Israel-Hamas war: Biden administration to send $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say

There was no immediate indication when the arms would be sent.

Charlise Mutten death: Jury hears police call by slain schoolgirl’s crying mum

Kallista Mutten Mutten reported her daughter missing after two days.

Thieves target popular Auckland cafe Crave, steal cash and audio equipment

The owner suspects the burglars knew what they were doing and where to target.

North Canterbury honey company forced to burn thousands of bee hives after detection of American foulbrood disease

The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.

Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port

The Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before it hit the bridge.

Couple rescued in Strait of Gibraltar after killer whales sink yacht

The Gibraltar incident is only one of a spate of orca attacks on boats.

US man accused of rape caught in France after three years on the run

Thomas Cleary allegedly stalked and raped a US university student in 2013.

Mumbai billboard collapses during raging storm killing at least 14 and injuring 75

Rain and high winds caused the large billboard to fall over a petrol station.

Head of Auckland furniture-making business sentenced to home detention for tax fraud

Inland Revenue says his actions meant staff missed out on their KiwiSaver contributions.

Workers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry ‘poisonous’ workplace; state stresses taxes

Casino workers asked a judge to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing toxic effects.

Waikato road works: Cambridge to Piarere safety improvements come to an end

The SH1 safety improvements are in the final stages.

Emergency services are responding to an Australian airport where plane has mechanical issues

The plane has been depleting fuel as it circles the major airport.

Michael Cohen: A challenging star witness in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial

Michael Cohen is the most central witness for prosecutors in Donald Trump's trial.

Israel moves deeper into Rafah and fights Hamas militants regrouping in northern Gaza

Israeli forces battling Palestinian militants across Gaza, including in 'cleared' areas.

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

Surgeons had said they believed the organ would last for at least two years.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises latest test of new multiple rocket launcher

Kim Jong Un boosts weapon production, eyes US targets.

Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 15 people

Cold lava flows from Mt Marapi, triggering deadly floods.

Whangārei’s hugely popular Zonta Book Fair needs new venue

New venue needed Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair sale.

Below Deck’s Aesha Scott engaged: Kiwi star reveals sweet New Zealand detail in proposal

The Below Deck star said yes to her longtime beau in a heartwarming beach proposal.

Jeremy Clarkson’s eight most cancellable moments – and how he’s survived

His Meghan Markle comments could be a step too far – but he's overcome outrage before.

President Joe Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

The US has historically provided enormous amounts of military aid to Israel.