Book Review: Small-town nostalgia and inspiring sisterhood make ‘Goodbye Earl’ ideal summer reading
“Goodbye Earl: A Revenge Novel” by Leesa Cross-Smith (Grand Central) Whether you know the song by The Chicks or not, there’s a lot to love about...
Olympic pole vault coach Jeremy McColl cops unprecedented 10-year ban for serious misconduct
Independent investigation finds McColl’s conduct as a coach over “a number of years” was improper and inappropriate and amounted to serious misconduct The findings included harassment,...
Live: Government expected to outline plans for health workforce
The Government is expected to outline plans for the health workforce amid an ongoing shortage of workers. Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said on Monday she and...
Mystery explosion sound heard through North Canterbury
A mysterious large explosion sound has been heard in several towns in North Canterbury. The incident happened just before 9am on Tuesday, with many residents saying...
Three-piece South Taranaki band named Smokefreerockquest winners
Supplied Rhythm guitarist Robbie Saywell, left, Izzy Logan on drums and Orlando Davidson, lead guitarist and singer, make up Ungoliant, who took out top band at...
Microsoft Likely to Face EU Antitrust Investigation in Coming Months
Microsoft is likely to face an EU antitrust investigation in the coming months after remedy discussions with the EU watchdog to avert such a move appear...
Tesla’s Plug Made Compulsory in Kentucky for EV Charging Companies
Kentucky is requiring that electric vehicle charging companies include Tesla’s plug if they want to be part of a state program to electrify highways using federal...
Apple Urges US Court to Undo Antitrust Order on App Store in Epic Games Case
Apple said on Monday it will ask the US Supreme Court to hear its challenge to a judge’s order in an antitrust case brought by Fortnite maker...
Samsung Display Sues Chinese Rival Over Alleged Patent Violation on iPhones
South Korea’s Samsung Display has filed a lawsuit against BOE Technology, accusing the Chinese rival of infringing five of its patents for displays used in mobile...
Cardinals sign RHP Chen-Wei Lin, their first player ever out of Taiwan
MIAMI (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals on Monday signed right-handed pitcher Chen-Wei Lin, the franchise’s first player signed out of Taiwan. The 21-year-old Lin is...