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Oil markets seen bearish after Trump-Putin Alaska meeting

Why a fast start is crucial for the All Blacks
All you need to know ahead of the Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Argentina.

How a Pacific cruise became the adventure of a lifetime
We expected to be greeted by seasoned cruisers, encounter a few ‘White Lotus-worthy’ characters and experience a lot of ‘firsts’, and this first cruise did not disappoint.

‘No ship, no income’: Fears as sharp fall in cruise visits continues
Ship visits in the 2025/26 season will be 41% down on the windfall season of 2023/24.

‘Feral’ accusations fly as dispute erupts in gated community
The dispute involves the community caretaker and differing views on how he has been treated by management.

A scammer using my name answered the phone. Here’s what happened
After New Zealanders fell for a scam on Facebook featuring her, journalist Paula Penfold had some questions for the scammers.

New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption
Prosecutors accuse LaToya Cantrell of conspiring with her protection cop to pay him for personal liasons.

Runner, 97, breaks European Parkrun record with 250th event
Grace Chambers, 97, becomes Europe's oldest parkrunner to reach the 250-run milestone.

Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down
The French president said the felling of the tree honouring Ilan Halimi was "an attempt to kill him a second time".

What to know as Air Canada grounds flights and attendants strike
Air Canada advises passengers not to go to the airport unless they have tickets on other airlines.

End of Ukraine war 'closer than ever' thanks to Trump, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer commends President Trump's efforts in Alaska on Friday, saying it brings "us closer than ever before" to ending the war.

Why this Kiwi popstar auditioned for Aussie singing competition
Cassie Henderson stunned judges on The Voice Australia, but why are acclaimed Kiwi singers turning to auditioning for overseas reality shows?

Expat Tales: Trading Christchurch winters for Thai summers
Retiring in Thailand means life is much cheaper than in NZ - and significantly hotter.

'Without him, I don’t know where I’d be' - Small town fights to keep beloved police officer
Community “blindsided” by plan to axe sole-charge officers

World first: ‘Speechless’ Kiwi photographer has filmed the world’s largest bee in the wild
The world’s largest bee is also its most elusive, but a long-held obsession drove a photographer to track it down.

Damien Grant: We cannot move the dial in Gaza - but here’s where NZ can make a difference
OPINION: There are two distinct political entities; the West Bank ruled by the Palestinian Authority and Gaza where Hamas remains in place.

South Africa v Australia live updates: Springboks host Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener
The Springboks and Wallabies clash at Ellis Park.

A fire at a Russian industrial plant kills 11 and injures 130

7 classic Italian journeys, from Vespa rides to vintage trams

Congo rejects Kenya's diplomatic appointment to conflict-hit Goma

More than 220 people have died in Pakistan after flash floods, landslides

What to know as Air Canada grounds flights and attendants strike

EncroChat selfie led police straight to fugitive
Organised crime gang boss Jamie Rothwell ran his drugs and guns empire from a flat in Barcelona.

Last surviving WW2 Victoria Cross recipient dies aged 105
John Cruickshank suffered 72 injuries during the bombing raid on a U-boat in 1944 but refused medical treatment.

Police seize £180k of Andrew Tate supercar deposit
Andrew Tate paid the deposit for a special-edition Aston Martin Valhalla vehicle in July 2021.