Articles by Rob Picheta and Sarah Dean, CNN
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World
Russia is making daily tactical gains in eastern Ukraine, as concerns swirl around Ukrainian military reporting
Monday, 29 April 2024, 2:43PMCNN- Vladimir Putin’s forces have made further gains in at least three locations along the eastern front in Ukraine – including...
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World
A plant that’s everywhere is fuelling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 3:54PMCNN- A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires...
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Travel
Qantas to make expensive add-on free for all travellers
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 12:40PMA long-haul international flight has often been a time to watch several movies back-to-back, read books, eat and nap. In...
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Travel
New report reveals why Latam Flight LA800 nosedived, injuring 50 people
Monday, 22 April 2024, 2:04PMOn March 11, dozens of people were injured when Latam Flight LA800 suddenly lost altitude and tossed crew and passengers...
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Travel
Air NZ has revealed changes to its fare structure. Here's what you need to know
Monday, 22 April 2024, 11:28AMKiwis travelling on Air New Zealand to Australia and the Pacific Islands can expect more in-flight entertainment, snacks...
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Travel
Auckland spot makes global list of most boring attractions
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 3:49PMAfter spending money and precious leave on a holiday, the last thing one wants to be is utterly bored. Since many ‘famous’ museums,...
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Travel
Most Kiwis hate hugging in public, unless they're in this location
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 1:47PMIf you need a comforting hug from a friend or family member in Aotearoa, there’s one place you’re far more likely to get...
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Travel
Live snakes and $44k rings: Crazy list shares items travellers lost in 2023
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 2:15PMTwo snakes, a medieval battle armour vest and a suitcase full of wigs (and nothing else) were among the 40 most bizarre items...
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Science
Dogs can match some words with objects, study suggests
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 1:55PMCNN- Dogs can understand that certain words refer to specific objects, according to a recent study, suggesting that they...
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Travel
Baby receives unbelievable gift from airline after being born mid-flight
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 1:18PMA young traveller is in for a life of adventure after being born mid-flight and then gifted 90 free flights by the airline. A...
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National
Odd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessing
Friday, 29 March 2024, 11:46AMAn unusual-looking gull spotted at Whangārei’s Pak’nSave supermarket carpark has shoppers wondering whether the bird is a...
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World
Dachshunds under threat as Germany proposes ban on breeding
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 4:28PMCNN- Germany’s beloved sausage dog, the dachshund, could be under threat in the country, its national kennel club said Wednesday,...
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Lifestyle
This is the busiest day to fly during Easter and school holidays
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 8:59PMFew things sour the start of a holiday like an airport terminal packed with people or, in a worst-case scenario, long queues...
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Travel
Here's where Gen Z and millennial Kiwis find travel inspiration
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 8:48PMA recent travel survey has revealed how millennial and Gen Z Kiwis find inspiration - and the results aren’t entirely expected. When...
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Travel
This was the most common cause of travel disruption in 2023, study reports
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 3:00PMHalf of all Kiwi travellers faced travel disruption in 2023, with air travel responsible most of the time. The Future of...
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Travel
Price hike: Great Walks tracks to become more expensive from July
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 4:31PMCompleting one of New Zealand’s Great Walks will become more expensive following an announcement by the Department of Conservation. Prices...
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World
Cuba sees rare protests amid power cuts and food shortages
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1:36PMCNN- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said that his government is willing to engage with protesters after hundreds of...
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Audio
Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is interested in buying TikTok
Friday, 15 March 2024, 4:46PMFormer Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he’s assembling a team of investors to make a bid to buy TikTok. This...
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Crime
Watch: Dramatic attempt to stop alleged thieves after brazen dairy robbery
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 4:08PMIn all his years in business - both in Fiji and New Zealand - Monday was the worst day for John Bulsara, enough to convince...
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National
Brynderwyn road closure: Nearly 100,000 tonnes of soil cut so far
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 1:04PMCritical Brynderwyn Hills work to futureproof the route from extreme weather events is on track despite recent rain. New...
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Lifestyle
Is it safe to fly Boeing? What to know about the recent freak accident
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 9:17PMDozens of people were injured and 13 hospitalised after a Latam Airways flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced a large...
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Science
Scientists discover 100 potential new deep-sea species, including mystery creature
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 3:20PMCNN- Marine researchers on a mission to record life hidden in the world’s oceans have reported they found about 100 potential...
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National
Fire quelled by fast-acting neighbour
Monday, 11 March 2024, 3:51PMA family home in semi-rural Ōhaupō was saved from extensive fire damage this morning by a quick-thinking neighbour. Te Awamutu...
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Lifestyle
Report reveals countries with best mental well-being. Where does NZ rank?
Monday, 11 March 2024, 3:43PMIf you’d like a happier life, it’s not a bad idea to look at the countries whose citizens score highly on reports of these...