North Island fireball: Bright green meteor streaks across sky
The group said it appeared to have ended up over the ocean and urged people to check security…
Northland flooding: Heavy rain closes roads as rivers rise
Police are also asking the public to avoid unnecessary travel in Kaeo and Kawakawa as river levels rise…
AI adoption hits 91% of NZ businesses, but use to transform core operations falls to 4%
General-purpose AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude remain the most commonly used AI technology at 68%.…
Health NZ contract cuts put 1200 Auckland home-support worker jobs at risk
“If they now have a stranger coming into their home, it’s a major, major impact on people,” he…
Industrial hemp sector wants more seed in the ground across New Zealand
The industrial hemp sector wants smaller, non-commercial growers to give the crop a go to drive innovation and…
Australian inflation rises unexpectedly as NZ sharemarket hits record high – Market close
The Australian consumer price index rose 1% in July, higher than the expected 0.8% and driven by increased…
Winter storm looms: Heavy snow and rain forecast across South Island
“Down south it’s a bit of a different story. There is going to be rain for the West…
Tupperware returns: Homeware brand to be sold online and in store in NZ
Although famously sold for decades through home-based gatherings hosted by independent salespeople, under new Australian distributor H.A.G. Tupperware…
Weather: Thousands without power across Wellington and the South Island
A fallen tree closed SH60 south of Collingwood in Golden Bay for a period this morning. The highway…
Europe heatwaves: More than 32,000 excess deaths recorded in 2026 so far
According to EuroMomo’s latest weekly estimates, the last week of June appears to have been the summer’s deadliest,…
Rainy-day activities across New Zealand: 40 ways to stay entertained
Step into Kā Uri in Awanui, where Northland’s heritage comes alive through locally crafted art. The gallery showcases…
Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK: World reacts to ‘Megxit bombshell’
Royal commentators are now speculating whether this relocation means the couple will go back to being working royals.…