Father of Kiwi killed in Ukraine says government offered ‘virtually nothing’ in support

Andrew Bagshaw. Photo: Supplied / Susan and Philip Bagshaw The father of a New Zealand aid worker killed in Ukraine says his family received no support from our government. Professor Phil Bagshaw, father of Andrew Bagshaw, hopes the family of Shan-Le Kearns receive more support than they did. “We got some support from the UK … Read more

Rugby union considers match cancellations after referee stabbing threat

File photo. Photo: Unsplash / Davide Buttani The Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) is considering cancelling games after a referee was threatened with being stabbed. The union posted on social media that it was “deeply concerned about the escalating abuse directed at our referees, including recent incidents of verbal threats, threats of physical harm, including … Read more

New Zealand & India Vaccine Link: Inspiration & Innovation

The Unexpected Link between New Zealand Farms and Global Vaccine Production Table of Contents The Unexpected Link between New Zealand Farms and Global Vaccine Production Securing Vaccine supply: Indian Immunologicals’ Strategic Move into serum Production From Reliance to Self-Sufficiency: A Case for Backward Integration A Foundation Built on Protecting India’s Dairy Industry Addressing the Unique … Read more

North Korea arrests four over failed warship launch as images show vessel shielded from prying eyes

By Brad Lendon and Mike Valerio, CNN This handout satellite image courtesy of Maxar Technologies taken on May 23, 2025, shows the North Korean warship in the harbour after its launch accident in Chongjin. Photo: HANDOUT North Korea has arrested four people it claims bear responsibility for a launch accident last week that left leader … Read more

NZ universities urged to stand up for Harvard over Trump’s international student ban

Harvard University could be barred from taking on foreign students. File photo. Photo: AFP/Maddie Meyer New Zealand universities must stand up for Harvard as the Trump administration attempts to stop it from enrolling international students, a local law professor says. The Trump administration last week barred the elite Massachusetts-based Ivy League university from taking on … Read more

Hurricanes vs Reds: Super Rugby Top Four Spot Secured

Hurricanes Edge Reds in thrilling Super Rugby Pacific Clash Table of Contents Hurricanes Edge Reds in thrilling Super Rugby Pacific Clash A Game of Momentum Swings Defensive Resilience Seals the Win Implications for the Standings and Future Matches Hurricanes vs Reds: Super Rugby Top Four Spot Secured – Playoff Race Heats Up! The Stakes are … Read more

Kvyat: Lawson to Rescue Red Bull’s F1 Career?

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Can Liam Lawson Overcome Formula 1 Challenges? Expert Analysis The world of formula 1 is a relentless arena, and for rising stars like Liam Lawson, the pressure to perform is immense. Currently navigating the complexities of his frist full season, Lawson faces significant challenges. … Read more

New Caledonia, French Polynesia at UN decolonisation seminar in Dili

A woman in Paris carries a placard with the text ‘170 years of French colonisation is enough. Independence for New Caledonia and support for the Kanak people’. Photo: AFP / Eric Broncard/Hans Lucas New Caledonia and French Polynesia are sending strong delegations this week to the United Nations (UN) Pacific regional seminar on the implementation … Read more

Vaccination appeal after polio outbreak declared in PNG

Photo: 123RF Papua New Guinea’s acting deputy secretary for public health is appealing to parents to get their young children vaccinated against polio. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a polio outbreak in the country, and called for an immediate vaccination campaign. This follows environmental sampling that showed a re-emergence of the highly infectious … Read more

Unethical for Wellington council to sign more Golden Mile contracts, Andrew Little says

Andrew Little is standing for Wellington mayor in the local body elections. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective The Labour Party’s candidate for Wellington mayor says it would be unethical for the current council to sign any more contracts for a major construction project. Initial work on the city’s Golden Mile upgrade programme began earlier this month, … Read more