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Latest World news

Washington Post CEO out amid outrage over job cuts
World

Washington Post CEO out amid outrage over job cuts

His exit comes days after the famed newspaper made drastic job cuts that angered readers.

07 Feb 11:29 PM
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World

US whistleblower report involved intelligence about a Trump contact

NYT: National intelligence head Tulsi Gabbard accused of limiting who could see report.

07 Feb 11:21 PM
World

Starmer's agonising choice: Resign or find a scapegoat

Polling shows one in three Labour members now want Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

07 Feb 11:15 PM

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Russian general shot in Moscow 'conscious after surgery'
World
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Russian general shot in Moscow 'conscious after surgery'

Vladimir Alekseyev is Ukrainian-born and has played a significant role in Russia's war.

07 Feb 10:54 PM
Veteran French politician loses culture post over Epstein links
World

Veteran French politician loses culture post over Epstein links

Former minister Jack Lang continued to insist he was innocent of any wrongdoing.

07 Feb 10:06 PM
On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage
Premium
World

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage

07 Feb 07:00 PM
UK beauty queen, 21, crushed to death by her car
World

UK beauty queen, 21, crushed to death by her car

07 Feb 06:09 PM
Russia offered US $20 trillion co-operation deal, Zelenskyy says
World

Russia offered US $20 trillion co-operation deal, Zelenskyy says

07 Feb 05:31 PM
Milan-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony lights twin cauldrons in Italy
World

Milan-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony lights twin cauldrons in Italy

07 Feb 06:40 AM
US accuses China of secret nuclear tests in breach of global ban
World

US accuses China of secret nuclear tests in breach of global ban

Washington says one covert nuclear test was carried out on June 22, 2020.

07 Feb 05:26 AM
Australian 5yo’s family demand justice after drowning death in Fiji
World

Australian 5yo’s family demand justice after drowning death in Fiji

Schoolgirl Lilly Wal was swept away at Biausevu Waterfall near Sigatoka.

07 Feb 05:08 AM
Trump deletes racist Obama monkey video, blames 'error' by White House staffer
World

Trump deletes racist Obama monkey video, blames 'error' by White House staffer

The video briefly showed Barack and Michelle Obama with faces on monkeys.

07 Feb 04:35 AM
Wine thieves use disguises and tricked-out coat in $63,000 heist – police
World

Wine thieves use disguises and tricked-out coat in $63,000 heist – police

'I remember thinking to myself, ‘That coat does look a little goofy'.'

07 Feb 12:28 AM
Driverless car slams on brakes after mistaking bus advert for crowd of people
World

Driverless car slams on brakes after mistaking bus advert for crowd of people

The car made an emergency stop after mistaking a picture of film stars for real people.

06 Feb 11:38 PM
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Nuuk option: Canada, France open consulates in Greenland in Trump rebuke
World

Nuuk option: Canada, France open consulates in Greenland in Trump rebuke

Experts say the move boosts Greenland’s autonomy and long-term sovereignty.

06 Feb 10:12 PM
In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
World

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

Canada and France, whom both oppose US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland, open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital in a show of support for locals.

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06 Feb 09:30 PM
UK police search Mandelson house in Epstein revelations probe
World

UK police search Mandelson house in Epstein revelations probe

UK Police are searching two properties linked to former ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson as they investigate inks to links to Jeffrey Epstein. Video / AFP

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06 Feb 09:10 PM
Epstein’s depravity laid bare in email about his ‘littlest girl’
World

Epstein’s depravity laid bare in email about his ‘littlest girl’

The March 11, 2014, email was among three million files recently released.

06 Feb 08:59 PM
NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026
New Zealand

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Peter Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high-ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.

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06 Feb 06:52 PM
‘The most racist thing’: Trump slammed over video showing Obamas as monkeys
World

‘The most racist thing’: Trump slammed over video showing Obamas as monkeys

The video has been deleted, but showed Barack and Michelle Obama with monkey bodies.

06 Feb 05:53 PM
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Australia news

Australia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deaths
World

Australia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deaths

Hospitals are warning deaths are ten folding and hospitalisations tripling.

03 Feb 04:38 AM
RBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressure
Official Cash Rate

RBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressure

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 3.85%.

03 Feb 04:11 AM
All Blacks set for early kickoff as schedule for Rugby World Cup 2027 announced
Rugby World Cup

All Blacks set for early kickoff as schedule for Rugby World Cup 2027 announced

The All Blacks will open the 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile.

02 Feb 09:45 PM
NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence
Talanoa

NZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violence

Analysts say donors rushed in amid fears of China expanding its aid footprint.

02 Feb 09:05 PM

UK news

Starmer's agonising choice: Resign or find a scapegoat
World

Starmer's agonising choice: Resign or find a scapegoat

Polling shows one in three Labour members now want Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

07 Feb 11:15 PM
Russian general shot in Moscow 'conscious after surgery'
World
|Updated

Russian general shot in Moscow 'conscious after surgery'

Vladimir Alekseyev is Ukrainian-born and has played a significant role in Russia's war.

07 Feb 10:54 PM
UK beauty queen, 21, crushed to death by her car
World

UK beauty queen, 21, crushed to death by her car

Eleisha Skinner died after her parked vehicle rolled backed and pinned her against a wall.

07 Feb 06:09 PM
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Latest from America

Washington Post CEO out amid outrage over job cuts
World

Washington Post CEO out amid outrage over job cuts

His exit comes days after the famed newspaper made drastic job cuts that angered readers.

07 Feb 11:29 PM
Premium
Premium
US whistleblower report involved intelligence about a Trump contact
World

US whistleblower report involved intelligence about a Trump contact

NYT: National intelligence head Tulsi Gabbard accused of limiting who could see report.

07 Feb 11:21 PM
Russia offered US $20 trillion co-operation deal, Zelenskyy says
World

Russia offered US $20 trillion co-operation deal, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy says Trump has set a June deadline for peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.

07 Feb 05:31 PM
US accuses China of secret nuclear tests in breach of global ban
World

US accuses China of secret nuclear tests in breach of global ban

Washington says one covert nuclear test was carried out on June 22, 2020.

07 Feb 05:26 AM

Asia news

Inside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threats
Crime

Inside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threats

Christchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.

06 Feb 01:00 AM
Woman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’
World

Woman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’

Police warned the couple they could face charges if more accidents happen.

05 Feb 01:07 AM
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely star of China's New Year celebrations
World

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely star of China's New Year celebrations

The Harry Potter character's Chinese name links the words for horse and fortune.

04 Feb 08:18 PM
'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakes
World

'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakes

His office found 43 channels using AI to mimic him, often on tense global issues.

04 Feb 05:00 PM
The Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?
Opinion

The Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?

OPINION: Nipah spreads from bats, contaminated food and close contact with sick people.

02 Feb 05:00 PM
Warning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virus
New Zealand

Warning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virus

Like Covid-19, Nipah is a zoonotic virus – one passed on from animals to humans.

30 Jan 05:00 AM
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World video

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
World

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

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06 Feb 09:30 PM
UK police search Mandelson house in Epstein revelations probe
World

UK police search Mandelson house in Epstein revelations probe

Watch
06 Feb 09:10 PM
NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026
New Zealand

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026

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06 Feb 06:52 PM
'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/h
World

'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/h

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05 Feb 01:20 AM

More World news

Canadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she died
World

Canadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she died

Piper James' body was found surrounded by dingoes on K’gari, formerly Fraser Island.

06 Feb 06:52 AM
‘I do not look like an angel’: Italian PM’s face scrubbed from cherub after investigation
World

‘I do not look like an angel’: Italian PM’s face scrubbed from cherub after investigation

Italy’s Ministry of Culture has tightened approval rules for future work.

06 Feb 04:21 AM
‘Devastated’: Missing 4yo's grandparents break silence after bombshell Aussie police update
World

‘Devastated’: Missing 4yo's grandparents break silence after bombshell Aussie police update

His disappearance is now being investigated as a major crime.

06 Feb 03:21 AM
Blood of US news anchor’s missing mother found at crime scene: police
World

Blood of US news anchor’s missing mother found at crime scene: police

DNA tests confirm blood on her doorstep belongs to Nancy Guthrie.

06 Feb 12:32 AM
Norway police investigate ex-PM Jagland over Epstein links
World

Norway police investigate ex-PM Jagland over Epstein links

Files show Jagland stayed at Jeffrey Epstein's homes in Paris and New York.

06 Feb 12:06 AM
Grandparents of missing Australian 4yo hire lawyers
World

Grandparents of missing Australian 4yo hire lawyers

Gus’ grandmothers Josie and Shannon Murray have each engaged criminal lawyers.

05 Feb 10:39 PM
Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends
World

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

The expiry of New START lifts the last limits on US and Russian warheads.

05 Feb 09:39 PM
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World

Epstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham Palace

05 Feb 08:07 PM
World

King heckled over Andrew's ties to Epstein

05 Feb 07:41 PM
World

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone

05 Feb 06:55 PM
World

Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talks

05 Feb 06:33 PM
World

Russian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crash

05 Feb 06:05 PM
World

British PM blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiasco

05 Feb 05:28 PM
Opinion

The Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?

05 Feb 05:00 PM
World

Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Milan wins gold in gentrification

05 Feb 04:00 PM

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