28 March 2025
A tiny red speck has set a date on an important era in the Universe's early history and given astronomers a surprising insight into the "cosmic dawn".
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28 Mar: New figures suggest last year's turmoil dealt a severe blow to New Caledonia's population, as French nationals left the territory in search of jobs or to escape violence.... more
28 Mar: Ukraine's leader accuses the US of "constantly changing" a minerals deal linked to military aid, as cracks in the already fractured relationship between Kyiv and Washington widened on Thursday.... more
27 Mar: Hass avocados are out of season for the next few months, meaning those craving an avo fix may have to turn to the often-maligned Shepard variety. But despite the bad rap, Shepard avocados have their own strengths.... more
27 Mar: The Russian President reportedly wants Ukraine to cede territory his troops have never occupied as part of negotiations taking place to end the war, which continues to rage despite multiple summits.... more
27 Mar: This week's story about Washington's group chat mix-up has prompted debate over what constitutes "war plans" and whether the material was classified. The Atlantic has now published the full chat.... more
27 Mar: The trial was part of a small — but growing — group of animal-to-human organ transplants, in a practice known as "xenotransplantation". But will pig livers eventually replace human organ transplants?... more
RUGBY More of New Zealand's top rugby talent is set to follow in Damian McKenzie's footsteps in inking contract extensions to stay on Kiwi shores More...
BUSINESS A recovery in red meat prices has come too late to aid Silver Fern Farms - whose revenue fell 144-million-dollars last year More...
