Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt after wastewater discharges
“When it’s raining, wastewater volumes are higher than usual, and some wastewater may bypass the full treatment, resulting…
Cost of living and high airfares: The case for NZ travel subsidies – Editorial
It is time we changed tack and provided New Zealanders with direct financial incentives to become backyard travellers.…
Fishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’
Representatives of the commercial sector say the intent of the proposal is not to target the species. The…
Neil Kirton: The misconceptions about Hawke’s Bay’s new public transport network
From an operational perspective, two-sided stops also allow buses to run more efficiently. They avoid unnecessary detours or…
AI in New Zealand: Kiwis remain more wary than other countries
A Younity survey of New Zealand tech workers found 64% are concerned AI will impact their job security…
US President takes aim at comedian Colbert in posts about broadcast media networks
Colbert has hosted The Late Show since 2015 and it has been the highest-rated late night talk show…
Society Insider Awards 2025: Beauden Barrett, Marc Ellis, Aaron Smith, Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams and more of the year’s biggest newsmakers
Setting himself up for his post-rugby career, Barrett’s sideline business sees him partner with the respected French wine…
Home Alone house owner shares behind the scenes secrets in new memoir
The comedy became an instant smash, taking more than $800 million at the worldwide box office. Daughter Laura…
Cool, Calm & Collected: How The Return To NZ Influenced Design For Dominique Healy
How does New Zealand’s unique sense of style and location influence the way we approach design? After a…
Why weather apps give different forecasts – and which ones to trust in NZ
So all apps [end up with] slightly different data. And they use different levels of technical or sophisticated…
Weight loss drugs in New Zealand: Benefits and risks of GLP-1s explained
All medicines have side effects, says Professor Rhiannon Braund, head of the University of Waikato’s school of pharmacy…
Documentary in the works about forgotten Whanganui clothing brand established by Norwegian sailmaker
“I’ve talked to James Boyd, who worked there until the end of the 1970s, putting domes on the…