Nine-year fight for cover: Family claim acne drug gave teen severe OCD
First published on Nine years ago, Harry was a typical teenager who played the piano, excelled at school…
Iran’s Guards declare ‘red line’ on security as Tehran seeks to quell unrest
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026. Photo: Kamran…
Eyes of world’s longest-living vertebrate, the Greenland shark, show little ageing
By Peter de Kruijff, ABC Greenland sharks can live for up to 400 years, so some sharks alive…
This Atitan Bluetooth transceiver can bring Auracast to Apple iPhones
One of the issues holding Auracast back from wider mainstream use is some companies’ lack of support for…
Sāmoa set to open embassy in Jerusalem this year
Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt addresses the gathering at the Sāmoa branch of the Interntational Christian Embassy Jerusalem this week.…
Ralphie Choo Drops New Songs “Tentacíon” and “Rocco”
Madrid singer-producer and Rusia IDK leader Ralphie Choo has two new songs out today. Below, listen to “Rocco”…
Hawke’s Bay conservationists work to save critically endangered forget-me-not
The critically endangered forget-me-not Myosotis petiolata is endemic to Hawke’s Bay. Photo: Supplied A critically endangered forget-me-not is…
‘Poor man’s gold’ comes in from the cold
Photo: 123rf Silver prices increased 150% in 2025 Gold rose by “just” 65% last year Silver “dual use,”…
Government planning to use AI for next New Year’s Honours
Photo: RNZ The government is planning to use generative AI to help draft the next New Year’s Honours…
Get your finances sorted in 2026: Get rid of debt
Experts advise that working out exactly how much you owe is the best starting point. Photo: Unsplash/ Rupixen…
Government boosts mental health funding to support prevention, early intervention
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Four organisations are set to receive more funding…
Israel says to strike targets in Lebanon, issues evacuation calls
A firefighter and a civilian extinguish fire from a car following an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese…