Trump-Xi summit begins in Beijing (Video)
The leaders are meeting amid tensions in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shook...
Police believe missing son died after alleged murder of Pahiatua mother
Officers investigating the murder of Karen Gilbert-Palmer in Pahiatua in October 2025 have completed their enquiries into her death. Karen, aged 74, was found deceased...
Police renew appeals into 1991 disappearance of Andrew Maaka
Andrew Maaka disappeared suddenly one Tuesday in west Auckland nearly 35 years ago, ceasing all contact with his family. Despite an open Police investigation, no...
NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party calls for Blue Mountains 1080 drop delay
The leader of the NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party, Sue Grey, has written to the Director-General of Conservation Penny Nelson, urging that the proposed...
Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for crucial talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as tensions grow over trade, technology, Taiwan and...
Two men charged over serious Hamilton road rage assault
Hamilton Police have arrested and charged two men in relation to a road-rage assault in February. On Friday 27 February, around 9am, Police responded to...
Four arrested after daylight gang brawl in Whakatāne shopping area
Police have arrested four people following a public brawl in Kopeopeo, Whakatāne, last month. On Wednesday 15 April, around 12.30pm, Police were called to the...
China reveals four red lines ahead of Trump visit
Beijing has said the US must not meddle in issues related to Taiwan and human rights, and must respect China’s “development right”. US President Donald...
Teamwork locates fleeing Waikato youths in family car
Teamwork by Hamilton police units responding to reports of suspicious behaviour at the wheel of a car in the northern suburbs yesterday resulted in...
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Netanyahu reveals secret UAE visit
The revelation deepens what is known about the Emirates’ involvement in the war on Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
German soldiers attacked by ‘NATO haters’
Two servicemen have reportedly been injured in an assault outside of a base in the Netherlands. Two German soldiers have...
Thousands march in EU capital against austerity measures (Video)
Over 40,000 Belgians took to the streets of Brussels to protest “anti-social” fiscal reforms, the energy crisis, and rising...
More cases of hantavirus coming – WHO chief
The organization insists that the outbreak will not become “another Covid”. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned...
Anti-war protesters storm Lockheed-sponsored Politico forum (Video)
Code Pink activists have accused the weapons giant of complicity in the wars in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. The ‘Security...
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Cleary to leave Panthers after historic Premiership run
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has confirmed he will step down at the end...
