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Government introduces rules to punish people for prolonged tethering of dogs
The government is introducing rules to punish people who endanger the welfare of their dogs by tying them up for too long.

Arrest follows the sixth firearms incident in the last nine days in Levin
It’s the sixth firearms incident in the last nine days in the area.

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Plea for Rental Warrant of Fitness for student flats in Dunedin
There are calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure student flats in North Dunedin are actually complying with Healthy Homes Standards.

A new KFC is planned for this city but the neighbours are not impressed
For months there have been whispers about a KFC being built on a site that used to house a vegetable shop and a gym.

School apologises after student’s speech banned over concerns it could offend
A prestigious New Plymouth High School has apologised to one of its students after they were banned from reading a speech during the school’s finals last year.

Man arrested in Levin after shots fired
The 34-year-old will appear in Levin District Court tomorrow on a charge of unlawfully possessing a firearm

Meghan on who said 'I love you' first, and what she misses about UK
The Royal Family don't get a mention in part two of Meghan's TV show, nor does the rift within it.

Police recruit unlawfully hunted wild horse and hindered investigation
It stemmed from an allegation that the recruit showed a fellow recruit a video of them killing a wild horse on their cell phone prior to beginning their training.

Woman in Wales hit with $267,000 bill for chopping down 100-year-old tree
Claire Rands made six unsuccessful applications to have the historic tree removed from her garden.

How to stop AI agents going rogue
Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong?

Man accused of approaching teens was under preventive detention order
Leo Darin Goodwin, 53, is accused of approaching teenagers under the age of 16 in breach of the conditions of the order.

Jerusalem man arrested for painting 'There is a Holocaust in Gaza' graffiti in the Holy Sepulchre

Police arrest three suspects for pro-Hamas, pro-ISIS social media posts

Iran directed antisemitic attacks in Australia, prime minister alleges

British Army faces criticism despite a historic payout over Kenyan wildfires

Abandoned suitcases are becoming a surprising problem for travelers in Japan

NZ 'unequivocally condemns Iran's actions' - Peters
New Zealand is not following Australia's lead in expelling Iran's ambassador.

Lake Alice redress 'rotten to the core', court told
A Lake Alice survivor has asked the High Court to review Cabinet's decision on redress and formally find it breaches his human rights.