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A deadly school shooting in Banga, southern Philippines, leaves one dead and four injured—marking yet another alarming incident in a region seeing a disturbing rise in campus violence. With no official details on the...

Andrew Bayly, stepping down as MP for Port Waikato, delivered a raw, revealing valedictory speech about the brutal toll of politics—highlighting the crushing pressure, social media’s amplification of nastiness, and the...

Pahiatua Medical Centre is in crisis as staff threaten walkouts over chronic under-resourcing, causing screenings to fall a year behind and patients to wait up to three months—putting lives at risk for 5,000 served. The...

Auckland’s government is pushing to scrap height limits and relax heritage protections in the CBD to fuel housing and job growth, with hopes of adding $2 billion to annual GDP and thousands of new homes—especially...

Australia’s government is stepping up to lead the AI revolution, launching sweeping consultations on workplace smart glasses, national data center standards, and local AI model training—all while Prime Minister Albanese...

The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has officially been cleared by the IOC to host rowing and canoe sprint events for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, silencing skeptics who questioned its suitability amid wildlife concerns...

New Zealand’s National Party wants to split up Foodstuffs, the giant grocery group controlling 82% of the market, arguing it’ll boost competition and slash prices. But individual stores under Foodstuffs are pushing...

After nearly a decade of seismic upgrades and restoration, the Rotorua Museum’s construction phase is finally complete — but don’t rush to visit just yet. Another two years until reopening, as teams focus on curating...

Hastings residents are sounding the alarm as construction kicks off on a controversial 15-home development on Kaiapo Road — a project they say is crammed too tightly, like sardines, and threatens the town’s character...

Three masked teens hit a Gisborne dairy this morning, stealing cash, cigarettes, and tobacco worth $3K while damaging the store — owners locked themselves in a back room to avoid capture. They fled in a stolen silver...

Auckland’s government is pushing to scrap height limits in the CBD to unlock billions in growth, fueling tens of thousands of new homes and jobs tied to the City Rail Link. Prime Minister sees it as a strategic move to...

State Highway 8 is shut down after a violent crash between a campervan and station wagon near Tarras, leaving two people seriously injured — one critically. The closure stretches from Omarama to Tarras, causing major...

A chilling ninth body has been found near Johannesburg, adding to a terrifying string of killings over the past two months—each victim a young woman, many showing signs of sexual violence. The discovery has reignited...

After nearly a decade shut down due to earthquake risks, the Rotorua Museum’s seismic restoration is finally complete — on schedule and with one of New Zealand’s most complex heritage projects under its belt. Now, the...

New Zealand’s supermarket giants are in the crosshairs as the National Party pushes to break up Foodstuffs, aiming to slash grocery prices—but the co-op’s CEO warns it’s a risky gamble with slim margins and big...