Uni student penalised after being caught wearing smart glasses in test
A University of Auckland student has been penalised after being caught wearing smart glasses during a test, raising fresh concerns over how emerging technology could be u
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Rescue of two workers raises hope for more than 150 trapped in Nepal tunnels
Fresh hope has emerged in Nepal for more than 150 workers believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels in the Trishuli Valley following the rescue of two workers after ni
At least 1,200 dead, more than 4,200 missing after Nepal floods
At least 1,200 people have died and more than 4,200 remain missing in Nepal as rescue and relief operations intensify a week after catastrophic flash floods struck along
Nepal flood death toll surpasses 1,000 as thousands remain missing
The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal has surpassed 1,000 as rescuers continue efforts to reach thousands of people still missing nearly a week after the disast
At least 794 dead, more than 2,500 missing after Nepal flash floods
At least 794 people have died and more than 2,500 remain missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal.Nepal Police says 794 bodies had been recovered as of yesterd
Death toll rises to 579 as Nepal floods devastate communities
At least 579 people have been killed in Nepal after a collapsed glacier triggered a massive flood that tore through homes and roads, while more than 1,900 people remain m
389 reported dead as search continues for missing after floods hit Nepal
At least 389 people have died and more than 900 are missing after devastating flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday.Rescue teams are searching for survivors after
Two dead in serious incident in South Auckland
Two people are dead as Police are responding to an unfolding serious incident in Wattle Downs, South Auckland this afternoon.New Zealand Herald reports that at about 1.45
Nepal flash flood: 34 Australians among hundreds missing as death toll tops 150
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed 34 Australians are among hundreds of people missing after a massive flash flood and mudslide swept through Nepal
More than 150 killed, hundreds missing after devastating Nepal floods
More than 150 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after a massive flash flood and mudslide struck Nepal.According to Nepal’s tourist board, those m
India marks 80th Independence Day
India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day today, marking 79 years since the country gained independence from British rule on 15th August 1947.Indian Prime Minister N
At least 111 dead and dozens more injured in powerful Colombia earthquake
At least 111 people are confirmed dead and many injured after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.Emergency responders are racing to dig people ou
Lionel Messi and family bid farewell to father Jorge Messi
Argentina football icon Lionel Messi and his family have bid farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68. A private funeral was held at the El Prado ce
Thousands flee as wildfire doubles in size in western Canada
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate after a fast-moving wildfire doubled in size in western Canada. The Bald Range fire has spread to more than 95 square kil
Ugandan and Pakistani athletes missing after Commonwealth Games
Several athletes, including competitors from Uganda and Pakistan, have gone missing after competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, failing to return home with thei
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
At least three people have been killed and 21 others injured after a homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow.Russian state media report the
No Fijians in Japan affected as earthquake kills 28
At least 28 people have lost their lives and thousands have been displaced after a powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan, while the Fiji Government says there hav
13 confirmed dead after powerful Japan earthquake, rescue efforts continue
13 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck south-west Japan, with rescue efforts continuing in the worst-hit areas. Japanese Prime Minister San
Meta restores Indian PM's video after removing it in error
Meta has restored a video message by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after saying it was removed from Facebook in error, amid concerns raised by the Indian government
Multiple people shot near Seattle Center during food festival
Multiple people have been shot near the Seattle Centre in the United States, with police urging the public to avoid the area as investigations continue. Seattle Police sa
India’s education minister resigns after days of youth protests over exam paper leaks
India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan resigned yesterday after bowing to mounting pressure following protests by tens of thousands of students and supporters dem