The New South Wales lower house has passed legislation that could see affirmative consent incorporated into the law, changing the way courts understand consent in rape and sexual assault cases. […]
Missing South Waikato father Tom Phillips, three kids found safe and well after three weeks
A family member has described the emotional moment a man and three children missing for almost three weeks “just walked in the door” at a remote North Island settlement today […]
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision looms
The big question looming today is whether the South Island will yet again escape the grips of the Covid-19 Delta outbreak paving the way for a possible shift to alert […]
COVID-19: South Africas healthcare workers struggle under pressure of third wave
Dr Angelique Coetzee is a GP in the South African capital Pretoria, where she has run a family clinic for the past 33 years. But she has never known anything […]
South Africa violence: Troop numbers on streets double to 5,000 amid looting and more could be deployed
The number of soldiers deployed on the streets of South Africa has doubled to 5,000 as the army and police struggle to quell days of looting and violence. President Cyril […]
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, […]
Wellingtons south coast braces for 8m swells, residents evacuated
Wellington’s south coast residents are bracing for huge waves similar to those which have previously smashed windows and inundated their homes with water. Mayor Andy Foster has declared a local […]
Covid-19 coronavirus live: Ashley Bloomfield and Chris Hipkins update on Wellington and vaccine
COVID LATEST* Wellington locations of interest released* Bubble trouble – travel between New Zealand and New South Wales on hold* Delta variant creates ‘plume of infectious particles’* Full list of […]
South Auckland crash: Person dies after being hit by vehicle
A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in South Auckland. The serious accident has left a major road in Mangere closed with motorists warned to avoid the […]
Covid 19 coronavirus: Neighbouring schools on high alert after latest Papatoetoe High School scare
Nearly a third of pupils at a South Auckland intermediate are staying away from class today as the Papatoetoe community is back on high alert following a fresh school Covid […]