Thursday, April 16, 2026

Two dead in water-related incident near Kawerau

Two people have died after a water-related incident in the Tarawera River near Boyce Park late this morning. "Emergency services were called to the scene...

Police collar alleged fuel thief

An alleged fuel thief and his partner have been arrested in the Waikato thanks to a working security camera and a quick tip-off. Police were...

Picton port upgrade plan opens for public feedback

Public consultation has begun on a proposal to help fund major upgrades at Picton’s port, with the Marlborough District Council launching a process tied...

Man arrested over offensive graffiti at Papatoetoe school

Police have arrested a man over offensive graffiti located outside a Papatoetoe school last weekend. Enquiries have been ongoing throughout the week. Inspector Dave Christoffersen, Counties...

Fire erupts at Australian oil refinery

A late-night fire has broken out at a major oil refinery in Geelong, prompting an emergency response and warnings to nearby residents. The blaze started...

Pharmacies set for expanded healthcare role

The Government has unveiled a proposal to expand the role of community pharmacies, allowing them to provide easier and more affordable treatment for a...

Fury over fuel: protests across Northern Ireland

Demonstrators have caused traffic disruptions, taking their cue from rallies held in the Republic of Ireland as prices soar. Police in Northern Ireland have slapped...

Türkiye rocked by second school shooting in two days

People were killed in the Kahramanmaras attack, the local governor has said. A gunman has opened fire at a secondary school in the city of...

End of Iran war ‘very close’ – Trump

Tehran wants to make a deal “very badly,” the US president has claimed. The conflict between the US and Iran is close to being settled,...



US DOJ seeks to overturn J6 convictions

The US Department of Justice has asked a federal appeals court to overturn convictions against several members of the...

New Hungarian PM rejects majority of EU demands

Newly-elected Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has indicated he would meet only four of the European Union’s 27 conditions,...

Twenty-year Iran uranium enrichment moratorium not enough – Trump

According to reports, Tehran is only ready to agree to a five-year pause on its nuclear energy programme. A 20-year...

Ukrainian press gang attacks teenager in Odessa (Video)

Five conscription officers chased down a 16-year-old, beat him up, and pepper-sprayed him, according to reports. Ukrainian conscription officers have...

Australian police probe sexual assault allegation against Katy Perry

Detectives in Victoria are examining a historical sexual assault allegation made by actress and model Ruby Rose against Katy...

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