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US marks a million deaths, Biden says pandemic isn't over
America lowers flags to half-mast to note a sobering milestone.
NZ peacekeepers to stay in Africa, Middle East
Expert says overseas deployment good chance for NZDF to learn new skills.
Family auction off 'virgin bride' on Facebook for 500 cows
Pictures of the young girl in a wedding gown were then shared on the social media site.
'We lost everything ... I just want her to live in safety'
Strength and courage shine through in these photos of refugees from around the world.
Humble hero praises mental health move
"Not All Wounds Bleed" focuses on the mental injuries veterans and their families face.
Not All Wounds Bleed: Why we should all care this Poppy Day
COMMENT: Decorated soldier Lt-Col Melanie Childs opens up on the importance of Poppy Day.
Man who died in South Sudan coming home
Sister of man who died while volunteering in South Sudan says death a shock for family.
UN reveals horrific South Sudan abuses
'Suffering and cruelty worse than anyone could imagine.' Latest UN report on South Sudan.
Kiwi couple swap honeymoon for war-ravaged country
A Tauranga couple share why they've chosen to help others over taking a romantic holiday.
Children stolen to trade for cattle
Child kidnappings and trafficking are one of little-known tragedies of Sudan's civil war.
US military revising rules over fitness trackers
Company which released sensitive data originally said users should check privacy settings.
Former Kiwi leader's life in the war-zone
The man who wanted to be Prime Minister on his year in war-ravaged South Sudan.
Ethiopia is facing a killer drought
Food crises are erupting across Africa and there is no money to fight it.
Shearer: Bad to worse in South Sudan
David Shearer warns UN of escalating tension in South Sudan.
NZ fears for safety of UN peacekeepers
Kidnap of Fijian peacekeepers had a big impact on McCully's decision on NZ contribution.
Ardern wins Mt Albert by a landslide
Jacinda Ardern has taken an unassailable lead in the Mt Albert by-election.
100,000 facing starvation in South Sudan
Joyce Luma, head of the United Nation's World Food Programme in South Sudan, called the famine "man-made".
Mt Albert byelection: National backs off
National Party has waved the white flag in the upcoming Mt Albert byelection, with Labour accusing Bill English of "running scared" and daring him to call an early election.
Watch: David Shearer says goodbye
In his farewell speech to Parliament Shearer told how he has come full circle, retelling the mango skins story of a time that had a profound effect on him.
Shearer: South Sudan a 'remarkable' job
Labour MP David Shearer says his decision to leave Parliament to head to conflict-ridden South Sudan was because it was a "remarkable"
Ardern considering move to Mt Albert
Jacinda Ardern is thinking of standing in Mt Albert as MP David Shearer looks set to quit Parliament.
Public reacts to Shearer's resignation
The public's reaction to Labour MP David Shearer's resignation from Parliament has so far been overwhelmingly supportive this morning.
Will we face another costly byelection?
Labour leader Andrew Little hopes to avoid a byelection, and to have an early general election instead, following David Shearer's resignation.
Kony's militia commander on trial
A child soldier who became an infamous commander in Joseph Kony's militia is before the International Criminal Court.
Keira's tears for South Sudan
Star doing her bit to draw world’s attention to new nation’s refugees of civil war, writes Judith Woods
Hundreds killed by South Sudan rebels
Hundreds of civilians, including women and children, have been massacred by rebels who seized an oil-rich town in South Sudan, the United Nations said.