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This story was originally published in Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. Poison drops over a million hectares are planned to counter a 'mega mast' predicted to spark a plague of predators in native forests. David Williams reports. When I last visited a forest frequented by orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, there was quiet optimism. In 2009, I accompanied Department of Conservation (DOC) ranger Sandy Yong to Canterbury's Hawdon Valley, near Arthur's Pass, while she checked rat tracking tunnels and traps. READ MORE: P redator control project lasting legacy of conservation pioneers The weapon to wipe out wasps: The story of Vespex | Wasp Wipeout Back then, kākāriki numbers were estimated to be between 200 and 400 birds in three valleys - the Hawdon and Poulter in Arthur's Pass National Park, and the south branch of the Hurunui River. Yong thought the bird numbers were slowly growing. But she was concerned about a predator population … [Read more...] about $30.5 million hit planned for ‘mega mast’

Published 12 May comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The risk of a recession has risen, analysts have warned, after the economy shrank during March just as the UK had recovered from the pandemic. Higher prices are "beginning to bite", the UK statistics body said , with people spending less and cutting down on car journeys due to high fuel costs. The impact of higher energy bills in April has also yet to be seen. The economy grew by 0.8% over the first three months of the year, but in March it shrank by 0.1% as people cut back. The main boost to the economy came in January, as hospitality and travel industries recovered from coronavirus pandemic restrictions. However, that came before the war in Ukraine and before households began to feel the pinch of higher prices. Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said the … [Read more...] about Recession fears grow as rising prices hit spending

At the age of 38, Tony Blair was still toiling away as a shadow minister in the Labour Party. It took a decade-long career as Prime Minister and another fifteen years working to improve living standards in developing nations for Mr Blair to finally secure a knighthood at the age of 68 in January. But his son Euan, 38, has been awarded his first honour just six years after setting up a business dedicated to supplying apprentices to tech companies. Mr Blair has been awarded an MBE for services to education as founder and chief executive of Multiverse . He has been recognised alongside a string of high-profile business figures including AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot , British entrepreneur Ron Kalifa and broadcasting executive Jane Turton. Mr Blair said: “It’s a real honour to receive this recognition, but it’s on behalf of an organisation full of people who are working tirelessly to build a truly outstanding alternative to university. “Multiverse’s growth is … [Read more...] about Euan Blair awarded honour – 30 years sooner than his father

A mum has lost custody of her children after hitting her son with a wooden spoon when he used her credit card to buy video games. The single parent, 46, confiscated the boy's gaming console, took a spoon from the kitchen and smacked him on the bottom after discovering he had blown $600 (£344) on her card. Her lawyer said the mum, from the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia , had experienced a 'brain snap with a difficult child' and she was 'extremely remorseful'. She pleaded guilty to assault on Thursday at Southport Magistrates Court, reports 7news . The court heard how the boy, who has ADHD and autism, used his unemployed mum's card to make the purchase in March. After being hit with the spoon causing bruising, the 10-year-old lashed out kicking holes in the wall. The court heard that the mum experienced a 'brain snap with a difficult child' ( Image: 7NEWS) Child protective services were later informed about the incident and the mum, who cannot be named … [Read more...] about Mum loses custody of son after hitting him with spoon for spending £344 on games

A person has been hit by a train on the London Paddington line today (file image) (Image: Getty) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Great Western Railway (GWR) said commuters should have expected delays of around 90 minutes until around 3.30pm following the tragedy. All lines between Paddington and Reading, Berkshire, were blocked. However, services to and from other destinations were affected too. Related articles The public sector is asking for unrealistic pay - DANIELLE BOXALL Queen's royal train journeys cost a 'minimum of £25,000' South Western Railway (SWR) had stepped in to take passengers between London Waterloo and Reading in both … [Read more...] about Rail services to and from London Paddington cancelled as person hit by train

Liam Gallagher was paid half a million pounds to perform at a private 50th birthday party for just half an hour. The former Oasis frontman reportedly earned the staggering amount of money in exchange for a 30-minute set at a lavish birthday bash for B&M retail boss Bobby Arora, the Sun reported . A source described the event, hosted at Paris opera house the Palais Garnier, as "the party to end all parties". “No expense was spared," they said, calling the event "opulent, extravagant and utterly brilliant". Liam apparently "brought the house down" with his performance, blasting out Oasis hits 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' and 'Roll With It'. Liam has been playing a series of massive shows across Europe in recent weeks ( Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage) The rocker has been playing a series of enormous shows across Europe in recent week - last week he filled Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow, belting out Oasis tunes to some 50,000 punters. “Glasgow you will be the … [Read more...] about Liam Gallagher ‘paid £500,000 to perform for 30 minutes at private birthday bash’

Matt Tebbutt says that tomatoes shouldn’t be kept in the fridge This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A simple trick with foil can keep your lettuce fresh, saving you cash, according to a content creature. Armen Adamjan is the man behind Creative Explained. He creates " how-to " videos with hacks , tips and tricks on his social media accounts. Armen is somewhat of a plant expert, as well as a recycling guru. Related articles Tip to keep veg and lettuce fresh - 'smartest decision I've ever made' How to keep … [Read more...] about ‘No more mushy lettuce’: Foil hack to keep it fresh in the fridge for up to 30 days

A Baton Rouge man whose body was found along Gilman Road Monday was killed after being struck by a vehicle, Lafayette Police say. The victim, 37-year-old Christopher Smith, died after suffering blunt force injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle, his autopsy report showed. Officers are now investigating his death as a hit-and-run fatality, Lafayette Police spokesperson Sgt. Robin Green said. Smith’s body was found in the 200 block of W. Gilman Road around 3:20 a.m. after he was seen lying unresponsive in the roadway. The location of the hit-and-run was incorrectly listed as the 500 block of Gilman Road in initial police reports, Green said. Anyone with information or potential evidence in the case is asked to contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS. … [Read more...] about Baton Rouge man found dead on Gilman Road in Lafayette was killed in a hit-and-run, police say

A miracle pill which is claimed to cure hangovers has been launched in the UK, helping Brits get back on their feet after a night out. Experts say the new pill, which is taken before you drink, stops the body absorbing alcohol, protecting you from a hangover for the next 12 hours. Called Myrkl, it’s a mix of probiotics and made from the human body’s own natural bacteria. Grimsby Live reported . Combined with amino acid, L-Cysteine and Vitamin B12 the trio work together to help breakdown alcohol’s toxic by-products into carbon dioxide and water. Researchers have demonstrated that people who drank two glasses of wine after taking the pill, which costs £1, had on average 50 per cent less alcohol in their blood after 30 minutes. After an hour this rose to 70 per cent. Myrkl, the miracle hangover pill that was developed by Swedish medical company De Faire Medical. ( Image: Myrkl) The pill took three decades to develop by Swedish medical company De Faire … [Read more...] about New £1 pill ‘that prevents hangovers’ launches in UK after 30 years of research

UK inflation has climbed to 9.1% as the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household finances. The consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation rose in the 12 months to May to its highest level sinceMarch 1982. CPI had already hit a 40-year high when it reached 9% the previous month , according to latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. The latest figures mean inflation is almost five times higher than the Bank of England (BoE) target of 2%. BoE economists are expecting UK inflation to hit 11% by the end of this year. It had previously estimated that the rate of CPI would hit 10%. Are you worried about rising prices? Let us know: [email protected] How inflation has changed over the years The ONS said food and drink prices were the biggest contributor of inflation creeping higher in the 12 months to May. Households are also being hit by sky-high energy costs, after the Ofgem price cap was raised by 54% in April, … [Read more...] about UK inflation hits 9.1% in new 40-year high as cost of living crisis deepens