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NZ's decision on whether to recognise a Palestinian state comes on the heels of a tumultuous week in the US. Audio
Rescuers battle thick mud to look for missing from Super Typhoon Ragasa
The number killed in the sediment-filled floodwaters in Taiwan rose to 15.
UK to introduce compulsory digital ID
"It will make it tougher to work illegally in this country, making our borders more secure," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
'I am innocent': Comey indicted on criminal charges
It's an escalation of US President Donald Trump's campaign to seek retribution against people who have investigated or criticised him.
Golden retriever takes baby koala for a joy ride
When Steve Lamplough heard a commotion outside his south-west Victorian home, the last thing he expected to see was a joey koala riding his dog like a racehorse.
Microsoft halts Israeli military unit's access to services
The tech giant has disabled access to its Azure cloud platform and AI services used by an Israeli military unit for mass surveillance of Palestinians.
Trump urges Turkish counterpart to stop buying Russian oil
Erdogan was making his first visit to the White House since 2019 - the same year Washington kicked Turkey out of the F-35 jet program.
What to know about the James Comey indictment and what happens next
In the grand jury room, 14 of at most 23 grand jurors decided prosecutors had probable cause to indict Comey.
Skull found in China challenges evolutionary timeline
The researchers' wider analysis, based on the reconstruction and more than 100 other skull fossils, has sketched a radically different picture of human evolution.
Trump slaps fresh tariffs on trucks, drugs and cabinets
Tariffs have been a feature of Trump's second term, with duties on trading partners ranging from 10 percent to 50 percent.
Foreign doctors in Gaza describe worst wounds 'they've ever seen'
International doctors and nurses who treated Palestinians in Gazan hospitals described wounds more severe than civilians had suffered in other modern conflicts, according to a peer-reviewed study…
Three New Zealanders detained in US immigration detention
The Trump administration has been implementing a nationwide crackdown on migrants since taking office in January.
Why are we still asking mothers to hide breastfeeding?
Why are mothers still facing discrimination?
Palestinian leader pledges to work with Trump on UN-backed plan
Palestine will work with Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, France and the United Nations on a peace plan for Gaza.
Search for Dezi Freeman hits one-month mark
A former homicide detective says the search for Dezi Freeman could become unsustainable if he is not found soon.
Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank
Trump addressed the topic after what he described as a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza conflict.
Russia accuses NATO and EU of declaring war on Russia
Britain dismissed the speech as "false fantasy world distortions".
Denmark says airport drone flights aimed to create fear
Police said drones flew over several airports across the country and caused one of them to close for hours, after a similar incident early this week prompted Copenhagen airport to shut down.
Zelensky says he will step down once war with Russia ends
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he would be ready to step down as the country's leader once the war with Russia is over.
Amazon to pay $4.3 billion for allegedly duping millions to sign up for Prime
The settlement is relatively painless for Amazon: the company takes in around $4.3 billion (NZ) in sales every 33 hours.
