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'St Peter's was packed': NZ's only cardinal reflects on attending Pope's funeral
Cardinal John Dew felt privileged to attend Pope Francis' funeral.
'No food in the market': Gaza faces dire shortages as conflict continues
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 35, rescuers reported.
'Fierce warrior': Virginia Giuffre's legacy in Epstein saga
Duke of York has now lost any chance of redemption.
The women who think the world needs more babies
NY Times: A convention of the pronatalist movement agreed: motherhood needs a rebrand.
'Maybe he doesn't want to stop': Trump questions Putin's peace efforts
Trump met Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter’s Basilica.
What we know about the deadly blasts at Iran’s strategic port
The blasts triggered a fire, with smoke billowing over the coastal facility.
Australia news
Shocking death of hero horseman of harness racing
The racing community is reeling after a popular horseman dies in his sleep.
Australia exiles 'reckless' and persistent Kiwi drink-driver who ploughed into motorcyclist
He left NZ for a 'fresh start', but that wasn't how the plan went for Daniel Hancy.
'Fierce warrior': Virginia Giuffre's legacy in Epstein saga
Duke of York has now lost any chance of redemption.
Rebecca Gibney on embracing new challenges: 'I just don’t wanna stagnate'
The beloved actress is currently on TV screens in Three's comedy Happiness.
Editorial: Australia must remain our best mate whatever its election result
OPINION: Many former Kiwis will vote in Australia's federal election next Saturday.
Virginia Giuffre death: Key dates in Epstein abuse scandal
The six-year timeline that has culminated in today's tragedy.
UK news
Woman’s 'spree' after $158k banking error, refuses to return pensioner’s life savings
Andrew Che lost his retirement savings due to a one-digit bank transfer error.
On The Up: Atomic set to blast into Australia, UK, fuelled by Rod Drury
Start-up has already signed up big names in NZ - and is now looking to the UK.
Latest from America
Jenée Tibshraeny: How US indebtedness is trimming Trump's wings
Market turbulence is seen as more than a bout of volatility.
'Incredibly close': How Heath Ledger helped a Kiwi actress meet her husband
Yellowjackets' Simone Kessell met Gregor Jordan through her ex-partner, Heath Ledger.
Secret weapon: How robots are transforming China's trade strategy
New York Times: Inside China's automation revolution and its global implications.
The women who think the world needs more babies
NY Times: A convention of the pronatalist movement agreed: motherhood needs a rebrand.
'Spreading propaganda': Trump administration targets Wikipedia
Ed Martin accused Wikipedia of allowing foreign actors to manipulate information.
'Very productive': Trump meets with Zelenskyy in Rome
It is the first time the pair has met in person since their clash in February.
Asia news
Kashmir clash: Calls for calm after nuclear-armed rivals exchange fire
Indian troops blew up homes searching for attackers who killed 26 in Pahalgam.
Watch: Robots race humans in world's first half-marathon
Enthusiastic onlookers cheered, saying 'it was quite a breathtaking experience'.
World Video
Massive explosion at Iranian port
A massive explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port has killed at least 8, and injured many more. Video / AFP
Pope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's Square
Pope Francis is farewelled at a funeral ceremony in the Vatican's St Peter's Square. Video / AFP
Thousands gather outside St Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis' funeral
Thousands, including US President Donald Trump, Britain's Prince William and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have gathered in the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral.
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