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Two men charged with trafficking guns to group that held NZ pilot hostage for 594 days
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Two men charged with trafficking guns to group that held NZ pilot hostage for 594 days

Police allege the men discussed sourcing Australian military firearms.

13 Sep 08:21 AM
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At least 19 high school students killed in Myanmar air strike

A junta warplane reportedly dropped two 226kg bombs on a school as students slept.

13 Sep 07:56 AM
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Trump to send National Guard to Memphis in new federal crime push

State governor backs plan, saying it will use federal and state power to tackle crime.

13 Sep 05:11 AM

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Holding firm: Mandelson defies calls to give up Lords seat

Sir Keir Starmer dismissed Lord Mandelson from his Washington role this week.

13 Sep 04:25 AM
Setting out his stall: Manchester mayor’s new group seen as challenge to Starmer
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Setting out his stall: Manchester mayor’s new group seen as challenge to Starmer

Andy Burnham has launched a group pushing for wealth taxes and nationalisation.

13 Sep 04:11 AM
Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russia's far east, tsunami warning cancelled
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Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russia's far east, tsunami warning cancelled

13 Sep 03:56 AM
Immigration enforcement officer shoots man dead during attempted arrest in Chicago
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Immigration enforcement officer shoots man dead during attempted arrest in Chicago

13 Sep 03:56 AM
Auckland pro-Palestine march draws 20,000 calling for Gaza ceasefire
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Auckland pro-Palestine march draws 20,000 calling for Gaza ceasefire

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13 Sep 02:59 AM
Agency moves to scrap emissions reporting in major climate rollback
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Agency moves to scrap emissions reporting in major climate rollback

13 Sep 02:55 AM
Timing clash: Israel strike on Hamas leaders exposes security rift
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Timing clash: Israel strike on Hamas leaders exposes security rift

The strike killed aides and relatives but missed Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya.

13 Sep 02:49 AM
After Charlie Kirk killing, supporters insist guns are not the problem
World

After Charlie Kirk killing, supporters insist guns are not the problem

Police say the suspected shooter used a high-power bolt-action rifle.

13 Sep 02:24 AM
‘It’s 6m wide’: Chef’s giant jollof rice dish takes aim at world record
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‘It’s 6m wide’: Chef’s giant jollof rice dish takes aim at world record

A giant steel cauldron was filled with rice, onions, oil and tomato paste.

13 Sep 02:18 AM
'We’re disappointed': Boeing warns of replacements as strike drags on
World

'We’re disappointed': Boeing warns of replacements as strike drags on

Union leaders said the offer lacked bonuses and benefit improvements.

13 Sep 02:11 AM
Vigil in Sydney honours slain US commentator Charlie Kirk
World

Vigil in Sydney honours slain US commentator Charlie Kirk

His body was returned to Arizona on a plane provided by US Vice-President JD Vance.

13 Sep 01:30 AM
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'No idea what you have unleashed': Erika Kirk speaks after husband Charlie’s death
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'No idea what you have unleashed': Erika Kirk speaks after husband Charlie’s death

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a university gathering this week.

13 Sep 01:14 AM
Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis
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Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis

Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis. Video / AFP

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13 Sep 12:39 AM
Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity'
New Zealand

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity'

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity' Video / NZ Herald

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13 Sep 12:00 AM
Aid fears grow as Israel prepares next stage of Gaza campaign
World

Aid fears grow as Israel prepares next stage of Gaza campaign

A single strike in Gaza City killed 14 people, mostly women and children.

12 Sep 11:33 PM
How Charlie Kirk became Trump’s ‘youth whisperer’
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How Charlie Kirk became Trump’s ‘youth whisperer’

Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA now has chapters at more than 850 American colleges.

12 Sep 10:31 PM
'March for Humanity' Large protest in Auckland City sparks counter protest
New Zealand

'March for Humanity' Large protest in Auckland City sparks counter protest

Large crowds gathered today in Auckland's Aotea Square to 'March for Humanity'. Video / NZ Herald

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12 Sep 09:17 PM
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'I believe in myself': The long road back for All Whites star Sarpreet Singh
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'I believe in myself': The long road back for All Whites star Sarpreet Singh

Singh has always been seen as a special talent, ever since his Wellington Phoenix days.

08 Sep 01:00 AM
'Untold suffering': Killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson's sentenced to life in prison
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'Untold suffering': Killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson's sentenced to life in prison

Patterson was found guilty of the murder of four members of her husband’s family.

07 Sep 11:42 PM
Australia plans compensation scheme for flight delays, cancellations
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Australia plans compensation scheme for flight delays, cancellations

Passengers facing delays could get refunds under a new protection scheme.

07 Sep 11:05 PM
'Daily reminder': Survivor speaks as killer awaits sentencing in mushroom case
World

'Daily reminder': Survivor speaks as killer awaits sentencing in mushroom case

The trial drew podcasters and true crime fans to Morwell, Victoria.

07 Sep 09:56 PM

UK news

Setting out his stall: Manchester mayor’s new group seen as challenge to Starmer
World

Setting out his stall: Manchester mayor’s new group seen as challenge to Starmer

Andy Burnham has launched a group pushing for wealth taxes and nationalisation.

13 Sep 04:11 AM
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine, report says
World

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine, report says

The Prince was in Ukraine alongside a team from his Invictus Games Foundation.

12 Sep 09:16 AM
Doctor faces tribunal after sex with nurse during surgery
World

Doctor faces tribunal after sex with nurse during surgery

He left the operating theatre for eight minutes during surgery.

12 Sep 03:00 AM
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Letters: Thoughts go out to children, police officer, after Phillips shooting
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Letters: Thoughts go out to children, police officer, after Phillips shooting

OPINION: Thoughts go out to the children and the shot police officer.

13 Sep 05:00 PM
Trump to send National Guard to Memphis in new federal crime push
World

Trump to send National Guard to Memphis in new federal crime push

State governor backs plan, saying it will use federal and state power to tackle crime.

13 Sep 05:11 AM
Agency moves to scrap emissions reporting in major climate rollback
World

Agency moves to scrap emissions reporting in major climate rollback

More than 8000 facilities have reported emissions annually since 2010.

13 Sep 02:55 AM
After Charlie Kirk killing, supporters insist guns are not the problem
World

After Charlie Kirk killing, supporters insist guns are not the problem

Police say the suspected shooter used a high-power bolt-action rifle.

13 Sep 02:24 AM

Asia news

At least 19 high school students killed in Myanmar air strike
World

At least 19 high school students killed in Myanmar air strike

A junta warplane reportedly dropped two 226kg bombs on a school as students slept.

13 Sep 07:56 AM
Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russia's far east, tsunami warning cancelled
World

Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russia's far east, tsunami warning cancelled

'Hazardous' waves thought possible along coasts within 300km of the quake's epicentre.

13 Sep 03:56 AM
Zookeeper killed in lion attack at Bangkok safari park
World

Zookeeper killed in lion attack at Bangkok safari park

The victim had worked at Safari World Bangkok for more than 30 years.

10 Sep 09:34 PM
Bali flash floods kill 13, more missing after torrential rain
World

Bali flash floods kill 13, more missing after torrential rain

Nearly 200 residents on Bali were forced to evacuate to emergency shelters.

10 Sep 09:12 PM
'It's convenient': How Taiwan turned 7-Eleven into everyday lifeline
World

'It's convenient': How Taiwan turned 7-Eleven into everyday lifeline

Taiwan has more than 14,000 convenience stores serving 23 million people.

09 Sep 06:00 PM
40 destinations on promo with Air NZ’s widest reaching long haul sale of year
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40 destinations on promo with Air NZ’s widest reaching long haul sale of year

Starting today, 40 destinations are on offer at competitive fares.

08 Sep 02:28 AM
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Auckland pro-Palestine march draws 20,000 calling for Gaza ceasefire
World

Auckland pro-Palestine march draws 20,000 calling for Gaza ceasefire

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13 Sep 02:59 AM
Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis
World

Trump says he will deploy National Guard to 'deeply troubled' Memphis

Watch
13 Sep 12:39 AM
Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity'
New Zealand

Marama Davidson speaks from the 'March for Humanity'

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13 Sep 12:00 AM
'March for Humanity' Large protest in Auckland City sparks counter protest
New Zealand

'March for Humanity' Large protest in Auckland City sparks counter protest

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12 Sep 09:17 PM

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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips cordon lifted, Charlie Kirk killer named
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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips cordon lifted, Charlie Kirk killer named

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Tom Phillips cordon lifted, Charlie Kirk killer has been named and arrested. A large protest is set to take place in Auckland City today.

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12 Sep 09:03 PM
How a model student became the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting
World

How a model student became the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting

Tyler Robinson’s father, a local sheriff, turned his son in to the FBI.

12 Sep 08:38 PM
Utah governor names arrested suspect in Kirk killing as Tyler Robinson
World

Utah governor names arrested suspect in Kirk killing as Tyler Robinson

Utah governor names arrested suspect in Kirk killing as Tyler Robinson. Video / AFP

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12 Sep 07:21 PM
Watch: 'We got him' - Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested
World

Watch: 'We got him' - Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested

Casings at the scene bore anti-fascist slogans and online gaming references.

12 Sep 06:44 PM
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine, report says
World

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine, report says

The Prince was in Ukraine alongside a team from his Invictus Games Foundation.

12 Sep 09:16 AM
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As political violence rises, Trump condemns one side
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As political violence rises, Trump condemns one side

New York Times analysis: Trump's remarks addressed only part of the cycle of violence.

12 Sep 09:02 AM
NZ-born neo-Nazi leader avoids jail after intimidating police officer
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NZ-born neo-Nazi leader avoids jail after intimidating police officer

Thomas Sewell handed sentence after two weeks of hearings on seven charges.

12 Sep 08:20 AM
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12 Sep 07:50 AM
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Explainer: Where Charlie Kirk stood on key political issues

12 Sep 05:50 AM
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12 Sep 05:23 AM
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Trump officials order $16.2m in contraceptives destroyed

12 Sep 04:46 AM
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He was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out.

12 Sep 04:15 AM
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12 Sep 03:56 AM
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South Korean workers head home after US raid

12 Sep 03:46 AM
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They came to see Charlie Kirk. They say his killing won’t quiet them

12 Sep 03:34 AM

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