Norway’s crown princess needs lung transplant, palace says
OSLO, Dec 19 (Reuters) – Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is expected to undergo a lung transplant following a…
Uber rival aRide to launch with 1500 drivers and no surge pricing, says founder Daniel Lowe
The second stage of his self-funded effort involved recruiting drivers through Facebook groups like the 10,000-member “Aride, Bolt,…
No reprieve for Nicola Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in question
It has been difficult for Willis to completely rein in spending at a time the economy has needed…
Reserve Bank Governor says there is no preset course for monetary policy after Westpac hikes interest rates
She declined the opportunity to explicitly talk the market up or down. Rather, she stressed a couple of…
Nobel Institute calls off Machado press conference ahead of Peace Prize ceremony
Machado’s current whereabouts unknownNobel Peace Prize ceremony to take place on WednesdayMachado’s travel ban complicates her journey to…
Kmart cancels recall for three magic sand products after tests find no asbestos
“As in the case of the products recalled voluntarily by companies and suppliers, the decision to cancel a…
‘No man ever’: Woman’s PhD post triggers wild male backlash
The post has now racked up over 15 million views, but bizarrely, the celebratory post ended up on…
‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Government to court over conservation law changes
The concession process, which is when permissions are given for activities on conservation land, is expected to be…
Traffic to resume at Sweden’s second-biggest airport after drone scare
Item 1 of 4 Police vehicles are parked outside the Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport as the airspace above was temporarily…
‘There was no pressure’: Police rule out reviewing breath-test targets after 30,000 tests falsified
It included an annual target of 3.3 million roadside alcohol breath tests and a requirement that 65% of…
Jayleb-Che Dean: Police say no foul play suspected in case of Tokoroa teacher missing in Rotorua
Van Kempen said Dean had driven to the pools with a man and police had spoken to that…
Government pockets nearly $700k from Kiwi who died with no will or traceable family members
Typically, this is to relatives in order of significant relationships, starting with partners and children, before moving to…