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Camel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgery
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Camel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgery

Inspectors discovered botox, fillers and silicone had been used to beautify the animals.

06 Mar 03:00 AM
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06 Mar 02:04 AM
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Despite nightly sheltering, many say they will not evacuate their hometown again.

05 Mar 11:43 PM

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Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses
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Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses

More than 2000 targets in Iran have been hit in four days of strikes.

05 Mar 11:35 PM
US Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighter
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US Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighter

The GOP's Markwayne Mullin is the only Native American currently serving in the US Senate.

05 Mar 11:26 PM
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Gulf frustrated at being the centre of war that’s not theirs

05 Mar 11:24 PM
US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
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US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

05 Mar 11:03 PM
Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled
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Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled

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05 Mar 11:00 PM
US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
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US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

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05 Mar 10:22 PM
UK Labour MP resigns whip after husband's China spy allegations arrest
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UK Labour MP resigns whip after husband's China spy allegations arrest

Joani Reid says she is not under police investigation and denies any wrongdoing.

05 Mar 10:04 PM
British destroyer's Cyprus mission delayed by welding work
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British destroyer's Cyprus mission delayed by welding work

Cyprus and Middle Eastern allies say Britain's slow response left them exposed.

05 Mar 09:11 PM
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Iran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them down
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Iran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them down

New York Times: Iran has already launched more than 2000 one-way drones in this conflict.

05 Mar 08:28 PM
Trump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem
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Trump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem

Trump wants Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS from March 31.

05 Mar 07:10 PM
Delivery drivers dodge debris to keep Gulf fed under Iranian attacks
World

Delivery drivers dodge debris to keep Gulf fed under Iranian attacks

Iran’s missile and drone barrages have struck airports, homes and bases.

05 Mar 06:37 PM
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Trump demands role in choosing Iran's next leader
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Trump demands role in choosing Iran's next leader

Trump compares Iran to Venezuela, citing his leverage over Delcy Rodriguez.

05 Mar 06:03 PM
Iran warns people who defy internet blackout
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Iran warns people who defy internet blackout

People using VPNs to get online are receiving warnings of court action.

05 Mar 05:36 PM
UK to send more fighter jets to Gulf as defence minister visits Cyprus
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UK to send more fighter jets to Gulf as defence minister visits Cyprus

Four additional RAF Typhoon jets will reinforce existing UK forces in Qatar.

05 Mar 05:16 PM
Robert Patman: The US‑Israel attack on Iran paints NZ foreign policy into a corner
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Robert Patman: The US‑Israel attack on Iran paints NZ foreign policy into a corner

New Zealand stopped short of calling the US-Israeli strikes on Iran illegal.

05 Mar 05:00 PM
Israel tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spirals
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Israel tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spirals

Iran says US-Israeli strikes have killed 1230 people and crippled the internet.

05 Mar 04:46 PM
Iran claims attack on US oil tanker in the Persian Gulf
World

Iran claims attack on US oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said they struck the tanker.

05 Mar 08:00 AM
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02 Mar 04:00 PM
Australia says 115,000 nationals stuck in Middle East
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Australia says 115,000 nationals stuck in Middle East

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Canberra is banking on commercial flights restarting.

02 Mar 12:21 AM
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The new owners are pushing to bring more New Zealand talent back.

01 Mar 10:26 PM
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01 Mar 09:57 PM

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Sarah Ferguson 'effectively homeless' in New York after Epstein backlash
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Sarah Ferguson 'effectively homeless' in New York after Epstein backlash

Reports that the former duchess is now considered 'too radioactive' among former hosts.

05 Mar 10:41 PM
UK Labour MP resigns whip after husband's China spy allegations arrest
World

UK Labour MP resigns whip after husband's China spy allegations arrest

Joani Reid says she is not under police investigation and denies any wrongdoing.

05 Mar 10:04 PM
British destroyer's Cyprus mission delayed by welding work
World

British destroyer's Cyprus mission delayed by welding work

Cyprus and Middle Eastern allies say Britain's slow response left them exposed.

05 Mar 09:11 PM
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Iran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?
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Iran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?

ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.

06 Mar 01:31 AM
How a Tauranga cafe owner found true love in a war zone
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How a Tauranga cafe owner found true love in a war zone

'Strange to have found so much love and happiness because of such a horrible thing.'

05 Mar 11:39 PM
Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses
World

Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses

More than 2000 targets in Iran have been hit in four days of strikes.

05 Mar 11:35 PM
US Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighter
World

US Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighter

The GOP's Markwayne Mullin is the only Native American currently serving in the US Senate.

05 Mar 11:26 PM

Asia news

Men are nearly twice as likely to hold Australia’s top-paid jobs
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Men are nearly twice as likely to hold Australia’s top-paid jobs

In Australia, discretionary pay is also contributing significantly to the gender gap.

03 Mar 11:00 PM
Seascape developer put into receivership
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Seascape developer put into receivership

Calibre Partners is now running the company developing the country's tallest tower.

03 Mar 10:46 PM
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03 Mar 07:00 AM
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Inside: The looming Taiwan chip disaster Silicon Valley has long ignored
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Inside: The looming Taiwan chip disaster Silicon Valley has long ignored

New York Times: The US tech industry has refused to shift where it gets most of its chips.

25 Feb 04:00 PM
Big harvest, big profit: Scales bets on apples and proteins for next growth wave
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Big harvest, big profit: Scales bets on apples and proteins for next growth wave

Scales Corp lifted annual profit to $101m as revenue surged 54% to $899.9m.

24 Feb 10:14 PM
Kim Yo Jong: The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader
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Kim Yo Jong: The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader

Sibling of Kim Jong Un elevated to a key position in North Korea’s ruling party.

24 Feb 04:00 PM
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Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled
World

Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled

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05 Mar 11:00 PM
US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers
World

US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

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05 Mar 10:22 PM
Trump calls war 'an amazing thing that's taking place' as US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship
World

Trump calls war 'an amazing thing that's taking place' as US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship

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04 Mar 04:51 PM
Middle East conflict wrap: 4 March 2026
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Israel and US trumpet their collaboration in war against Iran
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Israel and US trumpet their collaboration in war against Iran

NY Times: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said it compared favourably to other US allies.

05 Mar 04:09 AM
UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off Kuwait
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UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off Kuwait

A small craft left the vicinity a maritime security agency said.

05 Mar 03:44 AM
Sweden tells citizens to hold some cash at home in case of war or crisis
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Sweden tells citizens to hold some cash at home in case of war or crisis

Central bank says it's to buy food, medicine and other essentials.

05 Mar 03:00 AM
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Democrats hope James Talarico can turn Texas blue
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Democrats hope James Talarico can turn Texas blue

NY Times: The 36-year-old aims to be his party's first Texas Senate victor in his lifetime

05 Mar 02:00 AM
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Iran’s secret outreach highlights Trump’s challenge
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Iran’s secret outreach highlights Trump’s challenge

New York Times: Iran made offer to discuss terms for ceasefire through spy channels.

05 Mar 01:36 AM
‘Okay, time to go’: Cabs, cash and twisted routes to escape war zone
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‘Okay, time to go’: Cabs, cash and twisted routes to escape war zone

These odysseys involve make-shift arrangements, cash and long drives through the desert.

05 Mar 01:00 AM
Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study says
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Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study says

Experts stress the research is observational and urge clinical trials.

05 Mar 12:47 AM
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Iran war: The US plan to topple the regime – and how Tehran is fighting back

05 Mar 12:00 AM
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Senate rejects resolution to force Trump to end Iran strikes

04 Mar 11:07 PM
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Epstein files: House committee subpoenas Attorney-General Pam Bondi

04 Mar 10:16 PM
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The four men who could save – or destroy – Iran

04 Mar 10:05 PM
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Iran war: Apparent AI use in fighting raises daunting questions, expert says

04 Mar 09:34 PM
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‘MAGA is Trump’: President fires back at right-wing mutiny over Iran

04 Mar 09:00 PM
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'No to the war': Spain digs in as rift with US deepens

04 Mar 08:52 PM
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Iran's Supreme Leader gone, but opposition still at war with itself

04 Mar 08:36 PM

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