The United States is taking decisive action to cut off the financial lifelines sustaining Iran’s ruling elite. Today’s action targets Ali Ansari, a Dubai-based Iranian national who has built a sprawling global network of real estate and commercial holdings — spanning Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Cyprus, the UAE, and beyond — on behalf of […]
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Front Page, July 10, 2026
CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY ON THE WATER IN NEW YORK CITY
TRAVEL: by Eric Mackenzie Lamb Below are images of a boat parade on New York City’s East River. They were taken by my friend Bruce Rosenkrantz, who’s a crew member on one of the vessels, the John J Harvey. They were also joined by dozens of private boats as well as schooners from […]
Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visit
Ahead of the visit, a well-advanced police operation brought in specialist staff.
Tributes flow for North Shore businessman and mentor Bill Smale
A memorial celebration will be held on July 25 at Westlake Boys Auditorium.
New Plymouth-born broadcaster Derryn Hinch dead at 82
Born in New Plymouth in 1944, Hinch began his career at the Taranaki Herald.
Drink-drive conviction stands as ex-international rugby player Sakaria Taulafo fights to stay in NZ
Sakaria Taulafo’s deportation liability was lifted but he’s yet to pass a character test.
Shotover Jet crash at Queenstown tourist spot leaves five with minor injuries
Police said passengers needed help off the boat and some had minor injuries.
Forty years after Anzus blow-up, New Zealand is ready to build new alliances – Thomas Coughlan
OPINION: After 40 years with only one ally, New Zealand is looking to make more friends.
Director of Public Prosecutions to Drop Charges Against Eight Kollision Band Members
Basseterre, St. Kitts (July 8, 2026) — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPPO) has announced that it is taking steps to discontinue the criminal proceedings against eight members of the Kollision Band, who were charged by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force with playing music on a public road without […]