Wednesday, July 22, 2026

US Ebola centre operating in Kenya despite court ban – activists

The alleged move is deeply alarming and unacceptable, according to Katiba Institute, a constitutional watchdog. A controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya is operating...

Unexplained death, Kaiti

Police are investigating an unexplained death in Kaiti, Gisborne. Emergency services were called to the Crawford Road address just before 1:50am on Tuesday 21 July. The...

Police renew appeal for missing Russell man Benjamin Barrett

Police are continuing to appeal for sightings or information on missing man Benjamin Barrett, who was last seen in Russell at the end of...

Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed group vowed “an eye for an eye” after strikes on Sana’a Airport. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade of Saudi...

Inflation climbs to 4.1% as fuel and power costs drive prices higher

The country's annual inflation rate has climbed above the Reserve Bank's target range, with new figures from Stats NZ showing the Consumers Price Index...

33 NZ Police staff facing sexual misconduct investigations

Newly released figures show 33 New Zealand Police employees are under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, with six cases remaining unresolved for more than...

Data centre resource drain highlighted as more locations confirmed

Concerns have been raised over water consents granted to Singapore's Datagrid for its planned AI facility in Makarewa, Southland, allowing it to draw more...

10 wounded in Arizona mass shooting

At least 10 people were wounded after a gunman opened fire in a busy nightlife district in Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of...

Roadside drug testing raises Bill of Rights concerns

RCR is examining whether the new mandatory roadside drug testing regime balances road safety with individual rights, amid concerns it may breach the Bill of...



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...

Murder trial opens for US mother accused of killing her three children

A shocking crime inside a seemingly ordinary American family has raised questions about mental illness and criminal responsibility. Jury selection...

Burnham could be even worse than Starmer – critics

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham could prove an even more damaging leader than his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer,...

Burnham takes over as UK PM

Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, pledging a 10-year strategy to restore political stability,...

Delhi police clash with students marching to parliament (Video)

Thousands have converged on India’s top legislature, demanding the resignation of the education minister. Thousands of protestors, mostly young people,...

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