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Venezuela's Maduro sworn in as US raises reward for his capture
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose nearly 12 years in office have been marked by deep economic and social crisis, has been sworn in for a third term, despite a long election dispute and…
Sydney synagogue and house targeted with swastikas, graffiti
Sydney police are investigating after offensive graffiti was found spray-painted on a synagogue and a house. It follows a series of anti-Semetic graffiti incidents in the city.
France warns Algeria against escalation of influencers showdown
Tensions between France and its former colony mounted after Algeria sent back a suspect who had been arrested and expelled for a video posted on TikTok.
What happens after the TikTok ban?
A law signed by President Joe Biden will force the sale or ban of the popular short-video app by 19 January in the United States.
Meta ends diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
The company is the latest to pull back from such practices in the wake of pressure from conservative critics and customers.
'Lost so much': Football Ferns star's home destroyed in Los Angeles wildfire
Ali Riley thanked the firefighters and first responders "still out there fighting for our friends and neighbours".
US agency declares California wildfires a public health emergency
The fires, which have devastated neighbourhoods on the east and west sides of Los Angeles, have so far killed 10 people.
Los Angeles fire crews facing an impossible task - NZ firefighter
Wipari Henwood was one of dozens of New Zealand firefighters deployed in 2018 to help tackle a string of destructive wildfires in Northern California.
The Sin Bin: Rugby League
Liam Swiggs gives us a small taste of the many incidents surrounding Rugby League. Audio
From flooding rain to unmitigated wildfire: Why California is ground zero for disasters
Southern California was underwater less than a year ago. Now, the weather pendulum has swung the other way. Audio
US 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory gunman killed by police
A man notorious for shooting up a pizzeria where here believed prominant Democrats including Hillary Clinton were running a child sex ring has been shot and killed during a police traffic stop.
The world's weirdest driving rules
In Botswana giraffes have the right of way, and you might like to guess where it's legal to drive stark-raving naked. Audio
UK correspondent Diane To
Diane To joins Anna from London with updates from the United Kingdom, including Dry January, a new study into cigarette consumption, and the World Darts Championship. Audio
'He loved people': Cathedral packed for Jimmy Carter funeral
US president Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy, Donald and Melania Trump, Barack Obama, Laura and George W. Bush and Hillary and Bill Clinton were also present.
Worst fires in LA history: 180,000 people evacuated
At least five people are dead, 200,000 residents were under evacuation warning and 180,000 under evacuation order.
California wildfires: Filmmaker David Farrier in LA
New Zealand documentary maker David Farrier is based in Los Angeles and joins Anna Thomas to share what it's like on the ground. Audio
New Zealand's passport rises back up world rankings
The Kiwi passport is coming back, according to a global index.
Death toll rises, 70,000 people flee as LA fires rage
Five people have been killed, more than 1000 buildings burned and 400,000 homes are without power as the fires rapidly spread.
Investigators to examine seaplane wreckage for clues to fatal crash
Three people were killed when the plane crashed near Rottnest Island off the west coast of Australia.
Working in warzones: Kiwi pharmacist Petra Straight
Petra works for global charity Save The Children and has recently returned from several months working in Gaza. Audio
