Top Democrats call for NY Governor to resign amid harassment allegations
16 min ago High-profile US politicians call for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign, leaving the Democrat fighting for his political survival, angry and alone.
Sea slug severs own head and regenerates body
Researchers have now discovered two species of sea slug that can grow a whole new body, complete with internal organs.
Sussexes' popularity plummets in UK after Oprah interview
Public opinion of the Sussexes has fallen to a record low according to a recent UK survey, with attitudes towards Prince Harry being more negative than positive for the first time.
US city to dim lights at night to make it safer for birds in flight
The lights of Philadelphia might not shine as bright in the coming weeks as the US city tries to prevent millions of migrating birds slamming into skyscrapers.
US offers temporary legal residency to people from Myanmar
The Biden administration is offering temporary legal residency to people from Myanmar in the wake of that country's February 1 coup.
'Absolute' end to democracy in Hong Kong
New Zealanders travelling to Hong Kong should consider the city more authoritarian China than democratic Taiwan, experts say.
UK trade with EU plunges after Brexit, hurting economy
Britain’s departure from the EU and widespread coronavirus restrictions have dealt a double blow to the nation’s struggling post-Brexit economy.
Biden's $2.64t Covid relief plan signed - now things get tougher
Tough as it was for Democrats, passing US President Joe Biden’s sweeping multi-trillion dollar Covid-19 rescue package into law was the easy part.
10 years since Japan quake: 'A tale of two recovering cities'
The twin tragedies of the Christchurch and Japan quakes in 2011 are “stark reminders of human vulnerabilities to natural disasters”, Christchurch's mayor says.
Qantas starts first ‘vaccine passport’ trial ahead of border reopening
Qantas has started its first passenger trial of a digital “vaccine passport” system which it says will be necessary for overseas travel when international border reopens.
Pacific war service honoured with conch sculpture
A memorial commemorating New Zealand’s relationship to the Pacific Islands, and Pacific war service, is to be unveiled at an upcoming ceremony.
Women rally to protest alleged sexual assaults in Australia's parliament
Spurred by a single tweet, marches protesting the discrimination of women and gendered violence will take place across Australia on Monday.
The heartwarming tale of a granddad without electricity and the luxury hotel half a world away
A Texas grandfather had escaped the February cold at a hotel his family called the "Waldorf Astoria". Then an actual Waldorf Astoria found out.
'Just unrealistic': Michelle Obama opens up about mental health in Covid-19
Former US First lady believes continuing to rise above the trauma of the past 12 months is not possible.
How to dress your way to optimism with just one garment
The dress is back big time after a year of enforced leisure wear.
Qantas starts first ‘vaccine passport’ trial ahead of border reopening
Qantas has started its first passenger trial of a digital “vaccine passport” system which it says will be necessary for overseas travel when international border reopens.
Women rally to protest alleged sexual assaults in Australia's parliament
Spurred by a single tweet, marches protesting the discrimination of women and gendered violence will take place across Australia on Monday.
Biden's $2.64t Covid relief plan signed - now things get tougher
Tough as it was for Democrats, passing US President Joe Biden’s sweeping multi-trillion dollar Covid-19 rescue package into law was the easy part.
'Just unrealistic': Michelle Obama opens up about mental health in Covid-19
Former US First lady believes continuing to rise above the trauma of the past 12 months is not possible.
New York tries to rein in its laser hair removal industry
Victims suffer serious burns and scarring when it goes wrong, but in New York operators don't have to be trained or licensed.
Eco-friendly skydivers recite 100 strategies to stop global pollution during dive
"I was exhilarated and determined to film this event to inspire people from all walks of life to take action," says Alexander Marcoulides, 36.
UK trade with EU plunges after Brexit, hurting economy
Britain’s departure from the EU and widespread coronavirus restrictions have dealt a double blow to the nation’s struggling post-Brexit economy.
'She was just walking home'
Woman's suspected murder by a policeman has sent shockwaves across the UK and brings calls for change.
European Parliament votes to declare entire EU an LGBT 'freedom zone'
The European Parliament has overwhelming adopted the resolution, in an effort to push back on rising homophobia in Poland and elsewhere.
Prince William: Royals 'not a racist family'
Prince William defends Britain's royal family against allegations from his brother Prince Harry and sister-in-law Meghan, becoming the first royal to directly address the accusations.
Pacific war service honoured with conch sculpture
A memorial commemorating New Zealand’s relationship to the Pacific Islands, and Pacific war service, is to be unveiled at an upcoming ceremony.
NZ's realm countries still deciding on Covid-19 vaccine
If realm countries don't choose Pfizer, other vaccines will be provided to them, Government says.
Cooks Islands begin vaccine education
Vaccine delivery delay to New Zealand is not stopping the Cook Islands government from preparing its people for when it does arrive.
Covid-19: Fiji first Pacific country to benefit from Covax vaccines
About 12,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrive in Fiji as part of the World Health Organisation's Covax initiative.
10 years since Japan quake: 'A tale of two recovering cities'
The twin tragedies of the Christchurch and Japan quakes in 2011 are “stark reminders of human vulnerabilities to natural disasters”, Christchurch's mayor says.
Fukushima potter goes home ten years after disaster
Toshiharu Onoda, had just finished loading his kiln on March 11, 2011, when the massive earthquake struck.
China confirms overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system
The change will further reduce democratic representation in the city's institutions and introducing a mechanism to vet politicians' loyalty to Beijing.
Ten years on from Japan's big quake, scientists ask if it could happen here
Scientists reveal the "strong parallels" and differences between the lower North Island and the area hit by Japan's devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Specialty tea causes a stir in Kenya
A rapidly growing base of consumers in Kenya is flocking to specialty teas which the government says could cushion farmers from low prices for black tea, one of the country's main exports.
Man takes Rhino on daily walks in South African sanctuary
Every morning, Lucas takes this critically- endangered black rhino for a four-hour walk.
Explosion in Equatorial Guinea: 20 dead, 600 wounded in blast
A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 600 others.
Covid-19 curbs threaten Zimbabwe’s trophy hunting industry
A knock on effect of the pandemic - taxidermists feel the economic pinch in Zimbabwe now that big game hunting is all but shut down.
Unforgettable Gaza doco swings from the sombre to the rapturous
REVIEW: Eschewing the anger, the politics and the chaos of life in a war zone, this instead focuses on the sheer resilience of the human spirit.
She was asked to move seats because she's a woman. She sued the airline and won
Melanie Wolfson was asked to move seats on two separate flights because she was sat next to ultra-Orthodox travellers.
Academic held in Iran pushed to brink of suicide
Australian British academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who was freed from an Iranian prison late last year, has spoken out about her ordeal for the first time.
Protesters paralyse Lebanon amid political, economic crisis
Protesters have blocked all major roads leading to the Lebanese capital, preventing oxygen supplies from reaching medical centres treating Covid-19 patients.