Articles by Imogene Bedford
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World
Restored statue of Virgin Mary in Spain sparks controversy
Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 3:23pmA Spanish statue of the Virgin Mary is causing controversy for a new look that patrons are calling less than demure. The...
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National
'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the country
Monday, 18 August 2025, 4:07pmKiwis can expect a chilly start to the week as snow falls in the south and is set to coat parts of the North Island tomorrow,...
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Entertainment
'Unconscionable': Folk rock icon cuts ties with Facebook over AI use
Monday, 18 August 2025, 2:05pmNeil Young has left Facebook after the platform’s guidelines permitted bots to engage in “sensual” roleplay with minors. The...
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World
Coroner says shark deterrent unlikely to have saved Kiwi surfer killed at Australian beach
Monday, 18 August 2025, 1:10pmAn inquest into the death of a Kiwi man attacked in by a shark at an Australian beach has heard a deterrent device would...
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Politics
Top seeks new leader in public job ad for 2026 election bid
Friday, 15 August 2025, 4:23pmThe Opportunities Party (Top) is seeking a new party leader, according to a recent public job ad. Uploaded to the job search...
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World
Reason Sydney driver caught with DIY number plate
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 1:33pmAn Australian woman has been caught using a DIY number plate on the streets of Sydney. The 32-year-old woman’s number plates...
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Sport
How a league brawl set Carlos Ulberg on the path to UFC success
Friday, 8 August 2025, 2:39pmUFC challenger Carlos Ulberg might aspire to the light heavyweight title, but his sporting ambitions were not always in mixed...