New Plymouth’s possum hotspots revealed
The brushtail possum was first introduced to New Zealand from Australia in 1837 with settlers hoping to establish…
New Zealand at risk of running out of some medicines if global catastrophe strikes – study
The study looked at 10 medicines including aspirin, amoxicillin and prednisone. File picture. Photo: 123RF New Zealand is…
Are AI stocks a bubble ready to burst?
Sam Hawley: Hi, it’s Sam here. Before we get into today’s episode, just a reminder, we have a…
Treasury warns Crown’s strong balance sheet likely to decline if policy unchanged
Treasury secretary Iain Rennie. Photo: RNZ The Treasury has warned the strength of the Crown’s balance sheet is…
Lifeline to cut operations if funding shortfall not plugged
Photo: 123RF A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot…
Rugby: Kyle Steyn returns as Scotland seek first win against All Blacks
Rory Hutchinson of Scotland celebrates his try with Kyle Steyn, 2025. Photo: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz All Blacks…
Wegovy an instant hit among both patients and doctors – but with a warning
Wegovy is currently the only GLP-1 receptor agonist approved and available in New Zealand specifically for weight loss.…
Super Rugby Pacific squads for 2026 revealed
Former Japan captain Warner Dearns will play for the Hurricanes in 2026. Photo: AFP The signing of Japan…
Orcas seen hunting great white sharks to eat their livers in drone footage recorded in Mexico
By Jack Guy, CNN Scientists working in Mexico have recorded multiple incidents. Photo: Unsplash / Tim Cole Scientists…
Rugby: Could Leicester Fainga’anuku fill the All Blacks’ midfield hole?
Leicester Fainga’anuku during the All Blacks’ match against Ireland in Chicago. Photo: www.photosport.nz All Blacks v Scotland Kick-off:…
Mental health services fragmented, inaccessible – report
Karen Orsborn, Chief Executive of Te Hiringa Mahara Photo: Supplied The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is calling…
Unemployment rises again to near nine-year high of 5.3%
Photo: RNZ Unemployment is up to 5.3 percent 18,000 jobs have been lost over the past year Youth…