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Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuas
Nearly two-thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf inside them.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
‘Life imprisonment’: Ex-mayor Alice Guo convicted in trafficking case
More than 700 victims from seven countries were rescued from the Philippine site.
Sri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearance
Local police say the incident has 'damaged the country's reputation'.
China punishes Japan’s new leader with economic pain
China’s response to Sanae Takaichi's lack of ambiguity over Taiwan has been immediate.
'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling
The 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.
Malaysia ends search after deadly Rohingya boat sinking
Rescuers recovered 36 bodies after the boat capsized off Tarutao Island.
Nine killed in accidental explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir
It came days after a car blast killed a dozen people in Delhi.
New measles case travelled through two main airports before flying to Asia
Health teams are tracing bus, flight and exam contacts in Wellington.
Flight cancellations down at Asia-Pacific airlines; Iata says more travellers want to use smartphones and biometrics
Asia-Pacific flyers want faster, seamless journeys, but some are wary of new technology.
Deadly blasts in India and Pakistan set region on edge
NY Times analysis: Bombings in the rivals' capital cities came just months after conflict.
Search continues after Rohingya boat disaster
The death toll has risen past 30 as desperate search reaches fifth day.
Teen rescued days after migrant shipwreck off Malaysia
At least 26 people died when the boat carrying about 70 migrants capsized.
Mainfreight eyes recovery after cost pressures dent first-half profit
Net profit slid to $93.4m as higher property costs hit earnings.
At least 21 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia
About 70 people were on board, many believed to be Rohingya from Myanmar.
‘We must have justice’: Parents demand answers over Laos poison deaths
Six foreign tourists died after drinking at Vang Vieng’s Nana Backpackers.
Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes off Malaysia
The capsized boat was one of three carrying a group of about 300 migrants.
Super typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines with fierce winds, heavy rain
Winds near Fung-wong's centre are reaching 185km/h with gusts up to 230km/h.
Singapore institutes mandatory caning to punish online scammers
The corporal form of punishment is a remnant of the British colonial era.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Vietnam after deadly Philippines floods
Winds reached 149km/h as Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through Vietnam’s central coast.
Luxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meeting
The Prime Minister attended two major international summits.
The art of letting Trump claim a win, while walking away stronger
New York Times analysis: Xi grasped that Trump needed a deal he could sell as a victory.
Raw salamander and terrifying heights: Mistakes to avoid on a China trip
Here's how to ensure your trip goes without a hitch.
What Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and future
Each farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.
Jamie Ensor: Inside the room as Luxon - and NZ - won big with Trump
ANALYSIS: Donald Trump didn't need to be there. The fact he showed up speaks volumes.
As Trump meets Xi, it’s advantage China
Analysis: In the Trump era's chaos, some of China’s competitive advantages are clearer.
'Vote of confidence': Christopher Luxon on Malaysians’ purchase
'We see many opportunities for YTL's expertise': Prime Minister welcomes buyers.
'We ...': Winston Peters' account corrects Christopher Luxon's tweet about trade deal
The Foreign Minister's post was deleted soon after it appeared online.
Luxon flies into South Korea ahead of Trump dinner
The Prime Minister is in Gyeongju for Apec.
Trump heads to South Korea for high-stakes Xi summit on trade war truce
Trump and Xi will meet in Gyeongju on Thursday for their first talks in six years.
More meat: The market of 700 million people NZ is strengthening ties to
'This will be your new market,' one world leader said.