Thomas Coughlan: The Herald’s 2025 politician of the year is…
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Wellington family lose all their possessions in Karori house fire
She said the back deck of the home was ablaze and she rallied her mother, Martha, and her…
Allies must aid collective defense or face ‘consequences:’ Pentagon chief
Trump administration Hegseth says US not trying to change Taiwan status quo or ‘strangle’ China’s growth U.S. Secretary…
US Reaches Initial Deal With Saudi Arabia on Nuclear Sharing
US negotiations with Saudi Arabia on a long-sought nuclear technology-sharing deal have been completed, potentially opening the door…
Danyl McLauchlan: The rot at the top of the NZ Police
Jevon McSkimming and Andrew Coster were once our top police officers. Photos / Getty Images. There must have…
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says Jevon McSkimming situation must never happen again
The highest-ranking police officers in New Zealand ignored anonymous allegations that McSkimming was a sexual predator. Instead, the…
Trump Defends Israel Strikes on Hamas, Repeats Group Must Disarm
US President Donald Trump defended Israel’s strikes against members of Hamas and said he thinks that the peace…
New Zealand’s pointless ‘war’ with the Cook Islands must end – Richard Prebble
I was in Rarotonga last week. We are not winning. Tourism is booming. Our plane was so full…
Christopher Luxon expected to meet Malaysian Prime Minister, not concerned about differences over Palestine state recognition
In September, Malaysia said the recognition of the State of Palestine “should not be subject to any preconditions”…
Darts: Tim Pusey barred from using ‘The Magnet’ nickname ahead of world champs debut
“We might have to do some sort of poll, but it’s hard, because everything can be turned. “At…
Kitchen Things customers told to pay thousands more for appliances after collapse
“Unfortunately, we cannot complete the original transaction as intended and amounts paid already cannot be refunded or credited,”…
Israel Must Adapt Economy to International Isolation, PM Says
Israel will need to be more self-sufficient as the nation becomes increasingly isolated over the war in Gaza,…