UNCOVERED: 22 - The Untold Story

How the Met police spent £2.5m hiding spycop from former partner

Spycops inquiry has revealed how Helen Steel was secretly monitored in her search for undercover officer who deceived her into relationship

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

In 1905, New Zealand released 50 Canada geese to establish a game bird population; the once-protected birds later became agricultural and urban pests

Canada geese were introduced to New Zealand for sport in 1905. These birds multiplied rapidly, spreading across the country and becoming a nuisance. Farmers reported significant damage to crops and pastures from the growing goose population. Legal protection was reduced, and culling operations began to control numbers. Now, wildlife managers…

The Times of India · Jul 25

New Zealand is throwing away 1.22 million tonnes of food a year, and the first national tally shows farms and homes are the biggest leaks

New Zealand's first food-loss tally shows 1.22 million tonnes wasted annually. Primary production and households account for the largest food waste shares. This waste occurs before food leaves farms and after it reaches homes. Significant resources are lost with edible food discarded before consumption. Addressing this requires changes across the…

The Times of India · Jul 25

The city where hotels are already booked out for 2028 total solar eclipse

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The Independent UK · Jul 24

New Zealand hotels sell out two years before historic total solar eclipse

Dunedin Leisure Lodge’s solar eclipse package is fully booked for 2028

The Independent UK · Jul 24

All 45 Major League Soccer players at the 2026 World Cup, ranked

Lionel Messi tops our ranking of the MLS players at the World Cup, ahead of Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul and Canada’s Stephen Eustáquio

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

Donald Trump finds a new way to impose tariffs but Asia isn't buying the reason

US President Donald Trump's new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, including India, have sparked criticism from Japan, Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. The Trump tariffs, linked to forced labour enforcement under Section 301, replace temporary global duties after a US Supreme Court setback.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

'Tough decision': Fifita's three choices for World Cup

Gold Coast and Queensland star Jojo Fifita qualifies for New Zealand, Australia and Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup and D-day is fast approaching.

AAP · Jul 24

Teachers and doctors are losing the ability to self-regulate. What are the risks?

Until recently, New Zealand legislation has recognised teachers, doctors and nurses as self-regulating professionals. But several recent law changes will change all that.

The Conversation · Jul 24

Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat

Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a coastal Maine community and as far away as New Zealand in support of a 6-year-old autistic girl and her love of the colorful creations

The Independent UK · Jul 23