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China records forecast-beating April trade figures despite global economic unease
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China records forecast-beating April trade figures despite global economic unease

Exports to the United States rose 11.3% after a 26.5% plunge in March.

09 May 04:10 AM
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How a Mini Eggs shoplifter allegedly made off with a whole display shelf

Police say the 39-year-old stole about $9100 of goods from stores in Britain.

09 May 02:41 AM
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Trump’s new Justice Department boss is going after the President’s enemies

Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, has replaced Pam Bondi as attorney general.

09 May 01:46 AM

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Apollo moon mission photos among trove of newly released Pentagon UFO files
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Apollo moon mission photos among trove of newly released Pentagon UFO files

Declassified Apollo 17 files describe bright, jagged fragments drifting past.

09 May 12:28 AM
The Duchess and Diddy: Sarah Ferguson had affair with rapper, biographer claims
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The Duchess and Diddy: Sarah Ferguson had affair with rapper, biographer claims

A new book says Combs bragged about being 'friends with benefits' with the then duchess.

08 May 11:36 PM
Mystery as Ukrainian sea drone found with its engine still running in cave near Corfu
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Mystery as Ukrainian sea drone found with its engine still running in cave near Corfu

08 May 10:41 PM
On The Up: The Kiwi driver making waves in powerboat racing
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On The Up: The Kiwi driver making waves in powerboat racing

08 May 10:00 PM
Pope asks God to ‘enlighten’ world leaders in veiled message to Trump
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Pope asks God to ‘enlighten’ world leaders in veiled message to Trump

08 May 09:34 PM
Record 30 tonnes of cocaine seized by Spain
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Record 30 tonnes of cocaine seized by Spain

08 May 09:09 PM
WHO downplays hantavirus risk as countries prepare to bring home cruise passengers
World

WHO downplays hantavirus risk as countries prepare to bring home cruise passengers

A spokesman said the virus did not easily jump from person to person.

08 May 08:19 PM
Ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon under threat of collapse
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Ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon under threat of collapse

US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and Hezbollah attacks on Israel are rattling truces.

08 May 07:39 PM
Trump brokers three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, hopes for lasting deal
World

Trump brokers three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, hopes for lasting deal

The ceasefire will run from May 9 to 11 and includes a prisoner swap.

08 May 07:06 PM
‘Would it help if I’m the Pope?’: When the world’s most famous people break cover
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‘Would it help if I’m the Pope?’: When the world’s most famous people break cover

Paul McCartney holidayed around Europe in disguise to ‘re-taste anonymity’.

08 May 08:07 AM
Australian set to become England selector to help McCullum's side regain Ashes
Cricket

Australian set to become England selector to help McCullum's side regain Ashes

Former allrounder Marcus North, 46, would be the first foreign England selector.

08 May 03:53 AM
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Former Australian opener Warner 'reckless and foolish' over drink-driving charge
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Former Australian opener Warner 'reckless and foolish' over drink-driving charge

David Warner was allegedly more than double the legal blood alcohol limit in Australia.

08 May 02:00 AM
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‘A total collapse’: Elections may expose Britain’s fraying political system
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‘A total collapse’: Elections may expose Britain’s fraying political system

New York Times: Is a new era of multiparty politics taking shape?

08 May 01:39 AM
'They trifled with us today. We blew them away': Trump says ceasefire remains despite attacks
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'They trifled with us today. We blew them away': Trump says ceasefire remains despite attacks

US President says multiple Iranian small boats were 'completely destroyed'.

08 May 01:15 AM
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Trump administration weighs citing ‘emergency’ to admit more Afrikaners as refugees
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Trump administration weighs citing ‘emergency’ to admit more Afrikaners as refugees

New York Times: White South Africans made up the majority of the US's refugees last year.

07 May 11:45 PM
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Should you worry about hantavirus?
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Should you worry about hantavirus?

New York Times: What to know about the virus, how it spreads and the risk to the public.

07 May 09:29 PM
Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler in a coma after emergency surgery
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Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler in a coma after emergency surgery

The 74-year-old Welsh star was rushed to hospital in Portugal and is on a ventilator.

07 May 09:26 PM
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Australia news

Infratil shares jump on record 555MW data centre deal with US tech giant
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Infratil shares jump on record 555MW data centre deal with US tech giant

CDC forecasts ebitdaf of about A$2b a year once the new capacity is fully used.

05 May 09:40 PM
Canberra's glow-up: Why the Australian capital is worth the detour
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Canberra's glow-up: Why the Australian capital is worth the detour

Canberra has quietly made itself Australia's next great city break.

05 May 07:00 PM
RBA lifts rate to 4.35% as Middle East conflict fuels inflation risk
Markets

RBA lifts rate to 4.35% as Middle East conflict fuels inflation risk

Australia's cash rate has now had its third hike this year.

05 May 05:19 AM
Accused killer of Alice Springs 5yo remanded after court no-show
World

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

UK news

How a Mini Eggs shoplifter allegedly made off with a whole display shelf
World

How a Mini Eggs shoplifter allegedly made off with a whole display shelf

Police say the 39-year-old stole about $9100 of goods from stores in Britain.

09 May 02:41 AM
On The Up: The Kiwi driver making waves in powerboat racing
Motorsport

On The Up: The Kiwi driver making waves in powerboat racing

A sudden E1 call-up in 2026 saw Rianna O’Meara-Hunt eventually become a permanent pilot.

08 May 10:00 PM
Bournemouth player dropped as club investigate ‘messages to 15-year-old girl’
Sport

Bournemouth player dropped as club investigate ‘messages to 15-year-old girl’

Bournemouth say they 'understand the seriousness' and will investigate.

08 May 09:51 PM
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Latest from America

Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers
NBA

Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers

The towering Frenchman starred for his side with 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks.

09 May 06:57 AM
China records forecast-beating April trade figures despite global economic unease
World

China records forecast-beating April trade figures despite global economic unease

Exports to the United States rose 11.3% after a 26.5% plunge in March.

09 May 04:10 AM
Apollo moon mission photos among trove of newly released Pentagon UFO files
World

Apollo moon mission photos among trove of newly released Pentagon UFO files

Declassified Apollo 17 files describe bright, jagged fragments drifting past.

09 May 12:28 AM
Pope asks God to ‘enlighten’ world leaders in veiled message to Trump
World

Pope asks God to ‘enlighten’ world leaders in veiled message to Trump

The Pontiff asked worshippers to pray that governments turn away from violence.

08 May 09:34 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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02 May 12:00 AM
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
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World video

Fresh CCTV footage of Trump assassination attempt released
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Fresh CCTV footage of Trump assassination attempt released

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01 May 02:15 AM
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29 Apr 07:56 PM
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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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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in ‘limited’ outbreak
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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in ‘limited’ outbreak

WHO has confirmed five cases and three deaths linked to the MV Hondius.

07 May 08:58 PM
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Data suggests struggle in cockpit before deadly China plane plunge
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Data suggests struggle in cockpit before deadly China plane plunge

NYT: 'Drastic manoeuvres' before the crash indicate it was intentional, US experts say.

07 May 08:55 PM
Three Isis brides arrested, one charged as chaos erupts at Melbourne, Sydney airports
World

Three Isis brides arrested, one charged as chaos erupts at Melbourne, Sydney airports

Two Melbourne relatives, Kawsar Abbas and her daughter, face slavery charges.

07 May 08:34 PM
New York governor orders ICE agents to remove their ‘cowardly’ masks
World

New York governor orders ICE agents to remove their ‘cowardly’ masks

Kathy Hochul called the wearing of masks by immigration agents an 'intimidation tactic'.

07 May 08:07 PM
Fears rat-borne hantavirus has spread to seven countries
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Fears rat-borne hantavirus has spread to seven countries

Outbreak of deadly virus believed to have been sparked by birdwatching trip to landfill.

07 May 07:35 PM
Hundreds paid or seeking damages over Harrods Al-Fayed abuse complaints
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Hundreds paid or seeking damages over Harrods Al-Fayed abuse complaints

Billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed owned the famed Harrods luxury department store in London.

07 May 07:15 PM
White House press secretary announces maternity leave after birth of baby girl
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White House press secretary announces maternity leave after birth of baby girl

The 28-year-old announced on Thursday that her daughter Viviana was born on May 1.

07 May 07:05 PM
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'chased' by balaclava-clad man near new home

07 May 06:38 PM
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Ukraine president warns against attending Russia’s May 9 parade amid faltering ceasefire

07 May 06:36 PM
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07 May 07:00 AM
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07 May 05:35 AM
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'No one contacted them': Australian on ship hit by virus reportedly returns home; Kiwi on board

07 May 05:07 AM
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07 May 01:12 AM
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