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Why is everyone fired up over Witchery's rebrand?
12 Jul 2024Analysis - The legacy label's rebrand has sparked controversy for removing size 20 and releasing a collection that was quite basic for the price point.
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With Biden's latest gaffe, does he still stand a chance?
12 Jul 2024Analysis - Americans are losing faith in the president's ability to serve another four years, writes Tim Watkin.
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US presidential debate: What the data shows about who said what
28 Jun 2024An RNZ analysis of the first US presidential debate shows Trump dominated the first debate by more than 1000 words.
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New Zealand's future in 'a world without China'
19 Jun 2024China is in trouble and Aotearoa needs to find its way out of a relying on it so much, geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan says.
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Father of three children killed in Sydney house fire charged with murder
11 Jul 2024The man remains under police guard in hospital, as it aware of the nine charges he faces.
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Cypress Hill make 28-year-old Simpsons joke come true
11 Jul 2024It was back in 1996 when an episode of The Simpsons featured a joke where Cypress Hill believed they had mistakenly booked the London Symphony Orchestra, whilst under the influence.
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Alec Baldwin 'played make-believe' with gun before on-set shooting, trial hears
11 Jul 2024Prosecution claims the actor disregarded safety, while defence portrays him as trusting his crew.
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Three accused in Patricia McKay murder case appear in US court
11 Jul 2024It's the first court appearance for two teenagers and 26-year-old Leroy McCrary.
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Israel military tells Gaza City residents to leave
11 Jul 2024The Israeli military has told all residents of Gaza City to evacuate south to the central Gaza Strip, concerning the United Nations.
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George Clooney calls on Biden to drop out
11 Jul 2024The Hollywood star and top fundraiser has joined a growing list of donors questioning the president's fitness.
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Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking US$500m in severance
11 Jul 2024A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Musk's takeover of the site.
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Stars to return for first Shrek film in 16 years
11 Jul 2024Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz will be back for Shrek 5, which will be released in 2026.
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'Deep commitment' to helping Ukraine win over Russia - Luxon
11 Jul 2024The prime minister says "unilateral actors" can't be allowed to take over independent states.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he can't predict Trump's actions if elected
10 Jul 2024Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could not predict what Donald Trump would do if he regains the US presidency, but the whole world was awaiting the ballot's outcome.
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Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection
10 Jul 2024Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks.
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Israeli air strike kills 29 people at Gaza camp for displaced people
10 Jul 2024Eyewitnesses tell the BBC the area was teeming with displaced people at the time of the attack.
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Chemical explosion sparks large factory fire in Melbourne
10 Jul 2024More than 180 firefighters and 66 vehicles are battling a huge factory fire in Derrimut, in Melbourne's west, where hazardous material and unknown toxins continue to burn. Video
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Tech giant Samsung hit with indefinite strike
10 Jul 2024A union for almost a quarter of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over better pay and benefits.
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Gladiator II looks familiar - but that may be a smart move
The trailer release has inspired a huge response, despite suggesting the Paul Mescal-starring sequel will copy the original. Video
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Three accused of murdering NZer in California refuse to leave jail cells
10 Jul 2024The accused appeared via video links from their cells after refusing to appear in court as required, the Los Angeles Times is reporting.
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PM says NZ support for Ukraine 'appreciated', deflects questions on Biden
10 Jul 2024The prime minister has been speaking to media on his NATO trip, saying "I'm not touching US politics".
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Hawaii bans seabed mining
Hawaii's new legislation banning seabed mining has come into force Tuesday after it was signed into law by Governor Josh Green.
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US Democrats still divided over defiant Biden's viability
10 Jul 2024Democrats in the US Congress remained deeply divided over whether to fall in line behind President Joe Biden's wounded reelection campaign or urge him to step aside because of persistent questions…
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Russia orders arrest of Alexei Navalny's widow
10 Jul 2024A court in Moscow has issued an arrest warrant for the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism, according to state media.
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