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California wildfire explodes, becomes largest in US
The fire was the largest of dozens across the country that have burned more than two million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Leclerc takes pole position for Belgian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has the fastest time but has a grid penalty, so Charles Leclerc has pole position in Belgium Grand Prix.
Canadian PM thanks Kiwi firefighters for helping fight wildfire
Justin Trudeau posted a message on social media platform X thanking the brave first responders and firefighters from New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and South Africa.
Israel vows response as rocket kills 11 at football ground
Israeli authorities blames Hezbollah for the attack but it denies any role.
Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says
The 43-year-old pop star was detained in New York for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road.
Tom Turcich: The man who walked the world
After the sudden death of a close friend at age 17, Tom Turcich resolved to make the most of life. He began his epic journey to circumnavigate the globe on foot. Four months into the trip he met his… Audio
'The ick' and 'boop': The newest entries in the dictionary
The new additions are among more than 3200 words and phrases introduced this year.
Olympics opening ceremony will be daring, joyful - organisers
Viewers are being told to expect an atypical ceremony that "shows the best of France".
French train disruption
A series of what are being described as co-ordinated sabotage attacks has caused chaos with the French rail system ahead of the opening ceremony in the early hours of tomorrow morning, New Zealand… Audio
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
Humans have a job to do in our ecosystems that impacts on human lives.
The 'worst war crime' ever committed by New Zealand soldiers
The war was over - so why did Kiwi and Australian troops murder more than 40 civilians? Audio
Canadian spying not first time spy tactics have been used against NZ
The Canadian's Olympic drone scandal has shocked many, but this isn't the first time they've used spy tactics on a New Zealand sports team in an international competition. Paralympic gold medallist… Audio
People beheaded, a village burned amid brutal violence in PNG province
At least 26 people, including children, have been killed in brutal violence in PNG's East Sepik province.
Jennifer Aniston criticises Trump's running-mate over 'cat ladies' comment
The Friends star has previously spoken about her struggles while trying to have children through IVF.
Aaron Gate on honour of being NZ flagbearer at Olympic opening ceremony
New Zealand's other flagbearer is Aaron Gate. He couldn't attend the naming ceremony in Paris because he's going through his final preparations in Switzerland. Gate spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Race to contain 'enormous' oil spill after ship sinks off Philippines
The oil tanker is one of two vessels to sink in the wider region as Typhoon Gaemi passes through.
Jo Aleh and Aaron Gate named as NZ flag bearers for Olympic opening ceremony
Track cyclist Aaron Gate, and sailor Jo Aleh have been named as New Zealand's flagbearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, which will happen Saturday morning New Zealand time. Nathan Rarere… Audio
NZ names Olympic opening ceremony flagbearers
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailor Jo Aleh have been named as New Zealand's flagbearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Audio
Africa: Ethiopia hit with deadly landslides
Landslides in Ethiopia have killed hundreds of people - Nabil Ahmed Rufai joins First Up from Ghana Audio
US: Biden gives Oval office speech economy strong
President Biden has explained his reasons fro dropping his run for President, Bevan Hurley has all the news out of the USA. Audio