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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...
Introducing the 2025 Cheerleading Legends Hall of Fame
Cheer Daily
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July 10, 2025
This year marks a historic milestone for our sport with the launch of the Cheerleading Legends Hall of Fame—a new tradition created to honor the visionaries, leaders, and pioneers who have helped shape the cheerleading industry as we know it. For...
Suspicions surround international legal trade in Galápagos iguanas
Mongabay
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July 10, 2025
The mega-diverse Galápagos archipelago is home to more than 9,000 species, most of them endemic, including four species of threatened iguanas. A new study has uncovered how traffickers obtain valid CITES permits for trafficked animals — Galápagos...
Can Ukraine drone builders help rearm Europe?
Deutsche Welle
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July 10, 2025
Is Ukraine a partner, a testing ground, a customer — or perhaps even a competitor? As Kyiv fleshes out new rules allowing exports of drone technology, Ukrainian companies are still figuring out what role they'll play in rearming Europe. Drone...
Gateway to prosperity: How RCEP and POIC Lahad Datu redefining Sabah’s future
Borneo Post
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July 12, 2025
This seawater desalination plant utilizes sea-based water sources to provide a more resilient and sustainable solution, directly supporting the robust industrial development envisioned for the region. THE global trade landscape is shifting...
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,...
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 ....
Roppongi and Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza Land on the Sand in Imperial Beach
Coronado Times
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July 9, 2025
Delicious drinks and cuisine are available at the new Roppongi Asian Bistro in Imperial Beach.It’s hard to beat the pier and ocean views at the newly opened Roppongi Asian Bistro and sister restaurant Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill, which took...
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...
You'd half expect stiff upper lips and simmering passions of a period drama at €550k No 2 Clarence Terrace
Irish Examiner
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July 11, 2025
IF SOMEONE suddenly shouted “Lights, Camera, Action!” at No 2 Clarence Terrace, no-one would bat an eyelid. A coach and four could pull up at the front door and not cause a stir. Each room is like a scene from a period drama: lavishly layered and...
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...
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...
The birth of the Wests: How Outrageous Fortune came to be
The Spinoff
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July 6, 2025
Twenty years ago this week, New Zealand television’s most famous family stormed onto our screens in a flurry of skin, sex and swearing. Tara Ward goes back to where it all began. Rachel Lang was listening to National Radio in the shower one...
Best eSIMs 2025: Top eSIM plans for travel, business & home use
Tech Advisor
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July 11, 2025
Best eSIM plans: Our top picks at a glance Best eSIM overall: Saily Best eSIM runner-up: Ubigi Best free eSIM: Nomad Best cheap eSIM: Jetpac Best pay-as-you-go eSIM: Lyca Mobile Best eSIM for international travel: Ubigi Best eSIM for global...
Meet the man behind London’s most exclusive wine club
Restaurant
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You were a top trader and hedge fund manager. What made you swap banking for wine? Everybody has a wine that started it all. For me, it was a case of 1982 Château Figeac (a top Right Bank Bordeaux). I used to entertain a lot, which meant spending...
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...
Anchoring Is Damaging the Fragile Antarctic Seabed
Eos
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July 11, 2025
Marine scientist Matthew Mulrennan was piggybacking on a tourist vessel around the Antarctic Peninsula’s coasts, surveying a seabed teeming with life, when his underwater cameras came across a gray seafloor scarred with ridges. Anchoring had...
Early Identification of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Based on a Noninvasive Multivariable Predictive Model
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex and common chronic digestive tract disease, with approximately 20% of the cases presenting during childhood or adolescence. The incidence of pediatric IBD has been steadily increasing...
U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 11, 2025
DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance...