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Explosion and puff of smoke before bomber hits the water

Fatal plane crashes in New Zealand increased rapidly as the Air Force expanded for WWII.

Bomber hauled in from Cook Strait after forced landing

The Royal New Zealand Air Force plane came down at 12.30pm on December 14, 1939.

Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi dies in court

Morsi had just addressed the court, warning he had 'many secrets' he could reveal.

Racing: Kiwi Earl Bamber gets third in GTE class at Le Mans

Another trip to the podium at the iconic race, although this time is a lower division.

Trump brands London Mayor a 'national disgrace' in wake of weekend violence

The remarks came following the killings of three men in London in less than 24 hours.

World-class restaurants, castles, gardens and canals: What to see and do in Copenhagen

Star of new TV show says her hometown of Copenhagen is something quite special.

Meet John Lennon's Kiwi family: 'I sipped whisky in Beatles' hotel'

Beatles John Lennon and Ringo Starr met extended family members in Wellington in 1964.

Small donors, not French tycoons, help pay Notre Dame works

Billionaires wait to see if Notre Dame rebuild aligns with the vision of their companies.

Trump landing in Europe a family operation

Questions are asked after the Trump's trip was treated like a promotional exercise.

Political Roundup: Budget 'hack' scandal reveals big accountability problems

COMMENT: Can we trust government departments? Can we trust Treasury not to lie to us?

Venice cruise ship crash: Kiwi has shoulder surgery

Joy Milmine and her husband will now cut their two-month European holiday short.

Cruise ship crash: Kiwi in hospital with broken shoulder

A New Zealander injured in the cruise ship crash in Venice is recovering in hospital.

Grace Kelly's granddaughter marries in Monaco

Charlotte Casiraghi, the granddaughter of screen legend Grace Kelly, has tied the knot.

Danube deaths: Heavy currents, murky water hinder search for 21 missing

Serbia, which is downriver from Hungary, is expected to help in search for missing.

Boris Johnson in legal hot water over claims he lied in Brexit campaign

The front-runnner to be the new British prime minister, called the prosecution a "stunt."

European Greens movement to take on kingmaker role

European Greens surge as voters abandon old parties over climate.