Home educators slam lack of consultation in proposed changes
The Government has proposed tougher homeschooling oversight through late amendments to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill shortly after it emerged Tom...
US charges Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft...
Pharmac eyes expansion of free flu jab for children
Associate Health Minister David Seymour has backed a new proposal from Pharmac that would expand New Zealand’s vaccine programme, including offering free flu jabs...
‘Think again’: Police send strong message to visitors scamming Kiwis
A visiting UK national finds himself in custody after scamming tens of thousands’ out of an Auckland couple for a fake paint job. The man’s...
20 arrested in prison corruption investigation
A complex Police investigation spanning nearly a year has unearthed alleged corruption and other criminal activity taking place within several corrections facilities. Twenty people have...
Offender tracked down after frightening car theft
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle outside a central Auckland supermarket, forcing a young boy from the front seat. Police responded...
Pedestrian in critical condition after Red Beach crash
A man is in critical condition following a crash in Red Beach in Auckland on Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to Whangaparāoa Road after 9pm,...
Stanford accused of ‘undemocratic’ conduct over homeschooling changes
Criticism is mounting against Education Minister Erica Stanford after proposed changes to New Zealand’s homeschooling laws were reportedly added to legislation after the select...
McClay heads to China for trade talks and APEC Meeting
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is set to travel to Suzhou, China for bilateral trade discussions, industry engagement and the annual Asia-Pacific Economic...
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US planning to fully dominate Latin America – expert
The US indicted Raul Castro to have a pretext for invading the island, human rights lawyer Daniel Kovalik has...
Ukrainian police bosses detained in porn probe
Adult content producers allegedly paid monthly bribes to keep their illegal operations from being investigated. Senior Ukrainian police officials have...
Germany considering paying Syrians $9,300 to return home
The payments currently offered to migrants willing to repatriate voluntarily could increase eightfold, according to Focus. The German Interior Ministry...
Former Cuban President Castro indicted in US
The indictment marks a dramatic escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Havana. Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted...
Arctic sea ice levels remain significantly above 2012 record low
New figures on Arctic sea ice have reignited debate over climate projections after the 2025 summer minimum measured 4.6...
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Warriors extend Harris-Tavita through 2027
Chanel Harris-Tavita will remain with New Zealand Warriors until at least the end of...
