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Start of winter brings record-breaking high temperatures
Temperatures in Wellington peaked at about 20 degrees Celcius.

Christ Church Cathedral rebuild: $90m spent, $45m still to find
Ahead of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to Christchurch, here's where the cathedral rebuild stands, how much has been spent and who could be asked to close the remaining funding gap.

Government denies plans to means-test disability support after controversial bill sparks concerns
Government ministers say they have no plans to means-test disability support after introducing a bill that expects disabled New Zealanders to use resources and support available from family members first.

Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.

Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations
Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

‘I’ve never met Paul Little in my life’: Matthew Lloyd denies involvement in Hird push
Matthew Lloyd replaced James Hird as Essendon captain, but he says he has nothing to do with any campaign by wealthy club powerbrokers to install his former teammate as the club’s next coach.

Singer duets with pre-transition self
Musician Dylan Holloway goes viral creating "a conversation between past and present identities".

Multi-city police pursuit ends with a driver hiding inside a home
A driver is in custody after allegedly speeding across two cities, hitting another motorist's car, and hiding inside a home during a multi-city pursuit.

Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools
The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.

Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.

Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

The Papers: 'Mandelson files lay bare frustration' and 'The welfare party'
Mandelson files reveal Labour minister's 'frustration' on welfare and tax leads Tuesday's papers.

Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

Southampton owner will not sack head coach after club spied on rival teams
Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.

Six people killed in Iowa domestic dispute, police say
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least ten people
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says two high-rise apartment buildings have been hit and there are fears people are trapped under rubble.