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US congresswoman attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (171+ words) A man attacked United States Representative Ilhan Omar (Democrat) while she was speaking during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis, according to local police. According to an initial police statement, the man used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid…...
Methodist Church launches probe into whistleblower claims of exorcism rituals at Wesley College
2+ week, 3+ day ago (934+ words) An investigation has been launched into claims staff at Wesley College performed exorcism rituals on students without parental consent. An investigation is under way into claims "deliverance and exorcism" rituals to rid students of "demonic serpents" were performed by staff…...
'Heartbreaking': National Park firefighters share toll of massive blaze
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (785+ words) National Park fire chief Marilla Swift says there was no way the four firefighters from her brigade who were first to face the blaze in Tongariro could have foreseen the devastation that would unravel. "You see it when it's small…...
Hackers and crime rings are teaming up to steal cargo, cyber firm says
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (728+ words) Hackers are infiltrating trucking and freight companies in a scheme to steal and sell cargo shipments, a growing campaign that could end up costing companies and consumers billions of dollars, according to new cybersecurity research. Sunnyvale, California-based Proofpoint Inc. said…...
Daylight saving returns Sunday – what to know before the change
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (368+ words) This Sunday at 2am, clocks across Aotearoa will spring forward by an hour as daylight saving time begins, meaning a 6.30am wake-up will feel like 5.30am. It will be darker when you wake up in the morning, but the sun will set an…...
'For Charlie': Trump and Musk appear side-by-side at Kirk tribute
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (274+ words) Donald Trump sat side-by-side with billionaire Elon Musk, a once trusted adviser with whom the United States President had a spectacular public falling out, at a memorial event for right-wing leader Charlie Kirk today. Trump chatted in a manner that…...
Trump says slain US conservative Charlie Kirk 'a giant of his generation"
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (681+ words) United States President Donald Trump today mourned the loss of right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk at a memorial event for the assassinated 31-year-old. "Less than two weeks ago our country was robbed of one of the brightest lights of our…...
Who is Erika Kirk? Charlie Kirk’s widow takes the reins of Turning Point USA
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (553+ words) The widow of slain right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk is to take his place at the head of youth action campaign group Turning Point USA. Erika Kirk has been appointed as the new chief executive and board chair of the organisation,…...
'Should have done more': Influencer breaks silence after sons’ drowning in backyard pool
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (435+ words) Influencer Emilie Kiser says installing a permanent pool fence could have saved the life of her three-year-old son, who drowned in May. Trigg Kiser died following being hospitalised in critical condition for several days after drowning in the family's backyard…...
Rotorua disputes its spot on CEO rich list
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (644+ words) By Libby Kirkby-McLeod of RNZ Two Bay of Plenty councils have been listed at the top of the Taxpayers" Union"s "Council CEO Rich List. However, both councils say the results are misleading and in one case an absurd deception....