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Uzra Zeya: Why is a retired NZ judge still on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal?
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Uzra Zeya: Why is a retired NZ judge still on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal?

OPINION: US-based Human Rights First is calling for Sir William Young to stand down.

11 Feb 04:00 PM
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Sleep behind bars: Airbnb in old police station an instant hit with guests

The owners offered guests a 'night in the slammer' experience.

11 Feb 05:00 AM
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Canada school shooting: Nine people killed

Nine people were killed on Wednesday in a remote part of western Canada, including seven who were shot at a secondary school

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11 Feb 04:15 AM

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Person reportedly detained over ransom kidnapping of US TV anchor's mother
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Person reportedly detained over ransom kidnapping of US TV anchor's mother

US police are holding a person for questioning but no charges have yet been laid.

11 Feb 02:57 AM
Nine dead, 27 injured after school shooting in remote Canadian town
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Nine dead, 27 injured after school shooting in remote Canadian town

The suspected gunman was found dead with an apparent self‑inflicted wound.

11 Feb 02:43 AM
Prince William confronted by questions about Andrew scandal during official engagement
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Prince William confronted by questions about Andrew scandal during official engagement

10 Feb 11:38 PM
World champion wingsuit skydiver dies after parachute fails, plunges to earth
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World champion wingsuit skydiver dies after parachute fails, plunges to earth

10 Feb 11:25 PM
Australian author faces jail over child abuse novel
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Australian author faces jail over child abuse novel

10 Feb 10:15 PM
YouTube rejects addiction claims in landmark social media trial
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YouTube rejects addiction claims in landmark social media trial

10 Feb 09:09 PM
Counter-terror police lead probe after double stabbing at London school
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Counter-terror police lead probe after double stabbing at London school

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

10 Feb 09:05 PM
British boy attacked elderly women before murdering 12-year-old
World

British boy attacked elderly women before murdering 12-year-old

The teen had attacked three women, aged 72 to 82, in the days before the murder.

10 Feb 08:46 PM
Trump 'knew about' Epstein's abuse, new documents suggest
World

Trump 'knew about' Epstein's abuse, new documents suggest

Trump allegedly told Palm Beach police in 2006 to stop Jeffrey Epstein.

10 Feb 07:25 PM
US immigration officials grilled by Congress over Trump crackdown
World

US immigration officials grilled by Congress over Trump crackdown

Democrats warned they may block the 2026 funding bill for Homeland Security.

10 Feb 07:15 PM
Israel PM to meet Trump with Iran missiles high on agenda
World

Israel PM to meet Trump with Iran missiles high on agenda

Benjamin Netanyahu wants Iran's ballistic missiles tied into any new US deal.

10 Feb 07:12 PM
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Starmer was shown proof of Mandelson and Epstein's close friendship
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Starmer was shown proof of Mandelson and Epstein's close friendship

The dossier sent to Sir Keir included a detailed Telegraph exposé on Epstein.

10 Feb 07:00 PM
Armed figure caught on camera at home of missing US host's mother
World

Armed figure caught on camera at home of missing US host's mother

Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home and has been missing for 10 days.

10 Feb 06:56 PM
Epstein installed secret cameras in homes
World

Epstein installed secret cameras in homes

Newly released emails show Jeffrey Epstein ordered three hidden spy cameras.

10 Feb 05:54 PM
Starmer says UK Govt 'united', pressing on amid Epstein fallout
World

Starmer says UK Govt 'united', pressing on amid Epstein fallout

Labour now trails Reform UK in polls as key February and May votes loom.

10 Feb 05:20 PM
Norway princess' son denies alleged rape victim was asleep
World

Norway princess' son denies alleged rape victim was asleep

Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they slept.

10 Feb 05:12 PM
Ahmed Zaoui freed from Algerian prison after 28 months behind bars
New Zealand

Ahmed Zaoui freed from Algerian prison after 28 months behind bars

The NZ refugee was jailed for hosting a political meeting at his home.

10 Feb 04:00 AM
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'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/h
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'Dude, we're calling your parents': Teen lectured after speeding 189km/h

The 17-year-old had only held his provisional licence (P-plates) for two months. Video / Queensland Police

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05 Feb 01:20 AM
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What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?
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What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?

The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.

04 Feb 11:00 PM
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U16 ban: Meta pushes alternative, Stanford says Cabinet’s mind made up
Business

U16 ban: Meta pushes alternative, Stanford says Cabinet’s mind made up

Government will unveil first online safety measures within weeks.

04 Feb 04:00 PM
'Rabid dogs': 17yo slashed on face and run over after McDonald's incident
World

'Rabid dogs': 17yo slashed on face and run over after McDonald's incident

The incident at St Kilda has sparked a large-scale search with no arrests made so far.

04 Feb 03:51 AM

UK news

Counter-terror police lead probe after double stabbing at London school
World

Counter-terror police lead probe after double stabbing at London school

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

10 Feb 09:05 PM
British boy attacked elderly women before murdering 12-year-old
World

British boy attacked elderly women before murdering 12-year-old

The teen had attacked three women, aged 72 to 82, in the days before the murder.

10 Feb 08:46 PM
Starmer says UK Govt 'united', pressing on amid Epstein fallout
World

Starmer says UK Govt 'united', pressing on amid Epstein fallout

Labour now trails Reform UK in polls as key February and May votes loom.

10 Feb 05:20 PM
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Person reportedly detained over ransom kidnapping of US TV anchor's mother
World

Person reportedly detained over ransom kidnapping of US TV anchor's mother

US police are holding a person for questioning but no charges have yet been laid.

11 Feb 02:57 AM
Bad Bunny breaks Super Bowl record with staggering viewing figures
Entertainment

Bad Bunny breaks Super Bowl record with staggering viewing figures

Bad Bunny's show drew 135.4 million viewers, topping Kendrick Lamar's 2025 record.

10 Feb 09:49 PM
YouTube rejects addiction claims in landmark social media trial
Companies

YouTube rejects addiction claims in landmark social media trial

The case centres on claims YouTube and Meta hooked a girl from age 6.

10 Feb 09:09 PM
Bitcoin's value halves: Should you buy it?
Business

Bitcoin's value halves: Should you buy it?

Bitcoin has slid to about $115,631, down from a peak above $212,000.

10 Feb 08:25 PM

Asia news

'Can be heaven and hell': Kiwi expat deported from Bali after months in detention
New Zealand

'Can be heaven and hell': Kiwi expat deported from Bali after months in detention

Andrew McLean's lawyers argue there was no proper basis for his detainment.

08 Feb 06:15 AM
Japan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snow
World

Japan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snow

Polls tip the Prime Minister's LDP to win a clear majority in the Lower House.

08 Feb 05:49 AM
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
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World video

Canada school shooting: Nine people killed
World

Canada school shooting: Nine people killed

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11 Feb 04:15 AM
Armed robbers posing as police blow up armoured van's doors
World

Armed robbers posing as police blow up armoured van's doors

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09 Feb 09:26 PM
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Sydney
World

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Sydney

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09 Feb 07:30 PM
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

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Savannah Guthrie family in ‘hour of desperation’ as mother feared kidnapped
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Savannah Guthrie family in ‘hour of desperation’ as mother feared kidnapped

Police say blood found on Nancy Guthrie's doorstep has been matched to her.

09 Feb 10:43 PM
Meta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trial
Companies

Meta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trial

The case centres on claims a woman, now 20, was addicted from childhood.

09 Feb 10:22 PM
Armed robbers posing as police blow up cash van on Italian motorway
World

Armed robbers posing as police blow up cash van on Italian motorway

Two suspects were arrested after fleeing in a dark blue Alfa Romeo.

09 Feb 09:59 PM
Armed robbers posing as police blow up armoured van's doors
World

Armed robbers posing as police blow up armoured van's doors

The incident unfolded on a motorway in Italy. Video / ACTU17

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09 Feb 09:26 PM
Venezuela Opposition figure freed, then rearrested after calling for elections
World

Venezuela Opposition figure freed, then rearrested after calling for elections

His detention comes as lawmakers prepare a key amnesty vote for political foes.

09 Feb 09:06 PM
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‘My crazy friend’: The royals who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein
World

‘My crazy friend’: The royals who stayed close to Jeffrey Epstein

NYT: Epstein's 2008 convictions appear to have barely registered in some royal circles.

09 Feb 08:26 PM
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Sydney
World

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Sydney

Police deployed pepper spray and scuffled with protesters as a march against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog turned violent. Video / AFP

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09 Feb 07:30 PM
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Sydney police pepper spray protesters during rallies against Israeli president's visit

09 Feb 07:28 PM
World

Iran steps up arrests while remaining positive on US talks

09 Feb 07:07 PM
World

King ready to work with police over Andrew's alleged sharing of data with Epstein

09 Feb 06:52 PM
World

'Abhorrent': Methanol poisoning victims' parents slam small fines given to Laos staff

09 Feb 06:41 PM
World

King Charles heckled over Andrew scandal for second time in just days: 'How long?'

09 Feb 06:41 PM
World

Epstein accomplice Maxwell seeks Trump clemency before testimony

09 Feb 06:12 PM
World

Hong Kong sentences pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail

09 Feb 05:52 PM
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Prince William, Kate 'deeply concerned' by Andrew's Epstein 'revelations'

09 Feb 05:29 PM

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