Volcanic eruption: Hawaii’s Kilauea erupts again in a remote area, no evacuations necessary

A warning has been issued to the region to avoid volcanic smog travelling downwind.

North Korea says it will stop sending rubbish-filled balloons as South Korea vows strong retaliation

South Korea said it would punish North Korea with retaliatory steps.

At least 19 injured as Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with fresh barrage

35 missiles, 46 drones downed by Ukraine, children hospitalised.

India heat wave kills 14 ahead of a final round of election voting

Temperatures soar up to 49.9C in parts of India this week.

Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton, who brought victims to pig farm, is dead after prison assault

One of Canada’s most notorious serial killers - he made international headlines.

Donald Trump and his allies push false account of what the judge told jurors

New York Times: Incorrect information about a non-unanimous verdict was spread.

Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say

Experts ask why Israel didn't use smaller munitions with so many civilians nearby.

US shooting: 2 police, 4 civilians injured in active-shooter situation in Minneapolis, law enforcement says

A shooter is on the loose in Minneapolis in an active situation.

US and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks

American and British fighters and US ships hit a wide range of underground facilities.

Officials urged Government to cut cost of tax scheme and delay to October; Treasury looked at $18b Act plan for tax cuts

Officials warned the scheme might not be ready by the end of July.

Māori data in 2023 Census worth $2.4 billion in investments

Census reveals growing Māori numbers means more putea.

Displaced Palestinians search for safety as Israel pushes into Rafah

New York Times:

Ōhaupō crash scene witness says vehicle was ‘mangled’

The area remains under traffic management as scene clean-up continues.

Charred bodies and screams: Witnesses describe scenes of horror at Gaza’s Rafah Camp

New York Times: Doctor in Gaza said majority of victims he saw were women and children.

Papua New Guinea says landslide buried 2000 people and formally asks for help

PNG government has formally asked for international help.

Far North woodchoppers raise $400,000 for charity

Far North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.

Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrike kills 22 in Gaza’s Rafah as displaced people are hit

The Israeli army says it is unaware of anything occurring in the area.

India amusement park fire kills 27

The park is usually packed with families with children.

Green MP Darleen Tana inquiry: Lawyer Rachel Burt won’t talk to witness after last-minute contact

A key witness hasn’t been interviewed as part of independent review into allegations.

Horse racing: Greg Sugars and Jess Tubbs dominate with historic double win at Alexandra Park

Greg Sugars leaned into his old mate Just Believe’s ear and said thanks.

Israel-Hamas war: Egypt agrees to send aid trucks through Israeli crossing to Gaza

But it is unclear if aid will be able to enter the territory as fighting rages in Rafah.