Russell Brand granted bail after London court hearing on new rape charges
A number of sexual abuse allegations against the Get Him to the Greek actor were first reported in…
Massive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skies
Disturbance is measured on the K-index. According to the SWPC, it reached Kp8, out of a possible Kp9.…
UK comedian Russell Brand in court on two new rape charges
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New Zealand’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?
Even Hamilton has its riverfront Wellington St Beach. So you can nip for a dip on the weekend…
Golf: New Zealand Open confirms $2m prize purse and minimum payout for pros
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Cats kill estimated 100 million birds a year in New Zealand
“Our non-avian wildlife, such as bats, lizards and invertebrates, was also particularly vulnerable to cats.” While the council…
Craft by Merlin Unveils New Digital Flagship & the Ultra Luxury AirPods Pro 3 Royal Collection in Exotic Leathers
Black Airpods Airpods Pro 3 Crystal Editions Dubai-based luxury atelier redefines Apple Airpods with hand-stitched Alligator leather editions,…
Speedway: Hamilton racer Daniel Thomas wins rare double New Zealand sprintcar crown
“But you also need everything to go right on the night. It’s a single-night deal, one race final,…
ANZ’s new floating interest rate means an extra $12m in profit – expert
He said the rate had previously been in a “no man’s land” between Kiwibank and the other major…
Oman’s new ‘Global Pay’ app to advance digital payments
MUSCAT, JAN 19Global Money Exchange Co LLC (GMEC), Oman’s leading money exchange company, announced at a media briefing…
Rotorua Redwoods walk: Why slowing down beats New Year shortcuts
Early on, we reached a small stream. Three stones lay across the water, spaced just well enough to…
Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates
people need to understand the changes so they could plan with confidence. “Granny flats can make a real…