Edmonton police investigating after series of assaults targeting women
EDMONTON – Police in Edmonton have issued a warning following a series of incidents, including sexual assault, in the same northwest neighbourhood that they believed were...
Bell votes to support Parry in day to day running of Gore’s council
Kavinda Herath/Stuff The Gore District Council has met behind closed doors to discuss the consideration of employment advice. (File photo) Gore District Council chief executive Stephen...
WHO sacks second senior official, this time over alleged sexual misconduct
Dr Temo Waqanivalu/Twitter World Health Organization senior official Dr Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed over alleged sexual misconduct at the global health agency. A senior Pacific...
Julianna Pena drops out of UFC 289 main event in Vancouver due to injury
Mexico’s Irene Aldana is stepping in for the injured Julianna (The Venezuelan Vixen) Pena to challenge bantamweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes of Brazil in the main...
Meka Whaitiri to remain an MP, after ditching Labour for Māori Party
Meka Whaitiri has ditched Labour, but will remain an MP as an independent representing Ikaroa Rāwhiti, Speaker Adrian Rurawhe says. “Meka Whaitiri is from today regarded...
Athletics official banned for derogatory ‘burglaries’ comment about black sprinters
Facebook UK athletics official Julian Starkey who has been banned for a derogatory comment about black athletes. A prominent British athletics official has been banned from...
Building culture and a trade: The new programme creating pathways for Māori and Pasifika trades students
Supplied Students gather for a pōwhiri, marking the start of the Nga Puna Wai Programme at Te Rau Aroha Marae. Māori and Pasifika trades students are...
Environment Southland vote for 6.9% rates increase but are concerned about ratepayer’s ability to pay
Rachael Kelly/Stuff Environment Southland has voted for a 6.9% rates increase for the 2023/24 year. The ability of constituents on fixed incomes to be able to...
Wellington train timetables to return to normal on Thursday
BRUCE MACKAY/Stuff Passengers get on a long-awaited train in Tawa this week. Wellington’s train nightmares end on Thursday with a vow from KiwiRail chief executive Peter...
Flooding and landslides warning as heavy rain batters Taranaki
ANDY MACDONALD/Stuff Mestervice has released a heavy rain warning for Taranaki, with peak rates of 25 to 35 mm per hour. Heavy rain in Taranaki could...