Routine traffic stop lands man in custody
A man who attempted to run from Police during a routine traffic stop should have stayed put. At about 2.30am this morning, officers conducting routine...
Putin vows overwhelming response to Ukrainian attacks
Kiev has stepped up drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and civilian targets amid continued setbacks on the battlefield. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned...
Where are Niko and Mango? Police appeal following parrot burglary
Police need your help in a case about a family’s beloved parrots being stolen. Niko and Mango were stolen in their cages during a burglary...
Bangkok bar fire kills 27, dozens more critically injured
A late-night fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district has claimed at least 27 lives and left 73...
Sam Neill dies aged 78
Sir Sam Neill has died aged 78 in Sydney, Australia, with his family confirming he died on 13 July while surrounded by relatives and...
‘Freedom’ launches: New political movement calls for historic shift to direct democracy
After 14 years of advocating for New Zealanders’ rights and "people power", the NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party is entering a new era and...
Bay of Plenty projects to receive $15.5m boost – Jones
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has announced $15.5 million in Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) support for two Bay of Plenty projects aimed at expanding...
Iranian drones take out US HIMARS – reports
Tehran’s strikes targeted American bases across the Middle East, killing three service members in Kuwait, Fars has reported. Iranian drone strikes have destroyed a number...
Study debunks claims of ‘worsening extreme rainfall’ in New Zealand
A University of Waikato study has been cited by investigative journalist Ian Wishart as evidence that New Zealand's historical rainfall record does not support...
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Ukraine’s US envoy to quit amid corruption probe – FT
Olga Stefanishyna reportedly faces scrutiny over her family’s purchase of a Kiev apartment, allegedly at a fraction of its...
Western Australia Covid jab data reveals 24-fold adverse event rate
Western Australia's prolonged isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic has placed renewed focus on official vaccine safety data showing a...
Bodies of 15 boat accident victims returned to India
The bodies of 15 tourists who drowned in a speedboat accident in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon have been returned...
Lindsay Graham dies
The Republican lawmaker passed away at the age of 71, his account on X has said. Republican US Senator Lindsey...
Two dead, six wounded in shooting at Toronto salsa festival (Video)
The suspects remain at large, police said. Two people were killed and at least six others were injured in a...
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Sinner defeats Zverev to retain Wimbledon crown
Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon men's singles title with a hard-fought 6-7 (7-9),...
