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
Government-backed mass weddings in northern Nigeria are drawing intense scrutiny after viral videos exposed ceremonies pairing vulnerable women, teenagers, and orphans with significantly older men. According to news reports, the Kano State Government hosted a ceremony on August 7 and 8 uniting 1,500 couples at a reported cost of 1.5 billion naira, or roughly $US1.1 … Read more
Actress Jennifer Esposito revealed that a severe, undiagnosed health battle derailed her early career in New York City, leaving her deeply depressed, facing thoughts of suicide, and eventually landing her in a psychiatric ward, according to an appearance on Maria Menounos’ Heal Squad podcast reported by Page Six and OK Magazine. The Devastating Physical Toll … Read more
Former New Zealand First minister Ron Mark is weighing a return to national politics while simultaneously considering an international job offer in Luxembourg supporting Ukraine, according to statements reported by Adam Pearse. Mark, who served six terms as a list MP after entering Parliament in 1996 and previously acted as Minister of Defence, stated he … Read more
In 2023, Eleanor “Ellie” Williams was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for perverting the course of justice after a years-long campaign of fabricated sexual assault and trafficking allegations. According to the 2025 documentary Accused: The Fake Grooming Scandal, Williams self-inflicted severe facial injuries with a hammer to substantiate false claims that she had been … Read more
Alice Bayley and Sione Teu took over the Four Square store in Ōtaika in September 2024, aiming to revitalize the business and engage the local community. Since their arrival, the pair has expanded the staff from five to more than a dozen employees and introduced new community-focused initiatives, including hot meal services and school attendance … Read more
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is positioning her political platform to address rising public frustration over living costs, housing shortages, and immigration policy. As populist movements gain traction, Hanson’s “monocultural” vision—which she defines as “welcoming” and “not exclusive” as long as everyone signs up to the same ideal—faces intensifying public debate. According to the Australian … Read more
Sky TV has secured a seven-year broadcasting agreement for NRL, NRLW, and State of Origin matches in New Zealand, running from 2028 to 2034. The deal, which requires shareholder approval at an annual meeting in November, will see select matches broadcast on the free-to-air platform Three alongside Sky Sport. What is included in the new … Read more
Residents of Extension 8A in Soshanguve, Tshwane, are reporting persistent sewage overflows. Marriem Mashiya, 58, states that her property has been plagued by wastewater since April 2026, creating health concerns and environmental hazards. The City of Tshwane attributes the recurring blockages to vandalism at a local sewer pump station, where power cables have been stolen. … Read more
Liquidators are working to dispose of 20,000 cases of wine and 400,000 litres of bulk wine following a group liquidation. While the Te Awanga Estate vineyard has sold unconditionally to new owners, Nacey confirmed a shortfall remains for the secured lender after mortgage considerations are applied to the sale proceeds. How much wine stock is … Read more