Napier Aquatic Centre closes hours after $4m upgrade reopening, patron taken to hospital
The Napier Aquatic Centre has closed to the public immediately after reopening with an extensive $4 million upgrade . An ambulance was...
Sorrow and fury among Vancouver's Filipinos after attack on festival
Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival, meant to be a celebration of Filipino pride, ended in a wail of sirens and screams. Eleven people died...
Person dies after being hit by train in Invercargill – second such death in a week
Another pedestrian is dead after being struck by a train. Emergency services swarmed an Invercargill street after a person was hit by...
Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59
Police have detained 15 people after a fire at an nightclub in North Macedonia killed at least 59 people, officials have said. The blaze...
Wang Yi: Global South should strengthen, pursue unity and development
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called on Global South countries to strengthen themselves, stand together in unity and pursue...
DR Congo offers $5M reward for rebel leaders amid ongoing conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, including...
Growing tension in South Sudan as cracks emerge in ruling coalition
There is international concern over the growing tension in South Sudan as cracks emerge in the country’s ruling coalition. Recent clashes...
Jimin Hwang tries to get conviction wiped for Taupō sushi shop arson
Jimin Hwang’s appeal to have his arson conviction wiped was dismissed by the Court of Appeal. Hwang argued the conviction made it...
‘Get on your knees’: Final words before dad kills daughter’s fiancee
A father told his daughter’s fiancee to “get on your knees” and “confess” before executing him in cold blood, a court has heard. Damien...
Man served fresh warrant over murder and robbery in Osaka Prefecture
Japanese police on Sunday issued a fresh arrest warrant for a man for alleged murder and robbery in connection with a case in which the...
