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Andrew Tate and brother Tristan flee Romania for US on private jet
The influencer is wanted in the UK and Romania on sex trafficking charges.

Kiwi golf wrap: Alker pipped in Morocco
All the latest from the Kiwis competing in the world's top competitions.

Ko in title contention after blistering third round
Dame Lydia Ko will head into the final round four shots off the lead.

Trump moves to bar ‘transgender ideology’ from US military
US President also reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the Covid vaccine.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blasts into orbit for first time
The mission is seen as critical to Blue Origin’s efforts to compete with SpaceX.

Trump tariffs: Trudeau says ‘everything on the table’ for response
Canadian PM may take aim at toilets and Florida orange juice to strike back at US tariffs.

Purradise is glamping with 130 rescue cats
Part Airbnb, part cat sanctuary, Purradise Springs offers a unique stay in Florida.

US businesswoman spends $35,000 renting out an entire hotel – to get ‘rid of the general riff-raff'
The birthday treat of a lifetime.

National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.

The conversation that laid plans for NZ's newest UFC athlete
After thoughts of taking his career abroad were scrapped, Navajo Stirling took a new path.

‘Excruciating fight’: Out-of-court settlement for family bereaved by White Island tragedy
With their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.

Rocky reception: Fans blast Stallone as star praises Trump
The actor likens Trump to his character Rocky, says he is the 'second George Washington'.

'Ice maiden': The mastermind of Trump's return to power
Susie Wiles will be the first woman to be chief of staff in the White House.

Nasa astronaut hospitalised after return from ISS is released
Nasa did not reveal who was hospitalised nor the reason.

Grammy Award-winning rapper arrested in murder-for-hire plot
The star allegedly orchestrated the attempted revenge killing of a rival rapper in 2022.

Labour Weekend BBQ tips: How to achieve slow cook perfection
The founding father of American-style barbecue in NZ gives tips.

Floridians cling to paradise despite rising risks
Residents are refusing to leave Florida, despite the storm risk and damage.

Hurricane Milton: Millions without power as massive recovery begins
16 are dead and over 2 million without power after Hurricane Milton swept through Florida.

Kiwi and husband huddled in closet as Hurricane Milton tore through
Kelsey Roemhildt has lived in Tampa, Florida, with her husband since July 2022.

Hurricane Milton destruction: At least 13 dead, 100 Kiwis caught up
The National Hurricane Centre warned of 'life-threatening storm surge and extreme winds'.

‘Get a life’: Deadly hurricane whips up US election storm
Biden takes potshots at Trump amid misinformation as Florida suffers.