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Australian police say alleged Bondi Beach shooters 'acted alone'
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Australian police say alleged Bondi Beach shooters 'acted alone'

Investigators say there is no evidence the accused were part of a wider cell.

30 Dec 02:41 AM
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30 Dec 02:19 AM
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Taiwan’s military logged 89 Chinese aircraft near the island in one day.

30 Dec 01:22 AM

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'Hell to pay': Trump warns Hamas, Iran after talks with Netanyahu

Trump vowed to 'eradicate' any renewed Iranian nuclear or missile build-up.

30 Dec 01:05 AM
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Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

Members of England’s triumphant Women’s Euro 2025 football team were recognised.

29 Dec 10:55 PM
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29 Dec 10:10 PM
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US hits 'dock area' in campaign against alleged drug boats

29 Dec 10:00 PM
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29 Dec 09:32 PM
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Russia threatens to toughen its stance on ending the war in Ukraine

29 Dec 09:22 PM
Judge orders release of records in Charlie Kirk court case
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Judge orders release of records in Charlie Kirk court case

Kirk's widow supports open trial to quash conspiracy theories about her husband's killing.

29 Dec 09:22 PM
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Avalanche in Spanish Pyrenees kills three skiers

It was the latest deadly natural disaster to strike the country in days.

29 Dec 08:38 PM
Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions
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Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions

Iran's currency has slumped to record low, pushing up food prices.

29 Dec 08:16 PM
British government refuses to deport Egyptian ‘extremist’
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British government refuses to deport Egyptian ‘extremist’

Officials say his tweets do not meet the legal test for revoking citizenship.

29 Dec 07:42 PM
Netanyahu meets Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
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Netanyahu meets Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran

Trump wants a Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ and technocratic government in January.

29 Dec 06:58 PM
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China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade
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China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade

Taipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.

29 Dec 06:27 PM
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking Putin's official residence
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking Putin's official residence

Volodymyr Zelensky says the alleged strike is a fabrication to justify attacks.

29 Dec 05:57 PM
Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria
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Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria

British boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people, police say.

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29 Dec 05:55 PM
Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
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Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones

Thailand says more than 250 Cambodian drones crossed its border on Sunday.

29 Dec 05:33 PM
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The world wants more ube. Philippine farmers are struggling to keep up
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The world wants more ube. Philippine farmers are struggling to keep up

NY Times: The purple yam is going viral because of its photogenic hue and subtle flavour.

29 Dec 05:00 PM
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How Pan Am and Kodak were turned into South Korean fashion

Brand icons have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines in a surreal afterlife.

29 Dec 05:00 PM
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Terror expert reveals ‘missing piece’ that could have spotted Bondi attack
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Terror expert reveals ‘missing piece’ that could have spotted Bondi attack

An alleged gunman was interviewed by Asio over Isis links in 2019, without follow-up work.

23 Dec 02:47 AM
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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22 Dec 08:33 PM
Auckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zoo
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Auckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zoo

Keepers supported Anjalee through labour, but the calf was stillborn.

22 Dec 05:31 AM
Kiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth Sevens
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Kiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth Sevens

Both teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.

22 Dec 03:21 AM

UK news

Paramedic struck off after lying about family illness to dodge work on Christmas
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Paramedic struck off after lying about family illness to dodge work on Christmas

Facebook posts helped the woman's employer uncover the truth.

30 Dec 02:19 AM
McIlroy snubbed from New Year Honours over tax concerns
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McIlroy snubbed from New Year Honours over tax concerns

Masters champion omitted along with Lando Norris.

29 Dec 11:30 PM
Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list
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Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

Members of England’s triumphant Women’s Euro 2025 football team were recognised.

29 Dec 10:55 PM
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'If you need any music': Miley Cyrus' simple line that wins major movie roles
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'If you need any music': Miley Cyrus' simple line that wins major movie roles

She has now written songs for James Cameron's latest Avatar movie and The Last Showgirl.

30 Dec 07:12 AM
'I’m not a product': Bieber wants music industry 'transformed', not destroyed
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'I’m not a product': Bieber wants music industry 'transformed', not destroyed

The singer credits his Christian faith with helping him heal and forgive the industry.

30 Dec 03:29 AM
Wall St bets on fourth year of gains as S&P 500 bull run rolls into 2026
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Wall St bets on fourth year of gains as S&P 500 bull run rolls into 2026

All 21 Wall Street strategists surveyed tip the S&P 500 to rise in 2026.

29 Dec 09:23 PM
Judge orders release of records in Charlie Kirk court case
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Judge orders release of records in Charlie Kirk court case

Kirk's widow supports open trial to quash conspiracy theories about her husband's killing.

29 Dec 09:22 PM

Asia news

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'Like a mini-Singapore but at a fraction of the cost': Why Kiwis should visit this Asian spot

Penang in Malaysia is perfect for families eager to get away.

30 Dec 06:00 AM
China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade
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China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade

Taipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.

29 Dec 06:27 PM
How Pan Am and Kodak were turned into South Korean fashion
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How Pan Am and Kodak were turned into South Korean fashion

Brand icons have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines in a surreal afterlife.

29 Dec 05:00 PM
North Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'
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North Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'

Kim Jong Un watched the missiles fly for more than two hours over the sea.

29 Dec 01:07 AM
Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire to halt deadly border clashes
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Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire to halt deadly border clashes

Around one million people have been displaced by the renewed fighting.

27 Dec 05:13 AM
Auckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zoo
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Auckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zoo

Keepers supported Anjalee through labour, but the calf was stillborn.

22 Dec 05:31 AM
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Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria
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Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria

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29 Dec 05:55 PM
Mud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California
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Mud and debris fly as heavy rain, flash floods hit southern California

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25 Dec 10:57 PM
King Charles calls for more compassion in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for more compassion in Christmas speech

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25 Dec 07:59 PM
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From an Olympic snowboarder to an accused drug kingpin and killer
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From an Olympic snowboarder to an accused drug kingpin and killer

New York Times: Wedding’s drug ring allegedly generated more than US$1 billion a year.

29 Dec 04:00 PM
The wondrous, short-lived dream of the MVP1 toilet
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The wondrous, short-lived dream of the MVP1 toilet

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29 Dec 04:00 PM
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‘Counting every day’: The soldier who spent more than a year on the front line
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‘Counting every day’: The soldier who spent more than a year on the front line

New York Times: Sergeant Serhii Tyschenko says, 'I honestly don’t know how I coped'.

29 Dec 04:00 PM
2025 in review: This is your teen’s brain on phones and social media
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2025 in review: This is your teen’s brain on phones and social media

New studies have shed light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use.

29 Dec 04:00 PM
Bondi Beach attack hero says he wanted to protect 'innocent people'
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Bondi Beach attack hero says he wanted to protect 'innocent people'

Fruit seller Ahmed al Ahmed went viral for wresting a gun from one of the assailants.

29 Dec 06:08 AM
Wendy’s namesake says dad later apologised for naming burger chain after her
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Wendy’s namesake says dad later apologised for naming burger chain after her

Wendy Thomas Morse says she felt pressured growing up as the chain's mascot.

29 Dec 03:00 AM
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Deadly rail line: 13 killed, 98 hurt as Mexico train derails in Oaxaca

The Oaxaca rail line was opened in 2023 as a flagship project.

29 Dec 02:12 AM
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Explainer: What to know about the Ukraine talks, and sticking points

29 Dec 01:38 AM
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North Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'

29 Dec 01:07 AM
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29 Dec 12:02 AM
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28 Dec 10:42 PM
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28 Dec 10:23 PM
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28 Dec 08:20 PM

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