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22 Mayıs 2024

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania wants immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

Far North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

St Albans bids to become the first smartphone-free city for children under 14 - with headteachers begging pupils' parents to delay buying mobiles for them

It comes amid fears over the impact smartphones have on children's mental health and development, with particular concern over the fact that some children as young as seven now have them.

Boat on fire in Tauranga harbour

More to come.

US Lawmakers Ask Biden Admin. to Allow Ukraine to Use US Weapons Inside Russia

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - A bipartisan group of US lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin demanding that he allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range weapons to carry out strikes inside Russian territory.

What went wrong for The Vampire's Wife? How the cult label founded by Nick Cave's model wife Susie went from the go-to brand for royals and celebrities with THAT £1,595 dress to ceasing trading 'with immediate effect'

It is the fashion company that saved a grieving mother's life when her son died in horrific circumstances, with its garb being worn by royalty and A-listers.

Here’s Why Republicans Are Focusing on Voting by Noncitizens

House Republicans are pushing legislation to crack down on voting by noncitizens, which is allowed in some local elections but illegal — and exceedingly rare — at the federal level.

New Caledonia riots: Second mercy flight departs from Noumea via Brisbane with nearly 100 Kiwis aboard

MFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.

Government scraps home grants but funds more places for CHPs - no new funding for Kāinga Ora

The Government is axing a subsidy for first-home buyers.

Anthony Stocks: Man accused of throwing boy off cliff so he could abuse his sister

'I want to get rid of him so we can be together,' the man allegedly said.

House G.O.P. Moves to Crack Down on Noncitizen Voting, Sowing False Narrative

The bills under consideration in the House have virtually no chance of becoming law, but Republicans are using them to amplify former President Donald J. Trump’s false claims of widespread illegal voting by noncitizens.

Paris Olympics 2024: Aaron Gate and Ellesse Andrews lead New Zealand cycling team

Aaron Gate and Ellesse Andrews will hoping to bring home medals on the bike.

World War II relic found in Kerikeri op shop

Kerikeri Hospice Green Shed uncovers historic WWII relic

Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge: Dannevirke firefighter takes friend with him up 51 flights of stairs

RA died in November after a cancer battle. Toby Walker was determined to honour him.

A tear for his fallen comrades: One of Britain's last surviving D-Day veterans, 99, who signed up to fight the Nazis just aged 17 in 1941 gets emotional as he remembers 'the young fellas we lost' during Normandy landings

John Dennett, who signed up to serve in the Royal Navy against his mother's wishes at the age of 17 in 1942, says he was 'one of the lucky ones' to survive the conflict.

Police launch urgent probe after disabled man with one leg 'is pushed and punched by uniformed officer' in town centre

A police officer is being investigated after a social media video appeared to show him striking a disabled man in a wheelchair in St Peter's Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

Melbourne bodybuilder Sven Lindemann jailed for 31 years for murdering partner Monique Lezsak

Monique Lezsak's 10-year-old daughter was also injured in the attack.

Slovak Media Starts to Consider Ukraine Connection in Fico Shooting

Last week, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot four times after a gunman fired five shots in his direction. He was rushed to the hospital where he remains in stable but critical condition. He is expected to survive.

Diddy is sued by former model Crystal McKinney who claims he drugged and sexually assaulted her - amid rapper's sex trafficking probe

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is being sued by a former model who claims he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2003.

The BBC 'thought Amanda Abbington was a troublemaker': How Strictly bosses regret letting the Giovanni Pernice accusations fester. But his friends think he's been thrown 'under the bus', reveals KATIE HIND

It's surely the most opaque and confusing scandal in modern TV history. Just what 'horrendous things' did Strictly Come Dancing's star Giovanni Pernice do that has upset others so badly?

If you bought your house in the 70s, live in the South East - watch out for doorstep scammers

Doorstep scams now make up a fifth of suspected cons reported to consumer charity Citizens Advice - the highest proportion since May 2019.

QUENTIN LETTS: From political posturing to exhibits that 'foster diversity', how the Chelsea Flower Show lost touch with bucolic joys of a glorious British garden

Scrape the mud from your fingernails, the Chelsea Flower Show has started. Those lucky enough to have tickets may be anticipating a celebration of our national gardening obsession.

JULIAN BRAY: Why turbulence is worse than ever and increasing

Almost every one of us has experienced turbulence on a plane. Sometimes, in the case of Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321, it can be devastating for those on board.

Why my 29-year-old son's refusal to leave home has left me seething with frustration - he makes a terrible mess, eats all my food and cramps my sex life

This morning I woke up to a familiar sound. The thud, thud, thud as my eldest son thunders down the stairs to get his breakfast. I've heard this noise for many years now. It is part of the routine.

Mandarins and ministers should sign a 'duty of candour' to prevent a repeat of the infected blood scandal, says senior minister

Paymaster General John Glen (pictured) told MPs he was 'instinctively' in favour of the move, which was recommended by this week's landmark report into the scandal.