The proposed demolition of one of Auckland's earliest and grandest homes is proof the council has failed to preserve heritage, say protection groups. The meticulously preserved 1905 homestead at 9 Springcombe ...
Another day, another Emmy record for “Game of Thrones.” It’s the most awarded narrative series in history (47 wins), the most nominated continuing series in a single year (32 bids this year), and it holds the record as the most awarded continuing series in a single year (12 victories in both 2015 and 2016). But […]
BEFORE “HERE’S JOHNNY!,” late-night TV meant The Jack Paar Tonight Show. Paar was as emotionally unbuffered as Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and Conan O’Brien were caustically remote; simply but knowingly, he wore his heart on his sleeve — and never more than when his guest was Oscar Levant. Paar variously called Levant “a man for […]
Читать дальше...COMMENT: It was after the Canterbury quakes that I realised how little I really needed of the stuff I had accumulated over the years. For several weeks, I listened to harrowing tales from traumatised ...
Putnam Leasing has added six classic exotics on to their list of automotive offerings.
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz. Be sure to check on nzherald.co.nz tomorrow for another trivia fix. Android users please click here To challenge yourself ...
Listen up, DC: Tiffany Haddish reveals her deep knowledge of comic books for her dream part.
Two reports out this week worth paying attention to which could greatly impact oil prices at a crucial moment in which leaders in Tehran are desperately urging China to purchase more Iranian crude: First, Reuters notes China continued importing Iranian oil in July for the second month since a US sanctions waiver ended, though at greatly diminished levels compared to the year prior, citing numbers from three data firms: According to the firms, which track tanker movements, between 4.4 million…
On March 20, Japanese architect Shigeru Ban was at IE Business School in Madrid for the official opening of his latest construction, a temporary pavilion made of 173 paper tubes. The Pavilion is located in the grounds of IE’s Madrid campus and will be used to host executive education events and other activities. Ban has gained increasing recognition over the last two decades for his architectonic projects, not only because of his innovative use of materials but also for his commitment to humanitarian aid initiatives. Читать дальше...
Heavily-tattooed man convicted in Louisiana double murder ABC News
A heavily-tattooed man, who feared his facial art might affect his chances at a fair trial, has been convicted of two slayings. News outlets report an East Baton ...
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Former middleweight champ Michael Bisping thinks Darren Till should face Robbie Lawler next.
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Gillingham assistant manager Paul Raynor had no arguments about Saturday’s result.
The weekend episode of the celebrity dance reality show Nach Baliye season 9 had special guest - Govinda and his wife Sunita.
After months of rumors and supposition, Huawei has finally revealed its new operating system, designed for multiple devices and claimed to be ready to go if it's needed.
Where to eat, stay, and play in Lisbon, Portugal.
Wayne Sandilands, in goal for Pirates, was the busier of the two goalkeepers throughout the game.
Police fired tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong after anti-government marches went ahead in two areas in defiance of an official ban.
President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, left Barbados yesterday evening in fine style, just as he had arrived on Wednesday. In a short farewell ceremony, Kenyatta and his wife, First Lady...
Brazil's Marina Rodriguez looks to improve to 12-0-1 as a MMA fighter against Tecia Torres. | Guilherme Cruz, MMA Fighting
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Marina Rodriguez predicts a life-changing night for her at UFC Uruguay.
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In terms of sensors, it is unclear which aircraft is more advanced—it is clear however that the Russians and Chinese have completely different concepts of operation. The Su-57 was never designed as a genuine stealth aircraft and has a sensor suite designed to neutralize Western stealth aircraft. The Russians are hoping the Su-57’s sensor suite—which includes N036L-1-01 L-band radar arrays—will alert its pilots to the general vicinity of... Читать дальше...
(CNN) — At least 61 people have been killed and 70 injured when a fuel tanker exploded on a busy road in Tanzania, government spokesperson Hassan Abbas said. The vehicle overturned on the road in Morogoro, 175 kilometers (109 miles) west of Dar es Salaam, according to Kebwe Stephene, the regional commissioner of Morogoro. An eyewitness said the truck was going at speed and was trying to avoid a motorcyclist on the main road near a Msamvu bus station. The driver […]
Copa Sudamericana 2019 - Matchday 7 - Played 08-Aug-19 - Posted by davidrd7
ANY doubts over how Palace fans would react to Wilfried Zaha were put to rest with his hero’s welcome. Nearly all of the home supporters were on their feet applauding their favourite son as he came on as a sub in the 65th minute. All seemed to be forgiven over the 26-year-old handing in a […]
