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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.

NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges

The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.

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.

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.

Brown University suspect admitted to planning shooting for a long time, prosecutors say

Videos on Claudio Manuel Neves Valente’s device show he planned the attack.

'Come have a cup of tea': Pro-Palestine campaigner's message to vandals after attack

Vandals tore down two Palestinian flags and sprayed the words 'Nazi scum' outside house.

Trump discussing ‘range of options’ for Greenland including military - White House

Using the US military is 'always an option,' the White House said today.

Allies agree 'robust' security guarantees for Ukraine

European troops to be deployed on Ukrainian territory after any ceasefire with Russia.

NZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday January 6, 2025

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says U.S. will 'run' Venezuela, search for missing tramper

Smoke rises from Caracas military complex after US strikes

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro perp walked in New York

Anger simmers as arson attack sparks Berlin mid-winter blackout

Power cut sparks questions about how resilient country is to sabotage of infrastructure.

AI images of Maduro spread rapidly, despite safeguards

NY Times: AI imagery was depicting a prominent figure as a historical event was unfolding.

Popular influencer dies tragically following overseas surgery

The content creator and mother had more than 73,000 followers on Instagram.

Her brother pleaded guilty to the Idaho murders. Now she’s ready to talk

NY Times: How the Idaho killer’s family is trying to live with the weight of his crimes.

A deep dive into the world of sharks

Auckland Museum's new exhibition Sharks reveals…

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.