After Minneapolis shooting, AI fabrications of victim and shooter
An authentic clip of the shooting, replayed by multiple media outlets, does not show any of the Ice…
Promising Omani Startups Programme marks major milestone
MUSCAT: His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, Honorary President of the ‘Programme of Promising Omani Startups’…
Auckland hotels near capacity as Jehovah’s Witness convention opens
Hotel Council Aotearoa’s strategic director, James Doolan, was also optimistic about the impact of the event and told…
Mt Roskill store pulls produce as fruit fly biosecurity operation ramps up
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) brochure featured a large picture of a fruit fly and said it…
Major music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivals
“A curveball. Röyksopp can’t make it to Splore this summer. We know, that one hurts. “But the dance…
Chalamet boosts Oscar bid with Critics Choice Awards win for Marty Supreme
“Josh, you made a story about a flawed man with a relatable dream,” said Chalamet. “And you didn’t…
What is the Brics+ ‘Unit’ – and could it really challenge the US dollar?
This combination of a stable asset with a set of diversified currencies reduces exposure to financial volatility and…
Snow and ice disrupt travel in Britain, France and Netherlands with more to come tomorrow
British railway authorities deployed snowploughs in Scotland to try to clear tracks hit by heavy snow, which reached…
Month-long lane closure on Cambridge Rd as Tauriko upgrade ramps up
“All Bethlehem-bound vehicles will need to detour via SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Rd or SH29A and Cameron Rd.…
Major events boosting Tauranga’s global profile and local economy
The economic benefit is predicted to exceed last year’s, which research put at $4.33 million after costs –…
Romanoff seeking second major victory of season in Classic
“He is a real character and loves a trip away as he just puts his head down and…
Major rescue underway after workers trapped in Curragh Mine collapse
“Initial information indicates one man was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and one other man remains unaccounted…