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Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation

Google pledges to crack down on fake reviews after UK watchdog investigation

Google will penalize fake reviews, banning malicious reviewers and flagging businesses. Consumers can now report suspicious reviews. UK and US regulators are actively combating fraudulent online content.

Nephew thrown off land after living rent-free for 12 years

Nephew thrown off land after living rent-free for 12 years

NZ woman wins court order to evict nephew living rent-free for 12 years. He must pay $14k+ owed rent and vacate by Nov 8.

Qantas trials phasing out of Australia's incoming passenger card with new digital alternative

Qantas trials phasing out of Australia's incoming passenger card with new digital alternative

Qantas trials digital declarations for Australia entry, replacing paper cards with QR codes. Fast-track process expands from Auckland to other cities.

New Zealand navy ship sinks after running aground, catching fire

New Zealand navy ship sinks after running aground, catching fire

NZ Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui capsized off Samoa after grounding and fire. All 75 crew rescued; 2 hospitalized. Ship was on survey task. Australian assistance en route.

Aussie winner crowned in Nature Conservancy's Oceania Photo Contest

Aussie winner crowned in Nature Conservancy's Oceania Photo Contest

Daniel Sly won Oceania photo prize for seahorse. Other winning photos include landscapes, animals, & nature in Oceania and beyond. Climate change impacts shown.

NZ police chase down man on allegedly stolen ride-on mower

NZ police chase down man on allegedly stolen ride-on mower

NZ police pursued and arrested a man on a lawnmower after a burglary in Karaka. The 34-yr-old is charged and awaiting trial.