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Mike Hosking: Beekeepers won't revive the economy
COMMENT Come on in, all social workers. It's free. Well, it's not free, nothing is free, but if you want to get into social work and you're going to retrain, the state will pick up the tab via taxpayers as part of the budget's $1.6...

Fear's for young skateboard star Sky Brown's life after horror training fall
Helicopter dash to hospital with 11-year-old British Olympic hopeful admitting helmet saved her.

George Floyd death: Pete Evans angers some of his own followers with Donald Trump post
Celebrity chef and former Channel 7 star Pete Evans has very devoted fans. But even he may have found a way to repulse a fair few of them.No, not because of posts about vaccinations or expensive light machines that have "recipes...

Kate Hawkesby: Where did National Party leader Todd Muller go?
COMMENT Todd Muller said he wouldn't bark at every passing car, and that he wanted to be a more measured opposition. But really? Is this it? Is invisible the goal?A very obvious and easy hit this week was the blatant breach of...

AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s move to quit WHO cites flawed facts

Embracing religious themes, Trump visits John Paul II shrine

Indian metropolis of Mumbai braces for rare cyclone

Confederate monuments targeted by protests come down

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

Exclusive: Trump Administration Denied Iran Coronavirus Prisoner Swap

Iranian 'spy' scientist flies home after release from US prison, raising hopes of prisoner swap

New Russian policy allows use of atomic weapons against non-nuclear strike

Amid the COVID-19 crisis and the looming economic recession, the Automotive Human Machine Interface (HMI) Solutions market worldwide will grow by a projected US$22.1 Billion, during the analysis period

Virginia county pulls officers from DC after Trump photo-op

Coronavirus: Kenyan boy who made hand-washing machine awarded

Anti-Putin shaman forced into mental asylum in Siberia

US court orders Iran, Syria liable for attacks in Israel

Yemen donor summit raises about half of required $2.4 bn, says UN

More property listings expected when wage subsidy runs out - QV
The housing market is teetering on the edge, with the question being, how far will it fall, according to Quotable Value Limited.

Former head of state speaks out against sale of ancient Samoan site
A former Samoan Head of State has spoken out against the proposed sale of more than 1000 acres of land that hosts Polynesia's largest ancient structure.

Auckland traffic: Patches of congestion on motorways during morning commute
We have everything you need to know about traffic and weather-related incidents.

Kilometre-long lines form at Ikea stores as UK lockdown lifts
As lockdown restrictions ease, British DIY fans flock to the big box store.

Coronavirus: Seven Bunnings stores confirmed to close
With over 100 jobs to go, union says firm failed to prove stores were in financial difficulty.

FIFA adds voice to protests over Floyd's death
FIFA has joined sports leagues, teams and players around the world to express solidarity amid outrage over the death of George Floyd.

Auckland primary school teacher under fire for wearing MAGA hat to Black Lives Matter protest
An Auckland primary school teacher is facing criticism for wearing a Make America Great Again cap to the Black Lives Matter protest, before defending his actions in a Facebook video.The male teacher was among thousands of people...

INMA awards: NZME, NZ Herald named Best Global Media Brand in Asia and the Pacific
NZME and the NZ Herald are on top of the world - again - after sweeping aside local, Australian and Asian competitors to win Best National/Global Media Brand in Asia and the Pacific.For the second year running, the NZ Herald's parent...

6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car

UN appeal for urgent Yemen aid falls $1B short amid virus

U.S. lawmakers say Uighur bill supports China's Muslims

Iranian scientist deported from US after acquittal in trade secrets case

Officials say armed men killed journalist in southern Yemen

In Israel, protesters demonstrate against Floyd killing

The battle with Air New Zealand over customer refunds
The Detail - Swamped with complaints from Air New Zealand customers, Consumer NZ is challenging the government on what it will do about refunds.