Ukraine war peace talks take a 'situational pause'
Talks between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv on ending the war in Ukraine were on "situational pause" following the start of the Iran war.
Damage to gas infrastructure could take 'months or even years' to repair
Damage to gas infrastructure could take 'months or even years' to repair
Iranian and Israeli strikes targeted some of the Middle East's most important gas infrastructure, doing damage that will likely take years to repair.
HK inferno: fire safety measures hampered, inquiry told
HK inferno: fire safety measures hampered, inquiry told
Human factors rendered ineffective almost all the fire safety measures at the site of a Hong Kong blaze that killed 168 people, a lawyer has told the inquiry.
Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field
Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field
US President Donald Trump says an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field.
Val Kilmer to appear posthumously through AI in film
Val Kilmer to appear posthumously through AI in film
Actor Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in what a production company says is a first-ever performance enabled by generative AI for an upcoming film.
UK races to contain meningitis outbreak after two deaths
UK races to contain meningitis outbreak after two deaths
Britain will roll out meningitis vaccines to uni students in southeast England after an "unprecedented" outbreak of the disease killed two people while the number of new cases jumped to 20.
One dead after Swiss ski gondola crashes
One dead after Swiss ski gondola crashes
One person has died after a cable car cabin at a Swiss ski resort crashed down a snowy mountainside during strong winds.
Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after huge gas field is struck
Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after huge gas field is struck
Iran's huge Pars gas field was hit on Wednesday, a major escalation in the US-Israeli war, prompting Tehran to announce it would respond with attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf.
Pretty in green
Pretty in green
Princess Catherine, Princess of Wales, presents a shamrock to Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, also known as Seamus.
Banksy unmasked after arrest details from 2000 found
Banksy unmasked after arrest details from 2000 found
The ubiquitous street artist known only as Banksy for the past 30 years may have finally been identified, mainly thanks to an arrest in New York in 2000.
Kiwi in Dubai: 'It's absolutely not business as usual'
Kiwi in Dubai: 'It's absolutely not business as usual'
A New Zealand citizen living in Dubai has described constant missile activity, shortages and a lack of clear information.
Taliban accuses Pakistan of strike on rehab centre, killing 400
Taliban accuses Pakistan of strike on rehab centre, killing 400
More than 400 people were killed in a Pakistani strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, the Afghan Taliban administration says, in the deadliest incident since the two neighbours began fighting late last year.
Radio firm's shares tumble after shock jock axed
Radio firm's shares tumble after shock jock axed
An Australian radio giant's value has slid further after it axed a top-rating show and set up a likely lengthy legal battle with shock jock Kyle Sandilands.
US counterterrorism head quits saying 'Iran posed no imminent threat'
US counterterrorism head quits saying 'Iran posed no imminent threat'
A top security official in US President Donald Trump's administration has resigned over the war in Iran, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the United States.
De-escalation rebuffed as Israel claims to kill Iranian security chief
De-escalation rebuffed as Israel claims to kill Iranian security chief
Israel says it has killed Iran's security chief, the most senior figure targeted since the war's first day, while a senior Iranian official said the new supreme leader had rejected de-escalation offers.
Music sales, vinyl surge
Music sales, vinyl surge
The recording industry reached a milestone of $US11.5 billion ($NZ19.7b) in United States sales last year, propelled by the continued surge in vinyl records.
Bondi attack: Gunman's family fearful, court told
Bondi attack: Gunman's family fearful, court told
The family of accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram are at risk of being killed and should have their names kept from the public, a court in Australia has been told.
Presidents shouldn't have learning disabilities: Trump
Presidents shouldn't have learning disabilities: Trump
US President Donald Trump says presidents shouldn't have learning disabilities, doubling down on remarks aimed at California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has dyslexia.
Cannabis shows 'little benefit' for most mental disorders
Cannabis shows 'little benefit' for most mental disorders
Cannabis-based medicines have shown little evidence of effectiveness for treating most mental health and substance-use disorders, a large review of past studies shows.
Trump furious as allies reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
Trump furious as allies reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
Several US allies have rebuffed Donald Trump's call to send warships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the US president, who accused Western partners of ingratitude.