Mighty Springboks continue to set the standards in test rugby
South African captain Siya Kolisi salutes supporters after the Springboks’ 43-10 over the All Blacks in Wellington, 13…
Former All Black Hoskins Sotutu to leave Blues at end of Super Rugby season
Hoskins Sotutu with fans. Photo: Brett Phibbs/Photosport Former All Blacks loose forward Hoskins Sotutu has signed with English…
Kea smarter and more capable of surprise than cockatoos, Austrian study finds
Researchers at Austria’s University of Vienna examined the emotion of “surprise” in kea and cockatoos, testing how they…
Alan Kohler on robots and the future of work
The continuing rise of artificial intelligence was one of the big stories of 2025. But how long until…
Maury Povich show left a legacy. Memes, podcast keep it alive
With his “On Par” podcast and memes going viral on social media, Maury Povich tells USA TODAY about…
Kiwibank raises longer-term home loan rates
The bank lifted its special two-to-five-year fixed rates by between 20 and 30 basis points. Photo: RNZ /…
Doctors delay surgery for patients on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic over increased risk of pulmonary aspiration
By Stephanie Dalzell, ABC President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists says the drugs slowed…
Takahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at Zealandia
A pair of takahē birds believed to be infertile have thrilled staff at Zealandia wildlife sanctuary by unexpectedly…
New research project uses sound to protect native birds from cats
Feral cat caught in a live trap in Fiordland National Park. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A research…
Tearful Bowen Yang leaves ‘SNL’ mid-season in emotional episode
NEW YORK (AP) — Bowen Yang bid an emotional farewell to “Saturday Night Live” with music, laughter and…
Rare pink platypus spotted in East Gippsland river by Melbourne fisherman
By Jack Colantuono, ABC Gippsland Cody Stylianou captured footage of an albino-looking pink platypus in September. Photo: ABC/…
Helping hands: Could robots solve aged-care crisis?
Pepper is a robot designed by Aldebran to specialise in communication and interaction with humans for situations including…