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US bank executive accused of treating worker as a 'sex slave'
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US bank executive accused of treating worker as a 'sex slave'

The worker allegedly faked his dad's death to get time off to file the lawsuit.

06 May 03:36 AM
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06 May 03:09 AM
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06 May 02:24 AM

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Trump pausing newly launched 'Project Freedom' in push for Iran deal
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Trump pausing newly launched 'Project Freedom' in push for Iran deal

Trump declined to say what Iran would have to do to draw a US military response.

05 May 11:43 PM
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05 May 11:06 PM
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05 May 10:26 PM
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05 May 10:05 PM
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05 May 09:21 PM
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05 May 09:17 PM
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Hantavirus strain aboard cruise ship has the potential to spark coronavirus-style pandemic

A World Health Organisation spokesman said the virus can be spread between humans.

05 May 08:26 PM
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WHO tracing over 80 people on flight taken by hantavirus victim

A Dutch woman fell ill on MV Hondius and died in Johannesburg on April 26.

05 May 07:37 PM
Russian strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities kill 21 ahead of ceasefire
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Russian strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities kill 21 ahead of ceasefire

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Moscow’s “cynicism” for the attacks.

05 May 07:23 PM
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Iran may send mine-carrying ‘kamikaze’ dolphins into Strait of Hormuz

The US is escorting stranded tankers through the strait under Project Freedom.

05 May 06:58 PM
'I just don’t understand why': Grief grows after deadly Leipzig car attack
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'I just don’t understand why': Grief grows after deadly Leipzig car attack

The 33-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene and held by police.

05 May 05:55 PM
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China, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.

05 May 05:00 PM
Iconic singer cancels Las Vegas residency until September as she battles health issues
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Iconic singer cancels Las Vegas residency until September as she battles health issues

'I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars and such, on five-inch heels.'

05 May 06:00 AM
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Gunman allegedly storms Tonga radio office, threatens reporter after gang story airs

The female journalist was allegedly warned not to run more news about the Comancheros.

05 May 04:58 AM
Trans actor exposes neighbouring passenger for transphobic texts on flight
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Trans actor exposes neighbouring passenger for transphobic texts on flight

She shared zoomed-in screenshots of his messages with her 1.1m Instagram fans.

05 May 03:00 AM
'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases
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'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases

Fiji recorded more than 2000 new HIV cases last year, up 26% on 2024.

05 May 02:52 AM
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Europeans prepare for a more dangerous world in a time of economic upheaval
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Europeans prepare for a more dangerous world in a time of economic upheaval

NYT: Poland is training citizens in civil defence while balancing their jobs and families.

05 May 02:48 AM
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'Fight and defend': May issues rallying cry for Auckland FC before Elimination Final
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'Fight and defend': May issues rallying cry for Auckland FC before Elimination Final

Auckland FC have gone almost seven weeks without a victory.

01 May 03:00 AM
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Auckland FC: All you need to know for the A-League's elimination finals

Auckland FC host Melbourne City in a one-off elimination final at Go Media Stadium.

30 Apr 10:01 PM
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Faingaʻanuku v Kirifi: All you need to know about Super Rugby round 12

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.

30 Apr 09:00 PM
'You are in heaven': Mother of 5yo found dead after alleged Alice Springs abduction speaks
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'You are in heaven': Mother of 5yo found dead after alleged Alice Springs abduction speaks

More than 200 police, volunteers and Aboriginal trackers joined the search.

30 Apr 06:51 PM

UK news

Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in 'arms race'
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Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in 'arms race'

Chelsea posted a record pre-tax loss of $604 million for the year to June 30, 2025.

05 May 05:01 PM
British police want suspect in Madeleine McCann case to face murder trial in UK
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British police want suspect in Madeleine McCann case to face murder trial in UK

Detectives want to charge Christian Brueckner ahead of the incident's 20th anniversary.

04 May 09:22 PM
Cold case: $1m reward offered after mysterious disappearance of Sydney teacher
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Cold case: $1m reward offered after mysterious disappearance of Sydney teacher

She vanished in 1997 after secretly changing her name to Florabella Remakel.

03 May 11:30 PM
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Trump looks for a silver bullet to end the Iran War. There may be none
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Trump looks for a silver bullet to end the Iran War. There may be none

NY Times: Trump's conviction his tactics will bring about Iran's capitulation is flawed.

06 May 02:24 AM
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Tom Holland and Zendaya share surprising hobby

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06 May 12:54 AM
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What is Trump's plan for the Strait of Hormuz?
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What is Trump's plan for the Strait of Hormuz?

New York Times: What we know, and what we don’t, about “Project Freedom”.

05 May 10:05 PM

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A strong El Niño may be coming. Global warming is changing its effects
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A strong El Niño may be coming. Global warming is changing its effects

NY Times: Past events may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out.

04 May 09:47 PM
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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?
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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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Asian-based investors and others overseas could be interested in buying the Akl project.

19 Apr 07:00 PM
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OPINION: Japan offers queues and trusted goods, but feels strangely stuck in time.

15 Apr 03:00 AM
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LA fire suspect had grudge against wealthy, prosecutors say
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LA fire suspect had grudge against wealthy, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht targeted the wealthy in Pacific Palisades.

05 May 02:46 AM
Accused killer of Alice Springs 5yo remanded after court no-show
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Accused killer of Alice Springs 5yo remanded after court no-show

Jefferson Lewis, 47, will next appear via audio-visual link on July 30.

05 May 02:32 AM
'Violate the ceasefire': NZ condemns Iran over latest attacks on United Arab Emirates
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'Violate the ceasefire': NZ condemns Iran over latest attacks on United Arab Emirates

Winston Peters says Iran’s actions are unhelpful for peace negotiations.

05 May 02:22 AM
Britney Spears avoids jail with ‘wet reckless’ plea after DUI arrest
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Britney Spears avoids jail with ‘wet reckless’ plea after DUI arrest

Spears must complete a three-month DUI course and attend regular therapy sessions.

05 May 12:00 AM
Secret Service shootout with gunman briefly locks down White House
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Secret Service shootout with gunman briefly locks down White House

US Vice-President JD Vance had passed by the scene just before the incident.

04 May 10:27 PM
Three dead, search underway after boat flips during rescue near Byron Bay
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Three dead, search underway after boat flips during rescue near Byron Bay

The rescue boat overturned in heavy swell while helping a stranded yacht.

04 May 09:54 PM
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A strong El Niño may be coming. Global warming is changing its effects
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British police want suspect in Madeleine McCann case to face murder trial in UK

04 May 09:22 PM
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Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires this week

04 May 08:12 PM
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04 May 08:01 PM
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04 May 07:57 PM
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04 May 07:42 PM
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US Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill by mail

04 May 07:12 PM
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