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Los Angeles is still under seige from flames as our own Coromandel begins to catch alight in the heat. The NZ Police are being kept very busy with investigations; and AI.

A suspected arsonist was forced to strip off after setting his pants on fire during a Christmas morning attack on a Melbourne shop that backfired. Video / Victoria Police

A New Zealander caught in the Los Angeles wildfires has revealed what it has been like, describing smoke surrounding the city. Video / Isabella Rolston

Los Angeles wildfires: Whole neighbourhoods burned to the ground as fires rage around city. Video / AFP

Folco Faber returned to his Adelaide home after a trip to NZ – and stepped on an eastern brown snake. Video / Folco Faber

Fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland, new water safety figures are released. Dame Tariana Turia tangi continues, trade with Africa is suggested. Video / NZ Herald

Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.

A US army veteran with an Islamic State flag “hellbent” on carnage steered a pick-up truck into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans. Video / AFP

At least 15 people were killed and more than 35 injured when a vehicle ploughed into a New Year's crowd in the heart of New Orleans tourist district. Video / AFP

Jimmy Carter's son said the former president died in his home where he had been receiving hospice care. Video / AFP

Firefighters are battling bushfires in both West Victoria and New South Wales. Video / AFP

The former US lawmaker who was Trump's first pick for Attorney-General has been accused of statutory rape, drug-fuelled parties and taking special favours. Video / AFP

The former US lawmaker who was Trump's first pick for Attorney-General has been accused of statutory rape, drug-fuelled parties and taking special favours. Video / AFP

A drone strike the Israeli military says was targeting a 'Hamas terrorist' struck the humanitarian area of Al-Mawasi in western Khan Yunis. Video / AFP

Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.

A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for US$5 million at auction. Video / AFP

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake. Video / Mark Mitchell

The death toll following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake which hit Vanuatu on Tuesday is expected to rise. Video / NZ Herald

The record-breaking project will connect the districts of Randaberg and Bokn. Video / Statens vegvesen

Macron greets Prince William, Zelensky, Trump at Notre Dame reopening. Video / AFP

The release of the initial findings from the Court of Inquiry into the HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa last month.

Moment 'narco sub' filled with cocaine is captured in a marine trafficking route from Columbia to Australia. Video / AFP

On November 12, driverless taxi firm Waymo opened its service to everyone in LA. The Herald's Chris Keall took a trip. Video / NZ Herald

Six people have now been confirmed to have died in Laos from methanol poisoning, tensions flare at the Colt 29 Climate Summit. A new study shows fishing prompts happiness.