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RNZ News
2 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
Kea almost ready to go home after hospitalisation for shot leg
A kea shot in the leg with a lead-based bullet in February is making a speeding recovery after being admitted to the Massey University Wildbase Hospital in Palmerston North. Photo: Supplied / Massey Universities Wildbase Hospital A kea that suffered a leg fracture after being shot has made an almost complete recovery, and vets have started plans for him head back home to the South Island. The injured bird was discovered with a severely infected left leg injury at Ligar Bay, near Tākaka in February after it was spotted walking with a limp. The bird was picked up by a Kea Conservation Trust worker. He was then flown to Wellington, before the Department of Conservation drove the bird to Massey University's Wildbase Hospital in Palmerston North which provides care to sick and injured native animals. The kea underwent several tests at the wildlife hospital - including radiographs and a CT scan - which showed an injury on the bird's leg caused by a lead-based bullet and left an open wound on his foot. Avian and wildlife veterinarian, Dr Megan Jolly, said the bird had likely got the injuries over the month prior to being found, and it quickly became apparent the bird's injuries stemmed from a gunshot wound. "There were fragments of the bullet still in the surrounding bone," Jolly said. She said vets also noticed an issue with his respiratory system, known as airsacculitis, which had caused breathing difficulties. Jolly said kea were known to develop stress-related health issues. She said throughout the kea's rehabilitation, it was a priority to keep him calm. "We do all the things we can to reduce his stress, we give him as much space as we can - he's had his own room in the hospital for months." "Being a kea, he likes to destroy stuff, so we give him lots of... native timbers and things to chew up and keep him as entertained as we can." Next steps in the rehabilitation process have included a move from Wildbase Hospital into the Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery - a transition aviary designed for native animals to regain strength after hospital treatment. "He'll be down there getting used to being outside, flying around again, and then we'll start to make a plan to get him back down South," Jolly said. Ash Murphy from the Department of Conservation (DOC) said while it's unknown if the kea was shot deliberately, there were previous incidents in Golden Bay where kea were shot and killed - and it took harming kea seriously. "Kea are protected under the Wildlife Act and the offence of hunting or killing kea carries a maximum penalty of up to two years' imprisonment or a fine of up to $100,000, or both," Murphy said. "Kea are a taonga species found in South Island alpine and forest areas. They are endangered in large part due to predators like stoats and feral cats. We need to do all we can to protect and live alongside them." She acknowledged the role of the Wildbase Hospital in the successful rehabilitation of the kea. Murphy encouraged anyone with information about the incident or other kea related incidents or injuries should call DOC's 24-hour hotline - 0800 DOC HOT. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scroll.in
27-05-2025
- General
- Scroll.in
Karnataka PGCET 2025: Admit cards out, here's how to download
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially released the admit cards for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2025. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now view and download their hall tickets from the official website The PGCET 2025 is conducted for admissions into various postgraduate programs including M.E., MBA, and MCA in colleges across Karnataka. The examinations are scheduled to take place between May 31 and June 22, 2025. Steps to download PGCET admit card 2025
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
KEA says fake website collecting student data
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has lodged a complaint with city police after discovering a website that fakes its official portal and collects personal information from students. According to the complaint, the website in question — — appears in online searches for 'KEA home' and requests details such as the student's name, mobile number, email, state, and course. Once submitted, a simple "success" message is displayed. "The fake website uses the same colour scheme, menu design, logos, and homepage content as KEA's official portal. It misleads students into believing they are interacting with the genuine KEA platform for admission notifications and related services," the complaint filed at Malleshwaram police station, reads. KEA, whose official website is clarified that it does not collect personal information through open web forms. The fake website has reportedly been active since April 9. Based on the complaint, Malleswaram police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act against unidentified individuals. ----- Quote This website is an exact replica of KEA's. Our staff registered on the website to check and received an invitation for a NEET counselling programme to be held in Bangalore Medical College's auditorium. They collect data from students registering on the website. Parents and students should be careful about such websites -H Prasanna | executive director, KEA
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Karnataka Examinations Authority says fake website collecting student data
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has lodged a complaint with city police after discovering a website that fakes its official portal and collects personal information from students. According to the complaint, the website in question — — appears in online searches for 'KEA home' and requests details such as the student's name, mobile number, email, state, and course. Once submitted, a simple "success" message is displayed. "The fake website uses the same colour scheme, menu design, logos, and homepage content as KEA's official portal. It misleads students into believing they are interacting with the genuine KEA platform for admission notifications and related services," the complaint filed at Malleshwaram police station, reads. KEA, whose official website is clarified that it does not collect personal information through open web forms. The fake website has reportedly been active since April 9. Based on the complaint, Malleswaram police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act against unidentified individuals. ----- Quote This website is an exact replica of KEA's. Our staff registered on the website to check and received an invitation for a NEET counselling programme to be held in Bangalore Medical College's auditorium. They collect data from students registering on the website. Parents and students should be careful about such websites -H Prasanna | executive director, KEA
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- The Hindu
Fake website: KEA files complaint
The cybercrime police have registered an FIR against unknown persons who had created a fake website resembling the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) official website and were collecting data of aspirants of professional courses, under the Information Technology Act on Wednesday. The police action followed a complaint by the Administrative Officer of the KEA on Tuesday. 'The KEA is the State agency for conducting entrance examinations and allotment of seats to professional courses, and it has its own website, We came across the fake site while doing a search with the keywords 'KEA home'. When you enter the website, it asks for personal details of students such as name, mobile number, email, State, and course, and upon submitting them, a 'success' message is displayed. This shows that this website just collects students' details,' the complaint stated. The design of the website is similar to that of the official website, it said. Prasanna H., Executive Director of KEA, has appealed to students and parents not to get cheated by registering on such fake websites.
