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US formally recognises Venezuelan government – Trump

News March 8, 2026

Washington has rapidly warmed up to Caracas after kidnapping President Nicolas Maduro and forcing his administration to comply with US demands. The US has “formally...

Canadian woman euthanised by doctors after withdrawing consent

Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system is again under intense debate after official findings highlighted hundreds of rapid approvals, including cases where deaths...

Poll shows vaccine confidence collapse in New Zealand

A new nationwide poll suggests the COVID-19 pandemic continues to influence public attitudes toward healthcare in New Zealand, with almost half of respondents reporting...

US approves emergency sale of heavy bombs to Israel

West Jerusalem has requested 12,000 munitions 1,000 pounds each as the war with Iran enters its eighth day. The US Department of State has approved...

Fatal crashes – Dome Valley, Karitane, Foxon and Paparoa

Fatal crash, Paparoa One person has died and another has moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Paparoa, Kaipara District. Emergency services were called to the...

Global oil prices surge to highest since 2023

The escalating US-Israeli war against Iran is disrupting energy supplies from the Middle East. Oil prices hit a two-and-a-half year high on Friday as the...

Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran

The US will pick a “great and acceptable” leader for the Middle East country afterwards, the president has said. US President Donald Trump has ruled...

Attempted ram raid: Police make arrest and recover firearm

A teenager’s failed bid to ram raid a Far North supermarket has tallied up into a list of serious charges. Police responded after 2.40am Thursday...

US strikes Iranian drone carrier (Video)

The Central Command has shared footage of explosions onboard the large vessel. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a video of what it said...

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The fix is in to defeat Alberta independence

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Internet (un)chained: Why cyber-censorship is here to stay

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Why are Americans killing and dying for Israel, again?

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Education processes and outcomes continue to get worse under the current Coalition

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German media tycoon to buy out conservative UK newspaper

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Media powerhouse Axel Springer SE has moved to purchase Tory party-affiliated British newspaper The Telegraph. Germany’s Axel Springer SE, the...

BBC Middle East editor’s ‘Israeli propaganda’ court case begins

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Raffi Berg, an avowed Mossad admirer, wants journalist Owen Jones to retract a story alleging his pro-Israel bias. The UK...

Iran will no longer attack neighbouring countries – President

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The states won’t be targeted unless the Islamic Republic is hit from their territory, the Iranian president has said. Tehran...

Sri Lanka takes custody of second Iranian ship after rescuing crew

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the island nation is neutral in the US-Israeli war on Tehran, but that humanity...

New Australian study links excess deaths to Covid jab rollout

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A newly published paper by Ralph Lataster from University of Sydney has intensified debate over Australia’s post-pandemic mortality trends...

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Major lithium producer imposes export ban

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IMF issues national debt warning to U.S.

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Bitcoin slumps to 16-month low as global market selloff deepens

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Musk announces record merger

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Gold and silver prices plunge

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Scotland produced one of the most emphatic performances in 6 Nations history with a...

Chiefs pile on nine tries to overwhelm Moana Pasifika in Hamilton

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Hit live show ‘Two Psychics and a Medium’ announces first ever NZ tour

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INTROS returns for 2026

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Music legend Neil Sedaka dies at 86

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India approves three new airlines after major flight disruptions

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Kyoto introduces new tourism restrictions and higher visitor taxes

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Air New Zealand launches first-ever Christchurch–Adelaide route

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TikTok, Meta, and YouTube sued in first-ever child addiction trial

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‘Are You Dead?’ app goes viral in China

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Peters announces $8m aid package for Ukraine

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The latest Nord Stream ‘revelation’ is part of a sinister info-control strategy

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The Munich Security Conference 2026: Much hype, little substance, no hope

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NZ government statement on Iran

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Gas prices spike amid fears of Middle East supply shock

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Trump to cut off ‘all trade’ with Spain

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Australia

Two charged after Sydney grandfather killed in alleged mistaken identity kidnapping

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Man rams pickup truck into synagogue in Brisbane (Video)

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Repeat offending sees NZ man deported from Australia

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Australia bans IS-linked citizen as dozens remain stranded in Syrian camp

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USA

Trump replaces Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

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India denies its ports are being used by US Navy

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Anti-Iran war protester breaks arm during fight in US Senate (Video)

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Spanish PM blasts ‘servile following’ over US-Israeli war on Iran

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COVID-19

‘The Tribute’ series highlights NZ vaccine injury claims ahead of Royal Commission report

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Some hard sobering truths are beginning to sink in

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NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party questions timing and independence of Reserve Bank Covid Inquiry

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Climate Change

U.S. quits dozens of international bodies

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Research claims risk of dying from ‘climate-related disaster’ dropped 97.4% over the last century

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Wind turbine replacements to cost trillions by 2050

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Climate extremists claim responsibility for major German blackout

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Crime

Vandals slash tyres on three St John ambulances in Manukau

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Man arrested after stabbing leaves two injured in central Auckland

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Woman arrested after allegedly trying to steal $74K necklace in Auckland CBD

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Arrests made in Omahu homicide

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China

China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based scam syndicate family

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Chinese authorities target top army General in major military corruption probe

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Xi hails ‘reset’ in Canada–China relations

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Indian exports to China surge

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Six-planet parade to light up twilight skies

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Charges laid over BMX club arson

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Teen arrested after police dog tracks shoplifting suspect to Te Atatū address

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Police hunt driver after pedestrian seriously injured in Nelson hit-and-run

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New Zealand and Kiribati formalise partnership with new cooperation commitments

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Enquiries continuing after Onehunga shooting

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UK doctor struck off for sending sick messages to teenage boy

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Prince Harry poised to regain UK security in reported legal win

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