An orthodontist specialist who vanished from his Auckland practice – abandoning patients mid-treatment and leaving them thousands of dollars out of pocket – has been found guilty of professional misconduct. The Health Practitioners’ Disciplinary Tribunal decision was made today despite Saad Al-Mazony’s attempts to adjourn the hearing due to lack of legal representation. The tribunal ordered that Al-Mozany’s registration be […]

A SCHOOLGIRL was handed a detention for going to the toilet during a lesson, her mum has fumed. Jessica Hill, 16, was left so desperate during her science class she sprinted out to use the bathroom – only to be slapped with a half-an-hour punishment on her return. Her mum Carina, 42, said: "What is she supposed to do, pee […]

LVIV, Ukraine — Buses carried civilians out of one embattled Ukrainian city Tuesday and supplies toward another, as officials tried to move people away from a Russian onslaught and ease the dire humanitarian situation for those still stuck. But reports of renewed Russian attacks on the port of Mariupol threatened to again derail the efforts. On the 13th day of […]

On the second day of protests of police brutality in downtown Denver two years ago, police tear-gassed Hollis Lyman and shot a pepper ball through her homemade sign listing the names of Black men killed by police, leaving a quarter-sized hole in Philando Castile‘s handwritten name. The next day, May 29, 2020, police sprayed dental student Stanford Smith in the […]

Russia: Anti-war protests grow as thousands sign letter to Putin We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The former US presidential candidate said Vladimir Putin is on […]

US identifies ‘secret military base’ in North Korea We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info US analysts are concerned the images may be a sign that North […]

Police have been ordered to apologise for failing to release national gun seizure statistics that revealed New Zealand is awash with firearms. Police are stepping up efforts to crack down on the deadly weapons by extending a national programme to prevent gun violence by gangs and organised crime. A South Auckland councillor says his community deserves to know the true […]

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The east coast of the country, particularly New South Wales, has suffered […]