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Eating together: What some the world's happiest places have in common

Washington Post: How different countries connect, give and care for each other.

'No amount of UV is safe': Sisters fight for $643k backyard to play outside

They are hoping to have their first Christmas outside.

Goulburn River National Park bushfire burns 9000ha in NSW scorcher

More than 50 fires were burning across New South Wales on Saturday afternoon.

Hillier remains in contention at Australian Open as Dane leaps clear

Daniel Hillier is four shots off Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen at Royal Melbourne.

Jessica Simpson says pop stardom 'never felt good enough'

She recalls being blocked from writing R&B songs she felt reflected her voice.

Reddit says Australia’s under-16 social media ban ‘legally erroneous’

Reddit says it will suspend any user flagged by its new age-prediction model.

100 abducted Nigerian children handed over to state officials

Around 165 children are still feared held, though the exact number is disputed.

Thailand-Cambodia clashes reignite, killing soldier and civilians

About 35,000 Thais fled border areas and over 1100 families in Cambodia were evacuated.

Kiwi arrested at Sydney Airport attempting to bring $10m heroin haul into Australia

What Russia wants for peace and why some countries are pushing back

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

US National Guard member dies after Washington shooting

US arms troops with Iran-style 'kamikaze' drones in new unit

The new Task Force Scorpion Strike drone unit will be based in the Middle East.

Gen Z is deeply concerned about the future — and politicians’ ability to fix it

Harvard Youth Poll finds that for Gen Z, AI is driving fears about job security.

Tech bros head to etiquette camp as Silicon Valley levels up its style

It's out with the hoodies, in with the power suits as Silicon Valley grows in influence.

Have US tariffs hit the ‘high-water mark’?

New York Times: So far, exemptions have been offered only for a tiny portion of tariffs.

Sponsored: Design tips for an ideal kitchen and dining area

Colour is key to setting the tone for a successful space.

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.