Paedophile rapist returns British knighthood after conviction
Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of abusing two young girls over decades with the aid of his wife. Northern Ireland...
Complaints against Chambers under investigation
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is the subject of complaints being investigated by both Police and the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), according to statements...
$462m Taranaki Hospital expansion opens to patients
Taranaki patients are set to benefit from expanded healthcare services with the opening of the new East Wing at Taranaki Base Hospital, a major...
Twin powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela (Video)
A state of emergency has been declared amid reports of widespread destruction in Caracas and La Guaira. Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast less...
McClay: Primary sector driving export boom as government pushes regulatory and trade reforms
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has praised New Zealand’s primary sector for delivering record export growth while outlining a series of government initiatives aimed at...
Teacher’s identity remains secret ahead of indecent assault trial
A teacher facing four indecent assault charges and one charge of intentionally impeding normal breathing by applying pressure to the throat will continue to...
Ethnic councils issue election ultimatum over hate speech
New Zealand's Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh and Islamic councils have issued an ‘election ultimatum’ demanding every party promise hate speech policies, highlighting the ethnic voting...
Councillor slams $2.4b South Dunedin flood plan as climate overreach
A proposed multi-billion-dollar flood mitigation plan for South Dunedin is facing mounting criticism from local leaders and engineering experts who argue the suburb's flooding...
Community Refugee Sponsorship Programme made permanent
New Zealand will make its Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) programme a permanent part of the country's refugee resettlement system from 1 July 2026,...
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Hungary blocks key step in Ukraine’s EU bid – Politico
Kiev should not be fast-tracked into the bloc, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has said. Hungary has delayed a key...
Bill Gates claims Epstein tried to blackmail him
The Microsoft co-founder told Congress that the sex offender pressured him with knowledge of his infidelities. Billionaire Bill Gates has...
Dutch doctors euthanise child under 12 for first time – media
The measure was introduced in 2024 for young patients with no prospect of recovery. A child under the age of...
FDA accused of altering child autopsy reports in Covid vaccine deaths
According to documents released by US Senator Ron Johnson, FDA officials initially identified 10 child deaths as potentially linked...
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...
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One killed, several injured in stampede during World Cup match
One person has been killed and eight others injured in a stampede as thousands...
