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Devastating discovery in search for 5-year-old allegedly abducted from Alice Springs home
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Devastating discovery in search for 5-year-old allegedly abducted from Alice Springs home

Police suspect 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis may have taken the child from her home.

30 Apr 04:33 AM
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Billionaire's son offers to save Pablo Escobar's hippos

The notorious drug trafficker illegally imported exotic animals into Colombia in the 1980

30 Apr 04:23 AM
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Family photo marks 15 years of marriage for William and Catherine

The royal couple celebrated by visiting a charity they had raised money for as newlyweds.

30 Apr 02:00 AM

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Epstein obtained objects from Islam’s holiest site for his island ‘mosque’
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Epstein obtained objects from Islam’s holiest site for his island ‘mosque’

New York Times: How Epstein's connections helped im secure tapestries from Mecca.

30 Apr 12:00 AM
Kiwi ordered to self-deport back to NZ after attacking boy for doorbell prank
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Kiwi ordered to self-deport back to NZ after attacking boy for doorbell prank

The man, living in Utah, said he'd been dealing with the prank for years.

29 Apr 11:01 PM
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How to plan a massacre: AI bots told scientists how to make biological weapons

29 Apr 10:40 PM
Trump shooting suspect took selfie in his hotel room ahead of attack
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Trump shooting suspect took selfie in his hotel room ahead of attack

29 Apr 08:01 PM
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29 Apr 07:56 PM
One small step for Trump: US President hints at manned moon mission before 2029
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One small step for Trump: US President hints at manned moon mission before 2029

29 Apr 07:28 PM
Live updates from London: Stabbing attack declared terrorist act | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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Live updates from London: Stabbing attack declared terrorist act | Ryan Bridge TODAY

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29 Apr 07:24 PM
Putin and Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine wars in ‘frank’ phone call
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Putin and Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine wars in ‘frank’ phone call

The presidents urged each other to find peaceful solutions to their respective conflicts.

29 Apr 06:53 PM
King Charles lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York
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King Charles lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York

His four-day US tour comes amid tensions over the Iran war and trade.

29 Apr 06:32 PM
Oil prices hit highest level since 2022 as US military spends $25b on war
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Oil prices hit highest level since 2022 as US military spends $25b on war

Brent oil futures hit $119.69, the highest level since the early days of the Ukraine war.

29 Apr 06:23 PM
Trump warns Iran better ‘get smart soon’ and accept nuclear deal
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Trump warns Iran better ‘get smart soon’ and accept nuclear deal

The UN warned the war could push over 30 million people into poverty.

29 Apr 06:05 PM
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Stabbing of two Jewish men in London's Golders Green a ‘terrorist attack’, say police
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Stabbing of two Jewish men in London's Golders Green a ‘terrorist attack’, say police

A 45-year-old man has been arrested and the victims are in a stable condition in hospital.

29 Apr 05:45 PM
'Cruel and manipulative': Mother jailed for faking son's cancer for profit
World

'Cruel and manipulative': Mother jailed for faking son's cancer for profit

Michelle Bodzsar raised more than $13,000 through her offending.

29 Apr 07:38 AM
Plane crashes into hangar while trying to land in South Australia
World

Plane crashes into hangar while trying to land in South Australia

The accident sparked a massive fire and forced the evacuation of the area.

29 Apr 07:08 AM
Tourist dies from snake bite during hotel snake show in Egypt
World

Tourist dies from snake bite during hotel snake show in Egypt

He was bitten on the leg after the snake slithered up his trouser leg.

29 Apr 07:00 AM
Mum of Aussie murder-accused ex-cop charged with allegedly interfering in case
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Mum of Aussie murder-accused ex-cop charged with allegedly interfering in case

Police allege she tried to sway a key witness in the double murder case.

29 Apr 06:48 AM
LIV Golf event postponement deepens uncertainty as players eye rival tours
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LIV Golf event postponement deepens uncertainty as players eye rival tours

Cash from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is only guaranteed until the season's end.

29 Apr 05:27 AM
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$1.2b forestry deal inflated foreign investment total; Crown's $15m for St James Theatre
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$1.2b forestry deal inflated foreign investment total; Crown's $15m for St James Theatre

$583.6b of net wealth or 18% of NZ commercial net value owned by foreign investors: CAFCA.

27 Apr 09:00 PM
‘Abducted’: Desperate search for missing 5yo in remote Alice Springs town
World

‘Abducted’: Desperate search for missing 5yo in remote Alice Springs town

Police say the 5-year-old girl vanished from her bed on Saturday night.

27 Apr 06:18 AM
The Win Machine: Behind the scenes with the Black Ferns Sevens in Hong Kong
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The Win Machine: Behind the scenes with the Black Ferns Sevens in Hong Kong

The team powered themselves to a fourth straight Hong Kong title.

27 Apr 12:00 AM
Thousands of Australians gather for Anzac Day services
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Thousands of Australians gather for Anzac Day services

In Melbourne, 55,000 people attended the dawn service at the Shrine.

25 Apr 06:57 AM

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Beneath King Charles’ jokes and decorum, a subtle rebuttal to Trump
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Beneath King Charles’ jokes and decorum, a subtle rebuttal to Trump

New York Times: King Charles gently pushed back against Trump's attacks on Britain.

29 Apr 03:15 AM
Charles and Camilla attend state dinner at White House with Donald and Melania Trump
World

Charles and Camilla attend state dinner at White House with Donald and Melania Trump

The Queen, in fuchsia, and the First Lady in blush pink were colour co-ordinated.

29 Apr 12:45 AM
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First Table taps former Uber and Deliveroo exec to spearhead UK growth push
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First Table taps former Uber and Deliveroo exec to spearhead UK growth push

Founder Mat Weir will shift to a new role focused on AI and product innovation.

29 Apr 12:02 AM
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Warning to Kiwi green card holders: Be upfront about previous convictions when entering US
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Warning to Kiwi green card holders: Be upfront about previous convictions when entering US

Everlee Wihongi was detained this month after a trip home to New Zealand.

30 Apr 04:00 AM
Nicola Willis lashes out at ‘confused’ Winston Peters, suggests coalition breach after Iran war emails released
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Nicola Willis lashes out at ‘confused’ Winston Peters, suggests coalition breach after Iran war emails released

The Herald revealed the emails this morning.

30 Apr 02:58 AM
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Fox prepared for 'chaotic' week at Trump's course as PGA Tour, F1 crossover in Miami
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Fox prepared for 'chaotic' week at Trump's course as PGA Tour, F1 crossover in Miami

A 4.5m golden statue of Donald Trump was unveiled at the course ahead of the tournament.

30 Apr 02:01 AM
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Epstein obtained objects from Islam’s holiest site for his island ‘mosque’
World

Epstein obtained objects from Islam’s holiest site for his island ‘mosque’

New York Times: How Epstein's connections helped im secure tapestries from Mecca.

30 Apr 12:00 AM

Asia news

Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up costs at Panama Canal
World

Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up costs at Panama Canal

Daily Panama Canal traffic rose from 34 ships in January to 37 in March.

21 Apr 10:44 PM
Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?
New Zealand

Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?

Researchers in Kerikeri are trialling three new Northland-grown cultivars.

19 Apr 09:41 PM
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On the block: NZ's tallest apartment tower Seascape
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On the block: NZ's tallest apartment tower Seascape

Asian-based investors and others overseas could be interested in buying the Akl project.

19 Apr 07:00 PM
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Richard Prebble: What China and Japan taught me about trust, tech and freedom
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Richard Prebble: What China and Japan taught me about trust, tech and freedom

OPINION: Japan offers queues and trusted goods, but feels strangely stuck in time.

15 Apr 03:00 AM
Close to 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN
World

Close to 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN

Only nine people, including one woman, have been rescued.

14 Apr 05:55 PM
First increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 years
World

First increase in Japanese births in Tokyo in 10 years

Japanese births in Tokyo hit 77,375 from January through November 2025.

14 Apr 12:32 AM
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Can Taylor Swift actually trademark her own voice and image? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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Can Taylor Swift actually trademark her own voice and image? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

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29 Apr 07:56 PM
Live updates from London: Stabbing attack declared terrorist act | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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Live updates from London: Stabbing attack declared terrorist act | Ryan Bridge TODAY

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29 Apr 07:24 PM
NZ Herald Live: King Charles delivers address to Congress in Washington DC
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NZ Herald Live: King Charles delivers address to Congress in Washington DC

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28 Apr 07:09 PM
King Charles arrives in the US for high stakes state visit with Donald Trump amid tensions
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King Charles arrives in the US for high stakes state visit with Donald Trump amid tensions

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27 Apr 10:22 PM

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Police uncover critical evidence in search for missing Alice Springs 5yo
World

Police uncover critical evidence in search for missing Alice Springs 5yo

The 47yo suspect was released from prison only six days before the alleged abduction.

29 Apr 04:14 AM
'Slush': Wife of Titan submarine victim describes receiving her family's remains
World

'Slush': Wife of Titan submarine victim describes receiving her family's remains

Christine Dawood says she received their remains as 'slush' in small boxes.

29 Apr 03:21 AM
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Beneath King Charles’ jokes and decorum, a subtle rebuttal to Trump
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Beneath King Charles’ jokes and decorum, a subtle rebuttal to Trump

New York Times: King Charles gently pushed back against Trump's attacks on Britain.

29 Apr 03:15 AM
Petrol surge drives Australian inflation to 4.6%, piling pressure on families
World

Petrol surge drives Australian inflation to 4.6%, piling pressure on families

Petrol prices jumped 32.8% in March, lifting transport costs by 9.2% in 30 days.

29 Apr 01:53 AM
Dad smirks in court as he admits killing his 11yo son and girlfriend
World

Dad smirks in court as he admits killing his 11yo son and girlfriend

Multiple experts found any mental issues were from his voluntary substance abuse.

29 Apr 01:08 AM
Charles and Camilla attend state dinner at White House with Donald and Melania Trump
World

Charles and Camilla attend state dinner at White House with Donald and Melania Trump

The Queen, in fuchsia, and the First Lady in blush pink were colour co-ordinated.

29 Apr 12:45 AM
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Amid Iran war and tensions with neighbours, UAE goes its own way
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Amid Iran war and tensions with neighbours, UAE goes its own way

New York Times: The UAE's decision to leave Opec has rocked the region.

28 Apr 09:42 PM
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Republicans brace for brutal midterms as Trump’s popularity slips

28 Apr 09:41 PM
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Trump to put his picture in US passports

28 Apr 08:35 PM
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Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted over Trump ‘threat’ written in seashells

28 Apr 08:08 PM
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Crude back above US$110 on Strait stalemate fears

28 Apr 08:01 PM
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Trump seen as unlikely to accept Iran’s Hormuz deal

28 Apr 07:43 PM
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King Charles hails 'priceless and eternal' bond between Britain and US in address to Congress

28 Apr 07:43 PM
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28 Apr 07:11 PM
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