The top 3 protein-based foods with the most microplastics
It’s not just takeout containers and teabags. Microplastics have infiltrated nearly every corner of our lives, including our…
A landmark Harvard study of 110,000 Americans just revealed a surprising truth about ageing
Move more – it’s health advice whittled down to its simplest two-word form (see also: eat less, sleep…
All you need to know: Melbourne Cup 2026
The first Tuesday of November has arrived, which can mean only one thing – it’s Melbourne Cup day.…
Peptide use contributing to syringe shortages, pharmacists say
Pharmacists are worried a surge in non-regulated peptide use has been contributing to a shortage in syringes used…
How much could New Zealand raise by taxing the rich more? We crunched the numbers
Like many developed economies, New Zealand faces difficult choices about how to finance public spending. Among the various…
Reserve Bank grants Revolut a banking licence in a NZ first, enabling the tech company to offer savings accounts and credit cards
He said it would release a credit card in the coming months, before considering whether to launch other…
Strands Hint Today: Answers for Nov. 3, No. 975
Here’s your NYT Strands hint for today, plus the spangram and all of today’s Strands answers for puzzle…
Scientists Built an Electric Motor Out of a Single Molecule Inspired by Archimedes’ 2,000-Year-Old Invention
More than 2,000 years ago, the great polymath Archimedes devised a screw-shaped machine to lift water. Now, scientists…
SunLive – Town reacts to cancellation of AvoFest
While some in the Katikati community were shocked to learn of the 2027 cancellation of the town’s…
Rethinking Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation in Small Cell Lung Cancer
For many years, PCI has been an important component of SCLC treatment following a response to initial therapy.…
Privatised netball league model ‘didn’t stack up’ for Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic
Mowbray and Williams said they were devastated by the decision, claiming they were given no explanation for Netball…
UK’s investment arm takes £2.25 billion bet on Africa’s least-favoured markets as it targets businesses and infrastructure projects others avoid
The commitment represents a quarter of BII’s planned £9 billion investment in Africa under its 2026–2031 strategy,…