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Florida begins recovery after major hurricanes

Millions of Floridians have begun a long and difficult recovery after the state's second major hurricane in two weeks.

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UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base

An Israeli military vehicle in southern Lebanon as part of an incursion during hostilities...

UN says Israeli tanks burst into peacekeeper base

The UN says Israeli tanks burst through the gates of a base of its peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, the latest accusation of Israeli violations and attacks denounced by its own allies.

Rebel leader denies bribery in Kiwi pilot's release

The leader of the rebel group that took former Christchurch pilot Phillip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release - and claims the kidnapping was to raise awareness of West Papua's fight for independence.

Gun charges for man near Trump rally

Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Coachella on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Gun charges for man near Trump rally

A man arrested at a security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's California rally faces charges after being found in possession of two guns and a high-capacity magazine, authorities say.

Climber’s foot found on Everest after 100 years

Everest has been climbed 10,184 times by 5789 people from both sides since it was first scaled by...

Climber’s foot found on Everest after 100 years

The partial remains of Andrew "Sandy" Irvine are believed to have been found on Mt Everest, 100 years after he died alongside fellow British climber George Mallory.

Harris has ‘physical, mental resiliency’ to lead

Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice-president Kamala Harris looks on during a campaign...

Harris has ‘physical, mental resiliency’ to lead

Vice-president Kamala Harris released a letter from her doctor yesterday that pronounced her in good health and fit for high office, in an effort to draw a contrast with her counterpart Donald Trump.

World in pictures: October 14

A lion plays with a padlock in its enclosure at the Daarusalaam zoo in Mogadishu, Somalia. PHOTO:...

World in pictures: October 14

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Rent increases 'pricing Aussies out of cities'

More Kiwis heading to places like Sydney in Australia for jobs and end up settling there, Madison...

Rent increases 'pricing Aussies out of cities'

Renters are forking out $15,000 more per year as a new analysis reveals the shocking price rises across Australia since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Police break up NSW white supremacist rally

Police were called in to break up a demonstration by a group of white supremacists in a small New South Wales border community.

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond dies

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond. Photo: Reuters

'Monumental figure': Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond dies

Former first minister Alex Salmond, who helped change the course of Scottish politics, has died at the age of 69.

Trump ramps up rhetoric at Colorado rally

Donald Trump at the rally in Aurora, Colorado. Photo: Reuters

Trump ramps up rhetoric at Colorado rally

Donald Trump called for the death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens during a rally in Colorado, escalating the anti-immigration rhetoric that has fuelled his presidential run.

Florida begins recovery after major hurricanes

Marie Cook reacts to the damage to her home in the Binks Estates community after a tornado formed...

Battered Florida begins recovery after back-to-back major hurricanes

Millions of Floridians have begun a long and difficult recovery after the state's second major hurricane in two weeks.

12 rescued from underground mine after fatality

The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine attraction in Cripple Creek, Colorado. File photo: Getty Images

12 rescued from underground mine after fatality

Twelve people have been rescued after being trapped 300m underground in a former Colorado gold mine for about six hours.

18 killed in Beirut, UN peacekeepers targeted by Israel

People stand near a damaged building at the site of an Israeli air strike, in Beirut. Photo:...

18 killed in Beirut, UN peacekeepers targeted by Israel

Israeli strikes on central Beirut killed 18 people and wounded at least 92 as a Lebanese security source said at least one senior Hezbollah figure was targeted in the attacks.

Hurricane Milton leaves at least 10 dead in Florida

A man surveys the damage the damage left by a tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton in Lakewood...

Hurricane Milton leaves at least 10 dead in Florida

Hurricane Milton has now ploughed into the Atlantic Ocean after cutting a destructive path across Florida that spawned tornados, killed at least 10 people and left millions without power.

Kiwis in US flee 'monster' hurricane

New Zealander Erica Dill-Russell with her children at a zoo in Florida. Photo: Supplied

Kiwis in US flee 'monster' hurricane

New Zealander forced to evacuate not once, but twice, to escape Hurricane Milton's fury says she is one of the lucky ones.

Downgraded deadly hurricane still damaging

Hurricane Milton is marching across central Florida in the US, whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and knocking out power to nearly 2 million customers.

Manawanui sinking: Collins takes aim at 'misogynist' comments

Defence Minister Judith Collins said Defence personnel should be supported, "and their gender...

Manawanui sinking: Collins takes aim at 'misogynist' comments

Defence Minister Judith Collins has called out "deeply misogynist" comments over the sinking of the naval ship Manawanui and its female captain.

Water companies to repay customers over failed targets

A drone view shows Mogden sewage treatment works, owned by Thames Water, in west London. Photo:...

Water companies to repay customers over failed targets

UK water companies must return a total of $336 million to customers after missed environmental targets, the latest penalty slapped on an industry at the centre of a scandal over dirty rivers.

'Catastrophic' damage expected from monster hurricane in US

An expanding Hurricane Milton churned toward Florida's Gulf Coast where more than 1 million people were ordered to evacuate, and where "catastrophic damage" is expected.

Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies as anniversary marked

People look on, as smoke billows amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli...

Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies as anniversary marked

Hezbollah has fired rockets at Israel's third-largest city Haifa and Israel looked poised to expand its offensive into Lebanon, one year after the devastating Hamas attack on Israel.

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