‘Think again’: Police send strong message to visitors scamming Kiwis
A visiting UK national finds himself in custody after scamming tens of thousands’ out of an Auckland couple for a fake paint job. The man’s...
20 arrested in prison corruption investigation
A complex Police investigation spanning nearly a year has unearthed alleged corruption and other criminal activity taking place within several corrections facilities. Twenty people have...
Offender tracked down after frightening car theft
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle outside a central Auckland supermarket, forcing a young boy from the front seat. Police responded...
Pedestrian in critical condition after Red Beach crash
A man is in critical condition following a crash in Red Beach in Auckland on Wednesday night. Emergency services responded to Whangaparāoa Road after 9pm,...
Stanford accused of ‘undemocratic’ conduct over homeschooling changes
Criticism is mounting against Education Minister Erica Stanford after proposed changes to New Zealand’s homeschooling laws were reportedly added to legislation after the select...
McClay heads to China for trade talks and APEC Meeting
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is set to travel to Suzhou, China for bilateral trade discussions, industry engagement and the annual Asia-Pacific Economic...
Bill defining ‘woman’ and ‘man’ passes first reading
A bill seeking to formally define the terms “woman” and “man” in New Zealand law has passed its first reading in Parliament, sparking sharp...
Ebola outbreak spirals in DR Congo – WHO
Insecurity and population movement are increasing the risk of wider virus transmission, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said. Nearly 600 suspected Ebola infections and at least...
China and Russia extend strategic pact as Xi and Putin deepen ties
China and Russia have extended their long-running Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation, reinforcing the increasingly close political, economic and strategic relationship between the...
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Former Cuban President Castro indicted in US
The indictment marks a dramatic escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Havana. Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted...
Arctic sea ice levels remain significantly above 2012 record low
New figures on Arctic sea ice have reignited debate over climate projections after the 2025 summer minimum measured 4.6...
Bill Gates drawn into controversy over tick engineering paper and meat allergy claims
A controversial academic paper proposing the genetic engineering of ticks to spread alpha-gal syndrome has triggered fierce online debate,...
EU elites have caused ‘unimaginable damage’ – ex-Polish PM
Leszek Miller has lashed out at Ursula von der Leyen, Kaja Kallas, and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel. European Commission...
Trump loyalist beats Massie in Kentucky
Long-serving Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie has lost his Republican primary battle to Trump-backed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in...
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Chiefs set for Crusaders clash as fans told to smuggle cowbells
The Chiefs have largely retained the same lineup for Friday night’s blockbuster against the...
