Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns
“The virus has completely spread throughout the Antarctic region where we have the capacity to go and study,”…
Kelly Slater, Ash Barty and Michael Pena named New Zealand Open ambassadors
“I’ve been fortunate to compete in some of the most iconic locations around the world, and Queenstown sits…
Northland ‘nang’ use concerns grow as bigger nitrous oxide canisters found
Whangārei District councillor Nicholas Connop, who runs the Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up, said dumped nang canisters had…
North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency and a heavier deluge tomorrow
⚠️ A deepening low is bringing heavy rain, strong winds & large waves, creating hazardous conditions across parts…
Chip brand Torres Selecta being sold at NZ supermarket for nearly five times the price of regular chips
The pricey chips are made from Iberian potatoes and scented with black truffles. Photo / 123rf “They’re made…
Second major blaze in Onehunga, police treating blaze in commercial premises as ‘suspicious’
Firefighters were first called to the fire at 2.14am. They arrived to find the upper floor of a…
MetService forecast: Heavy rain warning, watches for much of North Island, including flood-hit parts
In Gisborne/Tairawhiti from Tolaga Bay southwards a heavy rain watch is in place for 15 hours from 9pm…
Rat-free forest offers rare boost for kōkako north of Rotorua
Its South Island cousin, distinguished by its orange wattles, is officially declared “data deficient” by the Department of…
Auckland mum urges breast self-exams after TikTok lump check leads to cancer
French-born Coraline travelled to New Zealand six years ago on a holiday to visit her brother. She never…
Whakatāne street signs stolen across Eastern Bay spark safety fears
Missing street signs can have serious consequences, Melville Rd resident Natasja Boon said. She said one of the…
Waitangi 2026: Australia signs first treaty with indigenous people – how Māori helped
“It’s been an incredible journey to get to where we are. We come from a strong history of…
Global Dairy Trade Auction: Whole milk powder up 5.3% as overall GDT index surges 6.7%
Mozzarella matched skim milk powder’s result, also rising 10.6% to an average of US$3694/MT. Butter was not far…