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Israel bombs Lebanon, says it thwarts assassination plot
It follows explosions of Hezbollah radios and blasts in booby-trapped pagers, setting the foes hurtling towards war.
Malaysian environmentalist - Stop sending us your rubbish, NZ
The closure of Oji's Penrose paper mill means Aotearoa will be sending another hundred thousand tonnes a year of cleaned waste paper to Malaysia for recycle. Audio
Fiji coup leader George Speight granted presidential pardon
The man behind the 2000 coup in Fiji, and the head of the mutineers, former soldier Shane Stevens have been granted Presidential pardons.
Pulling back the curtain on that controversial Prince Andrew interview
A Very Royal Scandal unpacks the lead up to the Newsnight interview in which Prince Andrew was forced to pick apart his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Video
Before pagers came toothpaste and tennis players to assassinate Israel's enemies
While Israel's alleged involvement in the pager and hand-held radio attacks in Lebanon may never be confirmed, the country's security and intelligence agencies have been linked to a string of…
20 killed, 450 hurt as walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon
Hand-held radios used by Hezbollah detonated across Lebanon a day after deadly pager explosions.
US respond to Lebanon attacks
A second wave of synchonised explosions in Lebanon overnight is escalating tensions in the Middle East, and increasing pressure on the U.S for its role in Israel/Gaza ceasefire talks. Walkie-talkies… Audio
New Zealand supports UN resolution demanding Israel leave Gaza
New Zealand was one of 124 countries to support the Palestinian-drafted resolution, despite concerns with some of the text.
Lebanon hit by second attack in 24 hours
Lebanon has been hit by a second attack in 24 hours, this time using exploding walkie talkies. Journalist Séamus Malekafzali spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio
Frenchwoman in mass rape case denounces husband
Gisele Pelicot told a French court: 'forgiveness does not exist' after a copy cat case was revealed.
Who still uses pagers?
It was the question on everyone's mind after thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon, but some do still use pagers - including doctors and criminals.
New Zealanders among trampers stranded by blockade on Kokoda Track
Dozens of Australians and New Zealanders face being stranded on the Kokoda Track after landowners formed a blockade and authorities closed the route.
Devices rigged to explode in Lebanon
Further explosions have taken place throughout Lebanon overnight, following yesterday's deadly coordinated pager attack that left 12 dead and thousands more injured. Military technology journalist… Audio
Israel has not accepted responsibility for pager attacks
Further explosions have taken place throughout Lebanon overnight, following yesterday's deadly coordinated pager attack that left 12 dead and thousands more injured. Middle East correspondent for The… Audio
Indians duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine return home
Anas Mallick reports on all the goings on in Pakistan, India and the wider region. Audio
More explosions in Lebanon - this time from hand-held radios
Electronic communication devices continue to explode across Lebanon - Alex Baird has the latest from the Middle-East Audio
Grindr hookup upsets Virgin airline
An airline which fired a staffer after a Grindr hookup while on 'fatigue leave' would not have if he was married and straight, an employment law expert says. Audio
Africa: Drastic measures being taken to aid hunger in Zimbabwe
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about drastic measures being taken to aid hunger in Zimbabwe, a new passport soon to be avaliable in Africa and a winner being crowned in… Audio
American pastor released after 20 years in Chinese prison
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about an American pastor being released after spending 2 decades being held in a Chinese prison, a new Hong Kong law resulting in the first conviction… Audio
Trump told security overhaul needed if he keeps playing golf
A second apparent assassination attempt has raised questions within Trump's orbit and among lawmakers about whether his protection is sufficient.
