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NZDF watching Chinese navy ships off Sydney
"We have not been informed by the Chinese government why this task group has been deployed into our region," Judith Collins says.
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Trump calls Zelensky 'a dictator'
7:28 am todayThe US president has questioned why Ukraine hasn't held elections, as a war of words with his counterpart in Kyiv rapildy escalates. Audio
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'Unsubtle signal': Three Chinese warships sailing east of Sydney
10:15 am today"A confronting strategic future is arriving fast. This flotilla will likely also visit Pacific island countries," an academic says.
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More than 400 Samoans reclaim NZ citizenship
11:32 am todayThe Department of Internal Affairs confirmed that more than 950 applications have been received since the passing of the Samoa Citizenship Restoration Act.
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Multiple nations plotted to murder critics in Australia, spy boss reveals
6:31 am today"In a small number of cases, we held grave fears for the life of the person being targeted," the ASIO boss says.
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Trump falling for Russian disinformation - Ukraine president
5:33 am todayVolodymyr Zelensky was hitting back at the US president's suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion.
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Tourists flock to erupting volcano in Italy, blocking rescue workers
19 Feb 2025The sudden influx of sightseers at Mount Etna has become a safety risk for everyone, head of Sicily's regional Civil Protection agency says.
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Trump accuses Ukraine of starting war with Russia
19 Feb 2025The US President also blasted Joe Biden for his handling of Ukraine.
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Jury finds rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in gun assault case
Rakim Mayers, aka A$AP Rocky, was accused of pointing a handgun at a former friend and firing twice in their direction.
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'Everyone must go' tourism slogan hits international headlines
19 Feb 2025The slogan, which aims to attract Australians to visit, has received mix reviews.
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'They're all struggling': More than 150 whales stranded in Tasmania
19 Feb 2025More than 150 suspected false killer whales have become stranded on a beach in Tasmania's far north-west.
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District affected by Manawanui disaster continues to smell fuel
A spokesperson for the community says the Safata district deserves equitable treatment and fair compensation.
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Russia hardens demands as it holds first talks with US and without Ukraine
19 Feb 2025Both sides said no date had been set for a meeting between the US and Russian presidents, which the leaders say they want. Audio
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Pope diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs
19 Feb 2025The 88-year-old pontiff has shown the onset of bilaterial pneumonia, the Vatican says.
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UK couple admitted they ignored Iran travel warnings
19 Feb 2025The couple on a "slightly bonkers" round-the-world motorbike trip have been charged with espionage.
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Elon Musk launches 'scary smart' AI chatbot
18 Feb 2025Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company unveiled on Monday the latest version of its chatbot, Grok 3.
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US, Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia
18 Feb 2025The conversation could pave the way for a summit between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
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White House says Musk is not DOGE employee, has no authority
18 Feb 2025According to a filing, Musk can only advise the president and communicate the president's directives - not make decisions.
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LA fires: Embers of hope amid loss
18 Feb 2025A month after the devastating Los Angeles fires, hundreds of children and their displaced families - including African-American communities - are still sifting through the ashes of their former lives.
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NZ faces dilemma as Trump demands more defence spending
18 Feb 2025Analysis: Everywhere Trump's "eye of Sauron" lands, ructions follow - Gaza, Ukraine, Europe. Next up, will it be this side of the world? Audio
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Plane flips, crash lands upside down at Canadian airport
18 Feb 2025Video shows the Delta Air Lines plane belly up on a snow-covered tarmac, with people crawling out of the plane.
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How might Trump's tariff war impact NZ households?
Analysis - Trade wars decrease global economic activity and routinely make all nations worse off, writes Niven Winchester.
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Barred from US-Russia talks on Ukraine, Europe scrambles for response with Paris talks
18 Feb 2025The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark - as well as top officials from NATO and the European Union - arrived in the French capital for crisis…
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Australia concerned as video shows citizen captured by Russian forces
18 Feb 2025"We still hold serious concerns for Mr Jenkins' welfare," the Australian Prime Minister says.
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Pope's health now a 'complex' situation
18 Feb 2025Pope Francis has respiratory tract infection, the Vatican says
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UK offers to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
17 Feb 2025British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was ready to send British soldiers as a peacekeeping force.
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US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
17 Feb 2025The US Department of State has removed the statement on its website.
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Ukraine, Europe will be part of 'real' peace talks - US
17 Feb 2025US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signalled that US talks with Russia this week were a chance to see how serious Russian President Vladimir Putin is about peace.
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