Saturday, May 2, 2026

Fatality following water related incident, Kaikōura

Police can confirm a person has died following a water related incident in Kaikōura today. At around 12.40pm, Police were alerted to a boat having...

Four arrested after alleged Kāpiti shoplifting spree

Four offenders were arrested on Thursday after stealing clothing and butchery items from retailers in Kāpiti. They have been bailed to appear in court next...

Scientists continue monitoring climatic and atmospheric effects of Hunga Tonga eruption

More than four years after the massive underwater eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano, debate continues over its long-term impact on Earth’s atmosphere...

Trump admin says Iran conflict ‘terminated’

The temporary truce with Tehran counts as the end of war, and no congressional approval is needed, the White House has reportedly said. The US-Israeli...

Man charged following serious assault in Hastings

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged, following a serious assault in Camberley, Hastings on Thursday. Detective Senior Sergeant Sally Patrick says Police were...

National accused of ‘misleading’ public over India FTA immigration rules

The National Party is facing accusations of lying to New Zealanders over the immigration provisions contained within the newly signed India Free Trade Agreement,...

Zelensky ‘involved up to his neck’ in corruption – ex-Ukrainian diplomat (Video)

Leaked tapes expose “just the tip of the iceberg” of a vast corruption network and a “power grab” in Ukraine, Andrey Telizhenko has said. Ukraine’s...

Four arrested following Feilding burglaries

Police have arrested four people in connection with a recent series of burglaries affecting homes and businesses across the Feilding area. The arrests are part...

South Island industrial development gains fast-track approval

A major industrial land development in Christchurch has received approval under the Government’s Fast-track consenting process, marking the 20th project cleared through the scheme...



Trump announces new tariffs against EU

The US president has accused the bloc of “not complying” with a trade deal reached last summer, hiking automotive...

Australian Senator attacks health bureaucrats over vaccine approval process

Queensland Senator Malcolm Roberts has launched a fresh attack on Australia’s vaccine approval system, accusing the Therapeutic Goods Administration...

German leftists demand abolition of marriage

The Berlin youth wing of the Social Democratic Party has suggested replacing the pillar of “patriarchy” with cohabiting partnerships. The...

Epstein ‘suicide note’ found by cellmate – NYT

“Time to say goodbye,” the message by the late US convicted sex offender allegedly concluded, according to the paper’s...

US Congress ends DHS shutdown after funding bill passes

The United States House of Representatives has voted to restore funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), bringing...

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