Bird flu’s spread has Kangaroo Island on edge, after bushfires and the algal bloom
Kangaroo Island locals on the frontline against bird flu are fearful of further devastation, with the mayor saying…
Race begins to vaccinate Phillip Island’s famous little penguin colony
Victorian wildlife officers will spend the coming weeks catching and vaccinating penguins against the devastating strain of bird…
How the Kiwis squad is shaping up ahead of 2026 Rugby League World Cup
Kalyn Ponga, Keano Kini Who occupies the No 1 jersey for the tournament will create the biggest headlines…
First XV rugby: St Kentigern crush King’s to power into Auckland 1A lead
Perhaps as beaten finalists for the past three years, St Kentigern still have to shake off a reputation…
Karitane man’s pension slashed due to ‘nasty’ NZ Super policy
To receive the New Zealand pension, she must have been living here for 11 years since the age…
KiwiSaver changes: Pay haircut v better retirement? What you need to know
While the extra $7 a week might not seem like much at first glance, the backdrop of lingering…
Here’s what to eat every day to sleep a little better
Our bodies produce a hormone called melatonin, which helps regulate our sleep-wake cycles. When it starts to get…
Why ultra-processed food might not be as bad as we’re told – The Little Things
“Processing does have a really important purpose and it does enable us to also consume food that is…
Noisy little blue penguins nest under Coromandel home, leaving couple at wits’ end
The penguins would come and nest under their deck and it was a delight for them and their…
Australian doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptions
“There is little, or no evidence base for many of the conditions for which it is being prescribed,…
Dear Annie: It’s impossible to hide newborn’s genetic disease, but pushy strangers take things too far
Dear Annie: My husband and I have a large family, and earlier this year we welcomed our newest…
The week’s bestselling books, Sept. 28
Hardcover fiction 1. The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown (Doubleday: $38) Symbologist Robert Langdon takes on a…