UK forces on alert after Iran threatens RAF base used in US strikes
British armed forces have been placed on heightened readiness after Iran warned that any foreign military base used to launch attacks against its territory,...
Lavrov and Rubio hold talks in Manila (Video)
The top diplomats of Russia and the US met in person for the first time since September 2025. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US...
Washington controlled by ‘closeted gay mafia’ – Hunter Biden
The former US president’s son also claimed that ‘everybody knew’ Lindsey Graham was gay. Washington is controlled by a “closeted gay mafia” largely made up...
Body recovered in search for missing Dargaville man
Police and teams searching for missing man Saxzin Steedman have recovered a body from the Wairoa River, near Dargaville. Police Search and Rescue, Surf Lifesaving,...
Questions raised over non-notified consent for proposed Makarewa data centre
A Southland community group is challenging the non-notified resource consent granted for a proposed hyperscale data centre at Makarewa, arguing the project should have...
Luxon doubles down on ‘Net Zero’
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed the government's commitment to achieving Net Zero, insisting New Zealand remains on course to meet its climate targets...
Nash quits NZ First candidacy after maternity leave controversy
Stuart Nash has resigned as a New Zealand First election candidate due to fallout over remarks he made about National MP Katie Nimon's maternity...
Police target Westport drug network in multi-warrant operation
West Coast Police have seized drugs and items related to the sale and supply of illicit drugs following a series of search warrants across...
Five arrested in Marlborough drug raids
Five people have been arrested on serious drugs charges, with one person charged with 30 offences, after a series of search warrants across Marlborough. Operation...
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Burnham centralises digital ID, telecoms and online safety
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has moved digital ID policy, telecoms, broadcasting, social media, online safety, mis- and disinformation...
British Airways jet has close call with illegal drone
A British Airways Airbus A320 carrying up to 180 passengers narrowly avoided colliding with an illegally operated drone while...
20 dead and 5 missing in India tunnel collapse
Thirteen bodies have been recovered from a tunnel that was under-construction in the northeastern state of Sikkim. At least 20...
Dozens of migrants dead or missing off African coast – UN
Only 38 people survived after one vessel that departed from the coastal village of Bafuloto in Gambia spent nearly...
South African group investigates deaths attributed to initiation rites
More than 600 boys and young men have reportedly died during traditional induction ceremonies over the past decade, according...
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Warriors retain winning lineup for Bulldogs clash
The Warriors will field an unchanged team for Saturday’s round 21 meeting with Canterbury-Bankstown...
