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Israel prepares for return of bodies

Members of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, take precautions around the...

Israel prepares for return of bodies

Israel has braced for the return of the bodies of infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel, the two youngest captives taken by Hamas in their October 7, 2023 attack.

First pharoah tomb discovered in over a century

People walk in front of the Bent Pyramid of Sneferu, that was reopened after restoration work, in...

First pharoah tomb discovered in over a century

A joint Egyptian-British mission has identified an ancient tomb near Luxor as that of King Thutmose II.

Collins challenged over ministers' 'misogynistic comments'

Collins challenged over ministers' 'misogynistic comments'

Labour's spokesperson for women Jan Tinetti is criticising what she calls "misogynistic comments" made by senior male members of the coalition.

Twin cyclones loom off flood-hit regions

Satellite view of Tropical Cyclone Zelia over Western Australia. Photo: Getty Images

Twin cyclones loom off flood-hit regions

Two tropical cyclones may form off northern Australia, potentially dumping more rain on a region still reeling from flooding.

School lunches continue to draw criticism

David Seymour says to go to fully halal certified would require the massive expense of separate...

School lunches continue to draw criticism

Schools are continuing to report a bad taste from the government's revamped school lunch programme.

Students cop a beating from 64-year-old

Camous cops Michael Woodhouse bettered all the rivals in a push up competition at Cumberland...

Students cop a beating from 64-year-old

Dunedin's campus cop wiped the floor with first years in his annual push up contest - at the grand old age of 64.

Christchurch incident believed to be sudden death

An unmarked police car at the property. Photo: RNZ/Delphine Herbert

Christchurch incident believed to be sudden death

Emergency services have rushed to an "incident" in Christchurch, which is understood to be a sudden death.

Teen facing deportation granted residency

Daman Kumar with sister Radhika. Photo: supplied

Teen facing deportation granted residency

Eighteen-year-old Daman Kumar will be able to stay in New Zealand, following an intervention from the associate immigration minister.

Global insight: Implications for NZ in Trump's Russia response

Donald Trump’s flirtation with Vladimir Putin is dangerous for New Zealand, Prof Robert Patman says.

Listen! I’m not Ticketek

Jan Sione’s personal cellphone number is listed as a contact for Ticketek when searching on...

'Major headache': Woman's phone number listed as Ticketek contact

Taking customer service calls can be a nightmare - especially if you are not getting paid for it and your personal cell number is listed online as a contact for Ticketek.

Iwi leaders, former PM, legal experts blast Treaty bill

Eru Kapa-Kingi, photographed on the Lower Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, February 2025. Photo: RNZ /...

Iwi leaders, former PM, legal experts blast Treaty bill

The Treaty Principles Bill is a waste of time and is spreading "toxic, shameful and misinformed views on Māori", a select committee has been told.

Pilots trained to cope with plane flip: CEO

The crash has reduced capacity at Canada's largest airport, which has a limit on departures...

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.

Trump says Musk in charge of cost-cutting dept

Elon Musk with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Photo: Reuters

Trump says Musk in charge of cost-cutting dept

US President Donald Trump says he has put Elon Musk in charge of the DOGE, appearing to contradict the White House over who runs the cost-cutting programme.

Volunteer firefighters among five in hospital as veranda collapses

There was also a shortage of relief trucks which were used when firetrucks were being serviced or...

Volunteer firefighters among five in hospital as veranda collapses

A veranda on a portable home has collapsed onto two volunteer firefighters and three locals in the small Hawke's Bay settlement of Te Pohue.

Pope showing 'slight improvement' as faithful pray

Catholic faithful attend a mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires to pray for Pope...

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.

Landers fan 'livid' over losing seat

Highlanders supporter Joe Dovey has been denied his favourite seat at Forsyth Barr Stadium. PHOTO...

Landers fan 'livid' over losing seat

After 11 years of watching the Highlanders play at Forsyth Barr Stadium from the same seat, Joe Dovey has been forced to move. And he is "absolutely livid".

No charges for officer who hit kids with belt

No charges for officer who hit kids with belt

Police have been criticised for not laying criminal charges against an officer who admitted to beating his children with a belt.

Documents reveal Collins' plan to chop social sciences from Marsden

Space Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

Documents reveal Collins' plan to chop social sciences from Marsden

Senior Cabinet minister Judith Collins wanted to chop social sciences and humanities out of the Marsden Fund months before researchers were told.

Teenage girls in violent bus hub clash

Dunedin's bus hub was the scene of the alleged assault. Photo: ODT Files

Teenage girls in violent bus hub clash

An argument between teenage girls in Dunedin's bus hub escalated into violence with a 15-year-old allegedly kicked in the face.

NZ glaciers 'rapidly shrinking'

Researchers Heather Purdie and Andy Howell carrying monitoring equipment up to the Rolleston...

NZ glaciers 'rapidly shrinking'

A glacier expert sounding the alarm on climate change feels like she's yelling into the void as yet another study shows NZ's glaciers are rapidly shrinking.

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