Treasury forecasts smaller deficits and earlier surplus
The Government’s books are looking stronger than expected, with Treasury forecasting smaller deficits, lower borrowing and a quicker return to surplus, although higher inflation...
Passengers subdue co-pilot after Israel-bound jet plunges in hijacking
More than 170 passengers have arrived safely in Israel after a FlyDubai flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following...
“Two Ticks Blue” could cost the right: Analysis warns of a National overhang trap in the 2026 Election
Centre-right voters could unintentionally waste their votes on 7 November, according to a number of political commentators. The warning rests on a rare MMP quirk...
Trump and US tech giants strike White House deal to keep AI under control
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of six major American technology companies have signed a White House agreement introducing tougher safeguards aimed at...
More sex abuse charges laid against former child psychologist – police
Police have laid additional charges against a former child psychologist, currently on bail for alleged historic sexual offences. "Ricki (Ban Teik) Tan, aged 63, has...
Operation Kale: Sale of drugs leads to arrests and firearm seizures
Guns, ammunition, drugs and cash have been seized, and three King Cobra gang members have been arrested following a search at a Northcote, Christchurch...
Homicide investigation launched after two found dead in Buller
A homicide investigation has been launched following the deaths of two people in the Buller region yesterday. At around 7:50am, emergency services were called to...
Woman charged with manslaughter over Napier boy’s death
Police have confirmed a manslaughter charge has been laid in relation to the death of a young child in Napier in February. At about 8.30pm...
Resource Management Act replacement becomes law
The new Planning Act and Natural Environment Act have received Royal assent, formally beginning the transition away from the Resource Management Act 1991 and...
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US military era ends as Iraqi militias celebrate Washington’s exit
Iraqi Shiite armed groups have celebrated the departure of US forces from the country as the end of a...
Ultra-Orthodox Jews condemn IDF as ‘enemy army’ (Video)
Thousands of demonstrators have marched through Jerusalem to celebrate jailed Haredi draft dodgers and protest military conscription. Thousands of Haredi...
Congo politician killed after defending Ebola measures
A politician from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s ruling party has died after a brutal attack that his...
Strikes paralyse France as Macron’s popularity flatlines (Video)
The embattled French president is facing two overlapping protest movements and an approval rating of less than 20%. A series...
Six EU states demand farm spending cuts to finance military buildup
Germany and five other EU countries are demanding deep reductions to Brussels’ proposed €2 trillion budget, arguing that money...
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Veteran sports journalist Phil Gifford dies
Veteran New Zealand sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford has reportedly died in Auckland,...
