The co-founder of one of the earliest rivals to Bitcoin has sensationally abandoned the cryptocurrency market, sending prices tumbling. Canadian entrepreneur Anthony Di Iorio, co-founder of the Ethereum network, revealed […]
Eli Epiha trial: After killing constable, defendant said only he f***ed up — witness
In the hours after shooting constables Matthew Hunt and David Goldfinch — killing Hunt — Eli Epiha seemed calm, making only one startling but vague admission, an associate of his […]
Riots in South Africa after ex-leader Jacob Zuma is jailed
Violent rioting has erupted in two South African provinces against the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, with supporters blocking roads and looting shops. At least 62 people were arrested, […]
Tokyo Olympics bans fans after Japan declares COVID state of emergency
This summer’s Tokyo Olympics will go ahead without spectators after a surge in coronavirus cases, organisers have announced. The widely expected move was made following talks between the government, Tokyo […]
Waikato student knocked unconscious after school fight
A Waikato teenager was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a school fight. The Herald understands the boy spent several nights in hospital after being punched and kicked in […]
Waikato student knocked unconscious after confronting high school bully
A Waikato teenager was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked at school, just hours after he tried to defend another student who was being bullied. The Herald […]
At least one killed after 12-storey building collapses in Miami
The sea-view side of a beachfront condo tower collapsed in the Miami-area town of Surfside early Thursday morning (local time), killing at least one, trapping residents in rubble and twisted […]
Canterbury wedding helicopter crash: Pilot stable, photographer in ‘visible pain’ a week after horror plunge
The survivors of last weekend’s horror helicopter crash during a Christchurch couple’s wedding remain in hospital but are making progress. The Robinson R44 helicopter’s engine lost power shortly after take-off […]
1 killed, 12 injured after driver hits deer on I-25 north of Castle Rock – The Denver Post
A woman was killed and at least 12 others were injured after multiple vehicles were involved Monday in an early-morning crash on I-25 north of Castle Rock, the state patrol […]
Multiple fatalities after van and truck crash near Ashburton River flood zone
There are multiple fatalities after a truck and van crashed near the Ashburton River flood zone this morning. Police were alerted to reports of a serious multi-vehicle accident at Cochranes […]