Fonterra reports half-year profit of $750 million after tax
Dairy giant Fonterra has released its interim results for the first half of FY26, reporting a strong net profit of $750 million after tax, up from $729 million. Revenue had…
Shane Jones labels critics of fisheries bill as ‘noisy voices’
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has called critics of his Fisheries Amendment Bill “a range of noisy voices” and invited them to have their say at the select committee.…
Patient dies after ‘burnt out’ brain surgeon ignores colleague’s advice
A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation. By Kate Green of RNZ A report by…
Cocaine consumption surges to all‑time high in New Zealand
Cocaine use has hit an all-time high in New Zealand, exceeding MDMA consumption for the first time, according to new wastewater testing data. The data, released by police on Monday,…
Govt eases fuel rules to allow Australian‑spec petrol and diesel
The Government has temporarily eased fuel rules to allow petrol and diesel refined for Australia to be sold in New Zealand as it looks to reduce the risk of supply disruptions.…
Suresh Raina, Matthew Hayden becomes first-ever inductees in CSK’s Hall of Fame
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday inducted legendary cricketers Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their inaugural Hall of Fame, honouring their immense contributions to the franchise’s legacy at the…
Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh emerge champions at JSW Indian Open 2026
Local favourites Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh won the men’s and women’s titles respectively on the final day of the JSW Indian Open 2026 at the CCI on Sunday. The…
Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurates Sarguja Olympics 2026; over 3.49 lakh players participate across 12 sports
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the three-day Sarguja Olympics 2026 on Sunday. It has drawn widespread praise from participants and officials alike, as they praised the initiative for…
Indian GM Koneru Humpy pulls out of FIDE tournament, cites “personal safety” concerns
Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has decided to withdraw from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, citing “personal safety and well-being” as her primary concern amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.…
When sports is promoted, miracles happens: Union Minister BL Verma on nation’s recent success across games
Union Minister BL Verma praised the promotion of sports in India during the Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Telangana, on Sunday. He highlighted the role of Prime Minister Narendra…
Tamannaah Bhatia opens up on 20 years in cinema, upcoming film ‘Vvan’ at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026
Mumbai witnessed a striking blend of cinema, couture and contemporary storytelling as Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 brought together leading designers and Bollywood stars on one platform, with Tamannaah…
Amul celebrates ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ buzz with special topical doodle
Amul India has marked the success of the blockbuster film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ with a specially crafted topical doodle, highlighting the immense buzz surrounding the movie. True to its trademark…
Amul pays tribute to Hollywood action star Chuck Norris through special topical doodle
Amul India paid tribute to the late Hollywood action star Chuck Norris by sharing a topical doodle of the actor’s iconic characters. Actor Chuck Norris, who is known for his…
Ranveer’s makeup transformation for ‘Ghost Born of Shadows’ look in Dhurandhar 2 stuns netizens
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, the second instalment in the Dhurandhar franchise, is continuing its record run at the box office. Adding to the buzz, the celebrity makeup artist Preetisheel…
“It’s a wonderful film”: Jaya Prada lauds ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’
BJP leader and veteran actress Jaya Prada lauded the story and performance of the lead cast in the film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. While talking to ANI, the actor urged people…
“Congratulations for historic run”: Alia Bhatt lauds Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Actor Alia Bhatt congratulated the makers of ‘Dhurandhar’ for their “historic run” at the box office after the impressive response of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ worldwide. Taking to her Instagram handle,…
Lakme Fashion Week 2026: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Kalki Koechlin, Alaya’s ‘fun’ ramp walk for Max steal hearts
Siddhant Charturvedi, Kalki Koechlin and Alaya F stole the show with their groovy dance steps while walking for Max Fashion at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week here on Sunday. Max…
“I play a very intense role”: Kalki Koechlin on working in upcoming series ‘Anarth’
Kalki Koechlin shared her experience from working in the horror series ‘Anarth’, which will debut on the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video this year. On the sidelines of the Lakme…
Aditi Rao Hydari looks elegant in Satya Paul’s design at Lakme Fashion Week 2026
Aditi Rao Hydari looked stunning as she walked the ramp for designer Satya Paul at the Lakme Fashion Week 2026 on Sunday. Satya Paul presented the Satya Paul x Aditi…
“We will never forget your kindness and humanity”: Iran thanks India for support
The Iranian Embassy in India on Saturday thanked the “kindness” and “humanity” of Indians for donating money and jewellery to rebuild Iran. The Embassy said they will remember India’s kindness…
“Iran is posing direct threat to Europe”: Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said the US and Israel would continue to act against Iran. Netanyahu visited Arad, which was hit by Iran on Sunday. The Prime…
Indian injured from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Monday that an Indian national suffered minor injuries from falling debris after the UAE’s air defence systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile targeting…
Macron calls for “halt to attacks on energy facilities” in talks with Saudi Crown Prince
French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron on Monday held talks with Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Macron reaffirmed to him France’s solidarity and commitment to…
Taiwan detects 7 Chinese vessels, 3 ships around itself
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of seven Chinese naval vessels and three official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday. In…
PM Modi chairs CCS meeting to review situation, mitigation measures amid ongoing West Asia conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the situation, the ongoing and proposed mitigating measures in the context of the ongoing West…