After about ten years of ownership and rising house values, existing first‑home owners could afford a second home with manageable mortgage costs.
Malaysian police arrested four suspects and seized cannabis worth RM9.35 million after dismantling an international drug trafficking syndicate.
Despite overall inflation rising around 35 %, seven items including tech and pharmaceuticals have fallen in price over the past decade.
A fiery vehicle crash on Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur caused heavy congestion as firefighters extinguished the blaze and authorities worked to clear the accident scene.
A sudden drop in Chinese military flights near Taiwan has puzzled analysts and officials, raising questions about whether the lull reflects strategy, routine adjustments, or a temporary pause.
A Tauranga family flies by helicopter into a remote Ahimanawa Range bush block to spend time living off‑grid and disconnect from busy life.
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies along the Lebanon border as regional tensions involving Iran expand the conflict into a broader theater.
Oil prices climbed after escalating attacks linked to Iran targeted shipping routes and raised security concerns near Dubai, highlighting risks to global energy supply lines.
Reflective look at reports linking Tana Umaga with a potential All Blacks assistant coaching role under Dave Rennie.
Volcanic ash drifting from Whakaari/White Island has led to the cancellation of 19 Air New Zealand flights in and out of Tauranga, with authorities and airlines monitoring conditions closely for safe resumption.
Analysts warn that a dynastic-style leadership transition in Iran could reshape the political system more profoundly than a traditional regime change.
Oil prices surged after attacks on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf linked to Iran raised fears of supply disruptions along key global energy shipping routes.
The United States has launched an investigation into aspects of Malaysia’s economy, examining whether certain policies may affect American businesses or trade interests.
Global oil shipping faces historic disruption as attacks linked to Iran target vessels in strategic Middle Eastern waters, raising concerns about tanker safety and energy market stability.
Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere stirs reflection as it explores controversial online influencer culture, leaving many viewers unsettled by how digital personalities shape identity and community.
A man in Melaka has been remanded for seven days after allegedly stabbing another man to death in a dispute reportedly linked to a mobile phone.
As a new wave of Covid‑19 spreads across New Zealand, rising cases and hospitalisations coincide with the release of a final pandemic inquiry report, prompting reflection on past response and future readiness.
A small forest fire near the MEX Putrajaya Toll Plaza burned about 0.8 hectares before firefighters contained the blaze. No injuries were reported, and traffic disruption remained minimal.
Iranian oil shipments continue moving through the Strait of Hormuz even as exports from several Gulf neighbors slow or halt amid regional tensions and maritime security concerns.
A collapsed Auckland construction firm has left many creditors, including Max Key’s business, owed significant sums as liquidators manage about $7.9m in debts with limited assets available for repayment.
Evacuation warnings were issued for parts of Beirut as strikes between Israel and Hezbollah intensified, raising concerns that the cross-border conflict could expand further.
Hezbollah fired about 200 rockets toward northern Israel while Iran launched missiles in what officials described as an integrated operation, raising concerns of broader regional escalation.
Mountain biking photographer Colin Meagher, known for documenting the sport’s defining moments for more than two decades, has died after an eight-year battle with ALS.
A growing debate in New Zealand asks whether modern medicines are reaching patients too slowly, as readers, doctors, and policymakers reflect on the balance between innovation and limited healthcare budgets.