Bonds, blockings and bans: a massive new-year shakeup to Pacific-US travel
A United Airlines plane takes off as another taxis at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) following the Thanksgiving…
Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father
Police’s third investigation into the death of a Gore 3-year-old is nearing completion, but the boy’s father is…
Can a Nobel Peace Prize be revoked, refused or given away?
By Audrey Courty, ABC News Donald Trump holds the Nobel prize that MarÃa Corina Machado presented to him…
Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing Greenland takeover
US President Donald Trump suggested he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling…
Homelessness in Tauranga CBD: Rising complaints, safety fears for shops
‘They have taken over’ The Bay of Plenty Times spoke with numerous CBD businesses, and many reported experiencing…
Whanganui toddler Zavier Hull diagnosed with rare occipital horn syndrome
“Only around 35 people have ever been diagnosed with it. “Specialists are asking me about the research I’ve…
Justin Marshall ‘lobs grenade’ into All Blacks call
All Blacks legend Justin Marshall has questioned the attitude of the current players after a reported revolt led…
Australia social media ban a ‘success’ with 4.7m accounts blocked
All 10 companies covered by Australia’s social media laws are complying with bans on children accessing their apps,…
Beach ‘poo balls’ in NSW prompt $3.5b sewage network overhaul
Billions will be spent over the next decade to upgrade a city’s sewerage network after debris balls washed…
‘Extreme hostility’ at builder misdirected
A Dunedin business owner was abused in a supermarket and is facing “extreme hostility” after being falsely linked…
City council has ‘blood on their hands’
Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner has taken the opportunity to fire some barbs at the council during the former…
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that don’t back Greenland takeover plan
US President Donald Trump said he may impose tariffs on countries that don’t support a US takeover of…