Flash floods and mountain collapses in Nepal have left 788 people dead and 2,502 missing, according to Sunday data from Nepal’s disaster agency, while Chinese authorities reported 16 deaths and 546 missing across the border. Rescue operations entered their fourteenth day following the disaster near the China-Nepal border, which swept away roads, bridges, and homes. … Read more
Planning and design are underway for a new multi-storey acute services building, Trotter said. Acute or unplanned care is urgent healthcare for illness or injury. Currently, the hospital’s current acute assessment unit is a 20-bed unit next to the emergency department. It assesses and treats patients expected to stay less than 36 hours. Planned Location … Read more
Following relentless pressure from Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit during the second test, the All Blacks face mounting pressure to overhaul their forward pack and find an urgent lineout solution ahead of the weekend clash in Soweto, according to squad assessments. With 94,000 fans expected at FNB Stadium for what effectively serves as a … Read more
Martial arts exponent Hayden Barnard was sentenced to 11 months of home detention in the Nelson District Court on Friday after a jury found him guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following an incident on November 23, 2023. Nelson Court Trial Verdicts and Sentencing Details According to court proceedings, the jury … Read more
Leah Stewart survived a brutal white shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney’s east, an ordeal that left her in a medically induced coma for nearly two weeks, according to reports by ABC News and news.com.au. The 35-year-old mother of one was swimming between the flags on June 13 when the suspected 3.5m great white … Read more
Pure methamphetamine blocks disguised as confectionery and distributed through Auckland City Mission food parcels in July 2024 contained an estimated 300 doses per package, according to police documents detailing an international drug syndicate led by Chinese citizen Yu Wang and Malaysian arrival Chen Yee Cheah. While the specific source of those lollies remains unsolved due … Read more
The Philippines has secured a €200 million policy-based loan, equivalent to approximately ₱14 billion, from the French development bank Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to fund marine ecosystem protection and expand sustainable livelihoods. According to the Department of Finance (DOF), the financing supports the first phase of the Marine Ecosystem for Blue Economy Development program, … Read more
The All Blacks removed star halfback Cam Roigard from their upcoming match against the Sharks as a precautionary measure due to a tight calf, according to team statements reported by RugbyPass. Roigard, who missed the opening match of the tour, was originally named on the bench but has now been replaced in the No. 21 … Read more
Contractors are working to repair a damaged mains water supply pipe on a busy highway, with the job expected to take several hours and finish around 3.30pm. A Far North District Council spokesman told the Herald that photos of the damaged pipe appear to show signs of erosion, though it remains unknown exactly how the … Read more
Ronald Metcalf Injury Timeline and Warriors Return Metcalf, 27, enjoyed a breakout season in 2025 before a knee injury ended his campaign and delayed his return to the field, according to RNZ. Over the summer, he extended his contract with the club. However, in his absence, Tanah Boyd consolidated his grip on the No 7 … Read more