German excess death study raises fresh questions over COVID jab safety
A German study has renewed debate over the long-term impact of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns after finding the country's highest level of excess mortality occurred...
Sturgeon’s estranged husband jailed for fraud
Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after...
Search continues for missing fisherman in Taharoa
A search for Dilane Harding, 55, a missing fisherman in Taharoa is continuing this week. Dilane was reported missing at around 7pm on Thursday 18...
Kaikōura Rock Lobster fishery to close for three months
The Kaikōura Marine Area rock lobster fishery will close for three months from 1 July as part of efforts to protect stocks and improve...
New research projects launched to support Yellow-Legged Hornet eradication effort
Four new research projects have been commissioned to support New Zealand’s ongoing campaign to eradicate the invasive yellow-legged hornet, as authorities continue surveillance efforts...
Investigation ordered into Human Rights Commission chief
Human Rights Commission Chief Commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow is set to face an independent investigation following concerns raised about his conduct. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith...
Two dead in shooting in Montreal’s Jewish neighbourhood
The suspect has been neutralised, police say. Two people were killed in a shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood in Montreal, Canada, on Monday, police said. Montreal...
Trump piles misery on outgoing Starmer
The UK prime minister “failed badly” on migration and energy, the US president has said. US President Donald Trump has added to the pressure on...
More than 800 cannabis plants seized in major Feilding drug bust
Manawatū Police have disrupted a significant commercial cannabis growing operation following the execution of a search warrant in rural Feilding. On Thursday 18 June, Police...
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Questions raised over Burnham’s links to developer and energy contracts
Questions have been raised about the business and political relationships of former Greater Manchester mayor and Labour leadership contender...
Britain’s ‘first gay father’ and his husband charged with child sex offences
Millionaire football club owner Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his spouse face 18 additional charges. A British businessman who became known as...
Poland rejects Zelensky’s ‘insults’ as Nazi row escalates
The Ukrainian leader has accused the Polish president of unfairly targeting him for celebrating Nazi collaborators. Poland will not accept...
UK nurse loses career for saying Covid jab causes cancer
A Dorset nurse has been struck off the nursing register after she was reported for telling a patient that...
Man who threw UK toddler into crocodile enclosure released on bail
Despite being suspected of attempted murder, the alleged perpetrator was found “unfit for interview” and let go, the police...
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Ardie Savea to lead new-look All Blacks in 2026
Ardie Savea has been appointed All Blacks captain for 2026, leading a 34-player squad...
