Jakarta School Goes Online After 1,000 Weapons Found

Schools operated by the Harapan Ibu Islamic School Foundation in South Jakarta transitioned to remote learning for one week following the police discovery of nearly 1,000 airsoft guns and other weapons on the foundation premises, according to foundation officials and legal representatives. Investigation and Weapons Recovery at South Jakarta Foundation South Jakarta Police recovered 995 … Read more

Urgent Water Conservation Notice Issued for Far North Residents

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

Helena Wright South Australia Deaths: Fundraiser Details Revealed

A 3-month-old infant remains missing in South Australia following a suspected double murder-suicide off Cape Northumberland, according to local police investigating the deaths of the baby’s mother and 23-month-old sister whose bodies were retrieved by local fishermen. Police Timeline of Events Prior to Cape Northumberland Discovery South Australia Police have established a timeline detailing the … Read more

Aide to Detained Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah Found Dead

Police in Jakarta are investigating the death of Sutrimo, a man reportedly serving as a personal aide to former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Febrie Adriansyah, following his discovery outside a South Jakarta clinic on Sunday evening, according to Jakarta Police spokesman Budhi Hermanto. Authorities responded after Sutrimo was found unconscious on Sunday evening. … Read more

7 Somali Nationals Found Hidden Under Rice Bags in Zambia

Zambian authorities intercepted seven Somali nationals smuggled beneath bags of rice in a Toyota Probox during a routine operation in Kapiri Mposhi, according to the Zambia Revenue Authority. The vehicle was travelling toward the Chirundu One Stop Border Post when law enforcement stopped it. Zambia Revenue Authority Interception Details According to the Zambia Revenue Authority, … Read more

Canterbury Medical Cannabis Supplier Faces Drug Charges

Police have launched an investigation into a 40-year-old individual following the discovery of cannabis and paraphernalia at a property in Canterbury. According to police, the evidence suggested the items were being used for personal purposes outside the scope of a medicinal cannabis licence. Authorities are currently reviewing information gathered during the search as they determine … Read more

How Scammers Target Kiwis During Major Life Events

New Zealanders are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into major life decisions, yet nearly a quarter of the population lacks confidence in their ability to identify AI-generated scams. According to findings on digital literacy, 40% of Kiwis now use AI for daily decision-making, even as scammers exploit these tools to create convincing, event-based frauds that target … Read more

Australian Man Accused of Murdering Thai Teen, Hiding Body in Suitcase

What Happened in the Tunchanok Donhomla Case? Simon Peter Carman, a 45-year-old man from Ballarat, Australia, is accused of murdering 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla in Pattaya, Thailand, then hiding her body in a suitcase and disposing of it. According to police, Carman allegedly strangled Donhomla during a payment dispute, claiming it was self-defense. However, an autopsy … Read more

Remains of Missing Waihī Dad Samuel McAlister Found After Two Years

The family of Samuel McAlister has received formal DNA confirmation that remains discovered on Motukaramarama Island in January belong to the missing kayaker. McAlister disappeared in September 2023 after failing to return from a fishing trip in the Firth of Thames. According to police, the remains underwent forensic examination and DNA testing before the results … Read more