Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Four rescued after nightfall cliff ordeal in Far North fishing trip gone wrong

A group’s fishing trip ended in the cold and dark, but fortunately a rescue effort meant it wasn’t a tragedy. Four people had set out...

Australian medical expert blasts NZ Herald over “pathetic” COVID jab article

An Australian medical expert has slammed the New Zealand Herald, accusing it of publishing a delayed and inadequate account of COVID-19 vaccine risks to...

Information sought after goats shot in Pōkeno

Police are appealing for information following a distressing incident at a Pōkeno property last week. Investigations are continuing after 18 pet goats were shot dead...

Police nab alleged fuel thief in Southland

Invercargill Police have arrested a local man after 855 litres of petrol was stolen from a contractor’s yard over the last month. “Police have been...

Luxon survives caucus confidence vote

Christopher Luxon has secured his position as Prime Minister and leader of the National Party after winning a confidence vote within his caucus—one he...

Five retailers facing prosecution for selling nangs

Retailers across Police’s Central District are facing prosecution for illegally selling nangs, or small cannisters of nitrous oxide for recreational use, following operations by...

Youths arrested after attempted robbery and stolen car incident in Christchurch

Two young people have been arrested after an attempted aggravated robbery in Sockburn, Christchurch, last night. At around 9.40pm, Police were called to Kumai Place...

Luxon insists caucus backing holds

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has full caucus support as National MPs return to Wellington after nearly three weeks. This comes after weak polling...

US seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt over Islamabad talks

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after Washington seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that...



Iran promises to ‘reveal new cards on the battlefield’

US Vice President J.D. Vance is reportedly headed to Islamabad for potential talks as the deadline for the current...

Alex Jones’ Infowars could be relaunched as a parody

The Onion is pursuing a court-backed deal to take control of the platform’s brand and operations. The Onion is seeking...

Trump was stopped from activating nuclear codes – ex CIA analyst

Allegations made by former Central Intelligence Agency analyst Larry Johnson during an appearance on the Judging Freedom show have...

Fire breaks out at new Indian oil refinery

A fire at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Balotra district was likely triggered by a hydrocarbon leak in a...

‘Pandemic of fascism’ looming over West – Moscow

Some countries have embraced historical revanchism by seeking to revisit the Soviet victory over Nazism, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria...

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