Naomi Tekea Craig used to be hailed warmly in school newsletters as someone who oversaw choirs, directed stage productions, and mentored young musicians. She can be seen grinning with elementary school pupils in pictures while performing under projected Christian prayers while holding a microphone. Her name now reverberates in courtrooms and across the country for quite different reasons. Craig appeared in Mandurah Magistrates Court via voice connection on January 27, 2026. She was serene. Not even emotional. She said, “Guilty, your honor,” in response to each of the fifteen charges that were read out loud. Magistrate Clare Cullen outlined the…
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Certain cancellations gradually disappear from memory, while others leave a sharp scar. The second group includes The Lying Game. It had precisely the right amount of mystery, momentum, and devoted audience to merit a decent ending—not because it was a worldwide phenomenon. But it didn’t receive one. Identical twins who were split up at birth and reunited through a string of perilous deceptions and secrets made for an intriguing opening for the show. Alexandra Chando’s dual role as Emma and Sutton was remarkably successful, particularly for a cable network such as ABC Family. Sutton moved with the honed grace of…
More than just a staffing change, Scott Robertson’s departure as All Blacks head coach signaled a change in New Zealand Rugby’s long-term goals. Deeper systemic issues were implied by the decision, which was officially justified as the result of an internal assessment. NZR is taking a surprisingly clear path forward instead of beginning from scratch. A New Zealander with previous Test-level head coaching experience is required for the position. This drastically narrows down the pool of possible applicants and makes it impossible to hire promising local assistants or foreign coaches who haven’t yet held high positions. Steve Lancaster, the interim…
Twenty years ago, Holly Valance was well-known for her breakthrough track, which felt like summer in pop form, and her towel drop on primetime television. Her remarkably contrasting lyrics, both in tone and intent, are causing cultural uproar today. “Kiss Kiss (XX) My Arse,” her most recent single, is a purposefully explicit remix of her 2002 smash song. This version, which was created specifically for Pauline Hanson’s cartoon parody A Super Progressive Movie, uses incisive satire and provocative lyrics to directly target progressive culture. The timing is determined. The song, which was released around Australia Day, is a political tool…
For three days in a row, it had been raining. It was a relentless rhythm that darkened the heavens and softened the land, not in torrents but steadily. The earth was slowly easing beneath the surface. Then the slope abruptly gave way. For a long weekend, families had congregated at the coastal holiday camp in Mount Maunganui. In a single night, what ought to have been a tranquil getaway by the sea turned into an irreparable catastrophe. Just before dawn, a landslide occurred that was remarkably silent in its might but merciless in its outcome. The earth collapsed behind a…
142 store closures might initially appear in a modernization report as a cold data point. However, for many New Zealanders, particularly those who live in more sedate suburbs or have restricted mobility, it signifies the silent end of a place that was more than merely envelopes. NZ Post is changing its business strategy by combining services into central hubs, many of which are quicker and more streamlined. It is anticipated that these new areas would handle contemporary parcel volumes with remarkable effectiveness. However, Mrs. Langley in Timaru, who still walks to her neighborhood post office every week to mail handwritten…
Like weather systems dealing with fresh data, Washington’s claims have changed drastically in recent days. When Alex Pretti initially made headlines, he was portrayed as a suspect, a gunman who challenged federal police, and a presumed threat. Within hours of his passing, Trump officials promoted this interpretation, but it has since been drastically diminished to retractions and fragments. In Minneapolis, Pretti, 37, worked as an intensive care nurse. He was licensed to carry a gun. While attending a public demonstration on January 25, he was shot and killed by U.S. Border Patrol officers. He wasn’t speaking violently, wasn’t carrying a…
Before going into print, the figure of ₹275 crore—possibly rising to ₹300 crore if all promotions were tallied—came quietly through trade WhatsApp groups. In the case of Border 2, the figure came out less as rumors and more as a declaration, indicating that the film was designed to test the audience’s continued trust in theatrical spectacle as well as to revisit memories. Recently, discussions about the movie have sounded more like earnings calls than reviews. Multiplex managers use percentages when speaking. Like pilots who monitor cockpit dials, producers keep an eye on daily net data. With a tension that is…
Due to Erika Kirk’s recent nationwide tour, church stages have been noticeably more charged than usual. Once standing next to her husband, conservative pundit Charlie Kirk, she now speaks to thousands of people by herself while wearing a mask of sorrow and resolve. The Make Heaven Crowded tour was certain to be emotionally charged because it was launched only a few months after Charlie’s untimely death. But the fact that it attracted political debate so rapidly is especially telling. The banners mention faith, but the underlying message is clearly nuanced. Kirk set the tone early by starting in Dallas, a…
The lights went off just after midnight, with a calm, deep finality that seems almost symbolic, rather than with any drama. People had been getting ready for another chilly night in many Texas areas, but one that wasn’t helpless. There was no extraordinary polar vortex to blame this time. Yes, the temperature was low, but it wasn’t unprecedented. The system that Texans were promised was stronger than ever before, but once again, that faith failed. ERCOT was forced to improve the grid’s resiliency following the catastrophic 2021 freeze. Power generators were purportedly weatherized, rules were tightened, and billions were set…