Australia Adelaide Writers’ Week: Laughter and Literature in Lockdown Press ReleaseJanuary 17, 2026 Key Takeaways The Adelaide Writers’ Week (AWW) is Australia’s longest-running and largest free literary festival, held annually in Adelaide’s parklands.… Click Spread
New Zealand Auckland in Lockdown: Fruit Fly Discovery Triggers Restrictions Press ReleaseJanuary 7, 2026 Key Takeaways A biosecurity operation is underway in Auckland after the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly in a surveillance… Click Spread
New Zealand Auckland Suburb Under Lockdown After Fruit Fly Discovery Press ReleaseJanuary 7, 2026 Key Takeaways A single male Queensland fruit fly was found in Mount Roskill, Auckland, prompting a biosecurity operation Legal restrictions… Click Spread
New Zealand Christchurch Lockdown: Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Incident Press ReleaseJanuary 5, 2026 Key Takeaways An ‘item of concern’ has been found at a Christchurch property, prompting a police response Cordons are in… Click Spread
UK Lockdown Alert in South Devon Amid String of House Thefts Press ReleaseDecember 20, 2025 Key Takeaways: Residents in south Devon are being urged to lock their doors overnight due to a series of burglaries… Click Spread
USA Brown University Lockdown: Search for Gunman Continues Press ReleaseDecember 16, 2025 Key Takeaways The FBI is committed to assisting in the investigation of the Brown University shooting Additional resources and personnel… Click Spread
UK Armed Police Lockdown in Glasgow as Man is Arrested Press ReleaseDecember 16, 2025 Key Takeaways: A 56-year-old man was arrested in connection with a disturbance in Glasgow Armed police cordoned off streets and… Click Spread
USA Brown University Lockdown: Suspect in Custody After Shooting Incident Press ReleaseDecember 14, 2025 Key Takeaways A shooting occurred at Brown University during final exams, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuring… Click Spread
New Zealand Lockdown at Port Otago After Live Ammunition Discovery Press ReleaseDecember 9, 2025 Key Takeaways: A specialist police unit was dispatched to Port Otago after ammunition of unknown origin was discovered The port… Click Spread
Australia Lockdown at Ellenbrook Secondary College After Violent Altercation Press ReleaseDecember 8, 2025 Key Takeaways A brawl involving a weapon occurred at Ellenbrook Secondary College, resulting in a teenage boy being taken to… Click Spread
