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Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful, political stunt
1 Sep 2024US Vice President Kamala Harris has criticised her presidential rival Donald Trump after he visited soldiers' graves and the footage was used in a campaign video.
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Ukraine: Zelenskiy presses US to greenlight deeper strikes into Russia
1 Sep 2024Washington has provided Ukraine with more than NZ$80 billion worth of military aid since 2022, but has limited the use of its weapons to Ukrainian soil.
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Pacific leaders pay tribute to Kiingi Tuheita
30 Aug 2024The secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum says he believes the whole of the Pacific will mourn the death of the Māori king, Kiingi Tuheitia.
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Oasis tickets sell out, relisted for $16K
1 Sep 2024Fans have complained of technical issues and long online waits after tickets sell out in 10 hours.
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Israeli strikes kill 48 in Gaza; polio vaccinations to begin
1 Sep 2024Children in the Gaza Strip will begin receiving vaccines against polio, ahead of a three-day pause in fighting agreed to by Israel, Palestinian groups and the WHO.
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The Mixtape: NY music journalist Puja Patel
1 Sep 2024The former Pitchfork editor talks telling diverse stories and "the complicated nuances of love". Video, Audio
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Superyacht manslaughter probe to take months - expert
1 Sep 2024Prosecutors need to look at a range of factors, a process complicated by the fact the Bayesian is under "quite a considerable" volume of water.
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How bids to build casinos in New Zealand and Australia saved Donald Trump's career
31 Aug 2024An unlikely partnership between the self-promoting New York tycoon and the publicity-shy Hong Kong billionaires was forged decades ago in bids to build casinos in north Queensland and New Zealand.
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Harris vows tougher approach on migration, supports weapons for Israel
30 Aug 2024She said she would renew a push for comprehensive border legislation that would tighten migration into the United States and vowed to "enforce our laws" against border crossings.
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Matthew Perry doctor loses licence, 'incredibly remorseful'
31 Aug 2024One of two doctors who are among the five people charged in the ketamine overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry was barred by a federal judge from practising medicine.
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Musk's X banned in Brazil after fight over hate speech
31 Aug 2024Brazil's telecommunications regulator is suspending access to Elon Musk's X social network in the country in compliance with an order from a judge in a feud with the billionaire investor.
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Fletcher Building reaches multi-million dollar settlement over leaky pipes
30 Aug 2024It has just told the NZ stock market that it will have to set aside $168 million in its next financial statement to cover the settlement.
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American songwriter Bill Callahan loosens up on his new live album Resuscitate!
31 Aug 2024Bill Callahan tells Charlotte Ryan about the thrill of improvisation, the "little sparks" which become his songs and rediscovering the glory of Genesis. Video, Audio
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US election: Trump says he will vote against Florida amendment enshrining abortion rights
31 Aug 2024Abortion has become a key issue ahead of the election, with pro-abortion rights contributions increasing in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.
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Albanese backs down on decision to exclude LGBT question from next census
30 Aug 2024It overturns a decision earlier this week not to add a question to include LGBT Australians in the national survey.
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US Army defends employee after fight with Trump staff at Arlington
30 Aug 2024An employee was pushed aside during an attempt to ensure adherence to not allow political activities in a section of the cemetery.
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Israel, Hamas set three-day pauses in fighting for Gaza polio vaccinations, WHO says
30 Aug 2024The vaccination campaign is due to start on Sunday, with the pauses scheduled to take place between 6am and 3pm.
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Favourite dads on film to watch for Father's Day
30 Aug 2024Robert De Niro as undercover CIA interrogator and prospective father-in-law and Tom Hanks as a single father in Sleepless in Seattle make the list. Video
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ABBA tell Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies
30 Aug 2024The band has issued a stern rebuke after Trump played 'The Winner Takes It All' and 'Money, Money, Money' at an event.
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Japan hit by heavy rain, power outage as Typhoon arrives
29 Aug 2024Nearly a quarter million households were without power, three people have been killed and dozens of people are injured.
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UN food agency vehicle fired on in Gaza
It said at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint.
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Albanese caught on camera joking about Pacific policing plan with top US official
29 Aug 2024The Australian PM has bridled at questions about a private conversation filmed by RNZ where he joked with the US Deputy Secretary of State about splitting the cost of the Pacific Policing Initiative.
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US 'gives Australia the lane' on Pacific policing
29 Aug 2024"We've given you the lane, so take the lane," the United States Deputy Secretary told Australia's PM
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Australia Labor Party faces fresh internal backlash over gender and sexuality in census
30 Aug 2024Labor politicians vent their dismay over a decision not to collect sexuality and gender identity data in the next census.
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