US troops killed in Isis attack on joint patrol in Syria’s Palmyra
Three other injured US troops were “doing well”, Trump said. The soldiers “were conducting a key leader engagement”…
Christmas lights dispute: Melbourne couple warned of $9k council fine
Christmas elves, gingerbread men and teddy bears also feature in the sprawling and flashy sideshow. However, Hume City…
Suspicious scrub fire burns through Coromandel kiwifruit orchard near Pāuanui
The fire is said to have burned through multiple trees in the orchard. Fire and Emergency NZ is…
Grey Lynn house famous for homemade political billboards at risk of being seized
Now his latest council stoush could cost him his house. Council group chief financial officer Ross Tucker said…
Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks as Trump says plan to end war is not a final offer
When asked by reporters if it was his “final offer to Ukraine”, Trump replied: “No”. “We’re trying to…
Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde hits out at race officials as Dubai T100 turns to chaos
A trio of top athletes accidentally sabotaged their chances. Approaching the transition, Wilde, Belgian Mathis Margirier and France’s…
Canberra’s Big Splash water park to remain shut over summer despite promises
Big Splash will remain shut this summer after its owners abandoned their plans to reopen by mid‑November, blaming…
Wesley College hostel closure: Violence among boarders at NZ’s oldest school behind urgent shutdown
“On this occasion, more than 30 senior students left their hostel building at night, entered a junior building,…
Israel rejects Turkey’s genocide charges against Netanyahu and top officials
The statement also refers to the “Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital”, built by Turkey in the Gaza Strip and bombed…
Millions of Americans to get reduced food aid during government shutdown
At the heart of the fight is money to help Americans cover health insurance under the Affordable Care…
Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean and approaches Bermuda
Melissa smashed into both Jamaica and Cuba with enormous force, and residents are assessing their losses and the…
At least 64 people killed as 2500 heavily armed Brazilian police conduct drug raid in Rio
The death toll stands at 64, including four police officers, a source in the security services said. The…