Western Europe bakes under ‘heat dome’ as temperatures climb
Much of western Europe baked under a “heat dome” as temperatures soared toward 40C in places, and weather…
USGS warns up to 100,000 people may be dead after quakes hit Venezuela
Damage seen in Caracas, scientists warn of widespread destructionUSGS says 44 percent chance of 10,000-100,000 fatalitiesResidents flee into…
Teachers say far-right extremism on the rise in classrooms
A rise in reports of far-right extremism in the classroom has prompted a teachers’ union to seek expert…
Strong earthquake rocks Venezuela, Colombia
A strong earthquake has shaken north-central Venezuela, west of Caracas, bringing down buildings in the capital, though authorities…
Auckland actor Cole Johnston loses bid to ban cameras from sex abuse trial
There are four complainants involved in the case. The offending is alleged to have occurred between 2014 and…
SunLive – Crash partially blocks SH29 in Tauranga
A truck rollover has partially blocked a lane on State Highway 29 near Tauranga this morning, causing delays…
Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, June 24
NZ’s biggest illegal lottery: Organiser sentenced for $11m operation; Are older drivers more dangerous? What data shows as…
Aussie TV star Karl Stefanovic to exit Nine over anti-immigration interview
TV presenter Karl Stefanovic will leave Nine and is negotiating the terms of his exit after his podcast…
Dame Jacinda Ardern receives honorary degree from Oxford University
“It’s really humbling to be part of today’s ceremony – not just because of the amazing people I’ve…
Fresh scrutiny over Reflecting Pool vandalism claims, duck deaths
The saga over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool took a turn as US President Donald Trump said that…
New Zealand Team unveils Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games uniform – Stuff
New Zealand Team unveils Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games uniform StuffCommonwealth Games uniform with sustainable edge unveiled NZ HeraldLiti among seven…
Explainer: Could the Conservation Amendment Bill really lead to billionaires buying up the national estate?
Explainer: Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the Conservation Amendment Bill doesn’t include a plan to sell great swathes…