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Wellington Chef Aakash jailed for 27 months in sexual assault and public indecency case

Despite her attempts to stop him, Aakash continued by groping her and sexually violating her.

Fiji Muslim League says McDonald’s not Halal despite FIANZ certification

McDonald’s Fiji has maintained that its chicken products, including McChicken and Chicken McNuggets, continue to be certified Halal by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).

“Non-sensical and ludicrous”: Fiji Deputy PM Prasad hits back at opposition over Indo-Fijian population claim

Prof. Prasad accused the former FijiFirst government, in which Seruiratu was a senior member, of concealing ethnic data by classifying all citizens simply as “Fijian” — despite a United Nations recommendation to retain disaggregated statistics.

Winston Peters hits out at ‘headline hunting’ Left’s ‘hypocrisy’ on Gaza protests after vandalism at his home

"It’s almost as if they want an excuse to keep banging their drums, waving their flags, and swinging their crowbars — all the while crying havoc and unleashing the dogs of war.”

Over 300 drivers to re-sit tests after bribery scandal at Auckland VTNZ branch

Police have confirmed to RNZ that they are investigating the allegations. VTNZ, New Zealand’s largest provider of driving tests, said it had taken “decisive and serious action” following the discovery, working closely with NZTA to ensure public safety and test integrity.

‘No experience, no responsibility’: NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters tears into Greens’ Chlöe Swarbrick over Gaza activism

“No one wants to be lectured about ‘morals’ from someone who knows nothing about what’s going on around the world apart from her own arrogantly manufactured ideologically driven political soundbites.”

One year on, New Zealand settles $6 million with Samoa over HMNZS Manawanui shipwreck

All 75 passengers and crew survived, and a separate investigation into possible disciplinary action is nearing completion.

NZ Foreign Minister condemns ‘disgraceful’ late-night Gaza flotilla supporters protest outside his family home

The protest, held in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, involved around 30 people chanting, banging drums, waving Palestinian flags, and holding posters.

Tutor Rashmi Kant receives 11-month home detention for indecent assaults on students

Dr Rashmi Kant, who holds a doctorate in entomology and worked as a senior scientist, was found guilty by a jury earlier this year on 11 charges of indecent assault.

Social media criticism leads council to order butcher to throw out lamb meat

Hasan Zuberi said the photo was misleading as the lamb had only been on the trolley for 15 minutes during the store’s opening day while a meat rail was being installed.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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