Monday, April 20, 2026

US delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy

State Department officials have reportedly warned Havana that it has a “small window” to implement reforms. US officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism...

Homicide investigation launched after three deaths in Hastings

Three people have died after an incident at an Avenue Road East, Hastings, address early this morning. Emergency services were called to the property about...

NZ First targets supermarket duopoly

Winston Peters has unveiled a New Zealand First election policy aimed at breaking up the country’s dominant supermarket duopoly, promising lower food prices and...

Iran threatens to strike ships approaching Hormuz

At least three vessels have reportedly been attacked since Iran renewed restrictions on the strait. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that no...

Fatal house fire, Napier

One person has been located deceased following a house fire in Napier. Emergency services were called to Main North Road, Bay View, around 5am today. Enquiries...

Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of NZ

A series of severe weather warnings and watches have been issued as a front followed by multiple active troughs moves across the country, bringing...

Iran defends limits on Strait of Hormuz passage

The Islamic Republic once again shut the strategic waterway due to what it described as US “piracy”. Iran said the renewed restrictions on maritime traffic...

Overdue kayakers rescued after Stanmore Bay trip

Police Maritime responded to a search and rescue incident this afternoon after a group of kayakers were reported overdue off the coast in the...

Police hunt barefoot intruder after early morning Glen Innes home burglary

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in a burglary at Glen Innes home early on Friday morning. An investigation is...



String of suspected gang-related blasts rocks Brussels suburb

The mayor of Saint-Gilles has requested reinforcements to combat “terrorism”. The mayor of a Brussels suburb has denounced what he...

FBI chief threatens to sue ‘The Atlantic’ over report about his drinking

Kash Patel has accused the magazine of “fake news” after it claimed that he is wrestling with a spiraling...

Kiev gunman killed after deadly rampage

At least six people have died and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire in Kiev’s...

Cuba sends ‘secret letter’ to Trump – WSJ

US officials reportedly intercepted a proposal with an economic deal that was intended to bypass Secretary of State Marco...

Hezbollah official vows response to alleged Israeli ceasefire violations

The Hezbollah movement will not leave unanswered the Israeli strikes on Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire agreement, Mahmoud...

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