Wallaby pest control ramped up in central North Island containment zone
The Bay of Plenty and Waikato regional councils are part of the Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programme.…
‘Tragic’ circumstances: Flatmate’s gun allegedly used by Hamilton murder-accused Jack Hargreaves
A motorist had stopped to pick him up as he hitchhiked on Gordonton Rd. It’s alleged he then…
Former Matilda child star Mara Wilson reveals AI nightmare of child sex abuse images
“It didn’t matter that those images ‘weren’t me’, or that the fetish sites were ‘technically’ legal. “It was…
The science behind an herbal remedy that has worked for thousands of years
Ginger is still often recommended as a way to ease stomach upset. Ginger, which is available at almost…
IT worker Richard Escutin used company credit card to pay for ‘escorts and dating services’
He added that Escutin would be unlikely to appear in court again. Judge Kim Saunders disagreed about the…
Matthew McConaughey trademarks voice and likeness to fight AI deepfakes
McConaughey’s lawyers from the entertainment law firm Yorn Levine said the applications were intended to protect their client’s…
New home for rare skinks taking shape on Napier’s Marine Parade
He said while the enclosure’s fence was finished, there was still some work to fine-tune the inside environment.…
Christchurch supermarket Kai Co launched by father and son, promising cheaper food and ‘fairness’
“Food is expensive in New Zealand for numerous reasons, but there is quite a bit of value that’s…
Card-skimming crackdown: Air fryers, laptops used for smuggling devices
Chief customs officer Nigel Barnes, who deals with fraud and prohibition, says card skimming is often part of…
Scammed: Sir Ralph Norris’ image used by scammers in fake shares schemes
He was not aware of any victims, but at least two people – a woman in New Zealand…
Home Alone house owner shares behind the scenes secrets in new memoir
The comedy became an instant smash, taking more than $800 million at the worldwide box office. Daughter Laura…
Pensioner lures phone scammers into trap as police arrest unsuspecting tricksters
Officers attended the drop-off point and arrested a 20-year-old suspect. A similar ploy was attempted last September, when…