Two dead and church gutted by fire in ‘unprecedented’ New Year’s violence in the Netherlands
Published on 01/01/2026 – 16:44 GMT+1 At least two people were killed in the Netherlands in a string…
Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after 161 killed in deadliest blaze in decades
Published on 31/12/2025 – 19:41 GMT+1 Fireworks are typically a celebratory centrepiece of New Year celebrations in Hong…
Where to see New Year’s Eve 2026 fireworks shows in NYC
Times Square won’t be the only place to see fireworks in New York City on New Year’s Eve.…
New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations kick off as the new year dawns around the world
Around the world, 2026 has begun to arrive. Crowds around the world have gathered to ring in the…
Papakura fireworks attack: Two injured after blasts inside lawnmower shop
As some customers took cover amid the fear and confusion of fireworks exploding inside the shop, Webster and…
Police seize car, issue fines after illegal road gathering in Lower Hutt
Police were able to stay ahead of the group and “the group were never able to take hold…
Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
Mauao Trust and council condemn illegal fireworks on sacred Mount Maunganui maunga
“Mauao is a sacred and historic reserve, not a place for fireworks,” a Mauao Trust representative said. “We…
Supermoon to light up New Zealand skies tonight: Here’s everything you need to know
It is the second supermoon this year after last month’s Harvest Moon and is one of four in…
Fireworks ban urged as Bay of Plenty incidents spark safety pleas
Breeding stallion Rockafella was put down on November 8 last year after being injured when he was spooked…
‘Enough is enough’ – New Zealand First wants to ban private fireworks
Peters said his party’s Fireworks Prohibition Legislation Bill would stop the retail sale, manufacture and importation of fireworks…
Woman (30s) seriously injured by firework discharged into Crumlin house on Halloween – The Journal
Woman (30s) seriously injured by firework discharged into Crumlin house on Halloween The JournalPublic Order Unit deployed in Crumlin,…