NZ woman who was missing in Switzerland 'safe'
NZ woman who was missing in Switzerland 'safe'
A young mum with children at a Christchurch private school who was reported missing while on holiday in Europe has said she is safe.
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Former test cricketer faces jail for drug supply
Former test cricketer faces jail for drug supply
Former Australian test cricket star Stuart MacGill might still be jailed, but he has been spared a potential life sentence over his role in a $330,000 cocaine deal that led to his violent kidnapping.
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire
A joint statement has been released saying Ukraine is ready to accept a US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Cargo ship crashes into US fuel tanker
Cargo ship crashes into US fuel tanker off English coast
A tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military was struck by a container ship off northeast England, igniting a blaze and multiple explosions and forcing both crews to abandon ship.
Aussie teenager arrested over 'Christchurch 2.0' mosque threat
Aussie teenager arrested over 'Christchurch 2.0' mosque threat
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Western Australia after an online threat alluding to a terrorist massacre against a recently opened Sydney mosque.
Gene Hackman, wife found dead at home
Actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead alongside dog at home
Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home.
Chinese warships move closer to Australia
Chinese warships move closer to Australia, trans-Tasman flights diverted
A pilot alerted authorities to a live Chinese navy drill in the Tasman Sea last week that forced 49 planes to change paths, including a Sydney-Chch flight directly warned by the Chinese military to avoid the airspace.
Zelenskiy willing to resign if it brings peace to Ukraine
Zelenskiy willing to resign if it brings peace to Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is willing to give up his position if it means peace in Ukraine, adding he could exchange his departure for his country's entry into the NATO...
Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
The Pope's health has deteriorated and for the first time the Vatican is describing his condition as "critical".
US deputy found guilty in fatal shooting
US deputy found guilty in fatal shooting of Christchurch-born man
Another US police officer has been found guilty over the fatal shooting of a Christchurch-born man in Colorado almost three years ago.
Pilots trained to cope with plane flip - CEO
Pilots trained to cope with plane flip - CEO
Pilots of a jet that flipped upside down upon landing in Toronto are experienced and familiar with flying in wintry conditions, the airline's CEO says.
Pope showing 'slight improvement' as faithful pray
Pope showing 'slight improvement' as faithful pray
Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, is in a stable condition and has shown "slight improvement" in results from recent blood tests, the Vatican says.
Trump vows to take in white South Africans as 'refugees'
Trump vows to take in white South Africans as 'refugees'
President Trump signed an executive order to cut US financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Israel.
'They are definitely not going to leave Gaza'
Christchurch man says family will never leave Gaza despite Trump's proposal
A Christchurch man who lost 55 relatives in three Israeli airstrikes on Gaza says his remaining family will never leave the area, despite a US proposal to remove them.
Special entrance for Mona Lisa at Louvre
Special entrance for Mona Lisa at Louvre
France is to launch a six-year renovation of the Louvre in Paris, enlarging the world's most-visited museum to make room for the huge crowds who now cram inside the palace on the banks of the Seine.
Friend of NZ woman set on fire in Queensland saw her burn
Friend of NZ woman set on fire in Queensland saw her burn
A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her ex-partner in Australia is glad she was able to be there with her friend.
'Gulf of Mexico' renamed 'Gulf of America' on Google Maps
'Gulf of Mexico' renamed 'Gulf of America' on Google Maps
Google Maps says it will change the name of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" once it is officially updated in the US Geographic Names System.
Trump to reinstate troops kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines
Trump to reinstate troops kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines
President Donald Trump will soon sign executive orders removing DEI from the military and reinstating thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism
Auschwitz survivors have warned of the dangers of rising antisemitism, as they mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp in one of the last such gatherings of those who experienced its horrors.
Prince Harry's 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry's 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claimed a "monumental" victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group after the publisher settled his lawsuit, admitting unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time...