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Notre-Dame holds reopening ceremony
The word "Merci" was projected on to the Paris cathedral as it reopened, in thanks for its salvation after a devastating fire that brought the 860-year-old building close to collapse five years ago.
Netanyahu calls Australian government 'anti-Israel' after attack
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Australian government of anti-Israel policies, following an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue.
Musk spent over US$350m to help elect Trump
The huge donations made Musk one of the biggest underwriters of a presidential campaign in US history.
Kiwis stayed at same New York hostel as CEO murder suspect
Niki Dilley, a Canterbury man visiting New York, described the police investigation at his hostel as "scary but cool".
Murder, memes and snark: A killing lays bare US healthcare frustrations
Jokes, snark, and a striking absence of sympathy have dominated public sentiment since the murder of a US health insurance executive.
Trump stands by Pentagon pick Hegseth as nomination in doubt
US President-elect Donald Trump cited the controversial former Fox News host's "charisma" and called him "a WINNER".
Mustafa: The Toronto folk poet on his grief
Sudanese Canadian artist Mustafa is an acclaimed performance poet and was first discovered at the age of 12 performing outside his home in Toronto's housing projects. His poetry opened many doors… Audio
South Korean president apologises to nation for martial law
The speech was Yoon Suk Yeol's first public appearance since he rescinded the martial law order on Wednesday, just six hours after it was declared and after parliament defied military and police…
After Hunter Biden's pardon, White House considers broader clemency
The White House is listening to demands for the president to extend the same grace to thousands of people wronged by the US judicial system as he did to his son Hunter, officials say.
US journalist missing for 12 years still alive, says mother
The family of Austin Tice has information from a "significant source" that he is alive, his mother Debra Tice told journalists.
Painting in Antarctica
From the vastness of ice to the raw power of swells taller than buildings, Antarctica is a landscape that is deadly as it is beautiful. In recognition of the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's final… Audio, Gallery
Bitcoin storms above US$100k as Trump 2.0 fuels crypto euphoria
Bitcoin has catapulted above NZ$170,000 for the first time, a milestone hailed even by sceptics as a coming-of-age for digital assets
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 December 2024
On today's episode, 45 percent of NCEA students failed this year's online numeracy tests, Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Large earthquake triggers tsunami warning in California
A tsunami warning is in effect for California's coast after a magnitude CCN 7.0 earthquake, about 80-kilometres from the city of Eureka. City of Eureka assistant city manager Pam Powell spoke to… Audio
Palau invites Trump to visit the Pacific to see climate crisis
Palau's President is inviting US President Elect Donald Trump to 'visit the Pacific' to see the impacts of the climate crisis first-hand. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio
1 in 5 Australian terrorism cases involve young people
A report has warned Five Eyes partners, including New Zealand, about young people being radicalised online.
Muhammad most popular baby boy name in England and Wales
Noah was second and Oliver the third most popular name given to baby boys last year.
France's Macron hunts for new prime minister as Michel Barnier resigns
France faces political uncertainty, there can be no new parliamentary election before July.
'Deny, defend, depose' written on shell casings in New York assassination
Police have released video of the suspect from surveillance cameras and say the attack was planned. Audio
