Virginia killer a $2000-a-night escort

DAYS after the brutal televised murders in Virginia, a man received a ‘suicide’ parcel from the gunman, who lived another life as a $2000-a-night male prostitute.











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Kiwis narrow down new flag choices

THE top four designs for a new New Zealand flag have been announced, including two designs submitted by a Melbourne-based architect.











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Chemical blast rocks Chinese city

A MASSIVE explosion has erupted in a chemical industrial zone in China, the second such blast to rock the country in as many weeks.











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‘There’s nothing else in the world like this’

WHEN this ancient idol covered in mystery markings was hauled out of a Russian bog, scientists were amazed. Now test results have “exceeded expectations”.

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Google’s smartwatches invade Apple’s iPhone

GOOGLE is moving in on Apple’s turf by introducing an application that will connect Android smartwatches with the iPhone.

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Samsung could be the one to watch

THE Apple Watch grabbed all the attention in the smartwatch market earlier this year, but Samsung is fighting back with the release of its near Gear 2 timepieces.

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Pink Floyd: Flying pig not for sale

PINK Floyd’s beloved inflatable pig Algie has been pulled from the auction block — because the band desperately want him back.











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