No levy on power bills to pay for new LNG import facility – Brown
The Government has said it won’t be using a levy on power bills to help fund its planned liquefied natural gas import facility. Advertisement Advertisement It also announced new obligations…
Man arrested after theft of thousands of dollars worth of chocolate
An Auckland man has been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of chocolate over recent months. Advertisement Advertisement The man, described by police as a “recidivist shoplifter”, was…
Waves up to 11 metres hit Wellington’s coast, residents evacuate 2:23 pm today
Hundreds of seafront residents have been evacuated, a plane blew over at Wellington airport and a waterfront pathway was closed on Tuesday as the capital faced 11-metre high waves. Advertisement…
Rough sleepers, beggars should not be subject to move-on orders – Auckland Council
Auckland councillors want begging and rough sleeping to be taken out of the government’s proposed move-on orders for disorderly behaviour. Advertisement Advertisement The Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill has…
Police launch review into Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo’s engagement with Labour
A review will be carried out into Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo’s engagement with the Labour Party, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced.Naidoo was confirmed on Monday morning as a list-only candidate…
Taiwan detects 1 sortie of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 9 ships
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday reported 1 PLA aircraft sortie, along with 6 naval vessels and 9 official ships operating around its territory. In a post on X,…
“Restoring predictability and fairness”: FIIDS welcomes Court ruling of striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee
FIIDS Chief of Policy and Strategy Khanderao Kand on Tuesday welcomed a Massachusetts federal court’s decision of striking down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it a significant step toward…
CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Union Ministers in Delhi to accelerate West Bengal’s development journey
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said he held a series of meetings with Union Ministers in New Delhi aimed at accelerating the state’s development. In a post…
Five-day Shimla summer festival commences, Governor Kavinder Gupta urges tourists to follow rules
The five-day-long Shimla Summer Festival commenced on Monday with great enthusiasm at the historic Ridge Ground, drawing large crowds of tourists and local residents. Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta formally…
India seals off warm-up fixture for Women’s T20WC with confident win over West Indies
India made a strong start to their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a 26-run victory over West Indies in their opening warm-up match in Cardiff…
Indian wrestlers sign off Ulaanbaatar Open with 17 medals, get top 3 finish
The Indian contingent ended their Ulaanbaatar Open Senior Ranking Series wrestling tournament outing with a total of 17 medals on Monday, with Deepak (61kg), Sagar Jaglan (74kg) and Dinesh (125kg)…
Ramon Calderon reveals why Real Madrid could never unite Messi and Ronaldo
The football world has spent nearly two decades debating the greatest of all time, and at one point, there was even speculation about whether Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could…
NECO Master Blaster women’s hold nerve to defeat Pagariya Strikers by 7 runs in VPL 2026 thriller
NECO Master Blaster women’s team produced a spirited comeback to edge past Pagariya Strikers by seven runs in a thrilling Vidarbha Women’s Premier League (VPL) 2026 encounter at the VCA…
Mourinho set for Real Madrid return; Pepe set to join legendary manager’s backroom staff
Legendary football manager Jose Mourinho is all set for a return to Real Madrid following Florentino Perez’s re-election as the club president, with another club legend set to join the…
“My recovery has started”: Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ after on-field collapse
Denmark footballer Christian Eriksen, following collapsing on the pitch once again, nearly five years after his dramatic incident at Euro 2021, reassured fans that he is recovering well at home…
Arjun Tendulkar’s all-round heroics, Musheer’s fifty guide Arcs Andheri to emphatic nine-wicket win in T20 Mumbai League 2026
Arjun Tendulkar starred with both bat and ball as Arcs Andheri registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Bandra Blasters in the Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League 2026 at the Wankhede…
England skipper Stokes, Atkinson found at nightclub after Lord’s win; under investigation for violating team protocols
England skipper Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson are under investigation for violating team protocols after being found present at a nightclub on Monday, following the end of the first…
Subhash Ghai revisits ‘Taal’, floats idea of sequel with new cast
Nearly three decades after ‘Taal’ first won fans over with its music, romance, and outstanding performances, filmmaker Subhash Ghai has hinted that the beloved classic may not be done just…
“There is no bitterness”: Mahhi Vij reflects on separation, calls ex-husband Jay Bhanushali her “best friend”
Actor Mahhi Vij has opened up about her equation with former husband Jay Bhanushali months after the couple announced their separation, revealing that despite the end of their marriage, she…
Nagarjuna set to return as host for ‘Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10’
Superstar Nagarjuna is all set to return as the host for the much-awaited ‘Bigg Boss Telugu Season 10’. The upcoming season has been announced by Endemol Shine India, a part…
Kiara Advani wishes her ‘Toxic’ director Geetu Mohandas on birthday, calls her “captain of our ship”
Actor Kiara Advani has extended warm birthday wishes to her ‘Toxic’ director Geetu Mohandas, calling her the “captain of our ship.” Kiara reshared a special video, unveiled by the makers…
Arshad Warsi set to take on double role for dark comedy crime thriller ‘Jeevan Bheema Yojana’
Actor Arshad Warsi is all set to step into a double role for the upcoming dark comedy crime thriller ‘Jeevan Bheema Yojana’. Arshad will be seen taking on the challenge…
‘Nagabandham’ stars Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh tease Shiva-Parvati roles; makers recall Mahesh Babu’s support
‘Nagabandham’ actors Virat Karrna and Nabha Natesh opened up about their characters as Shiva and Parvati in the upcoming mythological magnum opus ‘Nagabandham’, teasing a major switch from their usual…
Guru Randhawa joins forces with Le Sserafim for global remix of hit track ‘Boompala’
In a landmark moment for global music, K-pop sensation Le Sserafim has collaborated with hitmaker Guru Randhawa for the official global remix of their chart-busting single ‘Boompala’. The collaboration marks…
Hema Malini’s Diamond Jubilee Concert announced, with Rs 5 lakh contribution to FWICE
In a bid to celebrate actor Hema Malini’s six glorious decades of an extraordinary cinematic journey and in an emotional tribute to the legendary Dharmendra, ‘The Dream Girl’s Diamond Jubilee…