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'No children on shoulders' at shop

A supermarket customer has been ordered to take his young daughter off his shoulders because of health and safety concerns.

'Amfibus' grounded on river trials

An amphibious bus that can travel on water and roads has been grounded less than an hour after taking to the water.

Cows outnumber New Zealand people

New Zealanders who for decades have endured jokes about being outnumbered 20-1 by sheep have a new farm animal majority to worry about - cows.

Australian politician in hot water

Australia's opposition leader has drawn fierce criticism after suggesting that the cost of ironing clothes was a key concern of the country's housewives in the debate around global warming.

'McItaly' storm for McDonald's

Fast-food chain McDonald's has gained an unlikely sponsor for it's new all-Italian burger - Italy's Agriculture Minister, who has had to defend himself against accusations of 'selling out' and sacrificing the country's culina