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Lithuania’s foreign minister Kęstutis Budrys has called on the European Union to deepen its sanctions against Belarus after a series of cigarette-smuggling balloon incursions into the country’s airspace. “We want to see not only solidarity (…) we want the sanctions regime (of the EU) to be strengthened against Belarus,” Budrys told Euronews’ interview programme ”12 minutes with…’ on Tuesday, adding that Brussels should move to specifically target Minsk’s aviation and banking sectors. He spoke hours after Lithuania temporarily closed its 680 km border with Belarus and ordered its military to shoot down intruding objects. It came after a raft of…
An embattled South Dunedin pub has landed in hot water once again due to a new owner’s run-ins with the law. The latest on-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern have been opposed by police, the medical officer of health delegate and the Dunedin City Council’s chief licensing inspector. Police opposed the applications by JV Bars Ltd for reasons including the suitability of the applicant. “One of the shareholders failed to disclose convictions and previous involvement with the police,” a report to Dunedin’s district licensing committee said. The inspector raised concerns that a 50% shareholder in the company,…
Nordic leaders have ruled out the idea of issuing common debt at the European Union level to provide a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine, insisting the money should come from immobilised Russian assets rather than national budgets. “I think, to be honest, it’s the only way forward and I really like the idea that Russia pays for the damages they have they have done and committed in Ukraine,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday. The project, known as a “reparations loan”, was blocked last week by Belgium, which holds the bulk of the frozen assets from the…
Police have identified two men they want to speak to in relation to a homicide investigation in Te Puke. Emergency services received of a person having been admitted to hospital with a critical gunshot wound about 10.30am on Saturday, October 25.The man, named today as 29-year-old Tristan Oakes, died in hospital after being critically injured when shot at his Te Puke home.Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown said officers investigating the homicide have identified two men they wish to speak to in relation to Oakes’ death.”They are Kanan Clarke, aged 39, and Joseph Yorke,…
By Euronews Published on 28/10/2025 – 14:53 GMT+1 Social media users are sharing a video that seemingly shows European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy and other Western leaders admitting to damning allegations that dogged their time in power. The video also features former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former US Presidents George W Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. It is often shared with identical captions asking: “Do you ever wish Western leaders would be a bit more honest?” — a sweeping statement which points towards a disinformation sign. “Did I help bomb Libya…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the party’s capital gains tax policy would set “better rules for the future” while providing three free GP visits for all New Zealanders and supporting the health system.Announced this morning, Labour said if elected at next year’s election it would introduce a set 28% capital gains tax on commercial and residential property, excluding key assets such as the family home, farms, KiwiSaver, shares, business assets, inheritances, and personal items.The revenue would be partly used to fund three free doctor’s visits, and any leftover funds would be ring-fenced for healthcare.What you need to know as Labour…
Southbound lanes on the Christchurch Northern Motorway have reopened after a multi-vehicle crash caused them to close this morningPolice were called to the crash between Ohaka Road and Tram Road at around 10.40am. Police said injuries from the crash were not serious. Diversions were temporarily put place at the Ohaka Road on-ramp. Police thanked motorists for their patience.
New Zealand pet owners seem to all love the name Luna, with the moniker topping the list for both cats and dogs in 2025.For the seventh year in a row the name Luna has come in as the most popular pet name, according to data from the NZ Companion Animal Register (NZCAR).The NZCAR keeps over 1.4 million animal microchip registrations and recorded more than 110,000 new signups this year.Luna was the most popular female pet name followed by Daisy, Poppy, Nala and Bella in the top five. The most popular male pet name was Milo, then Charlie, Max, Leo and…
The landlord of a central Auckland boarding house has failed to pay $240,700 in exemplary damages, having agreed to the penalty for serious breaches affecting 64 tenants.MBIE’s Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team (TCIT) had launched an investigation into Beach Road Hotel Limited, which operates as The Station Hotel or The Station Backpackers, following a nationwide boarding house inspection initiative prompted by the fatal Loafers Lodge fire in 2023.The company was owned by Prakash Pandey, director of C P Asset Management Limited, part of the C P Group, one of New Zealand’s largest hotel owners and developers.The property was among 37…
A heavy dumping of snow prompted some road closures for parts of the South Island earlier today. MetService lifted most of its watches and warnings issued over Labour Day early this morning, with just some snow watches and road snowfall warnings remaining in effect. ‘Can only get better’ – Wind-battered region dealt spring dump amid storm recoveryIt reported earlier that Mount Cook had received about 20cm of snow last night, while Crown Range saw between 20 and 30cm and the Milford Rd saw 10cm of snow. “As the day goes on, the Desert Rd will see up to 4cm of…