Ruapehu is emblematic of question facing New Zealand: how to prevent rural regions – and the country at large - from hollowing out ...

The first funerals for the 15 people killed in Sunday’s mass shooting will be held on Wednesday, as investigations continue into the alleged gunmen ...

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Rescheduling marijuana might seem an unlikely move for a Republican president – but it perfectly coheres with his ‘America First’ worldview, says academic Kojo Koram ...

Driver’s previous assault convictions listed at sentencing hearing together with victim statements ...

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The ‘supporter entry’ tier prices are capped at $60 and will be available to fans for all 104 games, including the World Cup final ...

Corporation will argue it did not have rights to air film in US and it didn’t cause serious reputational harm ...

Development abandoned after Serbian minister indicted over $500m project, in setback for Trump family empire ...

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US Southern Command says boats were ‘engaged in narco-trafficking’ ...