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Project Vault: US plans $20b critical mineral stockpile
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Project Vault: US plans $20b critical mineral stockpile

The stockpile is expected to include both rare earths and critical minerals.

03 Feb 07:59 AM
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Koala pulled alive from car grille after late-night rescue

Volunteers praised the quick thinking of the driver who stopped to help.

03 Feb 07:00 AM
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Valentine’s with a twist as zoo offers ‘name a cockroach after your ex’

Donors pay $20 to name a roach that will be fed to the zoo's resident turtle, Francis.

03 Feb 06:00 AM

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How a 13-year-old’s ‘superhuman’ swim turned a family holiday into a rescue epic
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How a 13-year-old’s ‘superhuman’ swim turned a family holiday into a rescue epic

He then ran 2km along the beach to reach a phone and call for help.

03 Feb 05:15 AM
Australia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deaths
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Australia seeing alarming rise in 'liquid ecstasy' deaths

Hospitals are warning deaths are ten folding and hospitalisations tripling.

03 Feb 04:38 AM
Winning not enough for Thailand's most popular party
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Winning not enough for Thailand's most popular party

03 Feb 03:37 AM
Trump wants to ‘nationalise the voting’ run by US states
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Trump wants to ‘nationalise the voting’ run by US states

03 Feb 03:30 AM
Italy's spread-out Olympics face transport challenge
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Italy's spread-out Olympics face transport challenge

03 Feb 03:16 AM
Jeffrey Epstein denies being 'devil' in Steve Bannon video interview
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Jeffrey Epstein denies being 'devil' in Steve Bannon video interview

03 Feb 02:22 AM
Clintons now to testify in US House Epstein probe
World

Clintons now to testify in US House Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify under oath on their past links to Jeffrey Epstein.

03 Feb 01:57 AM
Sheriff says mother of top US news anchor likely 'abducted' from home
World

Sheriff says mother of top US news anchor likely 'abducted' from home

Search on for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC morning co-host Savannah Guthrie, in Arizona.

03 Feb 12:55 AM
Immigration agents to wear body cameras, US says
World

Immigration agents to wear body cameras, US says

Both protesters killed, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were US citizens.

02 Feb 11:44 PM
'The antithesis of brotherhood': Fraternity faces hazing charges over student recruit death
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'The antithesis of brotherhood': Fraternity faces hazing charges over student recruit death

The 18-year-old was found unresponsive hours after a rush party.

02 Feb 10:55 PM
Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages
World

Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

Tourist arrivals fell to 1.8 million last year, nearly 800,000 below target.

02 Feb 10:54 PM
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Air India says fuel switch 'possible defect' grounds Boeing 787 jet
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Air India says fuel switch 'possible defect' grounds Boeing 787 jet

The airline did not specify where the aircraft was grounded.

02 Feb 10:47 PM
Major cleaning begins of Michelangelo masterpiece
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Major cleaning begins of Michelangelo masterpiece

Chief restorer Paolo Violini said the fresco was covered by 'a widespread whiteish haze'.

02 Feb 10:34 PM
Epstein was not just Andrew's friend, he was his fixer
Analysis

Epstein was not just Andrew's friend, he was his fixer

Newly released Epstein files reveal years of warm contact with Andrew.

02 Feb 10:10 PM
Trump cuts India tariffs, says Modi will stop buying Russian oil
World

Trump cuts India tariffs, says Modi will stop buying Russian oil

Washington says the oil funds Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

02 Feb 10:02 PM
US Midterms: Trump amasses $804m war chest - against political headwinds
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US Midterms: Trump amasses $804m war chest - against political headwinds

Trump has said the 'only thing' he worries about is losing Republican control of Congress.

02 Feb 09:44 PM
Elephant kills tourist at Thai national park
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Elephant kills tourist at Thai national park

Rangers say bull elephant Oyewan has now been linked to three tourist deaths.

02 Feb 09:20 PM
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Australia news

China's ambassador warns Australia on buy-back of key port
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China's ambassador warns Australia on buy-back of key port

China’s Landbridge group was granted a 99-year lease on Darwin port in 2015.

29 Jan 03:02 AM
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'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia Health
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'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia Health

An Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.

28 Jan 11:42 PM
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‘People were bruised’: Why sales teams are cautious about economic recovery in 2026
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‘People were bruised’: Why sales teams are cautious about economic recovery in 2026

Sales teams were burned by early optimism last year.

28 Jan 10:51 PM
On The Up: Lui's road from alternate to UFC contract contender
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On The Up: Lui's road from alternate to UFC contract contender

'Just like digging for gold; sometimes you’re like, oh, how much more do I have to dig?'

28 Jan 09:00 PM

UK news

'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win
Auckland

'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win

"There must have been either wilful blindness or recklessness involved," the judge said.

03 Feb 06:15 AM
Epstein was not just Andrew's friend, he was his fixer
Analysis

Epstein was not just Andrew's friend, he was his fixer

Newly released Epstein files reveal years of warm contact with Andrew.

02 Feb 10:10 PM
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British and Norwegian royal families under pressure over Epstein files
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British and Norwegian royal families under pressure over Epstein files

New York Times: Newly released emails suggest deeper royal ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

02 Feb 09:59 PM
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Latest from America

Project Vault: US plans $20b critical mineral stockpile
World

Project Vault: US plans $20b critical mineral stockpile

The stockpile is expected to include both rare earths and critical minerals.

03 Feb 07:59 AM
'They’re still not listening': Gervais revives Golden Globes put-down
Entertainment

'They’re still not listening': Gervais revives Golden Globes put-down

Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean all used speeches to back migrants.

03 Feb 07:03 AM
Valentine’s with a twist as zoo offers ‘name a cockroach after your ex’
World

Valentine’s with a twist as zoo offers ‘name a cockroach after your ex’

Donors pay $20 to name a roach that will be fed to the zoo's resident turtle, Francis.

03 Feb 06:00 AM
Sheriff says mother of top US news anchor likely 'abducted' from home
World

Sheriff says mother of top US news anchor likely 'abducted' from home

Search on for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC morning co-host Savannah Guthrie, in Arizona.

03 Feb 12:55 AM

Asia news

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
Travellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in India
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Travellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in India

Kiwis travelling through parts of Asia may find themselves facing Covid-style screening, Moana Mase reports. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

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29 Jan 06:41 PM
'Bombshell': What top general's fall means for China's military
World

'Bombshell': What top general's fall means for China's military

Zhang Youxia, 75, is accused of 'serious violations' of discipline and law.

29 Jan 04:00 PM
NZ health authorities monitoring deadly virus outbreak in India
New Zealand

NZ health authorities monitoring deadly virus outbreak in India

Two people in West Bengal have the Nipah virus, spread from fruit bats to humans.

29 Jan 04:43 AM
‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry
World

‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarry

Scientists uncovered 91 previously unknown species among 150 found at the site.

29 Jan 01:29 AM
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World video

Sick of late flights? Lorna Riley reveals the world's most punctual airline
World

Sick of late flights? Lorna Riley reveals the world's most punctual airline

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02 Feb 08:10 PM
Latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability
World

Latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability

Watch
02 Feb 07:27 PM
Epstein files likened to Watergate as global power links emerge
New Zealand

Epstein files likened to Watergate as global power links emerge

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02 Feb 03:55 AM
What’s driving extreme weather across Australia?
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What’s driving extreme weather across Australia?

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01 Feb 08:06 PM

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Gazans begin crossing to Egypt for treatment after partial Rafah reopening
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Gazans begin crossing to Egypt for treatment after partial Rafah reopening

'I am very happy today ... I will hug my mother,' said Abdul Rahim Mohamed, 30.

02 Feb 08:54 PM
Paying for a selfie: Rome starts charging for Trevi Fountain
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Paying for a selfie: Rome starts charging for Trevi Fountain

Visitors now pay €2 to reach the quieter viewing area beside the basin.

02 Feb 08:38 PM
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Trump, Gabbard insert themselves in FBI election-centre probe
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Trump, Gabbard insert themselves in FBI election-centre probe

New York Times: What occurred was outside the bounds of normal law enforcement procedure.

02 Feb 08:19 PM
Sick of late flights? Lorna Riley reveals the world's most punctual airline
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Sick of late flights? Lorna Riley reveals the world's most punctual airline

Qatar crowned world’s most punctual airline, the tallest hotel and Nipah virus screenings. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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02 Feb 08:10 PM
Britain's Lord Mandelson repeatedly leaked confidential documents to Epstein
World

Britain's Lord Mandelson repeatedly leaked confidential documents to Epstein

Misconduct in public office carries a maximum sentence of life in prison in the UK.

02 Feb 08:08 PM
Talk of the town: 21 friends from Belgian village win $240m jackpot
World

Talk of the town: 21 friends from Belgian village win $240m jackpot

Each of the friends stands to pocket about $11.3m.

02 Feb 07:31 PM
Latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability
World

Latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability

Eric Tucker, National Security reporter at the Associated Press, says the latest Epstein release raises fresh questions about accountability. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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02 Feb 07:27 PM
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Sarah Ferguson 'took Beatrice and Eugenie' to visit Epstein five days after prison release

02 Feb 07:25 PM
World

Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of nuclear deal

02 Feb 06:55 PM
World

A broken chandelier and a knife buried in a wall haunt Norway's royal family

02 Feb 06:01 PM
Opinion

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

02 Feb 05:00 PM
World

Epstein had a secret child, emails claim

02 Feb 04:58 PM
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Australian woman dies after becoming caught in Japan ski lift

02 Feb 04:53 PM
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02 Feb 04:00 PM
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