Quarterbacks come off board at record rate in NFL draft
The Brock Purdy impact was in full effect in this year’s NFL draft. A year after the San Francisco 49ers found their starting quarterback with the...
US defense contractors want deeper cooperation with Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A delegation of United States defense contractors and a former senior leader of the U.S. Marine Corps pledged the beginning of deeper...
Writers strike looks to be a long fight, as Hollywood braces
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood writers picketing to preserve pay and job security outside major studios and streamers braced for a long fight at the outbreak...
Gourde gets OT goal, Kraken beat Stars despite Pavs’ 4 goals
DALLAS (AP) — Yanni Gourde scored 12:17 into overtime with a quick shot after regathering a loose puck and the Seattle Kraken beat Dallas 5-4 in...
Harper 0 for 4 in return, Urías helps Dodgers top Phils 13-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryce Harper went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in his return to the Phillies just 160 days after Tommy John surgery,...
Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling lawmakers back to work after they rejected a bill setting out a new statewide drug policy —...
IRD ordered to pay $75,000 for breaching real estate agent’s rights
Stuff The Inland Revenue Department has been ordered to pay damages for breaching Ric Parore’s rights. (File photo) A real estate agent has been awarded more...
What’s On in Nelson: your entertainment guide
Central Challenge: The Central Challenge family adventure race is Nelson Central School’s fundraising event for 2023. It’s on Sunday May 7 from 10am-2pm. A traditional school...
Driver in serious condition after being assaulted following car crash
AIMAN AMERUL MUNER/Stuff Emergency services responded to an assault that left one person in a serious condition after a car crash in Dunedin. A motorist is...
Markets wrap: Investors turn cautious, dairy prices gain
The sharemarket dropped more than 1%, tracking losses on Wall Street, as concerns mount about future interest rate rises and the outlook for the global economy....