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'Never inappropriate': Maxwell defends Trump in newly released transcripts

She also cast doubt on Epstein's suicide in the interview with US Deputy Attorney-General.

All Blacks ready for rumble for Pumas rematch

All Blacks forward coach Jason Ryan outlines where improvements are being demanded. Video / Liam Napier

Famine declared in Gaza, Fonterra farmers future unknown | NZ Herald News Update: August 23, 2025

Famine is declared in Gaza by the United Nations. The FBI are raiding thte home and office of a former national security advisor to Donald Trump.

Multiple people dead, others injured after tour bus crash in New York state

The tour bus was carrying passengers home after a trip to Niagara Falls when it crashed. Video / AFP

'Not a fan': Trump reacts to FBI raid on former adviser's home, office

Vice-President JD Vance confirmed an ongoing investigation into John Bolton.

Kirsten Dunst: English people can't pronounce my name

Dunst jokes: 'It's Keer-stun, yeah, but again, who cares?'

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown adopts baby girl

They married in 2024 and began dating in 2021.

American woman gets 30 years for attempted murder in UK feud

The attack occurred in 2019, but the gun jammed and Sikander Ali escaped.

Why a record number of Kiwis are visiting Asian countries

Data from Stats NZ reveal which countries in Asia are popular with Kiwi holidaymakers.

Brutal heat dome plagues parts of Europe, Asia and the Middle East

Record temperatures test several regions and the heat is expected to stick around.

Jellyfish force nuclear plant shutdown in France

Swarm of jellyfish infiltrate cooling system. Warmer seas result in increase in numbers.

Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea

The incident occurred near the contested Scarborough Shoal on Monday.

What it's really like visiting the North Korean border as a Kiwi

Nathan Limm heads to the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea to find out.

Trump punishes India for buying Russian oil, hikes tariffs on Indian goods

India condemned the tariffs, calling them 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable'.

'Really major impacts': Hurricane Erin floods vulnerable coast

High waves made Highway 12 impassable on the Outer Banks.

Over 100 fans arrested after violent clash at Copa Sudamericana match

Fifa’s Infantino called the violence 'barbaric' and urged sanctions.

Nord Stream explosion suspect arrested in Italy

Serhii K is suspected of sabotaging the gas pipeline between Russia and Europe.