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Kiwis visiting the UK will soon have to pay an ETA to travel
All international visitors to the UK will soon have to pay an authorisation fee.
Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals
The US and Britain have refused to provide warplanes to Ukraine.
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Boris Johnson reveals Putin threatened to kill him in missile strike
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'Serious breach': British PM Sunak fires party chairman over tax dispute
Pressure had been building on Nadhim Zahawi.
New Kate Middleton picture proves Prince Harry wrong
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Star in court battle over collapsed film
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Chippy bonds with British counterpart over sausage rolls
British PM Rishi Sunak said he's excited to work with New Zealand's new leader.
Nurse accused of killing babies considered coming to NZ
Court also hears of Child I, with four attempts to kill her before she died.
Amazon workers hold first UK strike, adding to labour turmoil
The tech and ecommerce giant announced 18,000 layoffs this month.
King Charles takes $47,500-a-journey train ride from Scotland to Manchester
The royals certainly know how to travel in style.
Romanian prosecutors search devices in Andrew Tate case
Prosecutors make forensic searches of mobile phones, laptops belonging to Tate brothers.
US, Germany sending battle tanks to back Ukraine war effort
Western-designed tanks and unified move could be game changer, and increase Russian anger.
How Paul Mescal shot to fame
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Musk, Twitter face more lawsuits over unpaid rent
Latest action is over unpaid rent at San Francisco HQ and UK offices.
Searchers seek second hiker in area where actor Julian Sands missing
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Princess Eugenie is pregnant with her second child
Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank have son August together.
'Trojan Horse' technology poses a 'wide-ranging' threat to UK
The 'Trojan Horse' technology poses a 'wide-ranging' threat to UK national security.
Why King Charles’ Crown Estate is suing Twitter
The claim comes after Musk bought Twitter for NZ$68 billion in October.
Johnson meets Zelenskyy on surprise Kyiv visit
Unofficial trip to Ukraine sparks concerns former PM could undermine Rishi Sunak.
Prince Andrew attempting to overturn sex abuse deal
The Duke has consulted lawyers to get Virginia Roberts to retract her allegations.
Opinion: Ban crypto and its parasitic thievery
OPINION: After last year’s meltdown, you would think we’d seen the back of crypto.
How Colombia’s most notorious drug cartel went underground in the UK
Church shooting has shone a light on still-active members of the forgotten Cali syndicate.
'A loathsome toad': Harry slammed for misogynistic comments
The Duke has been accused of hypocrisy after derailing his anti-misogyny rhetoric.
UK PM fined for no seatbelt while filming Instagram video
British leader was reportedly filming an Instagram video promoting govt spending.
Church of England apologises for treatment of LGBTQI+ people
But same-sex couples still won’t be allowed to marry in its churches.
Judge grants new extension of influencer Andrew Tate's detention
Tate is charged with being part of an organised crime group, human trafficking and rape.
Visitor numbers up, and where are Kiwis escaping to as travel surges?
Figures show overseas travel by Kiwis is stronger as international visitor numbers rise.