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Over one hundred Israeli settlers attack two Palestinian villages, setting homes and vehicles on fire. Just a moment, our crspdt reports from the scene. Russia's top diplomat shrugs off accusations by Western media that its waging a hybrid war on Europe, saying that Moscow is defending itself by downing West-supplied drones and missiles attacking its territory. Damage is dealt across Ukraine as Russia targets its military industrial…

The Netherlands has recorded its first approved termination of life involving a child under 12 since introducing a special framework for severely ill children in 2024. The case has no direct equivalent under New Zealand law, where assisted dying remains restricted to competent adults aged 18 or over with a terminal illness likely to end their life within six months INR Report: Based on reporting by Tyler Durden for ZeroHedge · A Dutch…

Spacious and versatile, this four-bedroom Waiuku home offers relaxed family living across two levels. Featuring two generous living areas, an open-plan kitchen and dining space, elevated balcony views, established gardens and expansive lawns, there is room for everyone to enjoy. A large internal-access double garage adds everyday practicality, while schools, shops, cafes, parks and Waiuku's outdoor attractions are all within easy reach. !Image…

Donald Trump claims Vladimir Zelensky has agreed to scale back Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, saying the attacks are contributing to rising global fuel prices. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces diplomatic tensions beyond Europe: South Korea is demanding an apology after officials disclosed a secret transfer involving two North Korean prisoners, while Mali has accused Kiev at the UN of sponsoring terrorism as Sahel states push back against…

NZ First released a campaign video setting out Winston Peters’ argument for greater political influence under MMP and ending with an explicit appeal for the party vote. Stuff’s subsequent coverage shifted much of the emphasis from that political message to questions about the woman interviewing Peters, speculation about artificial intelligence and an assertion that the video had “confused some”. The question is not whether Stuff was entitled to…

Andrew Korybko argues that disputed reports of a possible Russian drone attack on Southern Europe raise another possibility: could Ukraine stage a false-flag incident designed to implicate Moscow and intensify NATO involvement? Pointing to Ukraine’s demonstrated drone capabilities in the Mediterranean, he examines the incentives, escalation risks and why a direct crisis-control channel between Russia, the US and European NATO could be critical Z…

Generous family living meets a peaceful Karaka setting in this substantial five-bedroom home. Spread across two levels, it offers a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living hub, flexible ground-floor fifth bedroom, multiple outdoor entertaining areas and attractive water views. The master suite includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, while double internal-access garaging, easy-care grounds and convenient motorway access complete this…

New Zealand pre-election accounts show a materially stronger near-term fiscal position than Treasury forecast at the May Budget, with smaller deficits, $15 billion less planned borrowing and a larger projected surplus in 2028/29. The improvement is welcome for taxpayers and households, but Treasury figures also show why the outlook should be read carefully: much of the fiscal gain comes from higher tax revenue associated with stronger nominal…

Andy Loader continues his examination of MMP by turning to what happens after election day. He argues coalition negotiations can hand smaller parties significant influence over who forms the government and what policies emerge. His proposed solution is greater transparency before voters cast their ballots: require parties to declare in advance which other parties they would be prepared to negotiate with Part 1 click here · Obviously after the…

A Bay of Plenty police sergeant has been acquitted after a jury heard he punched a woman five times while she was being held in a police cell. The verdict resolves the criminal charge, but the case raises a separate public-interest question about how force used against people in custody is authorised, recorded and independently scrutinised Report by eLocal · A Tauranga jury has found a police sergeant not guilty of injuring with intent to…