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Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death
The world has gathered in mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update
Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Tariff war continues, fallen soldiers remembered as measles loom | NZ Herald News Update
Trump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.

Chinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as 'roast duck'
Madrid police say the birds were taken off the street and killed in the kitchen. Video / Madrid Police

Idaho police shoot knife-wielding teen with autism multiple times
Four officers from the Pocatello Police Department shot and injured a man outside a home in Pocatello after police said he was 'armed with a knife'.

Dominican Republic: What to know about the roof collapse at the Jet Set club
At least 124 people have been reported killed after a roof in a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed.

Experts challenge Colossal’s dire wolf de-extinction claim
Scientists dispute bioscience firm's claim of resurrecting extinct dire wolf.

Boris Johnson attacked by an ostrich
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself in an unexpected wildlife fiasco during a family outing to a Texas safari park.

Aucklander to be extradited to Australia over violent restaurant robbery
Leroy Tsuro arrived in New Zealand in September 2016 – one day after police interviewed him about his alleged participation in a robbery at a Perth restaurant.

Red Crescent releases video showing final moments for slain Gaza aid workers
Red Crescent releases video showing final moments for slain Gaza aid workers, appearing to refute claims from Israel regarding the circumstances of the killing. Video / AFP

Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.

Hero father leaps across collapsing sky bridge to save family during earthquake
Hero father leaps across collapsing sky bridge to save family during earthquake. Video \ kameraOne

Hero father leaps across collapsing sky bridge to save family during earthquake
Hero father leaps across collapsing sky bridge to save family during earthquake. Video \ kameraOne

Kiwi hotel manager reassures guests in Thailand after quake
Kiwi hotel manager reassures guests in Thailand after quake. Video / pw.piraya via TikTok

Massive earthquake kills more than 140 in Myanmar and Thailand
The UN is scrambling aid to Southeast Asia after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed more than 140 people in Myanmar.

Myanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News Update
A devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.

Boy, 10, killed by crocodile while playing in river with his friends in Indonesia
A schoolboy was killed by a crocodile while playing in a river in Indonesia. Video / Video Elephant

Tiger Woods and Donald Trump jnr’s ex-wife go public with their relationship
Tiger Woods confirmed today he is in a relationship with the former daughter-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

Heathrow Airport on fire, Western Springs Speedway revs up for a final lap | NZ Herald News Update
Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire breaking out. PM Luxon has touched back down on home soil after a productive trip to India. Western Springs Speedway closes its doors.

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military attacks in Gaza will intensify
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military campaign will continue in Gaza with increasing intensity.

Dramatic video captures splashdown after 9 months in space
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth today, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight.

220 reported dead in most intense strikes since ceasefire
Israel launched new strikes against Hamas early on Tuesday and promised ‘increasing military force’ after talks on further hostage releases stalled.

North Macedonia investigates more than 20 suspects for nightclub blaze
The authorities in northern Macedonia have issued arrest warrants for four people wanted in the investigation. Video \ AFP

Influencer films herself grabbing baby wombat from mother
Influencer films herself grabbing baby wombat from mother. Video / via Instagram