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New frontier: Artemis astronauts break space distance record
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New frontier: Artemis astronauts break space distance record

Crew set to view areas of the moon never before seen by the naked eye.

06 Apr 07:58 PM
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Trump says 'entire' Iran could be 'taken out in one night' as ceasefire proposal rejected

'The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow.'

06 Apr 06:26 PM
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As enemies closed in, US airman only broke cover at the final moment

More than 100 special forces flew in on MC-130Js to reach the stranded colonel.

06 Apr 06:07 PM

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'Terrible end': Tragedy strikes Easter egg hunt after three killed by falling tree

The dead included a 10-month-old baby and her mother.

06 Apr 06:58 AM
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Belgian prosecutors say nearly 20 riders face possible road safety fines.

06 Apr 03:06 AM
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Backlash grows ahead of Kanye West headlining UK festival

05 Apr 10:28 PM
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05 Apr 10:19 PM
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Peters to meet Rubio in DC; Trump unleashes on Iran in expletive-ridden rant

05 Apr 10:03 PM
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How the US carried out ‘miracle rescue mission’ behind enemy lines

05 Apr 09:35 PM
‘Choose peace’: Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war
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‘Choose peace’: Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war

He called a Vatican prayer vigil for April 11 and praised the late Pope Francis.

05 Apr 09:24 PM
Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran
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Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran

Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene said his Easter remarks defied Christianity.

05 Apr 08:31 PM
NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026
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NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026

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05 Apr 07:09 PM
Artemis astronauts share new photo as they close in on moon
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Artemis astronauts share new photo as they close in on moon

On its fifth day of the mission, the spaceship is over halfway to the moon.

05 Apr 06:50 PM
US 'blew up own planes' stuck in remote area of Iran during rescue operation for stranded pilot
World

US 'blew up own planes' stuck in remote area of Iran during rescue operation for stranded pilot

An intense search-and-rescue operation launched after a US jet crashed and crew ejected.

05 Apr 09:03 AM
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Cop-killer associates freed after arrests over Desmond Freeman manhunt
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Cop-killer associates freed after arrests over Desmond Freeman manhunt

The pair, both associates of Desmond Freeman, were arrested on Saturday.

05 Apr 05:29 AM
Trump claims 'many' Iran leaders dead in military strike
World

Trump claims 'many' Iran leaders dead in military strike

Trump posted a video to Truth Social claiming 'many' of Iran's military leaders have been killed in a missile strike. Video / Truth Social

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05 Apr 04:47 AM
Prince Andrew’s alleged attack on palace aide revealed in Elizabeth II book
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Prince Andrew’s alleged attack on palace aide revealed in Elizabeth II book

The alleged 'kinetic' blow is detailed in Robert Hardman's new book.

05 Apr 04:46 AM
US cut aid to Africa but the continent proved resilient.
World

US cut aid to Africa but the continent proved resilient.

Despite the cuts, sub-Saharan Africa’s economy grew by 4.1% in 2025.

05 Apr 04:33 AM
US rescues missing crew member in Iran after fighter jet shot down, Trump says
World

US rescues missing crew member in Iran after fighter jet shot down, Trump says

One F-15 crew member was missing inside Iran as rescue teams faced fire.

05 Apr 03:31 AM
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
World

‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war

PM Netanyahu said Israel hit Iran's petrochemicals hub after striking steel sites.

05 Apr 02:58 AM
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Watch: Western Australia's sky turns red amid cyclone
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Watch: Western Australia's sky turns red amid cyclone

Red dust blanketed towns Carnarvon and Shark Bay during Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

28 Mar 11:55 PM
24 hours in Brisbane: Best art and culture for the time-starved
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24 hours in Brisbane: Best art and culture for the time-starved

Lover of the arts but short on time? Varsha Anjali explores what Brisbane has to offer.

28 Mar 06:00 PM
From Songkran to Snowbombing: Where to find your next festival holiday
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From Songkran to Snowbombing: Where to find your next festival holiday

Five ways to turn your next break into a festival-focused getaway.

28 Mar 06:00 PM
Fallout continues for teacher who asked students about 'sex with a dead girl'
New Zealand

Fallout continues for teacher who asked students about 'sex with a dead girl'

Chanel College in Australia says it was not aware of Jason Morgan's history.

28 Mar 05:05 PM

UK news

Backlash grows ahead of Kanye West headlining UK festival
World

Backlash grows ahead of Kanye West headlining UK festival

The controversial rapper is booked to headline the Wireless Festival in London in July.

05 Apr 10:28 PM
Jane Fallon hits out at 'disgusting' AI fake obituary amid cancer battle
Entertainment

Jane Fallon hits out at 'disgusting' AI fake obituary amid cancer battle

The author discovered false online claims she had died.

05 Apr 07:48 AM
Busted star James Bourne reveals plan for life-extending surgery
Entertainment

Busted star James Bourne reveals plan for life-extending surgery

The 42-year-old pulled out of Busted's tour with McFly due to ill health.

05 Apr 07:41 AM
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New frontier: Artemis astronauts break space distance record

Crew set to view areas of the moon never before seen by the naked eye.

06 Apr 07:58 PM
PM speaks as fuel crisis enters sixth week, Trump threatens to ‘take out’ Iran
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PM speaks as fuel crisis enters sixth week, Trump threatens to ‘take out’ Iran

Luxon's deputy, Nicola Willis, says New Zealand is facing a 'tough time'.

06 Apr 07:27 PM
Fast Augusta greens awaits Masters field
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Fast Augusta greens awaits Masters field

Firm, fast Augusta greens are expected to test players from Friday's start.

06 Apr 06:45 PM
Trump says 'entire' Iran could be 'taken out in one night' as ceasefire proposal rejected
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World

Trump says 'entire' Iran could be 'taken out in one night' as ceasefire proposal rejected

'The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow.'

06 Apr 06:26 PM

Asia news

Myanmar junta chief elected as president, according to tally
World

Myanmar junta chief elected as president, according to tally

He first seized power in a February 2021 coup, jailing Aung San Suu Kyi.

03 Apr 08:36 PM
Robotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race past
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Robotaxi glitch strands passengers on motorway as cars race past

At least 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped on a high-speed ring road in Wuhan, China.

01 Apr 09:48 PM
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30 Mar 08:00 PM
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26 Mar 06:00 PM
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Bupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs

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25 Mar 03:22 AM
Man accused of violent home invasion rape extradited from Asia to stand trial
Crime

Man accused of violent home invasion rape extradited from Asia to stand trial

He has pleaded not guilty to all 12 charges.

24 Mar 10:49 PM
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NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026
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NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026

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05 Apr 07:09 PM
Trump claims 'many' Iran leaders dead in military strike
World

Trump claims 'many' Iran leaders dead in military strike

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05 Apr 04:47 AM
Astronauts update live from Artemis II as Nasa provides mission progress report
New Zealand

Astronauts update live from Artemis II as Nasa provides mission progress report

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04 Apr 12:26 AM
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Rugby rape convictions upheld as ex-All Blacks Sevens player kept in French prison
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Rugby rape convictions upheld as ex-All Blacks Sevens player kept in French prison

New Zealander Rory Grice was sentenced to 12 years in jail.

05 Apr 02:05 AM
Artemis crew closes-in on lunar flyby as record-breaking orbit nears
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Artemis crew closes-in on lunar flyby as record-breaking orbit nears

The crew is about 272,000km from Earth - more than halfway to the moon.

04 Apr 09:52 PM
Iran rejects Trump's threat of 'hell' as 'helpless and stupid'
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Iran rejects Trump's threat of 'hell' as 'helpless and stupid'

Iran's central military command has rejected the US President's 48-hour ultimatum.

04 Apr 08:28 PM
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A phone-free childhood? One Irish village is making it happen

In 2023, Greystones parents adopted a voluntary 'no smart devices' code.

04 Apr 05:00 PM
Race to rescue downed US airman; shrapnel from intercepted drones injures four in Bahrain
World

Race to rescue downed US airman; shrapnel from intercepted drones injures four in Bahrain

Iran says the US A-10 aircraft was downed near the Strait of Hormuz.

04 Apr 07:54 AM
Two arrested in Victoria as police investigate movements of slain cop killer Dezi Freeman
World

Two arrested in Victoria as police investigate movements of slain cop killer Dezi Freeman

Victoria Police say the pair are associates of Dezi Freeman, not relatives.

04 Apr 05:26 AM
Race to find fighter pilot pits US against Iranian propaganda machine
World

Race to find fighter pilot pits US against Iranian propaganda machine

US officials confirmed an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran.

04 Apr 02:56 AM
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‘Extraordinary’ views of Earth as Artemis II astronauts head towards moon

04 Apr 02:51 AM
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Astronauts update live from Artemis II as Nasa provides mission progress report

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04 Apr 12:26 AM
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03 Apr 09:15 PM
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03 Apr 08:36 PM
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03 Apr 03:42 AM
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Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran

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