Kentucky farmers reject USD $26m AI data centre deal
A Kentucky farming family has walked away from a US$26.48 million offer for land earmarked for a massive data centre, as opposition grows across...
Soccer excuse falls flat after Wiri burglary arrest
A 39-year-old man is due to appear in the Manukau District Court after Police allegedly caught him leaving a commercial building under construction in...
Fiordland mountain officially named Mount Kirk
A mountain in Fiordland National Park has been officially named Mount Kirk in honour of former Prime Minister Rt Hon Norman Kirk. Minister for Land...
Holidays Act fix comes at the cost of workers on overtime and commission
Unions are warning that workers who rely on overtime or commission could lose hundreds of dollars per week when they take annual leave under...
Government weighs major aged care reforms after independent review
The Government is considering a major overhaul of New Zealand’s aged care system following the release of an independent report containing 40 recommendations on...
Further study ordered before decision on new Waitematā Harbour crossing
The Government has ordered a detailed business case on options for an additional Waitematā Harbour Crossing before deciding what should be built, with the...
TOP’s rapid rise under scrutiny after Helen Clark’s ‘train wreck’ verdict
Former prime minister Helen Clark has labelled Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong’s Q+A interview over the weekend a “train wreck,” criticising her defence of...
Luxon to host Thai PM as countries launch strategic partnership
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit New Zealand from August 20 to 22, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations and the formal launch...
Hamas reaffirms Gaza disarmament pledge in talks with Kushner
Hamas has reportedly reiterated its willingness to disarm and demilitarise Gaza during direct talks with US President Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner,...
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US destroyer left without power and basic services in South China Sea
The US Navy destroyer USS Benfold was left without power and unable to manoeuvre independently for four days during...
Israeli settler attacks intensify around West Bank Christian village (Video)
Residents of Taybeh, widely described as the last entirely Christian Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, say Israeli...
Morocco blocks mass migrant crossing into Ceuta
Moroccan authorities detained at least 355 people near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Saturday as security forces moved...
Lee calls for North-South talks to formally end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged North Korea to enter direct negotiations aimed at formally ending the...
AfD opens 8-point lead as support for Merz government tanks
Support for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s governing conservative bloc has fallen to its lowest level in nearly five years,...
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Man United rule out Fernandes sale despite European interest
Manchester United have reportedly made it clear captain Bruno Fernandes will not be sold...
