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World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Netanyahu and Trump meet at White House as Iran war they started drags on

It was their first face-to-face meeting since the beginning of joint strikes against Iran.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Many feared dead inside collapsed shopping mall after Japan earthquake

Dozens were feared trapped after a 7.1 quake hit Kumamoto.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Japan earthquake: 7.1-magnitude tremor hits Kyushu, tsunami alert issued

Officials warned a tsunami measuring up to 1m could hit by 5pm local time.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Johnson and Johnson offers $9.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits

The offer covers about 76,000 remaining talc claims in the United States.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 18 hours ago

Victim’s family seeking ‘answers’ over stone circle murder

The cause of death is still unknown as postmortem results are pending.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 19 hours ago

US hiker treks 16km to safety after impaling himself on pole

New York Times: David Cifaldi, a wound nurse, says he went into survival mode.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 19 hours ago

Bryan Kohberger claims he was duped into false confession

DNA and phone data linked him to a knife sheath at the scene.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 21 hours ago

Maritime provinces of Papua New Guinea searching for people missing at sea

Up to 27 people are missing after two boats capsized on July 18.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 21 hours ago

US singer D4vd to face charges over killing and dismembering teen girl

Judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled there was enough evidence to proceed with a trial.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

New Zealander Henry Gibbs says he ignored warning signs in Fiji shark attack

Henry Gibbs is recovering in hospital after four surgeries and a skin graft.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

Sara Gilson: TikTok influencer shot dead by ex-husband in murder-suicide after viral paedophile claim

Two weeks earlier, she accused him in a viral TikTok video.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 22 hours ago

Singer Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and cancer

Th 83-year-old is best known for her 1972 hit song You're So Vain.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 23 hours ago

German creator of controversial Body Worlds anatomy exhibits dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens' dying wish was to be dissected and 'plastinated' like his exhibits.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 23 hours ago

Pauline Hanson racially abused Muslim senator in row over Queen Elizabeth

Australia's Federal Court upheld a ruling that One Nation's leader abused Mehreen Faruqi.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Fire clouds: The ominous new threat looming over wildfires in France

Fire clouds can form above volcanoes, large-scale wildfires, and nuclear explosions.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Netanyahu accuses New York mayor of inciting hate with arrest threat

Zohran Mamdani had said he would arrest the Israeli Prime Minister for war crimes.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ of progress in Iran peace talks

Fighting between the US and Iran has been put on pause since the weekend.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Germany could change terror laws over failings with Pride parade attacker

Abdul Ballout received a suspended 22-month sentence in May.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Star of The Goodies and renowned naturalist Bill Oddie dies at 85

No cause of death was given in the announcement, which Oddie's agent made on Monday.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

France and Spain have 24 hours to contain wildfires before fresh heatwave strikes

Temperatures are forecast to hit 42C in northeast Spain.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Seattle festival shooting leaves at least three dead, four wounded

Armed police rushed to Seattle Centre after rapid gunfire broke out.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Seattle festival shooting leaves at least two dead, five wounded

Armed police rushed to Seattle Centre after rapid gunfire broke out.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Toddler in US rushed to hospital after ingesting cocaine

A 2-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after ingesting cocaine.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Ryanair ‘only offered to rebook flight’ for man almost sucked out of window

The passenger was partially pulled through a window at 20,000ft.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of US midterms

Washington Post: Male Trump voters under 40 are especially apathetic, pollsters say.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of midterms

Washington Post: Male Trump voters under 40 are especially apathetic, pollsters say.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Meet the woman who stands to inherit much of Jeffrey Epstein’s fortune

New York Times: Epstein called Karyna Shuliak his "favourite".

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Normandy’s D-Day beaches are awarded Unesco heritage status

The landing sites were vital to the liberation of Europe and the defeat of the Nazis.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Bordeaux faces total evacuation as wildfires rage in France, Spain, Italy

France, Spain and Italy are battling wildfires on an unprecedented scale.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Bordeaux faces total evacuation as wildfires rage across Europe

France, Spain and Italy are battle wildfires on an unprecedented scale,

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Chief suspect in Berlin Pride ramming attack shot dead by police after manhunt

Abdul Ballout, 21, was found by police west of Berlin after 2000 officers joined manhunt.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Trump halts Iran strikes to help negotiations (and US is low on missiles)

Sources say US commanders are concerned over dwindling supplies of air-defence munitions.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

US holds fire against Iran as reports emerge of stockpile concerns

Houthi strikes and Hormuz blockade have widened the conflict.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

French authorities say 220,000 now evacuated from biggest forest fire

Tens of thousands more have been evacuated from other wildfires in France and Spain.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Nato intern arrested on suspicion of spying

She worked at Shape in Mons, base of Allied Command Operations.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Berlin Gay Pride parade: One dead, 15 injured after car hits crowd

Police are hunting for the car's occupants after finding it abandoned.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Berlin Gay Pride parade: One dead, 15 injured after reports car hits crowd

Police said some of the injured were seriously hurt.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Berlin to build apartments on top of Hitler’s bunker

City leaders fear it could become a neo-Nazi shrine.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Wildfires send nearly 260,000 fleeing in France and Spain

Fires have burned nearly 98,000 hectares in France, a record.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

India’s Education Minister resigns after countrywide protests

Police fired tear gas at protesters marching to parliament.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

China hits travel giant Trip.com with $765 million penalty

Regulators confiscated 1.66 billion yuan in illegal gains.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Teenager allegedly slain by singer D4vd had abortion, court told

Her body was found in a Tesla linked to the singer.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Costa Rica arrests most wanted drug trafficker ‘El Diablo’

The US had offered an $860,000 reward for his arrest.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Trump returns to White House press dinner months after shooting chaos

Trump's speech comes after an alleged assassination attempt at the initial event in April.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

English gymnast in sickening fall at Commonwealth Games

Gabriel Langton landed on his head after falling from the high bar.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

‘Spider-Man’ leaps from car to save wheelchair user caught in traffic

Costume-clad Christopher Hellenthal, 20, acted quickly despite the heavy midday traffic.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Australian pub manager’s licence revoked after patron’s boozy binge

He drank 19 beers plus tequila and Cointreau in five hours.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Police seize ‘significant’ bomb being driven to Northern Ireland, Isobella Perrie Sullivan charged

The woman's solicitor said she was not aware what was in the bag she was transporting.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Trump says he hasn’t decided on big Iran strikes, Tehran getting ‘serious’ in talks

The war is nearing its fifth month, with midterm elections coming up in November.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

More than 100,000 flee or hole up indoors as wildfires rage in France and Spain

More than 50 houses were destroyed on Cap Ferret peninsula.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

US measles outbreak hits case counts not seen in 35 years

The 2026 total has already surpassed 2025's 2,289 cases.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Irish police seize ‘extremely significant’ bomb being driven to Northern Ireland

They were heading towards Northern Ireland, in a suspected New IRA operation.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

US neurobiologist Erich D. Jarvis studies birds to find why only some species can mimic sound

An American neurobiologist studies why only some species can learn to mimic sound.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

BBC trying to prove Donald Trump caused Jan 6 US Capitol riots

The British broadcaster v US President defamation trial is scheduled for February 2027.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

US-Saudi deal prompts fears of a global nuclear arms race

New York Times: Fears new deal means Saudi could pivot to a nuclear weapons programme.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Modi caught off guard as India’s economic failings inflame young people

NY Times: As protests spread, India's PM has struggled to find a meaningful response.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Grandmother killed in car crash was on her way to identify son’s body after ‘tragic accident’ in the UK

The 70-year-old woman was on her way to hospital to identify her son's body.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

US unveils tariffs on NZ and other nations as Trump rebuilds trade agenda

New Zealand and Australia both face tariffs of 12.5%, effective from today.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Bam! See these killer whales explode fish into pieces

Researchers for the first time have documented orcas cooperating to smash their prey.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

The Tate brothers, in US custody, watch their powerful backers go quiet

New York Times: The brothers' influence on the American right appears to have eroded.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Italian builds fake ancient amphitheatre and charges $79 a visit

Franco Malosso von Rosenfranz, 69, was jailed for two years and four months.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Oil passes $100 a barrel again: Why it’s more serious this time

Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensified.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Woman crashes into car seconds after shouting abuse at Nigel Farage

After shouting at the British politician, her car hit the back of the vehicle in front.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

JD Vance bodyguard faces criminal investigation for leaking travel details

The guard spoke of the Secret Service being 'fed up' with the Vice President's requests.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to its recognition of Israel

US President Donald Trump said a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

20,000 evacuated from France’s south coast as fire rages in pine forest

Thousands of hectares have been destroyed by fires that have been burning out of control.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Researchers find fat jabs Wegovy and Mounjaro increase risk of losing hair

Hair loss was most common about one year after starting the weight-loss drugs.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

British woman jailed for falsely accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong

Isabel Rose’s family say they spent tens of thousands fighting the case abroad.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

With Saudi deal, Trump loosens nuclear standards for one close ally

New York Times: The deal sparks fears of a new arms race in the Middle East.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain

More than 6000 workers are fighting 50 fires still burning across Sicily.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Houthis claim responsibility for Red Sea tanker strikes as US strikes Iran

The rebel group had issued a warning to international shipping leading up to the attacks.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 days ago

Japan is startled by Prime Minister’s gruelling sleep schedule

New York Times: The PM's admission has prompted debate over work-life balance in Japan.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Forcing staff to be on camera for meetings is discrimination, judge says

People working from home might sue their employers over anxiety issues, says the ruling.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Austrian town turns Adolf Hitler’s birthplace into a police station

Braunau bought the dilapidated building for $1.58 million before renovating the site.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Death toll from Congo Ebola outbreak passes 1000, say health experts

The Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 after several deaths in Ituri.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

George is a teenager! Palace celebrates 13th birthday of prince

The prince is following in the family tradition of attending Eton College.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Trump threatens Iran bridges and power plants as payback for attacks on shipping

A US missile struck Iran’s Larak island after renewed fighting in the strait.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

D4vd murder hearing: Graphic crime scene photos shown in US court

A detective described finding body parts inside singer David Anthony Burke's Tesla.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

The ordeal of a 42-day hantavirus quarantine: ‘I felt like a prisoner’

New York Times: Isolated for weeks in Nebraska, many found the experience traumatic.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Shopkeeper survives leopard attack by a whisker

The big cat pounced twice and clawed a man’s hand and face in Rajasthan off-licence.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Tributes flow for Sydney mother killed in backyard barbecue fire tragedy

Her 11-year-old son used his jacket to try to put out the flames on his mum.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Elderly US woman survives nine days trapped in bathtub after fall

American woman Joan Rivet survived by using her toes to turn on a tap for drinking water.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

US warns Nicaragua over plans to eliminate elections

Daniel Ortega said there will be no more elections in Nicaragua.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Lost at sea, the Pan Am Clipper Endeavor is found after over 70 years

New York Times: Pan Am Flight 526A crashed in 1952, killing 52 people.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

Trump will allow Tate brothers to be extradited to Britain

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on new sex abuse charges.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 days ago

The Pentagon, sinking billions into Iran war, is quickly running short on cash

Washington Post: The Pentagon is facing an urgent budget shortfall, sources say.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

India Opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for PM resignation

Rahul Gandhi was detained after demanding Narendra Modi’s resignation.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

India opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for PM resignation

Rahul Gandhi was detained after demanding Narendra Modi’s resignation.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

France reintroduces ‘bee-harming pesticides’, environment minister to quit

Environment Minister Monique Barbut said she would resign over the bill.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

Trump ‘not finished’ with Iran as Tehran steps up strikes

Houthi rebels threatened to blockade Saudi ports, risking global oil disruption.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

Former UK MP Ann Widdecombe ‘was hit over head with a hammer 21 times’

She was found face down on her kitchen floor after being attacked while eating lunch.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

Barnaby Joyce snaps at dog during tense ABC interview

Barnaby Joyce clashed with journalist Sarah Ferguson during questions on Pauline Hanson.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

US slams ‘dangerous’ China actions after sea clash with Philippines navy

A Filipino sailor was hit with a club during a skirmish in the South China Sea.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign, aiding American left

The US report claims Cuban spies reached top levels of government in Washington.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

Nearly 100 US troops injured in last two weeks of Iran war, Pentagon says

Washington Post: The disclosure comes after 3 US troops were killed in a strike on Jordan.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

Tehran won’t be moved by US strikes as war enters limbo phase: Analysts

American spy agency analysts say Iran's regime will weather all blows in a bid to survive.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 days ago

Australian mother gives birth to ‘incredible’ identical quadruplets

Jenitar Na’amoana, 34, welcomed four girls in a Brisbane hospital on July 14.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 days ago

Monkey dumped in a bag on London bus may have found true love after ordeal

The monkey, named Oyster, was discovered scared and dehydrated by the driver.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 days ago

Iranians face 15 years in jail for posting videos of US missile strikes

Under new legislation, citizens could be charged with co-operating with 'hostile states'.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 days ago

New human, same food: Larry the Downing St cat welcomes 7th Prime Minister

The pet's X account said 'politicians come and go' as Andy Burnam took up residence.