We stand in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland,” they wrote on X. Leaders of both Denmark and Greenland have repeatedly insisted that the vast island is not for sale and that it will decide its own future. The US believes Greenland, located between North America and Europe, can give it an economic edge over its rivals in the Arctic region. The US has its Pituffik military base in Greenland and opened a consulate on the island in June 2020. Trump’s determination to take over Greenland has stunned Denmark, a fellow member of Nato that has fought alongside America in its wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

“They happened to be able to get a glimmer of cellphone reception and called for assistance about 7.30pm,” Westrupp said. He said police co-ordinated a search and rescue operation to rescue them as the weather worsened. “Land Search and Rescue and police reached the three men about three in the morning and provided them with shelter, clothing and food. At first light, with the aid of Wellington Rafting, we were able to get them out of there,” he said. “PLBs (personal locator beacons) are cheap to hire, and they’re capable of saving your life, even when there’s no cellphone reception,” he said.

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It comes on the same week that police revealed they had caught a drunk man who tried to pull over an unmarked car of actual police officers. Counties Manukau Police said the “bizarre incident” occurred while officers were conducting patrols in an unmarked vehicle in the area on Saturday. A station wagon following the unmarked car began flashing a red-and-blue bar mounted on the vehicle. Police said officers were “perplexed” before clocking the car as not an actual officer. The 38-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court on December 24 on charges of impersonating a police officer and excess breath alcohol.

Many more parcels remain in storage, and she lacks the keys to access PO box lockers containing further deliveries. Last week the NZ Post van driver had to take around 20 packages back to Christchurch because there was no room to leave them, she said. She has been in regular contact with NZ Post since the stoush began, but her concerns remain unresolved. She also plans to pursue a civil claim against NZ Post in the new year over what she says is a failure to meet contractual obligations. Selwyn MP Nicola Griggs said she was aware of the situation regarding the held parcels, and would continue to work with NZ Post on this issue.

“Everyone seems to know someone, which is really sad.”‘Rare but it can happen’: PoliceAccording to a Police spokesperson, “drink spiking is rare, but it can happen”. “At present, drink spiking is not specifically identifiable in the data that Police currently records,” the spokesperson says. “Unfortunately, there is currently no reliable method to accurately measure such data in New Zealand.”Even if there were, drink spiking is rarely reported to the police. Rapist brothers Danny (centre) and Roberto (right) Jaz at the bar Mama Hooch where they drink spiked and sexually assaulted women. “My perspective is that drink spiking primarily happens with an intent for assault or an intent to rape,” she says now.

Photo: RNZNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the India free trade deal has been rushed through for political gain, and more wins could have been secured with longer negotiations. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the deal at the Beehive on Monday. The UK free trade deal has no such conditions. He said in the 1980s we thought the whole world would adopt free trade, but they haven't. RNZ has sought further comment from Trade Minister Todd McClay.

Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in 1997. Photo / Getty ImagesUnited States President Donald Trump says people who “innocently met” Jeffrey Epstein in the past risked having their reputations ruined by the release of the investigative files on the convicted sex offender. Trump, in his first comments since the Justice Department began releasing the files on Friday, also dismissed the furore over Epstein as a distraction from his party’s achievements. “This whole thing with Epstein is a way of trying to deflect from the tremendous success that the Republican Party has,” he told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago home. Former President Bill Clinton featured prominently in the first batch of photos from the Epstein files released by the Justice Department and Trump was asked for his reaction.

Emergency services at the scene of the crash near Raes Junction. Photo: Debbie PorteousTwo people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a truck crashed down a bank near Raes Junction. The truck was believed to be heading towards Millers Flat on State Highway 8 when it had got into difficulty and ended up down a bank. A Hato Hone St John spokesman said two patients were assessed at the scene and both were transported to Dunedin Hospital by ambulance. A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.40am this morning and it was a single vehicle crash.

Fireworks at Nexia Blast in the Park 2025 at Anderson Park, Havelock North on Friday November 7, 2025. Photo / Richard BrimerIn the past fortnight, fires in Pāuanui and Port Jackson were caused by fireworks. Enforced under Section 52 of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act, the moratorium applies to the private use of fireworks. We want to make sure everybody knows to enjoy our public fireworks displays instead of lighting their own” says Trim. The Coromandel Zone, covered by the ban, is already in a restricted fire season which requires a permit approved by Fire and Emergency for most open-air fires.

Dive squad and drone join search for rock fisher missing in Firth of ThamesThe dive squad has been called in to search for a fisherman missing in the water near the Waikawau boat ramp, 24km north of Thames. Police were called to the scene off Thames Coast Rd at 9.45am yesterday after a rock fisher was reported to be in difficulty in the water. One person had made it safely to shore and raised the alarm that a second person was still in the water. Coastguard NZ has been searching for a missing rock fisherman in the water at Waikawau on the Firth of Thames. Photo / SuppliedThe second person has not been found at this stage.

India has been a notoriously challenging country to do FTAs with, and the relationship between governments was quite poor under Labour. I have little doubt that the PM’s personal commitment to the FTA, alongside his trips to India, made a critical difference also. 50 per cent tariff cut for large quota of apples – nearly double recent average exports. Duty-free access for kiwifruit within a quota almost four times our recent average exports, and tariff halved for exports outside of quota. History has shown them to have been 100% wrong on the China FTA, and they will be on this one also.

The single-vehicle crash is still being investigated. Police release name of man who died in Kaitāia motorcycle crashThe single-vehicle crash is still being investigated. Photo / Bevan ConleyPolice have named a man who died in a Kaitāia motorcycle crash earlier this month as Marcus Tepania. The 31-year-old was killed in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 1, near Victoria Valley Rd, at around 8.50pm on December 12. Investigators were still making inquiries into the circumstances of the single-vehicle crash.

“His contribution to our success cannot be understated,” Fisher said. “He demonstrated and lived our values every day and was well-loved and respected by clients and colleagues alike. “He led by example, with dedication, commitment and humour, and Monkeytoe would not be the company it is today without his influence. “Our thoughts remain with Toby’s family, friends, and all who knew him.”Police also expressed their condolences to Broomhall’s family and friends. The crash is being investigated.

Joseph Wilson brutally attacked a woman a year after serving home detention for another violent incident. PHOTO: ROB KIDDA Dunedin man duct-taped a woman, broke her shoulder and threatened to bury her in the backyard during a harrowing attack, a court has heard. Joseph Rangi Taihaere Wilson, 46, was jailed for three years and eight months when he appeared in the Dunedin District Court last week. The victim told the court she was convinced the defendant would kill her during last year’s incident and remained fearful of violent retribution. While she lay in excruciating pain, Wilson threatened to kill the woman and bury her in the backyard.