New council-SPCA dog vouchers announced, local lobby group question impact
SPCA’s general manager of animal services, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell, said the initiative is a much-needed community-focused solution. “This…
The Vatican is already working on a possible papal trip to Spain to coincide with Gaudí’s centenary
MadridEverything is in place for Pope Leo XIV to visit Spain in 2026. Official sources from the Archdiocese…
Judge delays sentencing for Auckland driver after meth-fuelled pursuit results in Waikato crash
Those who are accepted into the programme and eventually graduate receive community-based sentences. But the judge noted he…
Labour Weekend road toll at two, police urge holidaymakers to drive home carefully
“I have just headed north from Auckland and the traffic is crawling from almost Albany to the Brynderwyns.”…
In Ireland, child victims of trafficking are falling through the cracks – The Irish Times
Trafficking in human beings is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Business is booming for the…
Trump’s Bluff? NATO partners are already maneuvering to wriggle out of the 5% military spending limit.
BrusselsThe NATO summit in The Hague was a major political victory for Donald TrumpHe returned to Washington with…
Germany Rumor Mill: German national team roster decisions start to leak, while injuries already take toll
The roster is starting to take shape for the German national team as injuries are pushing some issues,…
Budget 2025: Govt invests $774m into improving state abuse redress system, but no new scheme
The system’s capacity to process claims will also be increased from 1350 claims a year to 2150 from…
Cash buyers still dominate Spain’s housebuying market at 54%, pushing up prices
Friday, 6 December 2024, 12:27 Property sales continue to rise despite the high prices for property. In October…