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Exclusive: Vegas victim's romantic Kiwi proposal
Fiance of a woman killed in Las Vegas shooting tells the Herald about their NZ engagement.

Live: 42 guns recovered from shooter's hotel room, home
The motive behind the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history remains a mystery.

Gunman modified weapons
Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock converted semiautomatic firearms into fully automatic ones.

Thousands ran for cover, a few stayed to help
Good Samaritans who risked their lives to assist others at horrific Las Vegas shooting.

'I saw people plugging bullet holes with their fingers'
Brave music fans helped the wounded as the massacre took place.

72 minutes of terror on the Las Vegas strip
Shooter a high-stakes gambler and son of a 'psychopathic' bank robber.

The world's most bizarre tour
Tours try to give you an authentic local experience - this one takes it to the extreme.

Chicago nanny no accidental photographer
An Oscar-nominated documentary introduced the world to Vivian Maier's photography.

Transgender teen's grisly death not 'hate crime'
Texas authorities insist the grisly death was not motivated by victim's gender identity.

Obscure law stalling Puerto Rico recovery
A week on from Hurricane Maria the island of Puerto Rico is at the mercy of the US.

Big problem facing America's military
Trump is talking big, but there is one thing holding him back.

Why Trump just deleted tweets
Donald Trump rarely takes back anything he says, but he just culled a few tweets.

Palm Springs: This is where to ...
Heading to this Californian town? Here's what not to miss ...

Stand for Maori inspires 'taking kneel'
Thomas Middlemas stood up for Maori in 1872; a descendant is kneeling for black Americans.

'You don't put debt above people'
Trump is finally talking about hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, but he's sparked outrage.

Trump acted like 'the world's emperor'
Venezuela's top diplomat didn't hold back when he addressed the United Nations.

Horrific tale of Iana's Hollywood murder
WARNING: Graphic. Police have labelled this the most brutal murder in LA's history.

North Korea ups ante with attack video
Propaganda video shows planes and aircraft carrier being blown up in comic style.

'As close as you can get to Hitler, literally'
A pair of Adolf Hitler's underwear, in pristine condition, has sold at auction in the US.

One dead, 7 injured in US church shooting
BREAKING: One dead and seven injured after a gunman opened fire at a Nashville church.

As quake search continues, thousands homeless
In the aftermath of the 7.1 earthquake in Mexico, thousands have been left homeless.

United States: Fun of the fair
Beth J Harpaz checks out new theme park attractions to delight families visiting the US.

When Harry met Melania
US First Lady Melania Trump has embarked on her first solo trip and met with royalty.

Mexico earthquake: Girl didn't exist
Following the Mexico earthquake, the country was transfixed by the rescue of a young girl.

Vancouver: Water world
A trip to Vancouver is not complete without a visit to its famous aquarium.

Despair rises for relatives of missing
Death toll in Mexico earthquake rises to 273, with more than 2000 injured.

The streets of Philadelphia
Shandelle Battersby walks in the footsteps of the USA's Founding Fathers.