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Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea

Daejeon Sanseong Elementary School has shut for the day over safety.

09 Apr 07:56 AM

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Woman allegedly ‘smashed’ man with hammer for stealing her brother’s ashes

The victim of the Sydney incident remains in a critical condition in hospital.

09 Apr 07:51 AM

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Kiwi film-maker’s grandson, 21, stabbed to death in busy London park brawl

Finbar Sullivan was a keen film-maker who shot drill and rap videos as 'Sully Shot It'.

09 Apr 04:00 AM

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Gilgo Beach suspect pleads guilty, admits killing 8 women over 3 decades

08 Apr 09:25 PM

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After 5 weeks of war, what has Donald Trump accomplished in Iran?

08 Apr 09:18 PM

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'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on moon

08 Apr 09:07 PM

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Greece to ban social media for under 15-year-olds

08 Apr 08:29 PM

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Trump’s Easter tirade reveals what the Iran war has become

08 Apr 06:52 PM

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Dilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertain

More than 800 ships remain stuck in the Gulf as traffic slumps 95%.

08 Apr 06:03 PM

Politics

Customs fighting 'such a big enemy': Exponential rise in drugs intercepted at the border

More than 12 tonnes of cocaine were intercepted in the Pacific in early 2026.

08 Apr 05:00 PM

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Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce

News of the two-week ceasefire has triggered global relief, alongside apprehension.

08 Apr 08:43 AM

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How the 11th-hour US-Iran ceasefire unfolded

Iran had earlier rejected a US ceasefire plan and instead offered a 10-point deal.

08 Apr 06:54 AM

New Zealand

Did the US just prove military power doesn’t work anymore?

Peace Studies professor Richard Jackson is with The Front Page to take us through the ceasefire announced by Trump, and what could happen next.

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08 Apr 04:55 AM

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'Big money will be made': Trump celebrates ceasefire deal with Iran

Trump said it was a 'big day for World Peace!'

08 Apr 04:47 AM

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How Christchurch’s new stadium could help change attitudes to family violence

31 Mar 06:37 PM

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Mark Thomas: Auckland’s city deal must have teeth

31 Mar 02:00 AM

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Fugitive cop killer Dezi Freeman emerged from container in blanket carrying slain officer’s gun

30 Mar 10:55 PM

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Person who tipped off police about cop killer Dezi Freeman up for $1 million reward

30 Mar 09:26 PM

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Lush posts $6.7m profit but auditors warn of 'material uncertainty'

09 Apr 02:00 AM

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Putin mocks Starmer with warship in Channel

08 Apr 11:59 PM

Entertainment

Kanye West banned from Britain

07 Apr 07:21 PM

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Bad review, big lawsuit: Landlord in US takes tenants to court over Google review

09 Apr 01:54 AM

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Trump lashes out at Nato after meeting, Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel

09 Apr 01:49 AM

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Even as they praise Iran ceasefire, world leaders are whipsawed by Trump

08 Apr 11:30 PM

Black Ferns

New coach, new faces, more tests: Inside the Black Ferns' massive 2026 schedule

08 Apr 10:01 PM

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Business

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

08 Apr 03:49 AM

World

Myanmar junta chief elected as president, according to tally

03 Apr 08:36 PM

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Robotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race past

01 Apr 09:48 PM

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How Auckland can become a high-wage, world-class city

30 Mar 08:00 PM

Travel

How to eat your way around Asia’s next great food capital

26 Mar 06:00 PM

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Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

25 Mar 03:22 AM

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Did the US just prove military power doesn’t work anymore?

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08 Apr 04:55 AM

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US-Iran ceasefire agreed on, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

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08 Apr 12:55 AM

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Iranians form human shields on bridges and outside power plants

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07 Apr 06:36 PM

New Zealand

Is New Zealand backing a bully? Concerns over Peters’ visit to Trump’s US

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07 Apr 04:55 AM

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Trump finds off-ramp after a day of apocalyptic threats

08 Apr 01:23 AM

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08 Apr 01:18 AM

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US-Iran ceasefire agreed on, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

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08 Apr 12:55 AM

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Could Trump really be removed from office under the 25th Amendment?

08 Apr 12:27 AM

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Woman rescues drowning man from ocean – unaware he is suspect in double killing

08 Apr 12:14 AM

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‘There are still genuinely good people out there’: Pizza driver's staggering tip

07 Apr 10:50 PM

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Tehran's $871b 'tollbooth' would change shape of Middle East forever

07 Apr 10:36 PM

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How Trump took the US to war with Iran

07 Apr 08:54 PM

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What defines a civilian target in war?

07 Apr 08:48 PM

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Artemis II crew snap historic Earthset photo on way home

07 Apr 07:30 PM

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07 Apr 07:29 PM

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Two dead after 40m scaffold collapses in Japan

07 Apr 07:17 PM

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Trump branded ‘crazy’ over apocalyptic Iran threats

07 Apr 07:11 PM

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07 Apr 07:00 PM

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Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea

Woman allegedly ‘smashed’ man with hammer for stealing her brother’s ashes

Kiwi film-maker’s grandson, 21, stabbed to death in busy London park brawl

Bad review, big lawsuit: Landlord in US takes tenants to court over Google review

Trump lashes out at Nato after meeting, Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel

Putin mocks Starmer with warship in Channel

Even as they praise Iran ceasefire, world leaders are whipsawed by Trump

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Gilgo Beach suspect pleads guilty, admits killing 8 women over 3 decades

After 5 weeks of war, what has Donald Trump accomplished in Iran?

'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on moon

Greece to ban social media for under 15-year-olds

Trump’s Easter tirade reveals what the Iran war has become

Dilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertain

Customs fighting 'such a big enemy': Exponential rise in drugs intercepted at the border

Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce

How the 11th-hour US-Iran ceasefire unfolded

Did the US just prove military power doesn’t work anymore?

'Big money will be made': Trump celebrates ceasefire deal with Iran

How Christchurch’s new stadium could help change attitudes to family violence

Mark Thomas: Auckland’s city deal must have teeth

Fugitive cop killer Dezi Freeman emerged from container in blanket carrying slain officer’s gun

Person who tipped off police about cop killer Dezi Freeman up for $1 million reward

Lush posts $6.7m profit but auditors warn of 'material uncertainty'

Putin mocks Starmer with warship in Channel

Kanye West banned from Britain

Bad review, big lawsuit: Landlord in US takes tenants to court over Google review

Trump lashes out at Nato after meeting, Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel

Even as they praise Iran ceasefire, world leaders are whipsawed by Trump

New coach, new faces, more tests: Inside the Black Ferns' massive 2026 schedule

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

Myanmar junta chief elected as president, according to tally

Robotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race past

How Auckland can become a high-wage, world-class city

How to eat your way around Asia’s next great food capital

Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

Did the US just prove military power doesn’t work anymore?

US-Iran ceasefire agreed on, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

Iranians form human shields on bridges and outside power plants

Is New Zealand backing a bully? Concerns over Peters’ visit to Trump’s US

Trump finds off-ramp after a day of apocalyptic threats

Moon shot: 6 incredible photos taken by Artemis II astronauts

US-Iran ceasefire agreed on, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

Could Trump really be removed from office under the 25th Amendment?

Woman rescues drowning man from ocean – unaware he is suspect in double killing

‘There are still genuinely good people out there’: Pizza driver's staggering tip

Tehran's $871b 'tollbooth' would change shape of Middle East forever

How Trump took the US to war with Iran

What defines a civilian target in war?

Artemis II crew snap historic Earthset photo on way home

Romania court extends restrictions for influencer Andrew Tate

Two dead after 40m scaffold collapses in Japan

Trump branded ‘crazy’ over apocalyptic Iran threats

The consequences of bombing Iran’s power stations

Iranians form human shields on bridges and outside power plants

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