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'The storm is here': Hurricane Milton starts making landfall
More than a million people in Florida have been ordered to leave or brace for impact.
Hurricane Milton update from Orlando
AFP correspondent Daniel Stublen gives an update on Hurricane Milton from Orlando, Florida. Video / NZ Herald
Mum of 6 says she can’t flee Milton: ‘We don’t have the money’
Many in Florida face similar dilemma as Milton approaches; fuel shortages rise.
Deadliest storm in 100 years: MFAT’s advice for Kiwi travellers in Florida
70 Kiwis registered on SafeTravel as being in Florida as Category 5 storm hits state.
Hurricane Milton: Tampa mayor’s stark warning to residents
Joe Biden urges Florida residents in the hurricane’s path to evacuate immediately.
Storm of the century: Florida residents rush to evacuate as major hurricane nears
Millions of Floridians are being told to evacuate as Hurrican Milton barrels in.
In the firing line again: Hurricane Milton targets Florida
A second hurricane in as many weeks is closing in on the US state.
Families trapped, towns devastated: Helene's toll across six US states
Flooding hinders rescue efforts — 2.1m homes lack power and communication issues ongoing.
Helene death toll climbs to at least 43 with fatalities reported in 5 US states
Storm downgraded to a tropical depression after wreaking havoc in Florida and Carolinas.
FBI investigating 'attempted assassination' of Trump, man arrested
A person has been arrested and an AK-47 style rifle recovered.
Tycoon sues estate agent after selling mansion at $10m discount to Jeff Bezos
Businessman claims he agreed cut-price deal unaware Amazon founder was behind bid.
Woman kicked off cruise ship for complaining in private WhatsApp group
The 68-year-old's contract was cancelled after she vented in a private text group.
Yorkshire terrier survives shark attack because it ‘didn’t like the taste’
The dog resurfaced with multiple bite wounds, a broken pelvis and severe bruising.
Disney World wants wrongful death suit tossed as widower signed up for Disney+
Terms of contract to use streaming service rule out legal action, claims Disney.
Gore toddler's death staged to look like an accident, ex-detective says
The former investigator believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death.
'Lying, racist, fame-seeker': Meghan Markle's half-sister renews defamation lawsuit
The duchess is set to battle it out in court with her half-sister – again.
Cruel twist after 'modern-day miracle' man wakes from 244-day coma
He defeated the odds and even walked again. Then tragedy struck a second time.
Florida police would like people to stop taking selfies with this bear
The 'depressed' bear is not in the mood for photos.
Anti-scam cop show actor was convicted for 'penny stock' fraud
Actor showed remorse for fraud and is working for a good cause, ANZ says.
Why a cup of tea prompted an American to sue JetBlue for $2.5m
A lawsuit claims the traveller has experienced 'mental anguish' since the flight.
Jeff Bezos to offload $8 billion of Amazon stock
Financial Times: Tech giant’s biggest shareholder offloading huge chunks of Amazon shares.