New Zealand will remove police from gun licensing but near-total semiautomatics ban to remain
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government will end the involvement of police officers in regulating gun ownership,…
A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored
LOS ANGELES — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class of music giants.…
Greg Ellis knows NFL’s hidden mental health challenges, tried to help Marshawn Kneeland
Greg Ellis saw the signs and, in his mind, didn’t do enough. Marshawn Kneeland, a player he coached…
Jamaica tallies losses from Hurricane Melissa as more than 2 dozen communities remain cut off
Officials in Jamaica say that Hurricane Melissa ripped the roofs off 120,000 structures when it struck last week,…
Japan’s Toyota, hurt by President Trump’s tariffs, reports a drop in profit
TOKYO — Toyota reported a 7% year-on-year drop in profit for April-September on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald…
‘Threesome’ text at centre of Whangārei rugby players’ sexual assault trial
The Crown said the night began at a Whangārei bar, where the woman and her friends crossed paths…
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
RIO DE JANEIRO — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking…
Whangārei trial begins for Northland rugby players accused of sexual violation
After the club closed, people travelled in two taxis to Hill’s parents’ house. When everyone left, the woman…
Teen’s suicide highlights digital exploitation and gaps in youth mental health care
However, in the years leading up to her death, her mental health was “fragile” and she was considered…
Kelvin Williams jailed for sexually violating 15-year-old in Christchurch
The court heard today how the girl was in the care of Oranga Tamariki when the 51-year-old started…
November’s Supermoon will even grander this month. Here’s when.
A super close Supermoon will occur this week. The moon will be as close to Earth as it…
New Zealand outclasses Tonga to advance to final of Pacific Championships
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand advanced to the final of the rugby league’s Pacific Championships after a…