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The death of three-month-old Ronin Stanley-Hunt has exposed a disturbing intersection between New Zealand’s methamphetamine problem, infant vulnerability and the ability of health and social services to intervene before tragedy occurs. His death followed that of his four-month-old sister two years earlier, with methamphetamine detected in both children Elocal by Report · Ronin John Tony Stanley-Hunt was found unresponsive at his West Auckland…

Dr Guy Hatchard examines new emergency department data showing a sharp rise in patient numbers and serious presentations across New Zealand. He argues the deterioration accelerated after 2021 and challenges claims that increased funding and staffing alone can resolve the crisis. Linking the trend to Covid vaccination and wider biotechnology, Hatchard calls for a fundamental reassessment of health policy and greater emphasis on diet, exercise…

Who won, who struggled, and who gave voters a reason to back them? · Duncan Garner goes LIVE from 8pm Tuesday 6 October with reaction and analysis following the TVNZ leaders’ debate between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins. · Joining Duncan are Ani O’Brien and former Labour minister Stuart Nash to unpack the biggest clashes, strongest answers and unanswered questions. · Who made the stronger case on the economy and cost of living? Who stood…

Thousands of sexual offences involving children have been reported at or near schools in England and Wales, with police recording at least 8,500 offences against children aged 12 and under between 2021 and 2025. The figures expose not only the scale of alleged abuse, but a difficult safeguarding problem in which many identified alleged offenders are themselves children INR Report: Based on reporting by The Guardian and RT. · Police recorded an…

Estonia is moving combat forces closer to its Russian border while acquiring long-range missile systems capable of striking targets hundreds of kilometres inside Russia. The change forms part of a new "active defence" strategy intended to confront a Russian attack immediately rather than surrender territory while waiting for NATO reinforcements INR Report: Based on reporting by the Financial Times, RT and official Estonian defence sources. ·…

New York has declared a statewide disaster emergency as the United States confronts its largest measles resurgence in decades. The outbreak is also relevant to New Zealand, where health authorities acknowledge that immunisation coverage remains below the level considered necessary to prevent sustained transmission INR Report: Based on reporting by RT and verified against official US and New Zealand public-health data. · New York Governor Kathy…

Following Vladimir Zelensky’s threat to intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries, Moscow ramps up strikes across Ukraine, targeting bridges critical to Kiev’s war effort. Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, despite rock-bottom approval ratings at home, visits Kiev and pledges more than a billion euros in additional support. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Saudi-backed authorities launch military operations aimed at retaking Houthi-held territory, as the…

Finding quality menswear shouldn't mean travelling into the city. At Lewis’ Mens Fashion in Pukekohe, men from across Southern Auckland can find clothing, footwear and accessories for work, weekends, special occasions and everyday life, all under one roof For men who appreciate good clothing, the difference is often in the details. · The right shirt. A well-cut jacket. Boots that are made to last. Smart casual clothing that looks good without…

With New Zealand voting under MMP on November 7, Andy Loader argues that centre-right voters should think strategically about their two votes. Challenging calls from Christopher Luxon and John Key to give both votes to National, Loader contends that voters should back National electorate candidates while giving their party vote to ACT or NZ First, arguing that securing a centre-right parliamentary majority must come before protecting individual…

Britain is confronting an extraordinary surge in bluetongue, with confirmed cases in the first three months of the current season already four times higher than the previous three seasons combined. The outbreak carries no known risk to humans or food safety, but its scale raises questions for livestock-producing countries such as New Zealand about changing patterns of vector-borne animal disease INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE ·…