Trump declares ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Iran, as conflict drags on
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared “Mission Accomplished” in Iran even as the unpopular and costly war…
Coroner rules hiker’s death in Mount Canobolas bushland not suspicious, praises 12-day search
Emergency service crews have been praised for their “persistence” during the 12-day search for a hiker who set…
My Family-Run Business Cleans up Parking Lots and Is AI-Proof
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brian Winch, the founder of Clean Lots. The following…
Fact-Checking Claims on Political Violence After Latest Trump Assassination Attempt
A gunman’s breach of a Washington hotel where President Trump had gathered with hundreds of journalists over the…
Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms
NEW YORK — This is not the run up to the midterm elections that Republicans wanted. A year and a…
Hawke’s Bay tramper highlights locator beacons’ importance after being saved by rescue chopper
In early 2026, the helicopter had been called to four tramping or hunting-related missions in the past two…
What is Trump’s approval rating? ‘My poll numbers just went down.’
President Donald Trump conceded that his approval ratings have slipped while speaking at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on…
Sunset photos: Tongariro fire turns Hawke’s Bay skies red
MetService meteorologist Alwyn Bakker said this was because the particles from fire were scattering light. “The reason why…
“Alors la Belgique disparaîtra” : la réponse sanglante de l’ancien président russe à Théo Francken
La situation est de plus en plus tendue entre Bruxelles et Moscou. Il y a quelques jours, Théo…
Book examines bond between Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, U.S. presidents
“The Queen and Her Presidents” dissects the British monarch’s relationship with the 13 U.S. presidents she met during…
Trump’s SEC is launching a ‘crypto task force’
In This Story The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday announced it would launch a “crypto task…