South Korean missile misfires and explodes at air force base
Panic among residents after malfunctioning during live-fire drill with the US.
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Shocking reason flight cancelled at the very last minute
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EU can bid adieu to era of budget airfares says Ryanair
Rising fuel prices, labour and climate conscientiousness have seen costs take off.
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The Brit downed a Guinness before running 215 kilometres across Ireland.
Rugby revellers urged to consider others amid superspreader fears
Health officials fear tonight's rugby test in Dunedin could become a superspreader event.
Luxon's London plans hit by Boris Johnson dramas
Luxon landed in London the day before Boris Johnson resigned.
Green v Black: New Zealand's Irish ties and rivalries
Ireland claims to be the home of international rugby. New Zealand begs to differ.
Why dentist woke up with Irish accent
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Scholar casts new light on Governor George Grey
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Sad sausage: Outrage at cost of airport breakfast spreads
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UK leadership challenge: Boris Johnson could be gone in 'three weeks'
The knives are out for UK PM Boris Johnson after humiliating election results last week.
Sinn Fein hails 'new era' as it wins Northern Ireland vote
Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein won 27 of the Northern Ireland Assembly's 90 seats.
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21 Countries that have ditched mask rules
You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.
Child dies after mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads
Reports of a mystery strain affecting children have emerged from around the world.
These countries have dropped all Covid-19 rules
Skip the tests, masks and Covid paperwork in these destinations.
Why the Sky Tower will not be lit this St Patrick's Day
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Sport's winners and losers: White Ferns' disappointing no-show after thrashing
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Police release name of pedestrian killed in central Wellington crash
The man was an Irish national living in New Zealand.
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Queen's reign marks 70 years of change as Commonwealth celebrates platinum jubilee
As Britain marks Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday, here's a look at some key moments.
No masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictions
Flattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.
Grieving Kiwi granted last-minute MIQ spot to bury mother in Ireland
The Auckland builder had watched his mother die over video call on Sunday.
Pilgrim's progress: Religious travel has seen a pandemic rebirth
'Even before Covid, there was a move towards finding new meaning and that got sped up.'
'It's cruel': Man watches mum die by video call after failing to get MIQ spot
Paul Mullally said the last time he saw his mum was at his 2-year-old's funeral.
'I'm not an eejit!': Irishman who took dead uncle to post office speaks out
Former drug addict insists uncle was alive when they set off but then "went a bit slumpy".
'You couldn't make it up': Pair take dead man into post office to claim his pension
The man's body was propped up at the counter before staff got suspicious and pair fled.
'She went for a run': Young school teacher beaten to death in random attack
Officers are appealing for information after the random attack on a canal bank.