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Kim Jong Un denounces destroyer launch failure as ‘criminal act’
'Absolute carelessness' crushed parts of the destroyer's bottom, causing the ship to list.
Inside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trial
An officer searched Melbourne grocers for two days after a mushroom poisoning.
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in US
The suspect was arrested after shouting 'Free Palestine' during the attack.
Floods strand 50,000 as eastern Australia battles deluge
The storms have dumped more than 4 months’ rain across parts of New South Wales in 2 days.
'Brutal execution': Tradie gunned down outside Sydney home
Police found a torched car and a small gun in the suburb soon afterwards.
Netanyahu open to Gaza ceasefire amid global pressure and aid crisis
Israel's Prime Minister says he is ready for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages.
Australia news
'$1 million': Kiwis in lawsuit fighting for Singapore Airlines compo
Singapore Airlines initially sent direct compensation offers to passengers in June.
Inside the mushroom mystery: Key evidence in triple-murder trial
An officer searched Melbourne grocers for two days after a mushroom poisoning.
Floods strand 50,000 as eastern Australia battles deluge
The storms have dumped more than 4 months’ rain across parts of New South Wales in 2 days.
Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away
An academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.
Opinion: Runit League a difficult watch as two competitors knocked out cold
Eight athletes ran full tilt at each other in a game like bullrush on steroids.
Australian ex-tennis star Dokic says estranged father dead
Jelena Dokic announced her father's death on Instagram, sharing her 'complex' grief.
UK news
'Charlie bit my finger' star shares glimpse into life as viral video turns 18
Charlie Davies-Carr is now 19, studies law and hasn't bitten any fingers 'in a long time'.
£5m security: Chris Brown released on bail, to continue world tour
Chris Brown was charged over an alleged “unprovoked attack” in a nightclub.
Latest from America
'Extremely difficult to perform': Miley Cyrus opens up on health battle
The star has a large polyp on her vocal cord, which affects her voice.
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in US
The suspect was arrested after shouting 'Free Palestine' during the attack.
'Where we need to be': Black Ferns take stock as sevens stars get their shot
The Black Ferns have made eight changes to their starting side for this week's USA test.
Staff swept hotel rooms after Diddy's parties, court hears
A raid found 56 bottles of baby oil and lubricant in Combs' mansion.
Slap fighting is ‘barbaric’... and built for social media
Telegraph: Three million YouTube subscribers sadly speak to the sport’s popularity.
'Rapid rate': US demand grows for Kiwi beverage product
Wai Mānuka launched in Citarella Gourmet Market's seven New York locations.
Asia news
Global conflicts reach highest level since WWII, data reveals
Conflicts in Europe, mainly Ukraine, account for 33% of global conflict deaths.
Singapore Airlines adds seats, boosts freight capacity to Christchurch
Weekly flights between Christchurch and Singapore will increase to 11.
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Trump plays video alleging 'genocide' in South Africa
Donald Trump ambushes South Africa's president during a White House meeting by playing a video alleging 'genocide' of white people in South Africa. Video / The White House
Burst water main sends jet of water 100 feet into the air
A burst water main is sending thousands of gallons of water into the air, covering neighbouring properties and leaving some residents without supplies.
New Pope celebrated as Auckland War Memorial Museum closes | NZ Herald News Update
The new pope is celebrated worldwide as Auckland closes it's war memorial museum for asbestos cleaning. Video / NZ Herald
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