Woman set on fire on New York subway train dies
A man has been arrested in New York over the death of a woman who was set on fire on a subway train in Brooklyn.
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Vanuatu quake: 80,000 estimated to be affected
Vanuatu quake: 80,000 estimated to be affected
The number of official deaths from a damaging quake in Vanuatu now stands at 12, as strong aftershocks continue and commercial flights resume.
Lucky escape after teen sucked into drain
Lucky escape after teen sucked into drain
A lucky escape by a teenager sucked into a drain has prompted a heartfelt plea to avoid floodwaters as showers eased in a rain-hit region.
NZ reputation has 'dipped' on world stage
Global Insight: NZ reputation has 'dipped' on world stage
NZ has failed to impress on the world stage in the face of important and surprising global events this year, including climate change, international relations specialist Robert Patman says.
Young mum who worked in Aussie among quake victims
Young mum who worked in Aussie among quake victims
A young mother fresh off a nine-month work stint in the Australian state of Queensland is among the dead in Vanuatu's worst earthquake this century.
Answers sought in rare case of female school shooter
Answers sought in rare case of female school shooter
Police are interviewing friends and family and examining the online presence of a 15-year-old to determine what drove her to open fire at her private Christian school in the US.
Alleged spy linked to Prince Andrew denies wrongdoing
Alleged spy linked to Prince Andrew denies wrongdoing
A Chinese national with close links to Prince Andrew says he's done nothing wrong and isn't a spy, after the businessman was named in court as being a suspected agent.
Fiji resort guests get suspected alcohol poisoning
Fiji resort guests get suspected alcohol poisoning
Seven people hospitalised in Fiji with suspected severe alcohol poisoning are reported to be in a stable condition, Tourism Fiji's CEO says.
Bali Nine back home in Australia
Bali Nine back home in Australia
Five members of the Bali Nine are waking up to their first day in Australia after being repatriated on "humanitarian grounds" following almost two decades in prison in Indonesia.
Girl survives three days at sea after ship sinks
Girl survives three days at sea after ship sinks
An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone has been rescued after three days at sea as the sole survivor of a ship sinking off Italy's Lampedusa island, a rescue charity says.
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram hit by outage
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram hit by outage
Meta's Facebook and Instagram were down for thousands of users around a number of countries, including in New Zealand, this morning.
NZ pilot rescues couple after spotting SOS
NZ pilot rescues couple after spotting SOS
A Kiwi pilot who rescued a couple in Queensland near crocodile infested water after spotting a giant SOS sign from the air says it was an emotional day.
Suspect named in US insurance CEO killing
Suspect named in US insurance CEO killing
A "strong person of interest" in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson outside a midtown Manhattan hotel last week is in custody, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not released
Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not released
US President-elect Donald Trump says there will be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza Strip were not released before his inauguration next month.
Elton John tells audience he's lost eyesight
Elton John tells audience he's lost eyesight
British singer Sir Elton John has told a theatre audience that he has lost his sight.
Social media ban for under-16s passes in Australia
Social media ban for under-16s passes in Australia
Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world.
Bail denied for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Bail denied for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail ahead of his mid-2025 trial on sex-trafficking charges after a judge denied his bid to be released on $84m bail from a US prison.
Philippines VP threatens President with assassination
Philippines VP threatens President with assassination
The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said, describing it as a ...
Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro of 2022 coup plot
Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro of 2022 coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn the 2022 election, federal police said in a formal accusation filed with the country's Supreme Court.
What is the future of cash?
What is the future of cash?
Australia will require some shops selling essential items to accept cash from 2026, and the Reserve Bank is not ruling out a policy response to safeguard cash in New Zealand.