New Zealand Dairy Farmer Surprised to Deliver Deformed Cow with 2 Bodies, 8 Legs [PHOTO & VIDEO]
Animals with birth defects are not that unique but this cow in New Zealand has everyone in awe. A veterinarian who saw the calf in New Zealand thought it was “pretty unusual” which would seem to be an understatement considering the deformed baby cow had two bodies, eight legs and four ears.
Cyber-bullying: Girl Brought to Hospital When Her Oral Sex Photos Spread on Internet [PHOTO]
A girl was brought to the hospital after she was cyber-bullied because photos of her having oral sex at an outdoor concert went viral on the Internet. The girl was reportedly 17 years old and was seen at a concert of rapper Eminem in Ireland. In one of the pictures, she was seen on her knees while giving a guy a blowjob. The man proudly raised his arms as a sign of victory.
Mother Ordered to Kill Own Baby and Other Horrifying Experiences of North Korean Defectors in Prison Camps [PHOTOS]
Former detainees of North Korea's prison camps recall horrible experiences of torture and other human rights abuses before the UN Commission of Inquiry in South Korea's capital, Seoul. Another North Korean defector and former inmate, Jee Heon-a, also testified before the UN Commission. He said North Korean guards tortured and beat women. Many also suffered from forced miscarriages inside the detention facilities.
Back from the Dead: Australian Woman Escapes Death as Doctors Revive Her After 42 Minutes [VIDEO]
A woman was given a second life in Australia when doctors brought her back from the dead after she was declared clinically dead for 42 minutes. Vanessa Tanasio, a 41-year old mother of two, was admitted at the Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne after she suffered a serious heart attack.
New Zealander Abducted and Tortured in China for Five Days
A New Zealand citizen was reportedly abducted and tortured for five days in July 2013 after he travelled to China to check on his elderly parents. Nick Wang, 52-year old Chinese native and a former Chinese newspaper editor in New Zealand, has apparently displeased the Chinese Embassy since his media reports were about Chinese authorities.
New Zealand's GCSB Bill Passes Into Law, PM John Key Ignores Journalist's Question and Walks Out [VIDEO]
New Zealand's GCSB Bill or the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill will be passed into law despite the objections of the Opposition. A viral video of the prime minister in a post-cabinet press conference has triggered reactions in social media. Mr Key was poised to answer questions regarding the passage of the GCSB bill. One journalist practically interrogated the prime minister and specifically pointed out Mr Key's disagreement with expert de...
Zombie Pigeons Cause Panic in Moscow, Officials Order Investigation on Bird Epidemic
Will the first zombies turn out to be pigeons? Many residents in Moscow, Russia, were unnerved by a rash of pigeon deaths. Residents called them as zombie pigeons because before they died, the pigeons allegedly displayed zombie-like behaviour for ignoring passers-by and moving vehicles. Before dying, the pigeons were said to lose orientation and were seen flying without any direction.
Kevin Rudd Vs Tony Abbott: Fight Gets Uglier as Election Date Nears [VIDEOS]
As the election date nears, the fight between Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott gets uglier. Kevin Rudd has defended the Australian Labour Party’s new ad campaign that showed Tony Abbott and a message that said, “If he wins, you lose.”Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott called Labour's negative ads as "outlandish" and "low politics".
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Yields 200-Year Old Shipwrecks Found in [VIDEOS]
Three shipwrecks were discovered in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in a surprise find. For two hundred years, heritage experts are closer to solving the three mysteries that have haunted the seas.
Westland Milk Scare: New Zealand PM John Key Downplays Concerns on Nitrate Levels Discovered in China [VIDEOS]
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key downplayed growing concerns on the latest milk scare causing China to issue another import ban but this time on Westland Milk Products. The Prime Minister said the latest milk scare news has come to New Zealand at the worst possible moment with the government's inquiry on Fonterra, the country's dairy giant that caused an international uproar over botulism fears.
Snapchat Blooper: New Zealand DJ Sends Photo of His Genitals to Paralympian Gold Medalist Sophie Pascoe
A DJ in New Zealand has sent a photo of his genitals by accident to a Paralympian athlete just before she won a gold medal in an international swimming competition in Canada. Sophie Pascoe, a gold medalist in the London Games, was getting ready to go to the pool for the swimming championship when in Montreal when she received a photo of New Zealand DJ Dom Harvey via Snapchat.
Sex Trade in Switzerland: Zurich to Open First Sex Drive-Ins for Prostitutes and Customers [VIDEO]
In an effort to clean up the streets and protect both sex workers and customers, the city of Zurich in Switzerland has officially opened its first sex drive-in. Since the legalisation of prostitution in the country, the government has set aside a million euro to build “sex boxes” and drive-ins to accommodate sex trade.
8-Year-Old Girl Who Looks Like a Baby Could Hold Secret to Eternal Youth, Biological Immortality [VIDEOS]
At 8 years old, Gabby needs to be cared for like a baby. Her parents change her diapers and feed her frequently. Her mother, Mary Margaret Williams, said Gabby's skin and hair hasn't changed much in all of 8 years. Gabby still has baby-smooth skin and fine hair.
Eternal Youth, Biological Immortality Secret? 8-Year-Old Girl Who Looks Like a Baby Could Hold Key[VIDEOS]
At 8 years old, Gabby needs to be cared for like a baby. Her parents change her diapers and feed her frequently. Her mother, Mary Margaret Williams, said Gabby's skin and hair hasn't changed much in all of 8 years. Gabby still has baby-smooth skin and fine hair.
Diabetes Study: Australia to Become a Nation of Couch Potatoes [VIDEOS]
A new study in Melbourne said the average waistline in Australia has grown to more than 5 centimetres since 2000. The 12-year study by Melbourne researchers also revealed that the inactive lifestyles and spiraling rates of obesity were lowering the life expectancy of Australians. Due to the alarming results, Melbourne researchers warned the people that Australia could become "a nation of couch potatoes" with average sitting times of to 10 hours a day.
Earthquake in New Zealand: Seddon Homes Damaged, Residents Remember Christchurch Earthquake in 2011 [VIDEOS]
The severe earthquake that struck Seddon in New Zealand was compared by experts as similar in intensity as the one that damaged Christchurch on February 22, 2011. Almost every house in Seddon was damaged by a series of earthquakes on August 16. The biggest earthquake was registered around 2:31 pm which had a magnitude of 6.6.
Same-Sex Marriage Bill Official in New Zealand, Kiwi Gay Couples Lining Up to Get Married [PHOTO & ViDEO]
The big day has finally come for New Zealand's gay couples as they race to become one of the first ones to marry their partners since the marriage equality law took effect on Augt 19. Many gay couples in New Zealand are waiting for their turn to marry since the legalisation of same sex marriage in the country.
Oldest Living Man at 123 Years Old in Bolivia; What Foods to Avoid to Keep Living Longer
A goat herder in Bolivia may just be the world's oldest person alive to be ever recorded. At 123 years old, Carmelo Flores Laura can't speak Spanish despite living in Bolivia and has received no formal education. His birth records showed he was born on July 16, 1890.
Severe Earthquake Stuns New Zealand, Twitter Users Say It's Stronger than Previous Quake [VIDEO]
New Zealand was struck by a severe earthquake on the South Island. The country's seismological agency has reported a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Wellington that caused a shutdown of mobile phone coverage.
5 Australian Universities in Top 100 of 2013 Academic World Universities Rankings, University of Melbourne in 54th Place
The University of Melbourne has once again claimed a top spot in the 2013 Academic World Universities Ranking produced by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China. Australia's premier university, in terms of world academic rankings, has ranked 54th among the Top 100 universities in the world. University of Melbourne soared three places higher than last year's ranking. Australia has 5 universities that made it to the top 100 and 19 universities in all listed in the top 500. It cements the Un...
New Zealand Marks Opening of Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch [PHOTOS]
New Zealand has officially opened the temporary cathedral made out of cardboard in the heart Latimer Square in Christchurch. The cardboard cathedral has replaced the neo-Gothic structure that was destroyed in the massive Christchurch earthquake in 2011. The quake has claimed 185 lives in the second largest city of New Zealand.
New Zealand Sleeping Driver Faces Licence Ban, Experts Say Woman's Condition Unique [VIDEO]
The New Zealand police department wanted to keep the woman who was asleep while driving and texting off the road for good. The sleeping driver was found by police after she had travelled from Hamilton to Auckland, a 300 kilometres distance. The journey of the sleeping driver has baffled experts who said there many factors to explain why the woman had fallen asleep while driving in New Zealand. These include stress, extreme fatigue and effects of medication.
Hacked Baby Monitor in Texas Believed to be Foscam Wireless Camera; How to Secure Your Home Network [VIDEO]
There is another reason why people should keep security networks always updated. A stranger was able to hack a baby monitor to spy on a 2-year old child in Texas. Get to know the tips on how to secure your home network to prevent hacking.
Fifty Shades of Grey Author E.L. James Tops Highest Paid Authors List Beating Suzanne Collins, J.K. Rowling, Stephen King
E.L. James, British author of the highly successful trilogy and Twilight fan fiction Fifty Shades of Grey, came out at the top of Forbes’ Top-Earning Authors list. Her literary phenomenon based on a kinky sex and love story between fictional characters Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele gave birth to a pop-culture hit with a movie adaptation in the works.
Spammers Beware: Australian Businessman to Pay $95,000 for Sending Almost a Million Spam Emails to New Zealanders
A businessman from Australia was ordered by a court in Auckland to pay $95,000 in fines for spamming the emails of New Zealanders. Kiwis received almost a million spam messages after the Australian bought email addresses from a data mining company.
New Cancer Drug by Sydney Researchers Brings New Hope to Cancer Patients [VIDEO]
Lead researcher in Sydney’s University of NSW Peter Gunning said the new cancer drug they developed caused the collapse of the cancer cell at a relatively fast pace. Mr. Gunning likened the destruction of the cancer cell to that of a building collapsing as shown in television news reports.
Botulism Scare: Veterinarian Says Bacteria Not from Dirty Pipe, Has Proof Which Could Further Embarrass Fonterra
As the New Zealand government prepares to hold its own inquiry into Fonterra's botulism scare, a farm consultant who is also a veterinarian is casting doubt on reports that the bacterial contamination was due to a dirty pipe. Frank Rowson, a farm performance consultant and Matamata veterinarian, said he has acquired material that will cause more shame to New Zealand's dairy giant.
Apple Inc Share Price to Reach $700 with Billionaire Carl Icahn's Investment and Release of iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C
Billionaire and activist investor Carl Icahn said he has acquired a large position in Apple Inc' which could drive stocks to as much as $700 per share if Apple CEO Tim Cook will decide to approve a bigger stock buyback.
Obesity Watch: Bundaberg Named Fattest Town in Australia, New Zealand Chef Deported for Being Obese [VIDEO]
Australia's fattest town title goes to Bundaberg in Queensland for having the highest obesity rate in the country. According to the data gathered by the Public Health Information Development Unit of Adelaide University, Bundaberg had the highest rate of obesity among all local government units. Meanwhile in New Zealand, immigration authorities decided to deport a South African who also works as a chef for no longer having an "acceptable standard of health". One-third of New Zealand......
New Zealand's Martin Aircraft Ready for First Jetpack Pilot Testing [PHOTO and VIDEOS]
A New Zealand-based company is now close to making the jetpack only seen in science fiction movies a reality as the Civil Aviation Authority in the country has approved test flights.The Martin Aircraft Company based in Christchurch has secured permission from the government to test its prototype jetpack with a pilot. The company said the jetpack can fly as high as 1 kilometre with a travel speed of 112 kilometres per hour.