Investigation underway after death of man in police custody
A critical incident investigation is underway after the death of a man in Police custody on Wednesday morning. At around 9.40am, Police responded to several...
Iran names five conditions to end war – British state media
Iran has rejected a United States proposal aimed at ending the current conflict, according to state broadcaster Press TV, which cited an unnamed senior...
Iran responds to Trump’s 15-point ultimatum – reports
Tehran has dismissed the roadmap, saying it will not allow the US president to dictate terms. The US has sent Iran a 15-point peace proposal...
Iran allows ‘non-hostile’ ships through Strait of Hormuz (Video)
US and Israeli vessels, as well as those that support the “aggression” against Iran, are not welcome, officials in Tehran have said. Iranian officials have...
US deploys more troops near Iran as Tehran rejects claims of peace talks
The United States has ordered the deployment of around 2,000 troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to positions within operational range of Iran,...
Severe multi-hazard storm set to batter NZ
A deep subtropical low is forecast to bring a significant multi-hazard weather event across New Zealand from late Wednesday through Friday, with the most...
$6.5m loan to fund Hamilton Airport runway extension
Hamilton Airport is set for a major upgrade after securing a $6.5 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to extend its runway and...
Two men sought in Queenstown disorder investigation
Police making enquiries into a disorder at a store on Eleventh Avenue, Queenstown on 24 January 2026 would like to speak with the men...
Flaxmere man charged with sexual offences as police seek further information
Police investigating alleged serious sexual offending by a Flaxmere man are appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward. On Monday 23 March,...
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British state broadcaster names ex-Google boss as new director
The ex-tech executive once defended his silicon valley employer’s underpayment of tax in the UK. The BBC has announced the...
Iran war ‘much worse’ than Iraq – Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has warned of a “broader and deeper impact” of the US-Israeli campaign against Tehran. The ongoing US-Israeli war...
Russia starts putting Starlink rival into orbit (Video)
The Rassvet network aims to deliver broadband internet to remote areas and aircraft in flight. A Russian private space company...
US and Israel ‘miscalculated’ on Iran – former Mossad official (Video)
The assassination of top Iranian leaders never had a chance of bringing about a revolution in the country, according...
Ukraine rejects US proposal linking peace deal to Donbass withdrawal
Ukraine has declined a reported US proposal that would see Kiev withdraw from the Donbass region in exchange for...
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Salah to leave Liverpool as one of Premier League’s all-time greats
Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing...