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Biosecurity concern as new pest species found at Rakiura Stewart Island

Two marine pests have been discovered at Rakiura Stewart Island, including one that has never been found in Southland before. The seaweed Undaria, Undaria pinnatifida, one of two invasive species discovered at a new site. Photos: Environment Southland confirmed carpet sea squirt have been found at two locations around the island and invasive seaweed Undaria …

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Camilla’s dogs become ‘Girls in Pearls’ for Country Life feature

In her capacity as guest editor, the Duchess meets a support group for rural victims of domestic abuse. She tells them: “It is incredibly moving; they are so brave, these women, because to actually get up and talk about it … when some of them sat on it for years and years … they’ve felt …

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Young men dressed in suits are terrorizing ‘Minions’ moviegoers across the US in TikTok stunt

Young men dressed in suits are terrifying moviegoers at screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru by shouting and causing a disturbance while the film is on as part of a viral TikTok trend. Those dressing in suits call themselves ‘Gentleminions,’ and aim to contrast the jokey nature of the film with the seriousness of …

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Max Verstappen hits back after Lewis Hamilton dig

Max Verstappen has hit back at Lewis Hamilton following the Mercedes driver’s dig at his rival Red Bull after Sunday’s British Grand Prix. Seven-time champion Hamilton could not help but fire a barb at Verstappen in the wake of his battle with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc during the race at Silverstone. Twelve months previously, Hamilton and …

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