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Person killed in fire at Auckland home
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Person killed in fire at Auckland home

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A tragic fire occurred at a residence in Auckland, New Zealand, resulting in the death of one individual. Emergency services responded to the...

Mar 04, 2026 06:33 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Government's Gun Buyback Scheme Faces Challenges in Papua New Guinea
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Government's Gun Buyback Scheme Faces Challenges in Papua New Guinea

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The Papua New Guinea (PNG) government is implementing a gun buyback scheme aimed at reducing gun violence. Concerns arise regarding the...

Mar 04, 2026 04:45 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Christchurch couple allowed to keep portion of $232,440 found in ceiling
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Christchurch couple allowed to keep portion of $232,440 found in ceiling

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A Christchurch couple discovered more than $230,000 in their ceiling. The amount found was $232,440. A judge ruled that the couple is allowed to...

Mar 04, 2026 11:31 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Ukrainian MPs in Canberra urge Australia to sustain military support amid Iran distractions
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Ukrainian MPs in Canberra urge Australia to sustain military support amid Iran distractions

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A high-level delegation of Ukrainian MPs has arrived in Canberra. They are urging the federal government to maintain military support for Ukraine....

Mar 04, 2026 07:52 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits ASIO headquarters during Australian visit
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits ASIO headquarters during Australian visit

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the headquarters of ASIO (Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Australia's domestic intelligence...

Mar 03, 2026 11:23 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Some Australians mourn Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei amid rising criticism of his regime
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Some Australians mourn Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei amid rising criticism of his regime

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Some people in Australia are mourning Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei. For many others, Khamenei was the embodiment of a repressive regime. Criticism of...

Mar 03, 2026 11:18 PM 2 min read 1 source
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North Korea Establishes Presence in Parramatta, Australia After Years of Absence
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North Korea Establishes Presence in Parramatta, Australia After Years of Absence

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After years in the wilderness, North Korea lays down a marker in Parramatta. The event is reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation....

Mar 03, 2026 05:44 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Australian PM Albanese holds crisis talks with UAE amid travel chaos for 115,000 stranded citizens in Middle East
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Australian PM Albanese holds crisis talks with UAE amid travel chaos for 115,000 stranded citizens in Middle East

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Stranded Australians are facing travel mayhem as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stages crisis talks with the UAE. The Australian Defence Force...

Mar 03, 2026 02:20 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Mark Carney visits Australia to strengthen trade and military ties on critical minerals and defense
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Mark Carney visits Australia to strengthen trade and military ties on critical minerals and defense

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Mark Carney is in Australia to strengthen trade and military ties. This trip focuses on dealing with critical minerals and defense. The visit aims...

Mar 03, 2026 01:54 PM 2 min read 8 sources
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