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Immigration officers to gain ID check powers

News February 25, 2026

Immigration NZ officers will be given the power to request identification from individuals suspected of overstaying visas during compliance operations in homes and workplaces...

CIA tip ‘instrumental’ in killing of Mexican drug lord

US and Mexican officials acknowledged intelligence-sharing bolstered an operation in which cartel kingpin El Mencho was fatally injured. US intelligence agencies provided crucial information for...

Peters announces $8m aid package for Ukraine

New Zealand will provide an additional $8 million in support to Ukraine while expanding sanctions aimed at weakening Russia’s war effort, Foreign Affairs Minister...

Medical app taken offline after patient records altered in cyber incident

A digital medication management system in New Zealand has been taken offline after unauthorised activity resulted in patient records being altered, including some incorrectly...

Thames woman arrested after month-long shoplifting spree

Numerous hours of scouring video footage has led to the arrest of a woman in relation to retail crimes in Thames. Yesterday, Police arrested and...

Warrant to arrest: Tevita Lasa

Police are working to locate Tevita Lasa, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Lasa, 35, is wanted by Police...

Mandelson arrested on misconduct charges

Former US ambassador and senior UK Labour figure Peter Mandelson has been arrested by Metropolitan Police officers investigating allegations of misconduct in public office,...

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

As the New Zealand Government prepares to receive the highly anticipated Phase Two report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned this Friday,...

Stolen historic war medals found during Palmerston North search

Police want to find the owners of four historic war medals, that were recovered during a search warrant in Palmerston North. Police conducted a search...

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South African soldiers deployed to combat crime

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Families have fled their homes due to violent attacks and threats by “dangerous syndicates,” Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has...

Plot to assassinate Serbian president thwarted – Interior Ministry

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Two suspects have been arrested amid protests that the president claims are backed by foreign powers. The Serbian authorities have...

California governor compares himself to black voters because he ‘cannot read’

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Gavin Newsom sought to identify himself with a predominantly black audience because of his poor academic performance and dyslexia. California...

NATO nations plotting to smuggle nuke into Ukraine – Russian intel

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The UK and France are also considering a radioactive “dirty bomb” as an option for Kiev, the SVR has...

Pentagon expands military AI arsenal with Grok

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The Pentagon has reportedly approved Elon Musk’s Grok artificial intelligence system for use within classified US military networks, signalling...

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Musk announces record merger

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Gold and silver prices plunge

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U.S. Dollar rout fears surge as traders pile into collapse bets

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South Africa arrests dozens in investment scam crackdown

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One New Zealand Warriors co-captain Mitchell Barnett will depart the club at the end...

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New inflight video warns travellers on New Zealand biosecurity risks

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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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Nvidia unveils Alpamayo platform to power ‘human-like reasoning’ in self-driving cars

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Lower North Island battered by severe weather

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Police given nationwide powers to remove rough sleepers from town centres

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Australia

Former Kiwi League international Matt Utai critical after Sydney drive-by shooting

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Australia seeking criminal charges over aid workers slain by IDF in Gaza

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Sydney protest over Israeli president’s visit turns violent

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Suspect identified in disappearance of missing Australian outback boy

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USA

McClay welcomes U.S. tariffs ruling but warns of ‘ongoing uncertainty’

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FBI moves to fast-track special agent selection due to staff shortages

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NASA Chief slams Boeing failures

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U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump’s global tariff powers

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NZOFP slams ACC as COVID jab injury payouts reach new record

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Arizona lawmaker introduces bill to classify mRNA jabs as ‘weapons of mass destruction’

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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

Man charged over indecent assaults near North Shore schools

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Investigation ongoing following fatal Kaihu dog attack

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Police given nationwide powers to remove rough sleepers from town centres

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China

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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‘Are You Dead?’ app goes viral in China

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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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NASA to bring ISS crew home early after astronaut medical issue

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Prince Harry poised to regain UK security in reported legal win

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Pregnant Australian music teacher charged with multiple child sex offences

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Nestlé issues global recall of baby formula over toxin risk

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