What to do when you have a wildlife encounter? It has become a common question.
My first encounter with a wild bear, I have to admit, was frightening. I was working on my…
Recycling: Whanganui District Council importing crate nets to counter windy days
Harrison told the council’s operations and performance committee nets would be delivered to properties in September, in time…
The man who wants to stop trash from flowing into the ocean
What Californian hasn’t walked along one of our superb beaches only to stumble upon water bottles, cigarette butts,…
Drop 6 Kilos in Under 10 Days? Harvard Study Points to This ‘Miracle’ Seed
Quick weight‑loss headlines stir both hope and doubt. After the festive holidays, many seek a small lever that…
Plastic recycling in California has failed. You don’t have to
Last week’s report on California’s abysmal plastics recycling rates made it clear that the state, and individual citizens,…
Eurasian Leaders to Hold Talks in Russia
Islam Times – Leaders from Eurasia are set to gather in Russia’s St. Petersburg over the next two…
Co-operative Bank hikes mortgage rates by massive 30 basis points
The bank’s standard two-year fixed rate will increase from 4.99% to 5.29%, while its three-year term moves from…