Saturday, June 13, 2026

Canada proposes social media ban for children under 16

The proposed legislation requires platforms to restrict child exploitation and other harmful content. The Canadian government has proposed a bill that would ban social media...

No final agreement on deal with US – Iran

Tehran has accused Washington of “disrupting” the peace talks. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s...

Wellington Airport evacuated after fire triggers flight disruptions

Wellington Airport’s main terminal building and southwest pier were evacuated on Friday evening after a smoke alarm was activated and a fire involving a...

Two arrested after Hutt Valley EV charger theft spree

Two men have been arrested yesterday after a spate of electric vehicle charger and cable thefts in the Hutt Valley. Inspector Shaun Lingard, Hutt Valley...

New funding support for Young Farmers Clubs

The Government is providing new funding to support young people in rural communities, with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announcing a package aimed at strengthening...

New chair and three members appointed to Game Animal Council

Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has announced four appointments to the Game Animal Council, including the selection of a new chair to lead...

Eight arrested in Queenstown drug bust

Police have arrested eight people and seized cash and drugs following search warrants in the Queenstown area. Over the past two months, Police have executed...

Search operation underway for man missing in Lake Tekapo

A search operation has been launched for a man in Lake Tekapo overnight. Emergency services were called about 8pm after reports that a man had...

Whangārei teen charged after brandishing imitation firearm at member of the public

A rider who allegedly pulled out a firearm before taking off on a dirt bike in Whangārei on Wednesday will now face court. At about...



EU court adviser delivers another ‘Pfizergate’ blow to von der Leyen

The European Commission was wrong to make its Covid vaccine deals in secret, according to the opinion. The European Commission...

146,000 missing migrant children found in US trafficking crackdown

The United States Department of Justice says authorities have located 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children who had previously lost contact...

Trump calls off ‘scheduled’ bombardment of Iran

The US president has previously threatened to hit the country “very hard” and to seize Kharg ⁠island. US President Donald...

Third tanker on fire off Oman after US strikes

Indian foreign ministry says all Indian crew are safe after the MT Jalveer was involved in a “maritime security...

Pakistani strikes kill 13 civilians in Afghanistan

Islamabad violated Afghan airspace in launching the overnight attacks, a Taliban spokesperson has alleged. Hostilities flared up on the Afghan-Pakistan...

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Advice against displaying the national banner has been issued ahead of the championship. Some councils...



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