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.…
Infratil shareholders appoint controversial Australian director, raise fears about overbuilding data centres
When confronted with a quote by former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair Rod Sims, Banducci interjected “retired”.…
What’s on in Auckland this weekend: NZ Fashion Week, Autaia, World Photography Day and more
The Viva Eclectika Intercultural Dance Challenge is happening today at Auckland’s Victory Convention Centre from 4pm, a free…
Laundromat owner Timothy Jeffs intentionally damaged a new store he deemed as competition
Jeffs owns the Gull Whitikahu petrol station, along with seven laundromats around Hamilton, including the Hillcrest Self Service…
East Coast conservationist rescues two wild emu chicks from feral cat
“The farmer thought it could be another income source but didn’t realise how much grass they could eat.…
Gisborne cold and flu season: ‘Boom’ in demand for supplies
She said the pharmacy’s Uber Eats, on an online home-delivery platform, had been “constantly going off” with cold…
Woolworths supermarkets run out of Disney Ooshies stock after ‘huge’ customer demand
A sign at the entrance of Woolworths in Birkenhead, Auckland. Photo / Supplied In the South Island, the…
Millions of Europeans struggle to cope with another wave of extreme heat
Temperatures were set to surpass 30C for nearly three out of five European residents (excluding Turkey) – around…
Beetle-borne fungi pose biosecurity risk to forests and orchards
While most of these fungi are common plant associates, the team has detected species with the potential to…
Beetle-borne fungi pose biosecurity risk to forests and orchards
While most of these fungi are common plant associates, the team has detected species with the potential to…