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Rain hits NZ, Trump in Texas, more children bombed in Gaza | NZ Herald News Update: July 12, 2025
The rain has well and truly arrived, slamming the Nelson Tasman area yesterday and this morning. US President Trump has landed in Texas, after the devastating floods.
Judge halts Trump order on birthright citizenship amid legal battles
The ruling grants class-action status to affected children.
American Airlines brings fancy option to Auckland-Texas route
Auckland is one of four global cities getting attention from the airline.
'A nice place to be': Ryan Fox on mental hurdles overcome in PGA Tour rise
'It went from everything racing to, all of a sudden, hey, I've got a chance to win.'
‘The Bomb Lady’ and the forerunner of the ‘bunker-buster’ used in Iran
Anh Duong was key in developing the explosives used.
Trump administration: Harvard violated civil rights law on anti-Semitism
Harvard is accused of not protecting Jewish students from discrimination.
Editorial: Balancing US alliance and global peace
OPINION: America celebrates its 249th birthday this week.
Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho
Two people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen in an ongoing standoff in the northwestern US state of Idaho, the local sheriff said. Video / AFP
At least two dead after US firefighters ambushed and shot at
Firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by gunmen, the sheriff said.
Kiwi Kai Kara-France beaten in UFC title fight
Kai Kara-France was submitted in his bid to claim the UFC flyweight championship.
'Death to America': Iran holds state funeral for 60 scientists and commanders killed by strikes
Thousands of mourners chanted 'Death to America' during the funeral.
'More to fight for': Why UFC title fight is different for Kara-France
'When the octagon is locked, Kai Kara-France doesn’t fight just for himself anymore.'
Israel Adesanya inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
'It showed me what the human animal is capable of when we tap into our spirit,' he said.
Suspect faces 12 new charges in US hate crime Molotov cocktail attack
Mohamed Sabry Soliman also faces a count of animal cruelty for a dog that was hurt.
Astrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stage
Astrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.
Nearly half the US population face scorching heat wave
New York and Philadelphia swelter under record highs amid a powerful heat dome.
Watch: Winston Peters welcomes ‘positive signals’ of potential US-Iran ceasefire
It comes as the Finance Minister is watching how fuel prices here could be impacted.
Andrew Cuomo wants to be New York’s mayor. Do Democrats want him back?
Voters are divided over Cuomo’s past and his promise to counter Trump.
What next in conflict with Iran? A Former Defence Minister's view
Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the US decision to strike Iran and the path that lies ahead.
Trump's high-stakes gamble on Iran's nuclear sites
New York Times: Trump ordered B-2 bombers to target Iran's nuclear sites early on Sunday.
Govt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East
Labour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law.
‘Devastated’ family of Samoan fashion designer shot dead at US protest seek justice
His eldest brother said they were struggling to comprehend their sudden loss.
'Staggering shift': More Kiwis see China as a threat, US trust at all-time low in new poll
Only 21% of Kiwis view China as a friend – but say the country is important for our future
World media reacts to German giant's 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City FC
Auckland's team includes teachers, students and real estate agents.
Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China | NZ Herald Afternoon Update
Israel launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China and one miracle survivor from a plane crash in India. Yanfei Bao's murderer is finally sentenced.
How one woman’s dedication gave dads their special day
Father’s Day became a US national holiday in 1972, six years before Dodd died.
Anti-ICE protests continue, and Nicola Willis criticises Reserve Bank | NZ Herald Afternoon Update
Anti-ICE demonstrations continued across several American cities and Finance Minister Nicola Willis criticised the Reserve Bank over Adrian Orr's resignation.