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It is recommended to store chocolate in an airtight container before refrigeration to protect the taste. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chocolates should never be kept in the fridge, even when the weather is warm: Expert

If the temperature inside your house is 28 degrees C, that is when chocolate can be put in the fridge.

30 Jan 2018 2:59 PM

Volcanologists hope to work out how to monitor volcanic eruptions better which is very difficult to do as of now. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tiny crystals could predict volcanic eruptions

The crystals being studied were created when molten rock, known as magma, from up to 30 km beneath a volcano starts to move upwards.

25 Jan 2018 10:08 AM

Action from the four-nations invitational hockey tournament match between India and New Zealand in Hamilton on Wednesday. India won 3-2.

India begin second leg with win over New Zealand

An error by an Indian defender saw New Zealand equalise in the following minutes when Harris scored from a rebound.

25 Jan 2018 6:56 AM

Joe was diagnosed with two aggressive organ diseases before his first birthday - polycystic kidney disorder and congenital hypatic fibrosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother donates two organs to save son's life

Devoted mum risks own life to undergo double organ donation for four-year-old son.

20 Jan 2018 3:36 PM

Ardern, 37, is the country’s youngest prime minister since 1856. (Facebook/ Jacinda Ardern)

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces she’s pregnant

Ardern said that she and her partner Clarke were expecting a new addition to the family in June this year.

19 Jan 2018 11:59 AM

The AI politician can answer a person’s queries regarding local issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

World's first AI politician developed

The virtual politician, called SAM, was created by Nick Gerritsen, an entrepreneur in New Zealand.

27 Nov 2017 1:56 PM

Self-proclaimed psychic, Craig Hamilton-Parker has predicted among other things, an attack on North Korea, decline of world economy. (Photo: Youtube/Craig Hamilton-Parker)

Psychic who predicted Trump, Brexit makes interesting revelations for 2018

Craig Hamilton-Parker, the self-proclaimed prophet who predicted Hillary Clinton's resignation has some pretty glum predictions for 2018.

14 Nov 2017 1:29 PM

Paddles often played her part in affairs of state, even interrupting the premier’s first call with US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand's Prime Moggy, Paddles the six-toed cat, meets an untimely end

Paddles’ rise to social media fame matched her 37-year-old owner’s meteoric ascent to the prime ministership.

11 Nov 2017 3:38 PM

Shreyas Iyer is ready to bat at any position

he 22-year-old, called up to the 16-strong India squad for the three-match series on the basis of strong performances in domestic and IPL games.

01 Nov 2017 1:12 AM

New Zealand’s Tom Latham at a training session. (Photo: PTI)

Can team India break New Zealand jinx?

Kohli & Co. eager to arrest their T20 losing streak against New Zealand.

01 Nov 2017 1:11 AM

Sharks, rays live longer than thought: study

Scientists usually measure shark age by counting growth rings in their vertebrae.

30 Sep 2017 6:20 PM

The Warehouse has since then backed down on the notice with a spokesperson coming forward to say that the particular incident could have been handled better. (Photo: Pixabay)

Youngster builds pillow fort in store, threatened with jail time

Young boy banned from New Zealand store for two years and warned if he breaks order he will be jailed for period of three months.

22 Sep 2017 12:23 PM

From trash to treasure: British composer Holst's lost manuscripts found in New Zealand

The manuscripts narrowly escaped being discarded in the library clearout a few years ago

20 Jul 2017 8:37 PM

No room for error: Kane Williamson

Williamson, who is set to lead New Zealand into his first major 50-over tournament as captain.

27 May 2017 12:42 AM

Bad weather had delayed the rocket from taking off three times this week.

New Zealand launches into space race with 3D-printed rocket

The Los Angeles and New Zealand-based rocket firm has touted its service as a way for companies to get satellites into orbit regularly

25 May 2017 7:24 PM

It was the world's first successful launch from a private site, and was seen as a further advancement in the move towards private enterprise carrying small satellites and other cargo towards the stars.

New Zealand becomes the 11th country to launch into space

The rocket blasted off from the company's facility at Mahia, on the east coast of the North Island.

25 May 2017 4:07 PM

Facebook accused to targeting 'insecure' kids

The social media giant reportedly apologised for allowing advertisers to target such people.

01 May 2017 1:52 PM

Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' is among his most popular songs of all time. (Photo: AP)

Eminem takes New Zealand ruling political party to court for lifting his song

The rapper accused it of using an unlicensed version of his hit 'Lose Yourself' in a campaign advert.

01 May 2017 11:13 AM

Mehpara Khan, 28, a communications consultant, and her four friends were returning to Auckland from a road trip when they stopped in Huntly to use the bathroom and were abused by a woman walking by. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Hijab-clab woman racially abused in New Zealand

Khan has posted a video on Twitter that shows another woman flinging cans of what appears to be alcohol at her and yelling expletive-laden abuse.

12 Feb 2017 12:56 PM

German visitor Lea Stubbe rubs water on a pilot whale that beached itself at the remote Farewell Spit on the tip of the South Island of New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

About 200 beached whales refloat themselves in New Zealand

Hundreds of volunteers from farmers to tourists have spent days at the beach dousing the whales with buckets of water to keep them cool.

12 Feb 2017 11:06 AM

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