Mary Beard: 'Slavery, misogyny ... the ancient world has got some pretty nasty stuff'
Renowned British classicist Mary Beard says we can all still learn from antiquity, but warns against excessive…
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Australian man charged over 'offensive' calls to overseas MPs' offices from NZ
The 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly contacting multiple electoral offices in Australia while he was in NZ.
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South Africa rugby flyover controversy: How the Springboks' stadium tradition began
A spectacular Springbok tradition has come under scrutiny after a low-flying jet sparked safety concerns - so when did…
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Pacific Islands Forum winds up by rebuking China nuclear test
The members, apart from Nauru, called on all states undertaking testing of intercontinental ballistic missiles to be…
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Australia marks Flag Day by flying New Zealand's flag
It's not uncommon to see the NZ and Australian flags mixed up at events in other countries, but it seems Aussies have…
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Gloria Steinem's most repeated quotes - and the ones she never penned
Gloria Steinem was a trailblazing figure in women's liberation with words and impact that echoed across the globe.
Read at source →Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test
The members, apart from Nauru, called on all states undertaking testing of intercontinental ballistic missiles to be…
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New Zealand pilgrims narrowly escaped Nepal flash flood
Eight Kiwis were among a group whose tour operator decided to cross the border a earlier.
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Canadian cop starts role in NZ to aid fight against meth, cocaine suppliers
Scott Barlow says he's "a conduit" between agencies in both countries as they try and stem the flow of illicit drugs to…
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The Pacific Islands Forum contains so much flexing, it's a geopolitical workout
"If you’re hosting a party with 18 very important people coming and 1/3 don’t turn up, you’ve got to be concerned."
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Global warming will inevitably overshoot 1.5°C Paris Agreement target - UN report
A UN report says the world must keep the 'overshoot' as small as possible to limit irreversible damage.
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Australian police search for Below Deck star
Nathan Gallagher failed to show up to court and police think he has fled the country.
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Christopher Luxon denies Pacific Islands Forum's clout weakened by five leaders' absence
The prime minister is instead talking up his confidence in turning the group into a centralising force for the region.
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty of orchestrating Tupac's murder
The jury deliberated for three hours following a nine-day trial in Las Vegas.
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John Galliano 2027 Met Gala cancelled amid outrage
Weeks ago, the Metropolitan Museum announced controversial British designer John Galliano as the theme for its 2027 Met…
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What we know so far about the New Zealanders missing after Nepal flood
Dejan Kuzmic's flatmate says he was "always cheerful" and "wanted to make everyone smile and laugh".
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Nepal floods: Save the Children reunites 69 children with their families
Save the Children is distributing water and food, providing temporary shelter and administering medical care in the…
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South Africa Rugby says travel agencies to blame for fans missing out on tickets
South Africa have levelled the four-match series 1-1 by beating the All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town.
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Watch: Jets stage very low stadium flyover ahead of All Blacks-Springboks match
In footage shared on social media, two jets were seen flying close over DHL Stadium.
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New Zealanders charged after assault at Sydney immigration detention facility
Two New Zealanders and a man from Fiji each face one count of affray and one of assault causing actual bodily harm.
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Kiwi scientists trying to fathom why Nepal flash floods generated so much water
While the disaster could not be directly linked to climate change, a warmer planet was generating conditions that…
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More details about missing New Zealanders in Nepal - what we know
A list of rescued foreign travellers released by the Nepal Tourism Board late on Friday did not identify any New…
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'Everything is gone': Local guide describes the scale of loss in Nepal flash flood
Nepalese guide Karma Renjen Lama grew up near where the landslip hit and has multiple family members missing, presumed…
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Nepal flood: NZ pledges $2 million in humanitarian assistance, search for Kiwis ongoing
The brother of missing Kiwi Suhasini Reddy said she did not cross the border and believes she may have been near the…
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'Horrifying': NZ-based Nepali community pleads for urgent help
Horrifying pictures of the Nepal flash flood are being described as "like watching a movie" by a New Zealand-based…
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Five New Zealanders among missing tourists after deadly Nepal flash flood
Suhasini Reddy is one of at least five New Zealanders unaccounted for after the flood that killed at least 160 people.
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Nepal flash flood: What we know about the missing New Zealanders
Son of a Hamilton couple visiting Nepal say they were there to celebrate his mother’s upcoming 50th birthday.
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Live: Hamilton couple identified as two of the five New Zealanders missing following Nepal flash flood
Suhasini Reddy is one of at least five New Zealanders unaccounted for after the flood that killed at least 160 people.
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Suhasini Reddy and Dejan Kuzmic are two of the at least five New Zealanders unaccounted for after the flood on the…
Read at source →New Zealander missing after flash flood in Nepal identified
Suhasini Reddy and Dejan Kuzmic are two of at least five New Zealanders unaccounted for after the flood on the…
Read at source →Live: Family of one of the five missing New Zealanders following Nepal flash flood desperately hoping she's safe
Suhasini Reddy is one of at least five New Zealanders unaccounted for after the flood that killed at least 160 people.
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Live: Five New Zealanders missing following Nepal flash flood - reports
MFAT is in contact with the families of a number of Kiwis who may be in the region, as they seek more information from…
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MFAT aware of death of New Zealander in Bangladesh
It comes after a Kiwi teenager, Albert, was reported missing from a boat that capsized near an estuary off Cox's Bazar…
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Singer Tami Neilson says Dolly Parton's death 'hurts so deeply'
The eight-time winner of Aotearoa's best country music award says Parton gave her permission to be the big, bold…
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'I thought this could be a human body': Fisherman finds cocaine worth millions
A fisherman from a remote island says he feared for his life after his discovery.
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Dolly Parton loved New Zealand so much she wanted to buy a place here
The late country music star toured NZ three times. The only thing stopping her from buying a place was the pesky…
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