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Peter Jackson, Maoris, Colossal To De-Extinct World’s Largest Bird
Forbes
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(Image courtesy of Colossal Bioscience) The giant moa was the world’s largest bird, up to 11 feet high and 500 lbs., a peaceable, plant-eating giant that lived on the edges of forests in New Zealand’s South Island. Then the island’s first human...
WASZP Games 2025: Talent & fun descend on Weymouth
Sail-World
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July 11, 2025
by Marc Ablett 11 Jul 00:22 PDT 19-25 July 2025 The 2025 International WASZP Games, set to take place from July 19–25 at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, are poised to be the largest and most competitive in the class's history....
WASZP Games 2025 // Talent and fun Descends on Weymouth
Live Sail Die
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July 11, 2025
The 2025 International WASZP Games, set to take place from July 19–25 at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, are poised to be the largest and most competitive in the class’s history. With 245 entries confirmed and numbers still...
ZOWIE esports gaming zone launched in Sydney
Australian Leisure
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Professional esports gaming brand ZOWIE, under BenQ Corp, has launched its first ZOWIE Zone in Australia, now open at WY Gaming in central Sydney with the immersive gaming space designed to deliver a tournament-grade experience for FPS...
Ten must-see films at the 2025 NZ International Film Festival
The Spinoff
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July 8, 2025
From Cannes heavy-hitters to charming local comedies, Thomas Giblin makes his picks for this year’s Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival. Rejoice, film fans of Aotearoa. Whānau Mārama, the New Zealand International Film Festival,...
Handing Selfies to Beijing: The West’s Leaky Data Pipeline to China
CEPA
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July 10, 2025
It’s a glaring danger. Chinese law requires companies to hand over all data upon the Communist government’s request. Yet Chinese companies continue to collect European and American personal data. After years of overlooking this risk, both Europe...
Thank you sweet Kai
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 8, 2025
She is a beautiful female canine from New Zealand –– young and intelligent, earning her the title wahine (young lady) when she arrived in PNG. Meet Kai, a sniffer dog that is well loved and cherished by her handler Hearing Constable Aku Naemon ....
21st Iteration of Pacific Partnership Prepares for Indo-Pacific Mission Aboard USS Pearl Harbor
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 11, 2025
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 07.09.2025 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25) officially kicks off with the arrival of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52)...
Great European Eclipse 2026: When is it and how to view the eclipse
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 11, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Meridian’s Fast-Charging EV Hub At Auckland Airport Takes Off
Scoop
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Meridian Energy has today opened a fast-charging hub at Auckland Airport, marking a major milestone in New Zealand’s transition to more sustainable transport. Purpose-built to meet the real-world needs of electric vehicle (EV) drivers, this...
Actor Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham help pay Aussie mortgages
realestate.com.au
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July 10, 2025
Wrexham co-owners and actors Ryan Reynolds (right) and Rob McElhenney and their team have helped drive a short-stay rental mini-boom that’s helping Aussie homeowners pay their mortgage. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images. Hollywood...
Good news for Indian travellers: Travel to these 17 countries with visas for application fees of Rs..., know details
DNA India
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These visas allow remote workers to live and work in a foreign country for a specified period, immersing themselves in new cultures, cuisines, and languages. Imagine leaving your 9-to-5 job behind and working from a beachside cafe in Indonesia or...
Business Insights Saudi Arabia wants to power 7% of global AI – but can it earn world's trust?
The National News
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When Saudi Arabia announced its new state-backed artificial intelligence company, Humain, it did so with a level of ambition consistent with its broader economic development plans. Backed by the $940 billion Public Investment Fund, and with $10...
Queenstown, Air NZ shine in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
The New Zealand Herald
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July 9, 2025
One reader praised Queenstown for being “active and outdoor-oriented”, while another said the resort town is “the most beautiful location I’ve ever laid my eyes on”. The magazine cited its access to hiking trails, adventure sports and Lake...
Solar eclipse 2026: A traveller’s guide to the best places to be when the light goes out
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 10, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
iFIT Partners with Samsung Health to Bring Personalized Fitness and Wellness to Millions Across the Globe
The AI Journal
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July 10, 2025
BROOKLYN, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iFIT, a global leader in connected fitness and interactive content, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Samsung Health, one of the world’s most recognized names in technology. This strategic...
Gold’s Rally in 2025: Shining Bright Amid Global Turmoil
Kalkine Media
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July 7, 2025
Highlights Gold surges past 28 records in early 2025 amid economic instability Central banks and policy shifts fuel gold’s bullish momentum New exploration zones from Australia to New Zealand signal sector growth In a year defined by volatility...
Nautilus Leads Deep Dive into Wartime History
Tavuli News
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July 10, 2025
The Ocean Exploration Trust (OET)’s exploration vessel, E/V Nautilus, has launched its third expedition of 2025 to survey historically significant World War II shipwrecks in Iron Bottom Sound, Solomon Islands. The site was the location of five...
Taiwanese Actor Chen Bo-lin To Tie The Knot With Singer Chen Ting-Hsuan?
Hype Malaysia
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July 10, 2025
Arguably, marriage is the highest level a relationship can reach — a formal commitment to a shared future. And on the 9th July (Wednesday), it was revealed that beloved actor Chen Bo-lin (陳柏霖) had recently been looking for restaurants that hold...
How to watch Wrexham Down Under 2025: live stream soccer pre-season tour for FREE from anywhere
Tom's Guide
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July 10, 2025
When Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds name-dropped the Premier League upon taking over Wrexham in November 2020, with the club stuck in the National League — English soccer's sixth tier — and doing pretty badly too, even the most die-hard of fans...