Sunday, April 12, 2026

Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes talks

Despite the air of mistrust, Pakistani officials hope that if the talks yield progress, they could continue into Sunday and Monday. High-level Iranian and US...

Tauranga declares emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu

Tauranga has declared a state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, with officials warning of coastal flooding, powerful swells and increasing risks to public...

Youth rooftop incident resolved safely – Chhour

All young people who had accessed the rooftop of the Korowai Manaaki residence in South Auckland have now come down following a coordinated response...

Middle East war triggering global energy ‘shock’ – IMF

Disruptions to oil and gas supplies will leave lasting “scars” on the world economy, managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said. The war in the Middle...

Government and industry set for for second Cruise Forum

The government and cruise industry leaders are set to convene a second joint Cruise Forum in Wellington on May 26, aimed at strengthening the...

China and Taiwan delegations hold landmark talks in Beijing

Senior political figures from China and Taiwan met in Beijing for rare high-level talks aimed at improving cross-Strait relations, with Xi Jinping hosting opposition...

Govt encourages farmers, growers to be prepared

Farmers, growers and rural communities are encouraged to stay up-to-date with weather warnings and prepare for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and...

Cyclone Vaianu triggers several severe weather warnings

Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to move south across the North Island on Sunday, bringing a dangerous combination of damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal...

Iran must not repeat Libyan mistake of trusting US – ex-Gaddafi minister

Washington isn’t interested in ending the conflict with Tehran as it benefits from turmoil in the Middle East, Moussa Ibrahim has told RT. Iran should...



UK revives Cold War war plans

The United Kingdom is moving to modernise its national war preparedness strategy, with new plans being developed to ready...

Artemis II crew return safely

The Artemis II mission concluded successfully as NASA’s Orion capsule Integrity splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California...

Melania Trump statement linked to Epstein survivor allegations – reports

Political commentator Brian Krassenstein claims connection between a recent public statement by Melania Trump and information allegedly held by...

‘Get out and vote for Orban’ – Trump tells Hungarians

The US president called the Hungarian leader a “true friend, fighter, and winner” ahead of a tight parliamentary election. US...

Hunter Biden challenges Trump’s sons to a ‘cage match’ (Video)

The son of the former US president said he is “100% in” for a potential fight with Eric and...

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