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South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border
Seoul's military said several North Korean soldiers crossed the border Tuesday while working in the heavily mined Demilitarized Zone.
Lyle Menendez denied parole, day after brother was also denied
It was a day after the same decision was rendered against his younger sibling.
Multiple dead after tour bus rolls on NY highway
A tour bus with about 50 passengers headed back to New York City from Niagara Falls crashed into a ditch. Video
The 10 best songs under one minute long
Some songs just like to get to the point - these are mini masterpieces in brevity.
Fonterra's multi-billion dollar deal
Yesterday Fonterra announced plans to sell its consumer businesses to global dairy giant Lactalis. The sale price? $3.845 billion. Audio
Zelensky says Russia doing 'everything' to stop summit with Putin
Russia says the agenda for such a summit is not ready.
FBI searches Trump critic John Bolton's home and office
The searches are allegedly part of a renewed investigation into whether he disclosed classified information in his 2020 book.
French video streamer dies while going live online
The French government is mooting possible sanctions against Australian live-streaming platform Kick.
NZ calls for 'immediate and independent' foreign media access to Gaza
However, it hasn't joined another international move condemning Israel's plan to expand its presence in the West Bank.
Famine officially declared in Gaza City for first time
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system said 514,000 people - nearly a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza - are experiencing famine and that was due to rise to 641,000 by the end of…
Astronomers discover hidden moon orbiting Uranus
The powerful eye of the James Webb Space Telescope has allowed astronomers to spot a previously unknown moon whirling around Uranus.
Live from England: Day 1 of Women's Rugby World Cup
RNZ's Jamie Tahana is in York covering the excitement. Audio
Rainbow crossing near Orlando's Pulse nightclub removed
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said he was "devastated" by the removal of the Pulse memorial crosswalk.
No tsunami threat for New Zealand after 7.5 quake off South America
National Emergency Service says there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit the Drake Passage.
The Pre-Panel for 22 August 2025
Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
Erik Menendez denied parole after yearslong fight for release
He was convicted alongside his brother Lyle of murdering their parents in 1989.
Sunscreen brand pulls popular product off shelf after SPF testing
Australian brand Ultra Violette announced it has pulled its Lean Screen product after its own independent testing returned inconsistent SPF results.
Explosion, police helicopter attack kills at least 14 in Columbia
An attack on a police helicopter and a suspected car bombing near a military air base are being described as terrorist acts by Colombian authorities.
Trump visits police, military in Washington amid crime crackdown
US President Donald Trump has taken his law-and-order message to the streets of the nation's capital, visiting a command centre to thank law enforcement officers who are carrying out his crime…
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio