California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims over the X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain
The ride has been closed since shortly after the second incident, but this week park managers said they…
Up to 60 jobs set to be cut from software firm Foster Moore after ministerial veto of $50m Companies Office project
“It was a lot of money and you would expect ministers to be careful with public money.” Willis’…
AI: Fruit fly beats Claude Opus 5 at chess in just 11 moves
AI may not be so superintelligent after all. The lowly fruit fly just beat one of the world’s…
Reintroducing kiwi to Wellington has been a wild, stoat-busting success
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Japan earthquake injures dozens – NZ Herald
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency said that at least 37 people had suffered minor injuries. A road…
Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake
At Kisol village a few hours away, Bertolomeus Tiga, 42, told AFP his house was one of several…
Dozens fined or charged in Taranaki road policing operation
The second driver was 15 and has been referred to Youth Aid. Police issued dozens of infringements during…
Alisha Rush: Family’s tribute to girl let down by mental health system
WARNING: This article discusses mental health and suicide. When 12-year-old Alisha Rush took her own life late last…
Everlab preventative healthcare and wellness start-up launches in New Zealand
In April, one of Australia’s leading longevity platforms, Everlab, launched in Aotearoa. After five consultations, dozens of tests…
Powershop complaints grow as customers report high bills and app problems
“This would have equated to a power bill of around $27,000 for that day had they followed through…
Wellington council proposes cuts to climate, planning and events teams
A spokesman for Wellington Mayor Andrew Little would not comment on the proposed cuts, saying it was an…
Wild pig hunt draws 80 teams and big crowds on Aotea Great Barrier Island
Beazley said keeping the wild pig population in check supported overall forest health. “So the competition helps us…