Seven Chinese tourists drown after car falls through ice in Russia
By Павел Додонов Published on 21/02/2026 – 14:46 GMT+1•Updated 17:06 8 people died on Lake Baikal after a car…
Walter Sofronoff loses appeal against finding he engaged in corrupt conduct during inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution
The man who led the inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has lost his appeal to…
Executive who admitted paying for underage sex faced separate workplace investigation before he was sacked over charge
His former employer told the Herald it was “appalled and deeply concerned” when it learned of the charge.…
Russia’s president ‘morally responsible’ for UK Novichok death, inquiry finds
Published on 04/12/2025 – 13:38 GMT+1 •Updated 15:50 Russian President Vladimir Putin is “morally responsible” for the death…
MPs to probe Crown Estate property portfolio after Mountbatten-Windsor lease revelations
British MPs will investigate the royal family’s property portfolio, after revelations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — Queen Elizabeth II’s…
Christchurch ice skating tragedy: Teen’s death on school trip sparks safety changes at NZ rinks
Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame has today confirmed she will not hold an inquest into the tragedy, explaining there is…
New Zealand launches inquiry into case of father who hid his children in a forest for years
The New Zealand government has announced an inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, who were hidden…
Inquiry into Phillips children’s disappearance announced: What will be investigated
Justice Simon Moore will lead the inquiry. Photo / NZME The inquiry will be led by Justice Simon…
Police probe about 20 device misuse cases in the force after Jevon McSkimming inquiry
“We are unable to comment further while these processes take their course.” The audit that uncovered these cases…
Gisborne homicide inquiry: Police appeal for information on Hyundai in Bill Maangi case
“The vehicle was seen heading into Riperata Street, turning left onto Lytton Road, before finally turning right into…
Mosque attack survivor slams ruling letting Brenton Tarrant appear in inquiry
The Coronial Inquiry into the attack is the largest coronial investigation New Zealand has seen, with the first…
Man once accused of murder of three tourists in Mount Isa in 1978 gives evidence at inquest
A man once accused of being behind a triple homicide cold case in rural Queensland has been urged…