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French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker
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French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker

Joel Guerriau was jailed for drugging MP with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her.

27 Jan 10:23 PM
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This is a prove-it moment for US gun rights activists

Analysis: Shooting of Alex Pretti has raised fresh questions about US Second Amendment.

27 Jan 10:09 PM
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Two of the Alexander siblings were successful real estate brokers in New York and Miami.

27 Jan 09:29 PM

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Video shows faulty ceiling at Swiss bar weeks before deadly fire
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Video shows faulty ceiling at Swiss bar weeks before deadly fire

Staff had warned of sagging foam panels in the bar in mid-December.

27 Jan 09:14 PM
US population growth slowed last year as net immigration fell by about half
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US population growth slowed last year as net immigration fell by about half

US population grew by 1.8 million, or 0.5%, between July 2024 and June 2025, census shows.

27 Jan 09:04 PM
China hacked Downing Street phones for years
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China hacked Downing Street phones for years

27 Jan 08:48 PM
'Too late': Properties lost, residents ordered to leave as bushfires rage in Victoria
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'Too late': Properties lost, residents ordered to leave as bushfires rage in Victoria

27 Jan 08:45 PM
Person in critical condition after Arizona shooting involving US Border Patrol
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Person in critical condition after Arizona shooting involving US Border Patrol

27 Jan 08:44 PM
London police's facial recognition tech challenged in court
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London police's facial recognition tech challenged in court

27 Jan 08:32 PM
'Lawless killings in cold blood': US sued over deadly missile strike on alleged drug boat
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'Lawless killings in cold blood': US sued over deadly missile strike on alleged drug boat

US faces wrongful death lawsuit over strike which killed two Trinidadian men.

27 Jan 08:14 PM
US monster storm kills 30
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US monster storm kills 30

More than 540,000 homes and businesses remain without electricity.

27 Jan 07:59 PM
TikTok settles hours before landmark social media addiction trial
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TikTok settles hours before landmark social media addiction trial

The case alleges a Californian woman's social media use from age six caused harm.

27 Jan 07:56 PM
Ex-Opec president accused of enjoying 'life of luxury' from bribes at UK trial
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Ex-Opec president accused of enjoying 'life of luxury' from bribes at UK trial

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke faces corruption trial in London.

27 Jan 07:21 PM
Trump will send Ice agents to Winter Olympics in Italy
World

Trump will send Ice agents to Winter Olympics in Italy

Protests grew after agents shot dead two civilians in Minneapolis.

27 Jan 07:15 PM
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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term
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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term

The Bulletin set the clock to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever.

27 Jan 05:03 PM
Iraqi spy chief warns of growing threat from Isis
World

Iraqi spy chief warns of growing threat from Isis

Hamid al-Shatri said he sees dramatic growth in the number of Isis militants in Syria.

27 Jan 05:00 PM
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A winter lull in Ukraine fighting? Not in the age of drone warfare
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A winter lull in Ukraine fighting? Not in the age of drone warfare

New York Times: Tanks used to dominate, now heavy armour struggles to move in any season.

27 Jan 05:00 PM
Minneapolis shootings underscore how Homeland Security has changed
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Minneapolis shootings underscore how Homeland Security has changed

Kristi Noem characterises the mass deportation campaign as a matter of public safety.

27 Jan 05:00 PM
After UK’s pubs U-turn, hotels and cafes warn of tax ‘nightmare’
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After UK’s pubs U-turn, hotels and cafes warn of tax ‘nightmare’

When his food chain Salad Project proved a hit, Florian de Chezelles had ambitious plans.

27 Jan 05:00 PM
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China's mysterious manoeuvres: Thousands of fishing boats form vast sea barriers
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China's mysterious manoeuvres: Thousands of fishing boats form vast sea barriers

New York Times: Experts say it suggests the country is strengthening its maritime militia.

27 Jan 04:00 PM
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Violent 501 deportee preyed on women in emergency housing
New Zealand

Violent 501 deportee preyed on women in emergency housing

Hoani McIlroy has been jailed for crimes described as gratuitous, callous and degrading.

21 Jan 05:00 PM
What Australia's new hate laws mean for NZ's free speech debate
New Zealand

What Australia's new hate laws mean for NZ's free speech debate

Race Relations Commissioner Dr Melissa Derby is with us to talk about how to tackle this growing issue.

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21 Jan 03:55 AM
Are global shark attacks on the rise, and where do most cases occur?
World

Are global shark attacks on the rise, and where do most cases occur?

After a number of attacks in Australia, we look at the data across the globe.

20 Jan 10:00 PM
Music industry rocked by death of founding member of Midnight Oil
Entertainment

Music industry rocked by death of founding member of Midnight Oil

The 70-year-old drummer died after nearly three years with pancreatic cancer.

20 Jan 07:41 PM

UK news

China hacked Downing Street phones for years
World

China hacked Downing Street phones for years

US intelligence says the campaign may still be active, risking Sir Keir Starmer’s team.

27 Jan 08:48 PM
After UK’s pubs U-turn, hotels and cafes warn of tax ‘nightmare’
World

After UK’s pubs U-turn, hotels and cafes warn of tax ‘nightmare’

When his food chain Salad Project proved a hit, Florian de Chezelles had ambitious plans.

27 Jan 05:00 PM
'We’re here to experience life': Eli Matthewson on why he left New Zealand
Travel

'We’re here to experience life': Eli Matthewson on why he left New Zealand

The Kiwi comedian has traded life in Auckland for a new start in London. Here's why.

27 Jan 12:00 AM
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Did TikTok stifle political posts about Ice shooting?
Technology

Did TikTok stifle political posts about Ice shooting?

One TikTok user with 35,700 followers says her critical Ice videos got zero views.

27 Jan 10:19 PM
US population growth slowed last year as net immigration fell by about half
World

US population growth slowed last year as net immigration fell by about half

US population grew by 1.8 million, or 0.5%, between July 2024 and June 2025, census shows.

27 Jan 09:04 PM
China hacked Downing Street phones for years
World

China hacked Downing Street phones for years

US intelligence says the campaign may still be active, risking Sir Keir Starmer’s team.

27 Jan 08:48 PM
Person in critical condition after Arizona shooting involving US Border Patrol
World

Person in critical condition after Arizona shooting involving US Border Patrol

The person was taken by helicopter to a trauma centre, officials said.

27 Jan 08:44 PM

Asia news

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China's mysterious manoeuvres: Thousands of fishing boats form vast sea barriers
World

China's mysterious manoeuvres: Thousands of fishing boats form vast sea barriers

New York Times: Experts say it suggests the country is strengthening its maritime militia.

27 Jan 04:00 PM
Amid botched procedures, China is cracking down on cosmetic surgery
World

Amid botched procedures, China is cracking down on cosmetic surgery

China’s cosmetic market is about $72b, second only to the US.

27 Jan 04:00 PM
Inside: China fires top general in purge of senior military command
World

Inside: China fires top general in purge of senior military command

General Zhang Youxia was China’s most senior military official below President Xi Jinping.

25 Jan 09:24 PM
Finding their place: Migrant stories show a changing Hawke's Bay
New Zealand

Finding their place: Migrant stories show a changing Hawke's Bay

Nearly 18% of Hawke's Bay residents were born overseas, Census data shows.

25 Jan 12:00 AM
Permanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destress
Crime

Permanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destress

The successful businessman ran companies in New Zealand and abroad prior to his arrest.

24 Jan 05:00 AM
Fine print leaves Kiwi couple footing $3k bill after flight delayed in Vietnam
Travel news

Fine print leaves Kiwi couple footing $3k bill after flight delayed in Vietnam

Consumer NZ warns separate domestic and international bookings can leave gaps in cover.

23 Jan 04:00 PM
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World video

Lightning strike injures over 80 at rally for Brazil's Bolsonaro
World

Lightning strike injures over 80 at rally for Brazil's Bolsonaro

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26 Jan 05:27 PM
Herald Explains: Why does Trump want U.S. control of Greenland?
World

Herald Explains: Why does Trump want U.S. control of Greenland?

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25 Jan 09:57 PM
Tensions over Greenland simmer down, but what comes next?
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Tensions over Greenland simmer down, but what comes next?

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25 Jan 06:49 PM
ICE agents patrol Minneapolis streets amid protests
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ICE agents patrol Minneapolis streets amid protests

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24 Jan 09:10 PM

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US shootings create dilemmas for conservatives
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US shootings create dilemmas for conservatives

New York Times: Gun rights, states' rights and limited use of federal power in spotlight.

27 Jan 04:00 PM
Amid botched procedures, China is cracking down on cosmetic surgery
World

Amid botched procedures, China is cracking down on cosmetic surgery

China’s cosmetic market is about $72b, second only to the US.

27 Jan 04:00 PM
EU, India agree 'mother of all' trade deals
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EU, India agree 'mother of all' trade deals

The EU has eyed India as an important market for the future.

27 Jan 08:19 AM
Cornish sanctuary’s mirror trick helps elderly alpaca feel less alone
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Cornish sanctuary’s mirror trick helps elderly alpaca feel less alone

Lonely alpaca Giovanni now spends his days gazing into donated mirrors.

27 Jan 07:00 AM
Baby flung on to busy road from moving car as police probe viral video
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Baby flung on to busy road from moving car as police probe viral video

The video, filmed on January 20, shows drivers swerving to avoid the baby.

27 Jan 06:36 AM
‘Not what she’d want’: Parents of K’gari backpacker oppose dingo cull after daughter’s death
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‘Not what she’d want’: Parents of K’gari backpacker oppose dingo cull after daughter’s death

Preliminary autopsy findings show Piper James most likely drowned on K'gari.

27 Jan 06:23 AM
Western Australia teacher pleads guilty to 15 child sex abuse charges
World

Western Australia teacher pleads guilty to 15 child sex abuse charges

Police allege the woman gave birth to a baby fathered by the teenage victim.

27 Jan 05:24 AM
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Man charged after homemade explosive device thrown into crowd at Perth Invasion Day rally

27 Jan 04:24 AM
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White House wobbles: Distancing Trump from initial response to Minnesota killing

27 Jan 12:27 AM
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26 Jan 11:48 PM
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26 Jan 10:33 PM
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26 Jan 10:25 PM
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26 Jan 09:33 PM
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26 Jan 08:53 PM
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German Chancellor says ‘level of violence’ in US ‘worrying’

26 Jan 08:07 PM

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