Thursday, July 23, 2026

Luxon doubles down on ‘Net Zero’

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed the government's commitment to achieving Net Zero, insisting New Zealand remains on course to meet its climate targets...

Nash quits NZ First candidacy after maternity leave controversy

Stuart Nash has resigned as a New Zealand First election candidate due to fallout over remarks he made about National MP Katie Nimon's maternity...

Police target Westport drug network in multi-warrant operation

West Coast Police have seized drugs and items related to the sale and supply of illicit drugs following a series of search warrants across...

Five arrested in Marlborough drug raids

Five people have been arrested on serious drugs charges, with one person charged with 30 offences, after a series of search warrants across Marlborough. Operation...

Russia strikes Ukrainian military targets in Odessa Region

The overnight attack targeted two vessels, port infrastructure, fuel tanks, a logistics hub and a coastal missile battery according to Moscow. Russian forces have carried...

Zelensky fires top Ukrainian General Syrsky

The head of the armed forces has been replaced after nationwide protests demanding his dismissal. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has announced the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief...

Demand for 1080 probe after dead Oystercatchers found on Motueka Sandspit

Sue Grey is calling for comprehensive toxicology testing after numerous dead and dying South Island pied oystercatchers were found on the Motueka Sandspit shortly...

US Ebola centre operating in Kenya despite court ban – activists

The alleged move is deeply alarming and unacceptable, according to Katiba Institute, a constitutional watchdog. A controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya is operating...

Unexplained death, Kaiti

Police are investigating an unexplained death in Kaiti, Gisborne. Emergency services were called to the Crawford Road address just before 1:50am on Tuesday 21 July. The...



20 dead and 5 missing in India tunnel collapse

Thirteen bodies have been recovered from a tunnel that was under-construction in the northeastern state of Sikkim. At least 20...

Dozens of migrants dead or missing off African coast – UN

Only 38 people survived after one vessel that departed from the coastal village of Bafuloto in Gambia spent nearly...

South African group investigates deaths attributed to initiation rites

More than 600 boys and young men have reportedly died during traditional induction ceremonies over the past decade, according...

Murder trial opens for US mother accused of killing her three children

A shocking crime inside a seemingly ordinary American family has raised questions about mental illness and criminal responsibility. Jury selection...

Burnham could be even worse than Starmer – critics

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham could prove an even more damaging leader than his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer,...

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