Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first woman prime minister after coalition deal
Takaichi (centre) aims to strengthen Japan’s economy and increase female representation in her Cabinet. Photo / Getty Images…
Israel resumes Gaza strikes, accusing Hamas of violating truce deal
Besides failing to return all the hostages, Israel accuses Hamas of targeting its troops in areas of the…
GrabOne shuts down as owner Global Marketplace goes into liquidation
The liquidators said the company was unable to provide refunds to customers who hold onto unredeemed vouchers. “Consumers…
Should Donald Trump be thanked for the Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases?
“Thank you,” said giant letters etched in the beach in Tel Aviv, intended to be seen by US…
Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up with new interlining deal to offer single ticketing service
Guests included Whakatāne’s mayor-elect Nándor Tánczos, mana whenua and airline representatives. “It’s a new chapter for domestic aviation,”…
Kiwi actor Kimberley Crossman on miscarriage, grief and finding help to deal with loss
The pregnancy, while a surprise, was a delight for the 35-year-old and her partner. Kimberley Crossman with her…
Why the Gaza ceasefire could collapse over coming days
In any negotiation, it’s always the tricky final details that are the hardest to agree on. That has…
Hamas is trusting Trump as his ‘eternal peace’ in Gaza turns into a shaky ceasefire
This is not a peace plan — it’s a temporary ceasefire. The bombing will hopefully stop and, three…
Ceasefire announcement met with joy and some scepticism in Israel and Gaza
The announcement of an agreement to phase one of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has brought…
Trump Says Israel And Hamas Have Agreed To Full Hostage Release
Topline The Israeli military on Thursday said it has begun preparations to adjust its deployment lines in accordance…
US President Donald Trump announces peace plan for Gaza
US President Donald Trump has announced a deal has been reached over the first phase in a peace…
Auckland Transport bus driver Mikaele Ah Fook pleads guilty to killing passenger Peter Te Kira
Court documents state the two men crossed paths for the final time around 1.40pm on April 27, when…