 AM
Trump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil route
World

Trump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil route

Oil prices have jumped 40% as Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz and hits Gulf sites.

15 Mar 01:02 AM
Britain may send thousands of interceptor drones to Middle East
World

Britain may send thousands of interceptor drones to Middle East

UK officials consider using interceptors pioneered in Ukraine to tackle Iranian Shaheds.

15 Mar 12:30 AM
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How a marine unit in the Middle East could open new phase of Iran war

14 Mar 11:19 PM
World

Trump urged uprising, but as bombs fall, Iranians are ‘too scared to move’

14 Mar 10:18 PM
Business

Trump warned of 'biblical disaster' if he trades in oil to push down price

14 Mar 08:31 PM
World

Watch: US bombs Iran's Kharg Island

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14 Mar 07:29 PM
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US war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East

14 Mar 05:00 PM
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Unpopular war makes friendship with Trump a liability for European leaders

14 Mar 04:00 PM
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Tropical low and monsoon rains trigger major floods across northern Australia

14 Mar 05:02 AM
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14 Mar 02:12 AM

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