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Starmer urges calm after stabbed teen dies while handcuffed

Starmer urges calm after stabbed teen dies while handcuffed

British PM Keir Starmer has condemned violent protests over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.

Peters seeks clarity on China travel bans

A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the minister was surprised to learn that...

Peters seeks clarity on China travel bans

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has asked officials to "express concern" with Chinese counterparts about the travel bans placed on four MPs.

Stranger shot by elderly stabbing victim as home invasion backfires

Stranger shot by elderly stabbing victim as home invasion backfires

An elderly NSW couple are fighting for their lives after allegedly being stabbed in a home invasion by a stranger, who is also in hospital after being shot by the husband.

Man made verbal threat in Christchurch newsroom

Man made verbal threat in The Press newsroom in Christchurch

Security was stationed at The Press office after a man was able to enter the Christchurch newsroom unauthorised and make a verbal threat last month.

Concern 'weak' UN hampering DRC's future

Agriculture could be a major source of revenue for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Prof...

Concern 'weak' UN hampering DRC's future

Help for the strife-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo could come from New Zealand, if only an impotent UN could be revitalised, Prof Robert Patman says.

Canterbury player scoops massive $28.2m Lotto win

Lotto will jackpot again Wednesday after Saturday's $38m Powerball draw was not struck. Photo: NZ...

Canterbury player scoops massive $28.2m Lotto win

A Lotto player from Ashburton is $28.2 million richer after winning Powerball first division in last night's draw.

West Coast's Pugh among MPs in China ban

National's MP for West Coast/Tasman Maureen Pugh travelled to Taiwan earlier this year as part of a five-day cross-party delegation.

Man charged with arson over fire at Luxon's office

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he does not agree with Mike King's controversial alcohol...

Man charged with arson over fire at Luxon's office

A man has been charged with arson in relation to the fire at the Auckland electorate office of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

US House votes for measure that would end Iran war

It's the latest setback for US President Donald Trump in Congress despite his party's slim...

US House votes for measure that would end Iran war

The vote is largely symbolic but reflecting growing concern among members of US President Donald Trump's party about the three-month-old conflict.

One killed and dozens injured as Iran hits Kuwait airport

Kuwaiti officials inspect damage inside a terminal at Kuwait International Airport following a...

One killed and dozens injured as Iran hits Kuwait airport

Gulf hostilities flared again as Iranian attacks on Kuwait damaged its airport and injured dozens while the US military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

House fire occupants believed missing

House fire occupants believed missing

People are missing after a fire tore through a house in Bay of Plenty.

Pedestrian dies in early-morning crash

A pedestrian has died after a crash in the Northland town of Dargaville.

Warning more food banks will close

Smaller organisations were less likely to survive, and those closures would put pressure on the...

Warning more food banks will close

More food banks will "undoubtedly" close after govt funding dries up next year, the Salvation Army says, despite a Budget commitment to keep pumping some money into the system.

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