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Trump thanks Iran for opening Strait of Hormuz as oil prices in freefall

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The US president vowed, however, to continue to blockade Iranian ports. Iran has announced that it will allow passage for “all commercial vessels” through the...

Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels

Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon. Passage for all commercial vessels through the...

Hezbollah included in ceasefire – Trump

The US president earlier announced a ten-day truce has been agreed between Israel and Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will include the Lebanese-based...

Beware of cop impersonators in Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty Police are investigating incidents where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer. Acting...

Man arrested for illegal fishing in protected marine reserve

A man has landed himself a court date after he was caught fishing in a protected marine reserve overnight. Earlier this week, the Police Maritime...

Don’t get scammed by unsolicited gardeners – police

Police are urging people to be wary of unsolicited tree trimmers or gardeners, after a Masterton man was charged an exorbitant amount for shoddy...

Missing person: Have you seen Nathan?

Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Nathan from Motueka, reported missing by his family. Nathan was last seen on Monday 13 April, and has...

Teacher censured after bar assault conviction

A Christchurch teacher with over 20 years of martial arts experience has been censured by the Teaching Council after being convicted of injuring a...

Fatal crashes – Tangiteroria and Tangiwai

Fatal crash SH 14 Tangiteroria, Northland One person has died following a serious crash in Tangiteroria on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called to a single...

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