Lebanon facing food security crisis
Lebanon facing food security crisis
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis as the Iran war disrupts supplies of goods inside the country, the United Nations World Food Programme said on today.
Vets, mechanics combine to rescue hawk trapped in car grille
Vets, mechanics combine to rescue hawk trapped in car grille
A driver turned up at a Hastings vet last week, with a hawk jammed tight in the grille of her car, after the pair accidentally collided.
Australians skipping, delaying medicine due to cost of living
Australians skipping, delaying medicine due to cost of living
Australians are taking expired medication, skipping doses or opting to delay or not fill a prescription as the cost of living eats into their medicine cabinets.
Teacher performed indecent acts at Christchurch pool
Teacher performed indecent acts at Christchurch pool
Angry parents have confronted teacher David Shaw, who masturbated in front of children in the changing rooms at a swimming pool, and spoken of the lasting impacts of his behaviour.
Teacher sentenced for indecent acts at Christchurch pool
Teacher sentenced for indecent acts at Christchurch pool
Angry parents have confronted teacher David Shaw, who masturbated in front of children in the changing rooms at a swimming pool, and spoken of the lasting impacts of his behaviour.
Astronauts hurtle towards Pacific Ocean splashdown
Astronauts hurtle towards Pacific Ocean splashdown
The four Artemis II astronauts hurtled back toward Earth, headed for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.
Pilots fear retribution for reluctance to fly through Middle East
Pilots fear retribution for reluctance to fly through Middle East
Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global aviators' union group they fear blowback.
Patient data accessed in healthcare provider cyber breach
Patient data accessed in healthcare provider cyber breach
Private healthcare provider IntraCare can now confirm patient data was accessed during a cyber breach in March.
Otago student entwined in $4m drug bust
Otago student entwined in $4m drug bust
A Dunedin duo became entwined in a crime syndicate’s importation of at least $4m of party drugs, a court has heard.
Fake immigration adviser scams worker
Fake immigration adviser scams worker
A former restaurant business director masquerading as an immigration adviser deceived an employee into paying him thousands of dollars.
Gun and drugs found in gang pad raid
Gun and drugs found in gang pad raid
Stolen vehicles, drugs, ammunition and a rifle have been confiscated from gang pads in West Auckland, police said on Friday.A search warrant was carried out at the West Headhunters pad on View Road...
'Lies': Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection
'Lies': Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection
First lady Melania Trump has denied ever having ties to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reviving a highly volatile issue that her husband has repeatedly sought to downplay.
Witnesses sought to fatal mobility scooter crash
Witnesses sought to fatal mobility scooter crash
Witnesses to a fatal crash involving two people on a mobility scooter are being asked to contact police.
Home bought for $365k sells for $1.47 million
Home bought for $365k sells for $1.47 million
An elderly couple paid $365,000 for their Christchurch home 47 years ago. Now Sue and Roy have sold it – for $1.47 million.
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is seeking direct talks with Beirut, a day after the worst bombardment of the war killed more than 300 people in Lebanon and placed Donald Trump's...
'Breaking point': Freshwater report paints grim picture
'Breaking point': Freshwater report paints grim picture
Conservation advocates say a new report confirms the country's freshwater is at breaking point.
Red warnings as communities brace for Cyclone Vaianu
Red warnings as communities brace for Cyclone Vaianu
Some North Island communities are preparing for the full force of Cyclone Vaianu - particularly coastal settlements that have been hit hard by previous storms.
NZ film-maker's grandson fatally stabbed in London park
NZ film-maker's grandson fatally stabbed in London park
The 21-year-old grandson of acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Michael Seresin has been stabbed to death in a busy London park.
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Resident irked by damage from oaks
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Resident irked by damage from oaks
They may look nice to some, but for one car owner three trees across the road are a significant pain and wrecking her vehicle.
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Te Pae Māori committee ‘significant move forward’
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Te Pae Māori committee ‘significant move forward’
Dunedin's newly uplifted mana-to-mana forum is a significant step forward, made in partnership with the city council, a rūnaka representative says.