The soldier who became a 501 – and his 3000km walk across New Zealand
“The physical challenge was bearable,” he says. “It was the weight of processing my thoughts that proved the…
US Marines sail towards the Iran war zone amid speculation US soldiers could be called on to deploy
“It will be an easy Military Operation for them,” he said. Tehran has nearly completely shut down a…
AI fakes about US and Israeli war on Iran swirl on X despite policy crackdown
It also won praise from senior State Department official Sarah Rogers, who called it a “great complement” to…
KiwiSaver withdrawal rules to be changed to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy their first homes
The Government fears the rules are disadvantaging the likes of farm workers, rural teachers, country police, defence personnel,…
US, Canada issue travel warnings for Mexico after drug kingpin killing
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Israeli men jailed over Auckland cocaine smuggling plot get discount for October 7 Hamas attack
They sought a 15% sentence reduction for the impact of the October 7 attack and their mental health.…
‘The great adventure’: Grandson brings Far North soldier’s World War I story to life
He has produced three editions of Jim’s story. The latest details how the Ōkaihau farmer and musician swapped…
Inside Russia, fatigue and resentment are festering beneath a suppression of dissent
He had no regrets over the loss of his leg. “It means that I can finally go home…
Penny Lancaster lifts lid on life with rocker husband Rod Stewart – and what she finds ‘sexy’
Penny Lancaster gives a fascinating insight into her life with rock legend Rod Stewart as she opens up…
US National Guard shooting suspect to be charged with murder
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national who is the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members…
Trump says United States will ‘permanently pause migration from all Third World countries’
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Japan to enlist retired police officers, soldiers to cull bears
Scientists have blamed the soaring number entering residential areas on a fast-growing bear population combined with this year’s…