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Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
Every infection reportedly provides a chance for the virus to mutate.

15 'overrated' destinations travellers think you should avoid
Get your bucket list out, some destinations may not make the cut.

Mum calls out Delta Airlines for limited gender options
Delta admitted they had not prioritised the change after announcing plans back in 2019.

China cancels US flights after passengers test positive for Covid-19
China dishes out cancellations after US flights deliver Covid-19 positive passengers.

Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run
Our national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.

Airbnb introduces new feature to tackle racism
After being tested in Oregon, this new feature could roll out nationwide.

Prince Andrew accuser unlikely to accept financial settlement
Virginia Roberts Giuffre wants to send a message.

Watch: Bright lights appear in Northland night sky
Starlink has launched several chains of up to 60 satellites in recent years.

Seven-foot flier: Giant man upgraded to first-class
At seven feet tall, Beau Brown was unable to fit on a regular plane.

'Keep these babies in your prayers': Devastating fire kills 7 children
The four smoke alarms in the building do not appear to have been working.

Theranos trial: CEO Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy
Theranos raised more than $900m before dangerous flaws were uncovered.

Guilty on 5 of 6 charges: Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case
Epstein couldn't have sexually abused girls as young as 14 without Maxwell: prosecutors.

'Tsunami': WHO chief worried about Omicron and Delta surge
WHO's figures, the number of Covid-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11%.

Eastern Europe: Biden, Putin to meet 'on a range of topics'
The leaders will discuss "a range of topics, including upcoming diplomatic engagements".

Hall of Fame NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden dies at age 85
Madden gained fame in a decade-long stint as the coach of the renegade Oakland Raiders.

US Capitol riots: Judges refuses to dismiss charges against supremacist group
Judge refused to dismiss an indictment charging leaders of the far-right Proud Boys.

Ghislaine Maxwell turns 60 behind bars as trial verdict nears
The socialite is accused of exually grooming teenagers as young as 14.

High-strung host: Airbnb guest reveals crazy list of rules
Clear communicator or control freak? Viral Tiktok divides viewers.

Just plain thong: Man banned from flight for provocative face mask
One man's homemade mask doesn't quite fit the bill.

Covid-19 threatens dreams of a 'normal' Christmas in the US, again
Indoor events are being cancelled and mobile morgues ordered in a devastating deja-vu.

50 years after stealing artefacts from a dozen museums, this thief will spend one day in jail
Despite pleading guilty to stealing 15 artefacts, the thief will spend one day in jail.

Ex-Epstein worker says she 'never' saw misconduct by Maxwell
The defence case is expected to last for two days.

Travel inspiration for 2022 in Europe and North America
Where will you go first when the borders open? Here are some travel-writer approved ideas.

'Frankie': Human remains found identified as former band member
Human remains found nearly 40 years ago in a garbage bag have been identified.

Put these 10 North America must-dos on your 2022 travel list
From the top of Canada to the US' southern reaches, see the very best of North America.

Super Cool: Check out this Swedish Icehotel - before it melts
Here for a good time but not a long time, this epic icehotel will only last till Spring.

Women challenge requirement to 'cover up' at the beach
Women are required to cover up to "protect public sensibilities".

UK highest court rejects case for gender-neutral passports
British activist warns UK's ruling puts them "on the wrong side of history."

Passport Power: NZ's top 10 ranking in the world
Got one of these 10 passports? Then you're in luck according to a new study.