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News February 21, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his constitutional authority by imposing sweeping tariffs on countries around the world using...

Shortland Street actor’s wife diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer

Former Shortland Street actor Benjamin Mitchell, known to many New Zealanders as Dr TK Samuels, is currently supporting his wife and family through a...

Trump wants Russia and China on ‘Board of Peace’

Moscow has said it is open to the idea, while Beijing has declined to join, citing commitment to the UN-centered international system. US President Donald...

Op Solana: Police operation busts dark web drug syndicate

A long-running Police investigation has exposed a New Zealand syndicate operating a drug importation and country-wide distribution network through the dark web. Operation Solana, led...

Woman charged over retirement village burglaries

A prolific burglar allegedly targeting a west Auckland retirement village is facing numerous charges in court. The arrest comes as Police investigate other burglaries at...

Three arrests made over Christchurch assault

Police have arrested three men following a serious violent incident at a Hoani Street property in Northcote in Christchurch that left four people injured...

Schools locked down after morning assault in Cannons Creek – Updated

Police remain at the scene of an assault in Cannons Creek this morning that left one person with moderate injuries and prompted nearby schools...

Police renew appeal in investigation into 5-year-old’s water-related death

Napier Police have renewed their appeal for information as investigations continue into the water-related death of a five-year-old boy in Westshore, Napier earlier this...

Andrew arrested as UK police raid Royal properties

Police operations intensified across royal estates on Thursday as officers searched properties linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in...

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has sharply criticised Boeing following the troubled debut of its Starliner crew capsule, describing serious...

Trump issues 10-Day ultimatum to Iran

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U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a ten-day deadline to reach a nuclear agreement with Washington, warning that...

Macron and Meloni clash over murder of French right-wing activist (Video)

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The French president has called on the Italian prime minister to “stay in their own lane”. French President Emmanuel Macron...

‘Free speech is pure bulls**t’ – Macron

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The French president has demanded transparency from social media platforms on how their algorithms operate. French President Emmanuel Macron has...

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The NZ Warriors let a comfortable pre-season victory slip away after surrendering a 14-point...

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Australia

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China

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Indian exports to China surge

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South Korea seeks reset with China as Lee meets Xi in Beijing

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