Inexperienced drivers on their restricted licence can have other road users diving for cover, but an initiative by Associate Professor Sam Charlton of the Traffic and Road Safety (TARS) Research Group at the University of Waikato and the AA Driver

Waikato computer science graduand Gian Perrone has his sights set on making all our lives easier. He's interested in developing mathematical proofs to guarantee the software that drives everything from mobile phones to jumbo jets.

A degree in software engineering has proved just the ticket for University of Waikato student Jonathon Stichbury. The former Fraser High School student has secured a job with Hamilton-based company SmarTrak, which makes GPS vehicle tracking systems.

The man who helped create those television advertisements that encourage women to have breast cancer checks and cervical smears is the winner of this year's Waikato University Ted Zorn Alumni Award for management communication.

Skills course. No, I'm not going over to the Dark Side. But I work fairly closely with Venks (our PM), and it seemed like a good opportunity to get some useful advice and tips. The class was on Pitt Street

I got an email yesterday letting me know that I was being followed on Twitter by motherabigail. *snort* "Oh neat," I thought. "People are twittering as the characters from The Stand." This morning I got another notification that I was

12 Major Brands That Will Disappear in 2009. Old Navy? NOOO! Crap, where are Snookums and I going to stock up on cheap American clothes when we next go home? And sorry Daniel - Crocs is on the list too!

TWO bikies who kidnapped a Gold Coast man and sliced his ears off will be sentenced today.

A MAN convicted of the murder of a teenager, who was stabbed 133 times, decapitated and had his head used as a bowling ball, will serve out his life jail term.

A JURY has been asked to acquit a millionaire's son on trial for murder because he believed he was merely defending his brother.

MEDIA heir Lachlan Murdoch has emerged with a major stake in Prime Media Group.

THE jury in the case of a Gold Coast millionaire's son on trial for murder is expected to retire to consider its verdict today.

A BEDRIDDEN war veteran was found on Anzac Day with bloody ears, hands, face and neck after being "severely chewed" by swarming mice at a southwest Queensland nursing home.

THE travel industry is being blasted by swine flu and the bacon business is being grilled.

AN ONLINE audit of Australia's favourite brands has revealed dozens of hate websites set up by livid customers and ex-employees.

HONG Kong's corporate cop has dealt a stunning blow to the city's once untouchable tycoons.

CHRYSLER is rumoured to be about to file for bankruptcy with an alliance to follow with Fiat.

JOE Chang is in $500,000 debt has lost their home as a result of buying BrisCon shares.

ELEVEN Victorians who recently arrived home off flights from North America are being tested for swine flu.

A MOTORCYCLIST ran into an elderly pedestrian and then tried to kick her away from his bike as she clung to it while he was attempting to flee, a court has been told.