Israel’s Lebanon invasion ‘must end’ – UK
The Jewish state’s attacks are killing civilians and undermining diplomacy, the British foreign secretary has said. Israeli attacks in Lebanon are killing civilians and must...
First shipment of government diesel reserve heads to NZ
The first shipment of New Zealand’s new government-controlled diesel reserve is on its way to Marsden Point, with officials saying the move will strengthen...
Pedestrian dies days after being struck by vehicle in Waikanae
A woman involved in a crash last week in Waikanae has died. On Thursday 28 May, around 12.40pm, Police were called to Ngaio Road after...
NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party founder and author Alan Simmons recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Co-founder of the Outdoors and Freedom Party, prominent author, and steadfast anti-1080 campaigner Alan Simmons has been named in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours...
Antichrist talk with Palantir’s Peter Thiel scrapped
A planned discussion ended up pulled after numerous participants threatened to withdraw from the Vienna Festival over the IT investor’s appearance. The Vienna Festival cancelled...
Horror night on roads a sobering reminder for those travelling today – police
A horror night on the roads with three fatal crashes is a sobering reminder for those travelling home today to drive safely, say Police. Superintendent...
Police crack down on Manawatū boy racers
Police in Manawatū have spent King's Birthday weekend successfully disrupting and deterring anti-social road user gatherings. On receiving information that events were planned, Police stood...
Fatal crash: Poihipi Road, Wairakei
One person has died following a crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei yesterday evening. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at 7.25pm. The driver was...
McClay heads to UK and OECD talks
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is travelling to the United Kingdom and France this week for a series of high-level trade meetings aimed...
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Pro-Trump ‘anti-woke’ lawyer and leftist senator head to runoff for Colombia’s presidency
Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda will meet at the polls in three weeks. Trump-friendly lawyer Abelardo de la...
‘Mouse plague’ ravages crops across Western and South Australia
A severe mouse plague is affecting large areas of Western Australia and South Australia, with farmers reporting thousands of...
Israel moves deeper into Lebanon, captures medieval castle (Video)
West Jerusalem is continuing its bombing campaign and ground operation despite the supposed ceasefire. Israel has captured Beaufort Castle, a...
EU following path of Roman Empire’s decline – Czech PM
The bloc is weakening itself through its economic and military policies, Andrej Babis told the Financial Times. Czech Prime Minister...
US fighter jet fired missile at Iranian-bound cargo ship – CENTCOM
US forces disabled a vessel attempting to breach the blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command said. A US...
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Panthers hold off Warriors in top-of-the-table clash
The Penrith Panthers have edged the New Zealand Warriors 20-18 in a gripping Round...
