Unemployment hits 12-year high as businesses hold back on hiring
The unemployment rate has risen to 5.6% in the June quarter, its highest level since March 2014, while the broader underutilisation rate climbed from...
Criminal referrals target Fauci and other COVID officials across USA
Legal filings seeking criminal investigations into former senior United States public health officials, including Anthony Fauci, have been submitted to the attorneys general of...
Indian ship sinks near Yemen after attack
All 14 crew members were rescued as India has called for an end to attacks on commercial shipping. An Indian-flagged cargo ship sank in the...
Man faces 14 charges following Epsom rampage
A man is facing 14 charges after a violent series of incidents in Auckland's Epsom on Wednesday morning left three teenage cyclists injured, including...
Call for independent probe into Nurses Council COVID reports
The Nurses Collective NZ has called for an independent investigation into employer-initiated reports made to the Nursing Council of New Zealand during the Covid-19...
Serious incident, Epsom
Police are attending a serious incident in Epsom this morning. Emergency services were called to Manukau Road at around 7.05am. The public can be reassured that...
Retail crime law changes reach final parliamentary stage
Businesses could soon have broader powers to detain suspected offenders after legislation expanding citizens' arrest powers reached its final stage in Parliament. Justice Minister Paul...
Missing child located
Police can advise the child reported missing from Wiri has been located. "He was found safe and well this morning. "Police thank those who shared our...
Turkish cargo ship hit in suspected Ukrainian attack near Russian port
The captain said the Nadezhda, which reportedly carried fruit and vegetables, was struck by Kiev’s drones. A Turkish-operated cargo ship was hit in an apparent...
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Census fines threatened as Australia’s 2026 survey gets underway
Australians who fail to complete this year's Census are being threatened with daily fines. The 2026 survey takes place on...
Putin reshuffles military commanders in charge of Ukraine conflict (Video)
The Russian Defense Ministry is being fine-tuned for the ongoing hostilities, the president has said. President Vladimir Putin has announced...
UK police hacked by cybercriminals – Times
The breach puts 100,000 members of the force “at serious risk,” an affected official has told the paper. The data...
Сargo ship struck in Hormuz after Trump’s ‘decapitation’ threat
Iran has rejected claims of diplomatic progress and pledged to respond to US pressure. A cargo ship was reportedly hit...
Iran called off Ukraine strikes after Kiev apologized – Khamenei adviser
Mohsen Rezaee said there must still be “consequences” for the drone attack on an Iranian ship that killed a...
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Nicoll-Klokstad keeps fullback spot for Panthers clash
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has retained the Warriors' fullback position for Friday night's NRL showdown with...
