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Bolsonaro and family touch down in Florida after election defeat

Bolsonaro is under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering.

US and Cuban officials engage in a shouting match during a UN debate over the economic embargo

Pakistan approves flights by Taiwanese airlines after reported restrictions

Gene technology law stalled in Parliament, but thrust of the bill remains contentious

Issue has been so politicised that any chance of cross-party agreement seems out of reach.

Why New Zealand may not know its next government for months

Parliament must meet within six weeks of the election, even without a deal.

'It's moronic': Wayne Brown attacks fast-track system

Wayne Brown says Auckland contributes about 40% of New Zealand’s GDP.

As a Tāmaki Makaurau voter, I’m pissed off with the political double standards

OPINION: Contrary to popular belief, engaging with gangs doesn’t endorse criminality.

Winston Peters attacks everything apart from Chris Bishop

The NZ First leader gave the National MP a rare endorsement.

Danyl McLauchlan: How can Labour be the most trusted party on the most important issues and still decline in popularity?

Labour isn't helped by its friends' associates, but National's partners are also alarming.

Who will win each electorate battle? Explore our interactive model that predicts seat results

What does National's and Labour's polling mean for local seats?

Special master could evaluate Justice Department’s claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls

Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

Trump cheers Canadian provincial election wins, but analysts say they’re no rebuke of Carney

‘Unnecessary volatility’: RBNZ hold defies 95% hike pricing

The New Zealand dollar and interest rates dropped after the surprise rate call.

'Flabbergasted': Economists push back on RBNZ’s surprise call, warn of inflation risk

The RBNZ surprised markets with its decision to hold the OCR at 2.75%

OCR surprise a blow for savers – for now

What will the Reserve Bank's decision mean for mortgage and term deposit rates?

'Stuck in quicksand' - why some small businesses are riding out the squeeze and others are sinking

Small-business advice has shifted from growth to financial caution.

Wendy’s, struggling with beef prices and growing competition, gets a buyout offer

NZ study finds preterm birth risk rises with water nitrates

Preterm birth risk rises even below current nitrate water standard.

Demi Lovato's symptoms subside quickly after hospital visit

The singer posted an IV and hospital-bracelet selfie before deleting it.

'It blows my mind': Distressed patient discharged, overdoses in hospital carpark

The patient's therapist has laid a complaint with the Health and Disability Commissioner.

Photos show Congo’s fight against Ebola as cases surpass 10,000

A legendary lust for women and booze: James Hunt’s world title 50 years on

Hunt later joined Murray Walker in the BBC commentary booth.

Beyond the World Cup euphoria: Why equity in NZ sport remains stuck

Fewer than a quarter of targeted-sport carded coaches were women in 2020.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: October 29

Can you get a hat-trick?

St. Louis Blues condemn what they called an antisemitic protest at an NHL game against Vegas

This sumptuous tale of queer romance across generations deserves an Oscar

La Bola Negra is tipped for best picture, lining up against the likes of The Odyssey.

Ex-All White takes over as Moving Houses host after 'accidental' audition

Plus, fashionistas on parade for rooftop party at White + Wong’s Newmarket.

The four most revealing insights from Netflix’s new Matthew Perry doc

Friends and family of the Friends star open up in a new three-part series.

Morning quiz: Who directed the 2013 historical drama film 12 Years a Slave?

Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.

Dolores Huerta’s death sparks an outpouring from allies and admirers

Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life

Step inside NZ’s biggest ever project

Explore the City Rail Link and how it links you to the best of Auckland.

'Coming out of their shells': Students learn podcast production hands-on

The podcast is a collab by Ōtorohanga District Council, He Koniahi and Ōtorohanga College.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of October 26-November 1

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

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Gerard Peters arrested at Auckland Airport

Peters was remanded on bail without plea at Manukau District Court.

'Entertainer's dream': Money launderer loses St Heliers mansion to police

Wet cash and white powder at shop. Now a 'standout' home is for sale.

Why Auckland's first electric ferry is tracing slow circles at night, making a racket

Meanwhile, the first electric ferry is missing in action.

The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists

1886: Statue of Liberty dedicated in New York

FACT FOCUS: Kennedy’s claim that Arabs ‘don’t produce science’ meets a Nobel Prize reality check

AP investigation: Documents support claim ICE has detained a mentally ill US citizen since January

United flight turns around after passenger allegedly said he would hijack the plane

Amid furor over data center secrecy, Michigan developers try a new approach

Netanyahu rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties

Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the man with the best chance to oust Netanyahu?